Ajax coach Míchel Sánchez announced that new signings Julian Brandt and Marc ter Stegen will not start in the team's opening Eredivisie match against PEC Zwolle. The club is also managing squad fitness and potential transfers, including interest from Paris Saint-Germain in winger Mika Godts, as they aim to start their domestic campaign with a dominant performance.
Residents of Muiden are experiencing significant noise pollution from loud music on party boats traveling across the IJmeer. While local authorities struggle with enforcement due to the boats moving across multiple jurisdictions, the affected residents are calling for better oversight of the shipping companies involved.
Actor Peter Faber has passed away at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of iconic film roles and dedicated work with youth through his foundation. His friend and colleague Barrie Stevens remembers him as a positive, inspiring man who embraced life to the fullest. A public farewell is scheduled for August 17 at the Zonnehuis in Amsterdam-Noord.
British music producer William Orbit has passed away at the age of 69. His family confirmed he died at his home on July 23, though the cause of death has not been disclosed.
