The blazing sun shines down on Amsterdam, Alexanderplein, the Muiderpoort, and Mauritskade. 25 June 2026
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First-ever Code Red alert issued for heat in the Netherlands; Up to 40°C tomorrow
Police officer arrests a suspect.
Crime
17-year-old boy arrested for groping 9 women in Dordrecht region
People swimming in Amsterdam. June 20, 2026.
TechNature
Another hot and sunny day ahead with 37°C maximum; Temperatures peaking tomorrow
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Strong alcohol on a wooden table
Health
Even one alcoholic beverage increases chance of cancer, addiction, brain damage: Study
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View of Willemstad on Curacao
BusinessSports
Curacao gives officials, lecturers time off to watch World Cup match
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Scanning a book.
Tech
Rare book dealers fear tech firms are destroying obscure editions to train AI models
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Students working on their Dutch coursework on the roof terrace at NedLes. June 2026
CultureLifestyle
New summer course boosts Dutch fluency and confidence in just two weeks
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Football loving boy dressed to support Oranje, the Dutch national team
Sports
Many parents letting their kids stay up late to watch Oranje vs Tunisia World Cup match
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The blazing sun shines down on Amsterdam, Alexanderplein, the Muiderpoort, and Mauritskade. 25 June 2026
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First-ever Code Red alert issued for heat in the Netherlands; Up to 40°C tomorrow
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ProRail working on the Dutch railway
BusinessNature
ProRail steps up inspections as heatwave triggers multiple infrastructure problems
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Venezuelan flag
Politics
Dutch rescue team deployed to Venezuela following major earthquake disaster
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A scorching hot day in Rotterdam. 25 June 2026
Nature
Dutch heatwave now official; Historic Code Red hot weather alert debated
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Ambulance
Crime
Woman found unconscious, badly injured near Amsterdam-Oost rail station
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The Belastingdienst logo on a window
Business
Dutch Supreme Court: No Box 3 refunds for taxpayers who failed to file timely objections
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Berlin, Germany - June 25, 2024: Dutch manager Ronald Koeman looks on during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match Netherlands v Austria at Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany
Sports
Koeman rules out rotation as Oranje target top spot amid stormy weather threat
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Construction site
CrimeBusiness
Report: Rising construction theft delays projects, drives up costs
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Bart van den Brink
Politics
Netherlands considering deportation centers in Kenya, Rwanda for failed asylum seekers
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The Defqon.1 festival in Biddinghuizen, 2014 edition
HealthCultureEntertainment
Defqon.1 festival cancels day tickets for Friday and Saturday due to extreme heat
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Police release images of man suspected in two Utrecht assaults on women, June 18-19, 2026
Crime
Suspect arrested in severe beating of two Utrecht women
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Chunks were ripped out of the walls of an apartment building in Caracas after two powerful earthquakes, magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, hit Venezuela within seconds of each other. 24 June 2026
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Venezuela earthquakes leave at least 32 dead, 700 hurt: Dutch search team on standby
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Police officer arrests a suspect.
Crime
17-year-old boy arrested for groping 9 women in Dordrecht region
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People swimming in Amsterdam. June 20, 2026.
TechNature
Another hot and sunny day ahead with 37°C maximum; Temperatures peaking tomorrow
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Homes in Amsterdam
Business
Hike taxes on multiple homeownership for more fairness in Dutch housing market: Advisors
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Police check the maximum speed of a fatbike in 2024
Crime
Over €225,000 in damages paid to victims of fatbike accidents in two years
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Rush hour traffic in Amsterdam
Business
Roadworks, rail repairs to give Amsterdammers headaches this weekend
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Child drinking water
PoliticsBusiness
Sixty Dutch groups urge mandatory drinking water-saving rules in new homes
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Teacher and students during a university lecture.
Business
University staff to receive 4.1% pay rise under new collective labour agreement
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