Circus Barani is proceeding with scheduled performances in Uitgeest this weekend despite high temperatures. Performer Amber Blokker continues her high-altitude act, where she notes that the heat is most intense near the top of the circus tent.
The new Haarlemmermeer administration's coalition agreement has drawn criticism for its ambitious goals and weak financial substantiation. Opposition parties highlighted a lack of focus on culture and sports, along with a failure to prioritize the planned construction of 14,000 homes.
Two cars, including a driving school vehicle, collided at the Javaplein intersection in Amsterdam East around 7:30 PM, resulting in minor injuries for three people. The accident caused temporary traffic diversions for several bus lines while authorities investigated the cause of the crash.
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.