The 83rd Venice Film Festival, which recently began, is overshadowed by political controversies and criticism of the low number of female directors in the competition, with only two of the 21 selected titles. (translated)

The 83rd Venice Film Festival, which recently began, is overshadowed by political controversies and criticism of the low number of female directors in the competition, with only two of the 21 selected titles. (translated)

Angela de Jong criticizes the recent trend in which players of the Spanish national team can freeze their eggs, as this does not really provide a solution for combining a career and motherhood, but rather increases the pressure on women to postpone their fertility for the sake of their sporting ambitions. (translated)

The Spanish football association will cover the costs of freezing the eggs of female national team players, as support for female athletes who want to combine their career and motherhood. (translated)

Israel's Minister of Finance, Bezalel Smotrich, supports the devout soldiers who refused to participate in an operation with a female military member and advocates against their disciplinary punishments, illustrating the challenges the army faces with the integration of ultra-Orthodox men into mandatory military service. (translated)

In 2025, the number of murders in the Netherlands fell again to 103, the lowest figure since the start of registration in 1996, with a notable decrease in male victims, while female victims were largely murdered by (ex-)partners. (translated)

Tonight, Netflix reveals the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6, a game that according to reporter Sebastiaan Quekel will become the biggest entertainment release of all time, featuring a detailed game world, innovative gameplay, and unique storylines, including the first female protagonist. (translated)

Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80, was a unique and versatile artist who, with her self-deprecation and music, not only managed to win the hearts of conservatives and progressives in America but also enriched the image of traditional country music with feminist messages, making her more than just the most successful female country star of all time. (translated)
The number of female entrepreneurs is rising quickly, especially due to the key role of frustration and the drive to bring about change, but they still face additional obstacles in obtaining funding and recognition in a system that does not always take them seriously. (translated)

Naomi Sharon, a singer from Rotterdam with a warm and deep voice, is achieving worldwide success with her debut album Obsidian and is the first female artist on Drake's independent label OVO, while she is focusing on international opportunities given the limited possibilities for r&b in the Netherlands. (translated)
Nou, volgens rtl pakken we Fred te hard aan en is hij helemaal niet vrouwonvriendelijk. Dus heb ik hem maar op een vrouwentijdschrift gezet.. Zo goed rtl? 😉 We gaan beginnen met #benbvolliefde 🥳 https://t.co/gf03R0KhD7 #vrouwelijkeKracht #gendergelijkheid #mediawijsheid
The new guidelines from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) for depicting female athletes during the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham are appreciated by athletes, as they focus on technical skills and the dignity of women, to prevent inappropriate images that convey sexual messages. (translated)

A historical decision has been made in Liechtenstein whereby female descendants of the royal house now have the right to ascend to the throne, as the rules have been adjusted so that the oldest child, regardless of gender, automatically becomes the heir to the throne. (translated)

A neighborhood police officer describes how he and his colleagues act quickly to revive a female passenger who has become unwell on a train, emphasizing that the emergency is intense and unforgettable, unlike practicing on a resuscitation dummy. (translated)

Toulouse: twee agenten neergestoken door een Allahu Akbar roeper. Zo te zien 2 vrouwelijke agenten en een man. De agenten hebben het overleefd door hun steekvest, wel zijn ze gewond aan hun armen. https://t.co/b7oWe6weF7 #Toulouse #veiligheid #politie
The Dikke Van Dale will include the word vulvalip in the dictionary as the anatomically correct term for labia, but the established term labia minora will be retained for the time being, which gives rise to discussion about language and the stigmas around female anatomy. (translated)

This article argues that the new policy of portraying female athletes less closely actually objectifies them more, by framing their bodies as vulnerable and sexual problems instead of powerful expressions of performance and emancipation. (translated)

The court has ruled that the health insurer VGZ must cover the costs for a facial surgery for a transgender woman, after determining that the procedure is necessary to give the woman a more feminine appearance and that her experiences of shock reactions cannot be ignored. (translated)

Alice Oppenheim, the 86-year-old journalist who passed away last Saturday, was an tireless advocate for gender equality and inspired generations of female journalists with her courage and keen observations on the challenges faced by women in society. (translated)

In her opinion piece, Judith Zuijderhoudt advocates for genuine emancipation of women by lowering barriers to economic independence, instead of merely emphasizing that women should make better choices, and she argues that freedom and equal opportunities are essential for true equality, separate from capitalist or patriarchal structures. (translated)

Esra Tromp, team manager of EF Education-Oatly, indicates in an interview that women's cycling is being taken more seriously and that there is progress in the budget and the acceptance of female riders and support staff, although women in team management are still in the minority. (translated)
