During a nationwide public transport strike on Wednesday, September 9, Dutch Railways (NS) will halt train services across the Netherlands, with the exception of the connection to Schiphol Airport. The Airport Sprinter between Amsterdam Central, Schiphol, and Hoofddorp will continue to operate four times per hour following a previous court ruling.
The North Holland provincial council is debating the construction of three wind turbines near the Noorder IJ-plas in Amsterdam-Noord, a project that has faced years of political and legal pushback. Opponents cite concerns over traffic safety near the Coenplein junction, while proponents argue the turbines are essential for addressing grid congestion and meeting sustainable energy goals.
Ajax technical director Jordi Cruijff defends his transfer strategy, noting that the club must be creative due to a lack of Champions League revenue. He signed eleven players, including experienced free agents and loanees, while maintaining that he did not take excessive risks during the transfer window.
Rijkswaterstaat has decided to keep the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal open to shipping at night by implementing additional safety measures. The waterway was initially scheduled to close for some vessels starting Thursday due to a shortage of traffic controllers.
Approximately thirty people are living illegally on boats along the Erasmusgracht in Amsterdam, often in poor conditions without electricity or running water. The municipality is currently investigating reports of illegal boat rentals and potential exploitation while seeking a solution to address both the public nuisance and the lack of housing for the residents.
Ajax has signed 24-year-old Ivorian player Simon Adingra on loan from Sunderland to replace Mika Godts. The deal includes a 3.8 million euro loan fee and an option for Ajax to purchase the player permanently.
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