An increasing number of refugees with residence permits in the Netherlands are finding employment shortly after being granted status. According to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), these individuals often work in the hospitality or retail sectors as agency or on-call workers.
Former Tour de France winner Joop Zoetemelk expressed support for the new rules regarding team time trials, noting that they allow cyclists to push their limits. The 79-year-old cycling legend, who won the race in 1980, is currently sharing his expertise during the 113th edition of the Tour de France.
A large mural of artist Frans Hals has been completed at the Mevrouw de Vosplein in Haarlem-Noord. The project was realized with support from over 2,000 residents and municipal funding to improve art in the public space.
After ten months of maintenance, the historic De Adriaan windmill in Haarlem has reopened to the public and is fully operational again. Restoration work, which addressed issues like wood rot, was completed in time for the summer season, returning the landmark to its status as a popular attraction for tourists and locals.
The Ukrainian General Staff has denied Russian claims that they have captured the eastern city of Kostyantynivka. Ukrainian officials labeled the reports of the city's fall as false.
Pope Leo XIV is visiting the Italian island of Lampedusa, which serves as a major entry point for migrants crossing from Africa. The visit highlights the plight of those undertaking the dangerous journey.