The annual sporting event Alpe d’HuZes has raised a record-breaking sum of over 25 million euros this year. The organization announced that all proceeds will be donated to the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF) to fund scientific research into cancer.
American singer Beyoncé has been included in Forbes' annual list of the richest self-made women for the first time. This follows her induction into the magazine's billionaire club in December.
Spanish singer Rosalía has postponed the first three performances of her United States tour due to an unspecified family emergency. Concert organizer Live Nation announced the delay, though specific details regarding the situation have not been released.
Residents of an apartment building in Amsterdam-Noord report that elevators frequently experience sudden drops and malfunctions, causing safety concerns and physical discomfort. The property manager, MVGM, denies that a true "free fall" is possible due to safety mechanisms but acknowledges that mechanical shocks can occur during failures. While one elevator is currently awaiting repairs, residents are demanding a structural solution to the recurring technical issues.
Dutch golfers, including Joost Luiten, faced challenging weather conditions like heavy wind and rain during the opening day of the KLM Open. The tournament was eventually interrupted by thunderstorms after several players had completed their rounds.
Dutch State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts has proposed establishing a uniform minimum age for social media across the European Union during a parliamentary debate. She argued that EU-wide regulation is necessary to prevent a patchwork of inconsistent national rules.