Ferrand-Prévot wins Tour Femmes, also elusive for Vollering and co in final stage
Femke Vollering secures overall Tour Femmes victory with stage win, while former world champion Anna van der Breggen dominates on the climbs.
Femke Vollering secures overall Tour Femmes victory with stage win, while former world champion Anna van der Breggen dominates on the climbs.
Dolle Mina's action group is back and has demonstrated with over a thousand people on the Schouwburgplein in Rotterdam against femicide. Silence must be broken and the enraged crowd ran a 4.5-kilometer protest march through the city.
New heat wave expected in southern Europe, authorities warn of possible new wildfires despite efforts by thousands of firefighters. Portugal adopts heightened state of preparedness to prevent impending fires.
The regional Brabant party Lokaal Brabant has chosen not to participate in the upcoming Lower House elections after all, due to insufficient preparation time. However, the trend of regional parties seeking to enter national politics is evident, with several more newly registered with the Electoral Council.
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot dominates Tour de France Femmes, taking yellow jersey from Kim Le Court in a grueling stage through the Alps. Demi Vollering and Kasia Niewiadoma are among the top contenders who were unable to keep up, as Ferrand-Prévot solos her way to victory and secures the overall lead.
The Canal Parade in Amsterdam proceeded peacefully, according to police, with a few incidents. Demonstrators against main sponsor Booking.com were detained, and organizers and participants used the event to spread political messages.