German state elections held as Amsterdam-Zaandam 40th Dam tot Dam run takes place

Today’s elections in the German states of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin could influence the broader political landscape in Germany. In Russia, citizens are completing their last chance to vote for the Duma, a process in which opposition parties are reportedly excluded and the United Russia party, supportive of President Poetin, is projected to secure a majority. Meanwhile, the 40th Dam tot Dam run celebrates its anniversary as participants travel from Amsterdam to Zaandam.

Dutch football action includes PSV hosting FC Twente, AZ playing Telstar, and Feyenoord meeting FC Utrecht, with additional matches involving NEC and Go Ahead Eagles. The world cycling championships commence in Montreal with women's time trials at 15:00 and men's at 18:45, broadcast live on Dutch channels. Cultural notes mention Ed Sheeran apologising to Macklemore and an archaeological study on historic Dutch potato consumption by Merit Hondelink.