Firefighters extinguished a fire in the basement of a health center on Zaanenstraat in Haarlem early this morning. The blaze, which was caused by a power bank, was contained within an hour with limited damage to the property, allowing employees to return to work today.
Fuel prices at the pump in the Netherlands have risen again after a short period of decline. This increase is driven by rising oil prices due to diminishing hopes for a quick reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
A 30-year-old man was hospitalized with gunshot wounds following a shooting on the Jan Rebelstraat in Osdorp, Amsterdam, during the early hours of the morning. Police discovered blood and shell casings at the scene and are currently appealing for witnesses as they investigate the circumstances of the incident.
An explosion caused significant damage to a business premises on Luzernestraat in Nieuw-Vennep around 3:00 AM. A fire broke out following the blast, which the fire department successfully extinguished, and police are currently investigating the cause.
Various road construction projects are taking place across Haarlem from August 10 to August 17. Several areas, including the Gedempte Oude Gracht and Wilsonplein, will experience partial closures and traffic disruptions.
According to final figures from the Central Bureau of Statistics, the cost of living in the Netherlands rose by an average of 3.2 percent in July compared to the same month last year.