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Demand for air conditioners has jumped as the Netherlands experiences tropical temperatures. Installers report a sharp rise in requests, and the number of systems in Dutch homes continues to grow. By year-end, up to 2.5 million units are expected to be in place nationwide.

A technical malfunction has brought air traffic at Eindhoven Airport to a standstill. Several flights have diverted to Rotterdam, while others face delays or cancellations. The airport has not yet said how long the disruption will continue.

TU Delft may now reserve 30 percent of places in Aerospace Engineering for women. The Human Rights Board says the plan is justified due to the long‑standing underrepresentation of women in the programme. All applicants must still complete the same selection procedure.

Rijkswaterstaat has activated the heat protocol in Limburg and North Brabant due to rising road temperatures. Stranded motorists will be moved quickly to safer, shaded locations. The organisation also urges drivers to carry water and sun protection during the heat.

Job seekers now have better prospects in construction, pet care, and second‑hand retail, according to the UWV. Demand for roles such as bricklayers, veterinary assistants, and shop staff has grown, while AI is reducing opportunities in customer contact and advertising. The agency still counts more than three hundred promising professions across the labour market.

Dutch consumer confidence has improved for the first time in months, rising from deep lows. CBS reports that consumers feel less negative about the economy and their willingness to buy, although confidence remains far below long‑term norms. Falling oil prices and easing inflation pressures may be helping sentiment recover.

Refugee Night has raised a record €2.1 million despite difficult weather conditions that forced organisers to cancel parts of some routes. The event attracted a record number of participants, with proceeds supporting emergency aid projects around the world.

At her first congress as party leader, Christine Teunissen reaffirmed that the Party for the Animals will continue to advocate for both animal welfare and human issues, maintaining the course set by her predecessor Esther Ouwehand despite previous internal friction over this broader focus. During her speech, she heavily criticized Prime Minister Rob Jetten for his silence on recognizing a Palestinian state and his shift away from strong climate advocacy, positioning herself as the country's new "climate warrior."