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Boy drinking water in the summer heat
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Heat wave: Code Orange weather alert for 36°C temps takes effect on Wednesday
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Student housing flats by the Amsterdam Science Park
Business
More international students facing housing issues in Netherlands, from bedbugs to fraud
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The Waal river near the Gelderland village of Ochten, 5 February 2021
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Woman, 42, drowns in Waal after rescuing children from water
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A woman walks by two homes for sale on the Javastraat in Amsterdam-Oost in July 2023.
Business
Average Netherlands home price rose by 4.4% to €487,383 in May
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Police talk to residents as firefighters respond to an explosion and fire on Ombilinstraat in Amsterdam. 20 June 2026
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Video: Explosion damages Amsterdam-Oost apartment building; Two teens on fatbike sought
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People swimming in Amsterdam. June 20, 2026.
TechNature
KNMI ends code orange overnight, warns of storms and 27–32°C heat Sunday and Monday
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Oranje fans in Elburg celebrate after their side defeated Sweden 5-1 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, June 20, 2026.
Sports
Royals congratulate Oranje as Netherlands strengthens World Cup position after 5-1 win
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Brian Brobbey of the Netherlands scores the 2-0 during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match between the Netherlands and Sweden at Houston Stadium in Houston, United States, on June 20, 2026.
Sports
Oranje thrash Sweden 5-1 to move to brink of World Cup knockout stage
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Police talk to residents as firefighters respond to an explosion and fire on Ombilinstraat in Amsterdam. 20 June 2026
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Amsterdam-Oost neighborhood rocked by loud explosion Saturday afternoon
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A baby on a sunny beach
TechNature
Netherlands records second official heat wave of 2026 on Saturday as Ell hits 30.1°C
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Police release images of man suspected in two Utrecht Assaults on women, June 18-19, 2026
Crime
Police release photos, ask for help identifying man who assaulted two women in Utrecht
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Fans watching football in a bar
CultureEntertainmentSports
Hundreds of venues prepare to host fans for Netherlands vs Sweden World Cup match
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Lightning in Rotterdam during code orange, June 20, 2026
TechNature
Video: Severe storms kill woman after tree crushes car; Fires sparked nationwide
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Police investigate the scene at a home on Meerhoven in Meerstad, Groningen, where a married couple was found dead. June 17-18, 2026
Crime
15-year-old girl suspected of murdering parents in Groningen remains in custody
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Blue skies on a hot day in Rotterdam, 19 June 2026
TechNature
Storm warning joins heat warning: Temps up to 35°C, with hail, gusts, & downpours
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Three intercity trains at Groningen Central Station
Business
No NS trains for 4 hours on Wednesday as workers strike against social benefits cuts
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A Dutch police officer standing by a police car
Crime
Dutch police failed to investigate over 10,000 serious crimes in 2024: Court of Audit
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Music festival
Health
Pinkpop expects extreme heat at festival; Race events adjust plans amid marathon deaths
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Police investigate the scene at a home on Meerhoven in Meerstad, Groningen, where a married couple was found dead. June 17-18, 2026
Crime
Teen daughter reportedly in custody after married couple found killed in Groningen home
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Storks in a nest at the beginning of a day expected to be very warm in the Netherlands. 18 June 2026
TechNature
Hot & humid with temps up to 35°C; Code yellow warning for oppresive heat until Saturday
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Crime scene tape with a police car in the background
Crime
Two people found dead in recently sold home in Groningen town
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David van Weel
Politics
Netherlands to introduce mandatory psychological evaluation for firearm permits
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Crime
VU students sentenced for assault, discriminatory remarks after Nazi song dispute
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Tom Berendsen
Politics
Dutch FM: Europe must quickly reduce reliance on U.S. military by 2030