Van Vroonhoven abandons NSC candidate list after members drop her lower
New Social Contract deputy Nicolien van Vroonhoven is causing surprise among NSC members, and she ultimately falls back on the candidate list in Episode 4 for two reasons.
Another very hot summer, mainly due to lack of cool days
July 2025 ends up as one of the top 5 warmest summers in the Netherlands, with an average temperature of 18.5 degrees. This year was also exceptionally sunny and dry, highlighting the effects of climate change.
No win, but Verstappen 'wanted to have some fun' at Zandvoort
Verstappen finishes second in Dutch Grand Prix with young RB driver Hadjar stunning with a third place - though the home favorite admits he was never really in the race: I wanted to have some fun.
Ajax creates little in Volendam and sticks to 1-1 draw
FC Volendam and Ajax ended in a draw after a late equalizer by Ko Itakura. Brian Brobbey was left out of the Ajax lineup due to transfer requests, while Gibson Yah stood out for Volendam in midfield.
Meteorite earns Dordt observatory more than hoped for: 1.7 million euros
'A rare piece of the Gibeon meteorite, once dropped in the Kalahari Desert and weighing 240 kilograms, has been sold at auction for 1.7 million euros to an American bidder. The money will be used to support the Mercurius Observatory in Dordrecht, where the piece was received as a gift from heaven.'
EU foreign ministers still disagree on measures against Israel
European Foreign Ministers are still unable to agree on measures against Israel, despite concrete proposals being on the table for months. While some progress has been made, there is still not enough support for sanctions such as suspending trade benefits or cutting scientific cooperation. A group of countries may form a head group to take action against Israel, but it remains unclear what steps will be taken and by whom.