Boule de Boule has opened in Amsterdam as the city's first vegan ice cream and wine salon located in the Stopera. The venue represents the growing trend of innovative and plant-based culinary concepts emerging across the Dutch capital.
To help residents cope with high temperatures, the city of Haarlem has provided an overview of local indoor and outdoor cooling spots. People can visit various air-conditioned public locations, churches, and shaded parks throughout the city to escape the heat.
Pride Haarlem will be held from July 11 to 19, focusing on diversity, equality, and the freedom to be oneself within the LGBTQIA+ community. The week features various activities throughout the city, including a Pride March on July 18 starting from Stationsplein.
The Rolling Stones have released their twenty-fifth studio album, titled Foreign Tongues, featuring collaborations with artists such as Paul McCartney and Bruno Mars. Critics have reacted positively to the record, which was produced in under a month.
The Dutch government is amending legislation to allow military personnel to board and seize suspected Russian shadow fleet vessels. These new legal powers will enable authorities to take action against ships operating under false flags, even when they are located outside of Dutch territorial waters.
ING customers with minority ethnic backgrounds continue to report experiencing discrimination during bank compliance checks aimed at preventing money laundering and terrorism financing. However, the bank reports a significant decrease in such incidents compared to last year.