Inspection starts investigation into abuses at fertility clinic MCK. The investigation focuses on the provision of information to parents and donors and the clinic's methods, while allegations of financial motives and negligence by the inspectorate affect the credibility of reproductive medicine in the Netherlands.
Summer temperatures with tropical heat and balmy nights, but watch out for spirited thunderstorms and smog due to ozone in the southern and central parts of the Netherlands.
Prepare for the NATO summit in the Netherlands where 45 government leaders and dozens of ministers must be secured in a massive logistical operation. Dutch police and security forces are fully deployed and plans are in place for cyber threats and disinformation.
Running races shortened or canceled due to expected heat, Rijsserbergloop and Vuurtorenloop adjust program due to advice from safety region and GGD.
Eight people were arrested for possessing and using weapons and dangerous substances as part of a criminal network with anti-government beliefs. The suspects, known as 'sovereign citizens', believe they are not subject to laws and taxes. Police also seized weapons, drugs, and explosives during house searches.
Goldband pulls out of Zwarte Cross festival due to owner's controversial investments, sparking solidarity boycotts from other artists at festivals such as Milkshake and Sónar.