Research institute Nivel reports that hay fever symptoms are peaking earlier in the year, with GP visits significantly increasing following the first warm days of 2026. Last week, 174 out of every 100,000 people sought medical help for complaints, a sharp rise from just 61 cases two weeks prior.
Attendees of the Milkshake Festival in Amsterdam's Westerpark noticed that the festival grounds were smaller than in previous years. Despite the event being sold out on Saturday, the reduction in size without prior announcement has raised questions among visitors.
Amsterdam is hosting a variety of events from July 31 to August 2, headlined by the WorldPride celebrations including the Canal Parade and various street parties. Additionally, visitors can enjoy summer theater, live music performances, and festivals held in local parks throughout the weekend.
ING reported a significant increase in profit during the second quarter, driven by a growing customer base despite global instability. The bank's performance improved due to the recovering housing market.
Singer Sera will perform her new single, 'Girls who like girls,' as the official anthem at the Pride Amsterdam main stage on the Dam this weekend. She highlighted the ongoing importance of the event by sharing her personal experiences with the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community regarding public safety and acceptance.
The trade union FNV has accused the drugstore chain Kruidvat of fostering an unsafe working environment and using intimidation tactics. While the union describes the situation as alarming, academic experts characterize the events as isolated incidents.