Dolly Parton makes a surprise appearance at the Amsterdam Grannies

Blake Lively awarded 400,000 euros of 8.4 million claimed in defamation case

Actress Blake Lively has been awarded 400,000 dollars to cover legal fees in a defamation case involving director Justin Baldoni. The actress had originally sought a total reimbursement of 8.4 million dollars for the costs incurred during the legal proceedings.

Amsterdam puts new monuments on the map and in the picture

Amsterdam has added 88 new monuments and 5 protected townscapes to its registry. These sites are now featured on a digital map that provides historical details and stories about each location.

Beyoncé also donates 1 million dollars to Colombia earthquake victims

American singer Beyoncé has donated 1 million dollars to support victims of the earthquake in Colombia. The funds will be utilized to provide food and shelter to individuals in the areas most severely impacted by the disaster.

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97

Not a culture of silence but reporting fatigue: Southeast critical of Halsema’s security approach

Mayor Halsema of Amsterdam has called for residents in the Zuidoost district to break an alleged culture of silence to help reduce violent incidents. However, local residents and politicians argue that the issue is not a lack of willingness to report, but rather a lack of feedback from authorities, leading to frustration and reporting fatigue.