The Miss Netherlands beauty pageant is ending after 35 years, transitioning to a new initiative called ‘No Longer of This Time’ focused on mental health and empowerment. This platform aims to inspire women by sharing real-life stories rather than traditional beauty standards. Organisers, including Monica van Ee, emphasize the importance of supporting one another. The announcement follows the crowning of Rikkie Kolle, the first transgender Miss Netherlands, and reflects broader changes in the beauty pageant industry. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)