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Code red in part of Belgium on Friday for temperatures up to 40 degrees

The Belgian weather institute KMI has issued a code red for the provinces of Liège and Limburg due to extreme heat expected this Friday. Temperatures in these eastern regions are forecast to reach as...

Defqon.1 to allow fewer people on festival grounds this weekend due to heat

The hardstyle festival Defqon.1 is reducing its visitor capacity this Friday and Saturday due to expected high temperatures. Organizers have decided to restrict entry to weekend ticket holders only du...

Sighing, sweating, panting: everything about the heat in the region

A live blog has been launched to track weather developments and the impact of extreme heat across the region. Readers can follow real-time updates as temperatures rise and residents cope with the heat...

Children's Ombudsman sent letters to cabinet but often received no response

Hearings on the Dutch government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic revealed that warning letters from the Children's Ombudsman regarding school closures were frequently ignored. Witnesses testified ...

Hearing aid shops with a heart of gold

Two hearing aid shops are being commended for their compassionate approach, prioritizing individual needs over financial gain and strict regulations. The article highlights their commitment to human-c...

Daryl Hall undergoes kidney transplant: 'Get ready for more music'

Daryl Hall, founder of the duo Hall & Oates, recently underwent a successful kidney transplant. The singer shared the news on Instagram, stating that the operation was a success and that fans should g...

'In my attic dungeon it reaches almost 50 degrees': Amsterdam residents show the heat in their homes

Boy (11) with verbal disability missing in Heemskerk

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...

Sweltering Beverwijk market empties: Vendors persevere in 30-degree heat: We stay out of the sun and drink plenty of water

The weekly market on Breestraat in Beverwijk was nearly empty as temperatures soared above 30 degrees Celsius during a heatwave. Despite the extreme heat and local festival week, vendors continued to ...

Heat strains Nieuw-Vennep festival week, but new water spectacle is a hit

Extreme heat has forced organizers of the Nieuw-Vennep festival week to cancel several indoor activities for vulnerable groups due to high temperatures in event tents. In contrast, water-based activit...

'What are the real health effects of Tata Steel's plans?' Health First calls for clarity before state grants billions in subsidies

The foundation Gezondheid Op 1 has filed a lawsuit against the Dutch State to halt a multi-billion euro sustainability subsidy for Tata Steel until its health impacts are fully understood. The group a...

Hands and feet outside the sheets and no cuddling: how to sleep better in the heat

Code red to affect over three-quarters of French population on Thursday

France has expanded its red alert for extreme heat to 72 departments on Thursday, affecting more than three-quarters of the country's population. This represents an increase of 14 departments compared...

A day at Geversduin campsite for Odense House participants from Heemskerk and IJmuiden: ‘We used to camp everywhere’

Participants from the Odensehuizen centers in IJmuiden and Heemskerk recently enjoyed a day trip to Camping Geversduin in Castricum. The outing featured outdoor activities like jeu de boules and allow...

Postdocs and PhD students no longer have to pump during research time

Dutch trade unions and universities have reached a preliminary collective labor agreement to improve working conditions for female researchers. The agreement ensures that time spent on breastfeeding o...

Local residents demand more say in court over billions in aid for Tata Steel

A group of residents living near the Tata Steel plant in IJmuiden has taken legal action to demand more influence over the Dutch government's potential multi-billion euro support for the company. They...

WHO: Global Ebola risk remains low

The World Health Organization (WHO) states that the global risk of Ebola remains low following a confirmed case in France on Wednesday. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus maintains this asses...

Early morning workouts on Veemkade: "If you go at the end of the day, you'll end up on a terrace instead"

Athletes in Amsterdam are increasingly moving their workouts to the early morning at the Veemkade to avoid high daytime temperatures. Participants and instructors report that exercising before 7:00 AM...

Haarlem hits 'rare' heat level 9, city opens day shelters for homeless people

Haarlem and Amsterdam have reached a rare heat intensity level of 9, an occurrence that typically happens only a few times per year. In response to the extreme weather, the municipality of Haarlem has...

Plaintiffs in Tata case: prevent history from repeating itself

Residents living near the Tata Steel plant argued in a The Hague court that the Dutch State is prioritizing industrial interests over public health. Their lawyer warned that the government risks repea...

Plaintiffs in Tata case: prevent history from repeating itself

Concerned residents living near the Tata Steel plant have appeared in court in The Hague, claiming the Dutch government prioritizes industrial interests over public health. Their lawyer warned that th...

KNMI: Highest sun intensity level 10 reached in Eindhoven

The Dutch meteorological institute KNMI reported that Eindhoven reached a record-high heat index of 10 on Wednesday afternoon. This extremely rare level had never been recorded in the city before and ...

Inspiration from around the world: ways to cool down you might not have thought of

This article explores five global cooling strategies to help manage high temperatures, which have been evaluated by thermophysiologist Hein Daanen. The recommended techniques include methods used by U...

First Ebola case confirmed in France following DRC outbreak

A doctor who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been confirmed as the first Ebola case in France since the latest outbreak. The health ministry reported that the physician...

Code orange in effect for much of the Netherlands due to extreme heat

A code orange weather warning for extreme heat went into effect across a large part of the Netherlands at midday on Tuesday. The alert, which was previously announced on Monday, is expected to remain ...

Code orange in effect across much of the Netherlands due to extreme heat

A code orange warning for extreme heat went into effect across a large part of the Netherlands at 12:00 PM. The weather warning is currently expected to remain in place until Friday morning at 8:00 AM...

Shallow groundwater contaminated in far more places than expected

Shallow groundwater in the Netherlands is contaminated with pollutants such as pesticides, medicines, and PFAS in significantly more locations than previously estimated. These findings, reported by th...

Haarlem warns of botulism in warm weather, do not touch dead animals

The municipality of Haarlem is warning residents about the risks of botulism during the current period of warm weather and advising against touching dead animals. In addition to safety warnings, the c...

876 extra deaths in 2023: doubts over whether the country is now prepared for extreme heat

In June 2023, 876 excess deaths occurred in the Netherlands, likely due to heat and an unactivated National Heat Plan. As another potential super-heatwave approaches, there are concerns regarding whet...

Four-day swim event at De Heerenduinen swimming pool

The De Heerenduinen swimming pool will host the annual Swim Four Days event from Monday, June 29, to Friday, July 3. Participants are invited to take part in this swimming tradition over the course of...