Romania, Norway, and Bulgaria have successfully advanced to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. In contrast, several other competitors, including Azerbaijan and Luxembourg, failed to qualify for the final round.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are developing a Netflix film based on the book 'No Way Out: The Searing True Story of Men Under Siege'. The project will adapt the true story of soldiers during the war in Afghanistan.
Denmark and Australia have qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest final, where both are considered strong contenders for the win. Malta also progressed to the final with a song written by Dutch songwriter Joep van den Boom.
The 18th edition of the Rollende Keukens food festival is currently taking place in Amsterdam's Westerpark, featuring over 80 food trucks and attracting visitors from across the country. Among the vendors is Salma Barakat, a chef who fled Gaza in 2018, who is serving traditional Palestinian dishes to raise funds for her family back home. The festival offers a wide variety of international cuisines and will continue through Sunday.
Elly Entius and her choir are preparing a musical performance to celebrate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden. The group will focus on the period between 1876 and 1906 as part of a historical journey through the town's history. Despite recent health challenges, the nearly 80-year-old Entius remains dedicated to the commemorative project.
Pulmonologist Sander de Hosson is advocating for more open and honest conversations about death with both children and adults. In an interview with Mezza magazine, he argues that avoidant metaphors can be confusing for children and emphasizes the importance of reintegrating the reality of dying into daily life.