The Zuidersluis and Kleine Sluis in IJmuiden have returned to service following repairs to a defective gearbox and a sensor. The reopening resolves traffic restrictions on the Sluizenroute that had been in effect since May 23.
A truck ban on the Merwede bridge near Gorinchem forces approximately 18,000 trucks to take detours daily, causing significant delays. The transport sector estimates these diversions cost 1.5 million euros per day, with Rijkswaterstaat unable to specify the duration of the restrictions.
Ajax has signed 20-year-old Italian striker Diego Pugno on a one-year loan deal from Juventus. The agreement includes an option for the Amsterdam club to purchase the forward for one million euros, with Pugno initially set to join Jong Ajax.
Amsterdam will host WorldPride from July 25 to August 8, 2026, featuring a Canal Parade on August 1. Residents and visitors are advised to plan their travel carefully as the event will lead to significant changes in public transport and traffic flow across the city.
The Zebra fire station on the IJdoornlaan in Amsterdam was broken into twice this weekend, resulting in the theft of essential life-saving rescue equipment. Thieves smashed windows to gain entry and steal hydraulic tools, which are increasingly targeted by criminals for use in other crimes.
Oil companies and refineries are significantly increasing their profits amid the global Iran crisis by leveraging fluctuating oil prices. This financial gain comes directly at the expense of motorists paying high prices at the gas pump.