Summer

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Sunscreen
Nature
Hot week ahead; Temps up to 33 degrees expected
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A group of oak processionary caterpillars in 2010
NatureHealth
Fewer poisonous caterpillars so far this year; Thunderstorms could make things worse
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Almere Strand crowded, despite coronavirus social distancing measures, on a warm and sunny Ascension Day, 21 May 2020
Nature
Sunshine and high temps ahead for NL this weekend
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Summer vacation
Business
Most NL residents not vacationing abroad this year
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Rainy day in Amsterdam
Nature
Cold weather to last through the weekend
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Kids playing with water on a hot day
Nature
Water company calls NL residents to be sparing with water as drought continues
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Cafe de Tropen in Amsterdam expanding its terrace into the courtyard of the Tropenmuseum in preparation for terraces reopening on 1 June 2020. Sign asks visitors to not move the tables which were organized with social distancing in mind. 29 May 2020
BusinessNatureHealth
Busy day expected as restaurants reopen at noon
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Cafe de Tropen in Amsterdam expanding its terrace into the courtyard of the Tropenmuseum in preparation for terraces reopening on 1 June 2020. Sign asks visitors to not move the tables which were organized with social distancing in mind. 29 May 2020
Nature
Summery Pentecost weekend ahead; high temperatures and plenty of sunshine
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Almere Strand crowded, despite coronavirus social distancing measures, on a warm and sunny Ascension Day, 21 May 2020
Nature
Beautiful weather, more crowds expected for Pentecost weekend
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Tourist checking a map in Amsterdam
Business
Nearly 10 million tourists visited Netherlands in the summer
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Thalys_et_TGV_Eurostar
Business
NS international trains transported 917,000 passengers this summer
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Marathon runners
Health
Over half of athletes not aware of overheating risks: Red Cross
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Kids playing in a splash pool
Nature
Second national heat wave in NL; smog warning issued
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Kids eating ice cream
Nature
Hottest August 25 ever measured; more warm weather ahead
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Summer fun - kids cooling down with a sprinkler
Nature
Heat Plan activated as hot weekend approaches
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Summer's day on the Alexanderkade in Amsterdam Centrum, 23 August 2019
EntertainmentNature
Sunny, hot and festival filled weekend ahead for Netherlands
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A rainy day in Amsterdam
Nature
Rainy weekend ahead, but sunnier end to summer expected
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People enjoying the summer weather in Oosterpark in Amsterdam, 23 June 2019
NatureHealth
400 more deaths during heatwave than average
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Muizenstad
BusinessEntertainmentNature
Live mice carnival show shuttered after animal activist complaint
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Dutch water rescue organization KNRM
Nature
Water rescue calls tripled during heat wave
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Summer fun - kids cooling down with a sprinkler
Nature
Heat wave over; normal summer weather expected this week
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An NS train waiting on the tracks
BusinessNature
NS running fewer intercity trains due to heat
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Woman sleeping in front of an open fridge on a hot night
Nature
NL officially in a heatwave after hottest night ever measured.
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Kids playing in a fountain
Nature
Dutch thermometers top 40 degrees for first time ever after brief debate