A section of the Eiffel Tower's original spiral staircase was auctioned in Paris on Thursday for over 450,000 euros. The final price significantly exceeded the initial pre-sale estimate of 150,000 euros.
A Turkish court has invalidated the 2023 party congress of the main opposition party (CHP), effectively removing leader Özgür Özel from his position. The CHP has denounced the ruling as a "judicial coup" and is calling for protests and legal action.
Residents of the Negen Straatjes neighborhood in Amsterdam staged a protest against the disruptive effects of TikTok-driven tourism. Locals demonstrated by placing wooden chairs on bridges to reclaim their space from the massive crowds attracted to the area by social media trends.
Ukrainian refugees in Haarlem celebrated Vyshyvanka Day during their 100th organized city walk on May 21. While the event featured traditional costumes and festive spirits, many participants expressed their longing to return home to Ukraine once the war ends.
