Dutch actor Thijs Römer has returned to the stage with a new theater production reflecting on his recent years and legal conviction. His uncle, Paul Römer, shared the news during an appearance on the NPO Radio 1 program Spraakmakers on Monday.
Madonna is set to perform during the upcoming World Pride event. Meanwhile, the carnival group De Kapotte Kachels has lost a legal battle against the band ABBA.
A 16-year-old boy suspected of assaulting and insulting a visitor at the Pride on the Beach event in Zandvoort has been released under conditions by a judge. The Public Prosecution Service confirms that the investigation into the incident, which is believed to be motivated by the victim's sexual orientation, is still ongoing.
After fleeing Iran due to the criminalization of homosexuality, queer activist Raham Rafiee relocated to Amsterdam to continue his advocacy. He supports the Iranian queer community and famously organized the first Iranian Pride boat in 2018 to raise awareness and provide visibility.
A court in Munich has ruled that the American AI music platform Suno violated artists' copyrights. Consequently, the company is required to pay damages, though the specific amount has not yet been determined.
Mayor Jos Wienen has revoked the operating license for the massage parlor Multimassage in Haarlem following an investigation by the Dutch Labour Inspectorate. The investigation revealed the illegal employment of foreign nationals and signs of human trafficking, leading a judge to uphold the closure order effective August 1, 2026.