Bruce Springsteen has announced that his wife, singer and guitarist Patti Scialfa, is in remission from multiple myeloma. The 73-year-old was diagnosed with this form of blood cancer in 2018.
During the second weekend of WorldPride in Amsterdam, over 170 reports of discrimination were filed with the organization Rita, more than double the number from the previous weekend. Organizers and local officials plan to evaluate these figures and discuss potential measures to ensure safety for the LGBTQ+ community in public spaces.
The municipality of Haarlem has released a draft 'Programma Bomen' aimed at protecting, managing, and expanding the city's tree population to improve local living conditions. Residents are invited to review the policy and provide feedback until September 27, 2026.
Dutch presenter Jan Roos has received death threats following criticism over sexually suggestive comments he made toward two underage girls in a video. Roos has dismissed the backlash as a witch hunt and characterized his remarks as a foolish joke.