Jordi Cruijff has been officially appointed as the technical director of Ajax, signing a contract until 2028 and emphasizing his goal to immediately compete for the league title. During his presentation at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, he highlighted his preference for short-term results and stated that he is motivated by pressure rather than financial gain.
Cyclists in Haarlem are ignoring official detour routes and riding against traffic following the 1.5-year closure of a bike path on the Spaarndamseweg. Many riders prefer the shorter route over the city's suggested detour via the Rijksstraatweg. The closure is necessary due to multiple construction projects in the area.
ABBA and Universal Music are engaged in a legal battle with the Dutch carnival band De Kapotte Kachels over a parody song titled "Dikke Pens." The pop group claims the cover "mutilates" their original work and has blocked its availability on streaming services, while the band is fighting to have it reinstated.
A truck became stuck under a 3.4-meter-high viaduct on the A10 West at Wiltzanghlaan in Amsterdam's Bos en Lommer district. To free the vehicle, the driver was forced to deflate the truck's tires to lower its height. The incident was reported around 1:30 PM, though it is unclear exactly when the road was cleared.
The captain of the fast ferry Tiger, involved in a fatal 2022 collision on the Wadden Sea, has been acquitted on appeal by a court in Leeuwarden. The court ruled that there was insufficient evidence to prove the captain acted with criminal negligence or recklessness during the incident.
Ajax will begin its European campaign in the second qualifying round of the Conference League against the loser of the match between FK Vojvodina and Ferencváros. The Amsterdam club secured its spot after finishing fifth in the Eredivisie and winning a play-off series. The first match is scheduled for July 23.