The 2026 municipal elections in Haarlem will feature several unique and striking polling stations across the city. This initiative allows residents to visit non-traditional venues for voting, providing a more memorable experience compared to standard locations like libraries or gyms.
Ajax has signed German international midfielder Julian Brandt on a free transfer. The 30-year-old player has committed to a three-season contract with the Amsterdam-based club, lasting until the summer of 2029.
Preparations are underway in Amsterdam for the WorldPride Canal Parade, which is scheduled to take place this Saturday. Organizers and participants are finalizing decorations and safety measures for the event, which is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors.
The Holland International Blues Festival in Grolloo, co-founded by TV personality Johan Derksen in 2016, has officially ended after nine editions. The final event of the festival took place this past June.
A 42-year-old Amsterdam man has been sentenced to 40 hours of community service for incitement after shouting anti-gay slurs during a World Pride event in Amsterdam-West. Although the suspect denied the allegations, the judge convicted him based on witness testimonies and camera footage.
