The Dutch Senate has begun debating the controversial Box 3 wealth tax legislation, though a final vote is expected to be delayed until autumn. This delay comes as the cabinet continues efforts to repair the criticized law, prolonging uncertainty regarding the tax system's future.
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.
Colombia's president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has issued a one-month deadline for armed groups in the country to surrender. He stated that his administration will not make any concessions during this process.
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.