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Code yellow hits four Dutch provinces as summer heat rises to 35 degrees

A code yellow weather warning for extreme heat is now in force across Limburg, North Brabant, Gelderland, and Overijssel, running until 7 AM on Friday, July 31. According to the KNMI...
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Mobile phones and SIM cards in the Netherlands: ultimate 2026 guide

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