Extra caution is advised for those seeking to cool off at official swimming spots in the Netherlands, as blauwalg and other harmful bacteria have been found at over forty locations. Swimming is even prohibited at two locations due to high levels of pfas and unsafe construction nearby. These issues are common during the summer, as the bacteria thrive off of pollutants like nitrogen and CO2.
King Willem-Alexander joins the line at an "authentic" hair salon in Rotterdam with his family after a luxurious dinner and breakfast with Trump. The royal guests are relaxed and congenial and also make time to take photos with the store's staff.
Expats cause growth of international children in Eindhoven, causing schools to struggle with budget shortage for special language education. Municipality and companies contribute, but there is a need for more support from the national government.
In cities in Italy, France, Spain and Portugal, extremely high temperatures have been predicted and measures have been taken to protect vulnerable groups, while the Netherlands is preparing for a possible heat wave and the heat plan may go into effect across the country.
Huge crowds march in Budapest for banned Pride event, with support from Amsterdam mayor and Dutch politicians, despite concerns about potential arrests.
Media consolidation in the Netherlands as DPG Media acquires Sanoma titles may lead to less diversity in content and potentially lower pay for freelancers, according to media professor Mark Deuze. However, DPG argues that the move will help them compete with tech giants like Google and Meta.