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Netherlands beats Tunisia to top group, advancing to World Cup knockout against Morocco https://nltimes.nl/2026/06/26/netherlands-beats-tunisia-top-group-advancing-world-cup-knockout-morocco The Dutch national team made it two wins out of three in the FIFA World Cup thus far in the early hours on Friday with a 3-1 win over Tunisia in Kansas City, U.S..

Curaçao's historic World Cup campaign ends in group stage after Ivory Coast defeat https://nltimes.nl/2026/06/26/curacaos-historic-world-cup-campaign-ends-group-stage-ivory-coast-defeat Curacao were knocked out of the FIFA World Cup on Sunday after a defeat to the Ivory Coast. Dick Advocaat’s side ended the group stage with one point, finishing bottom of Group E.

Even one alcoholic beverage increases chance of cancer, addiction, brain damage: Study https://nltimes.nl/2026/06/25/even-one-alcoholic-beverage-increases-chance-cancer-addiction-brain-damage-study The Health Council is advising the government to actively discourage alcohol use and reduce its social acceptability.

Curacao gives officials, lecturers time off to watch World Cup match https://nltimes.nl/2026/06/25/curacao-gives-officials-lecturers-time-watch-world-cup-match The government of Curaçao has granted civil servants and teachers the afternoon off on Thursday so they can watch the island's World Cup match against Ivory Coast.

Rare book dealers fear tech firms are destroying obscure editions to train AI models https://nltimes.nl/2026/06/25/rare-book-dealers-fear-tech-firms-destroying-obscure-editions-train-ai-models Secondhand booksellers across Europe, including in the Netherlands, are raising concerns over AI companies buying large numbers of obscure and often rare books.

Many parents letting their kids stay up late to watch Oranje vs Tunisia World Cup match https://nltimes.nl/2026/06/25/many-parents-letting-kids-stay-late-watch-oranje-vs-tunisia-world-cup-match The Netherlands is playing against Tunisia in the FIFA World Cup at 1:00 a.m. on Friday, Dutch time - way past bedtime for almost all children.

First-ever Code Red alert issued for heat in the Netherlands; Up to 40°C tomorrow https://nltimes.nl/2026/06/25/first-ever-code-red-alert-issued-heat-netherlands-40degc-tomorrow The most severe weather alert for excessive heat was issued in the Netherlands for the first time in history on Thursday.

ProRail steps up inspections as heatwave triggers multiple infrastructure problems https://nltimes.nl/2026/06/25/prorail-steps-inspections-heatwave-triggers-multiple-infrastructure-problems ProRail is increasing its monitoring of the railway network during the heatwave. Alongside routine maintenance, additional so-called heat inspections are being carried out, a spokesperson said.

Dutch rescue team deployed to Venezuela following major earthquake disaster https://nltimes.nl/2026/06/25/dutch-rescue-team-deployed-venezuela-following-major-earthquake-disaster The Netherlands is sending a search-and-rescue team to Venezuela to assist in the aftermath of a series of earthquakes, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Dutch heatwave now official; Historic Code Red hot weather alert debated https://nltimes.nl/2026/06/25/dutch-heatwave-now-official-historic-code-red-hot-weather-alert-debated The official declaration of a heatwave took place on Thursday in the Netherlands, with daytime temperatures below 30 unlikely until next week.

Woman found unconscious, badly injured near Amsterdam-Oost rail station https://nltimes.nl/2026/06/25/woman-found-unconscious-badly-injured-near-amsterdam-oost-rail-station A 28-year-old woman was found injured and unconscious on Insulindeweg in Amsterdam-Oost on Tuesday evening.

Koeman rules out rotation as Oranje target top spot amid storm threat https://nltimes.nl/2026/06/25/koeman-rules-rotation-oranje-target-top-spot-amid-storm-threat Ronald Koeman says the Netherlands will be fully focused on securing first place in their World Cup group when they play their final group-stage match at 1 a.m.

Dutch Supreme Court: No Box 3 refunds for taxpayers who failed to file timely objections https://nltimes.nl/2026/06/25/dutch-supreme-court-box-3-refunds-taxpayers-failed-file-timely-objections People who failed to file a timely objection to the unlawful Box 3 tax levy will not receive a refund,

Report: Rising construction theft delays projects, drives up costs https://nltimes.nl/2026/06/25/report-rising-construction-theft-delays-projects-drives-costs Theft and vandalism at construction sites are on the rise, according to the 2025 Construction Industry Crime R

Netherlands considering deportation centers in Kenya, Rwanda for failed asylum seekers https://nltimes.nl/2026/06/25/netherlands-considering-deportation-centers-kenya-rwanda-failed-asylum-seekers The Dutch government is primarily considering Kenya as a partner country to open a deportation center for asylum seekers whose applications were rejected in the Netherlands, sources close

Defqon.1 festival cancels day tickets for Friday and Saturday due to extreme heat https://nltimes.nl/2026/06/25/defqon1-festival-cancels-day-tickets-friday-saturday-due-extreme-heat Bad news for day ticket holders for the Defqon.1 festival for Friday and Saturday.

Suspect arrested in severe beating of two Utrecht women https://nltimes.nl/2026/06/25/suspect-arrested-severe-beating-two-utrecht-women The police arrested a man in Venlo, suspected of

Venezuela earthquakes leave at least 32 dead, 700 hurt: Dutch search team on standby https://nltimes.nl/2026/06/25/venezuela-earthquakes-leave-least-32-dead-700-hurt-dutch-search-team-standby Two powerful earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 hit northern Venezuela in quick succession around 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, local time.

17-year-old boy arrested for groping 9 women in Dordrecht region https://nltimes.nl/2026/06/25/17-year-old-boy-arrested-groping-9-women-dordrecht-region The police arrested a 17-year-old boy from Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht for sexually assaulting multiple women cycling in his hometown and the nearby Zwijndrecht in recent weeks.

Another hot and sunny day ahead with 37°C maximum; Temperatures peaking tomorrow https://nltimes.nl/2026/06/25/another-hot-sunny-day-ahead-37degc-maximum-temperatures-peaking-tomorrow Thursday will be another tropically hot day in the inland Netherlands, with highs up to 37 degrees Celsius.