Ajax recorded a net profit of 16.4 million euros during the first half of the 2025-2026 season, primarily driven by revenue from outgoing player transfers. This financial result represents a significant turnaround compared to the 15.9 million euro loss reported by the Amsterdam-based club during the same period last year.
A driver in the Nieuw-West district of Amsterdam was prohibited from continuing their journey after police measured their car producing 90 decibels, exceeding the legal limit of 81. The vehicle will remain off the road until the owner modifies the exhaust and obtains approval from the RDW.
Ajax supporters can participate in a pilot program at the Johan Cruijff Arena that allows them to purchase food and drinks through automated payments using AI and tracking technology. The system enables anonymous transactions by scanning payment methods at gates, eliminating the need for traditional checkout lines.
Illustrator Aimée de Jongh has become the first Dutch person to win an Eisner Award, often referred to as the Oscars of the comic book industry. She received the prestigious accolade for her work on the graphic novel adaptation of Lord of the Flies.
A 62-year-old man was sentenced to 140 hours of community service for arranging a sexual encounter with a person he believed to be a 15-year-old girl. Although the individual was actually an adult setting a trap, the court ruled that the man's intent to engage in illicit behavior warranted the conviction.
The mayor of Diemen has closed a residence in the Holland Park neighborhood due to illegal prostitution and reports of nuisance. Local authorities are actively working with the police to combat human trafficking and criminal activities in residential properties.