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Festivalgoers dance the day away at Mini Milkshake: "I can be myself here"

Festivalgoers dance the day away at Mini Milkshake: "I can be myself here"

Hundreds of festival-goers with intellectual disabilities gathered at Amsterdam's Westerpark for the Mini Milkshake festival. The event serves as an inclusive tradition, allowing attendees to enjoy a festival experience in an environment where they feel comfortable being themselves.

New Trump import tariffs appear to be old duties in a new guise

New Trump import tariffs appear to be old duties in a new guise

U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced new import tariffs for dozens of trading partners, including the European Union. Experts suggest that the economic impact is minimal and that the move is primarily intended to circumvent a previous legal defeat in the Supreme Court.

Carla drops out just before the start of the Four Days Marches but receives her gladioli anyway

Carla drops out just before the start of the Four Days Marches but receives her gladioli anyway

After a leg injury prevented Carla van Bochoven from participating in the Nijmegen Vierdaagse, she successfully completed an equivalent distance by cycling around her hometown of Haarlem to raise money for ALS research in memory of her late partner. She concluded her personal challenge in Bennebroek, receiving gladioli to mark the achievement despite missing the traditional event atmosphere.

Rainbow Dress on display at Dutch National Opera & Ballet starting tomorrow

Rainbow Dress on display at Dutch National Opera & Ballet starting tomorrow

The Rainbow Dress, a symbol of LGBTQIA+ solidarity and resistance, will be displayed at the Nationale Opera & Ballet in Amsterdam for two weeks during WorldPride. The exhibition features the dress, made from flags of countries where LGBTQIA+ individuals face persecution, alongside screens sharing personal stories from those nations.

Over 4800 households in Haarlem face energy poverty, with another 8600 at risk

Over 4800 households in Haarlem face energy poverty, with another 8600 at risk

New data from CBS and TNO reveals that over 4,800 households in Haarlem are experiencing energy poverty, with an additional 8,600 households at risk. These families struggle to afford rising electricity and gas costs despite the seasonal decrease in heating demand.