Dutch ministers Bart van den Brink and Tom Berendsen met with the Syrian government in Damascus on Wednesday to discuss the forced return of Syrian asylum seekers. The diplomatic visit was kept secret until its conclusion due to security concerns regarding the high-level delegation.
A person was rushed to the hospital following a stabbing incident on Wednesday evening at the Conradkade in Haarlem. The incident occurred in the vicinity of a boat being used as an asylum seeker center.
An 11-year-old boy with an Asian appearance and a verbal disability went missing on Wednesday evening in Heemskerk. Authorities are searching the area around 't Veer for the boy, who is non-verbal and has difficulty understanding speech.
Workers across Amsterdam, including doormen at the Beurs van Berlage and fishmongers at the Dappermarkt, are adapting their routines to cope with high outdoor temperatures. While some use extra ice to keep products cool, others like road workers on Sarphatistraat are ending their shifts early due to the heat.
Amsterdam is expected to experience a heatwave from June 26 to 28, with tropical temperatures forecast for the weekend. The article provides a guide to local activities and events for those planning to go out despite the extreme heat.
Two cars collided on the Amsterdamsevaart in Haarlem on Wednesday evening, resulting in significant vehicle damage. The road was temporarily closed to traffic following the accident.