The Drinking Water Museum in Heemstede has been closed for three years, with no clear date set for its reopening. The museum houses a unique historical collection, including water pipes from 1853 and equipment used by Amsterdam water level recorders.
Prosecutors in New York have dropped a rape charge against former film mogul Harvey Weinstein after the accuser declined to testify. The decision brings an end to what would have been the fourth trial against him.
Event organizers are using mist cannons and sponges to protect festival and concert attendees from extreme temperatures this week. These cooling measures are being implemented to make the summer heat more manageable during outdoor activities.
Hundreds of children and their parents participated in a large-scale water fight with the Hillegom fire department on Thursday evening. The event, which was organized through social media, took place on a field near the local deer park and lasted for about an hour.
The Dutch meteorological institute KNMI has issued a code red warning due to extreme heat, raising questions about employee rights during such conditions. The article examines whether workers, including supermarket staff and garbage collectors, are legally required to continue working or if they can seek cooler environments.
Haarlem is experiencing warm summer weather, leading to a variety of suggested activities for the weekend of June 26-28. The article provides tips for locals and visitors to make the most of the sunny weather in the city.