The Dutch cabinet is exploring alternatives to a proposed ban on face coverings at demonstrations following significant criticism of the plan. Ministers Pieter Heerma and David van Weel informed the House of Representatives that they are reconsidering the proposal, though it remains uncertain if the bill will be completely withdrawn.
The City of Haarlem, in collaboration with art platform 37PK and Elan Wonen, is commissioning five new murals in the Delftwijk and Haarlem Oost neighborhoods this summer. Funded by a €100,000 budget, the project features site-specific themes and involves local residents through creative workshops. The completed artworks are expected to be unveiled between August and October.
The son of columnist Yesim Candan was attacked and injured with a chain lock in Amsterdam on Tuesday evening. Candan believes the assault is linked to a critical column she recently wrote about the multicultural football club ASV De Dijk.
Cornelis de Gelder, a homeless man known as Hadjememaar, was elected to the Amsterdam city council after receiving more than 13,000 votes. Despite his struggles with alcoholism and homelessness, his candidacy gained significant traction during the municipal elections.
The MM100-Festival has launched in Haarlem to celebrate what would have been Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday. The festivities began with a carillon concert from the Sint Bavokerk tower featuring a Monroe look-alike and will continue throughout the city with exhibitions and theater performances until June 7.