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.
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.
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.
Amsterdam alderman Elise Moeskops is considering requiring taxi drivers to pay for using the taxi stand at Central Station to help fund ongoing supervision and address structural issues. This potential 'pay-per-use' system aims to cover costs caused by persistent equipment malfunctions, vandalism, and traffic flow problems at the site.