LGBTQ+ Rights in Amsterdam: Dutch PM Rob Jetten opened the World Pride Human Rights Conference, warning that hard-won LGBTQ+ progress is being eroded and announcing new measures against online hate. Women’s Sport in the Spotlight: Groningen’s Grote Markt turned into an extreme biking arena for Red Bull District Ride, where women competed for the first-ever title—equal prize money and a new push for visibility. Cruise & Culture: Transcend Cruises named its first charter-only river ship, MS Connect, with a launch from Dordrecht to Zaandam and a focus on meetings and exclusive events. Football Transfers & Dutch Links: Ajax secured Marc-Andre ter Stegen on loan from Barcelona for 2026-27, while the wider market buzz includes Spurs weighing Balogun/Osimhen/Jackson and Liverpool interest in PSG youngster Ibrahim Mbaye. Circular Fashion Hit: Dutch circular denim pioneer Mud Jeans filed for bankruptcy, abruptly ending one of Europe’s best-known repair-and-reuse experiments. Tech & Safety: The FBI and partners, including the Netherlands, warned about North Koreans using fake identities to land remote tech jobs and steal data/crypto. Entertainment Watch: Prime Video’s revenge thriller “Kill Jackie” stars Catherine Zeta-Jones as hitmen target her.