Hartjesdag, a historic celebration known as the 'carnival of Amsterdam,' returned to the Zeedijk for the 28th time on the third Monday of August. Participants dressed in cross-gender attire to celebrate inclusivity and self-expression in a tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages.
Toy manufacturer Mattel is releasing a new Marilyn Monroe Barbie doll to commemorate the actress's centenary. The doll is inspired by her iconic outfit from the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and will be available for purchase starting Tuesday.
A man in an Amsterdam-Zuidoost nursing center is suffering from aphasia, a communication disorder caused by brain damage such as a stroke or infarction. Researcher Rimke Groenewold explains that aphasia results from injury to the language centers of the brain.
Police are seeking to identify an anonymous man known as 'Lucky' who has been hospitalized for three years following a medical emergency that left him with aphasia. The man, a frequent visitor to a soup shop near Amsterdam's Waterlooplein, has prompted over 250 tips from the public after authorities released footage and details about his background.