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Are young people tough enough if the pressure of the 5.5 rule disappears? LAKS hands petition to Parliament. ‘This generation is being pampered too much’
The Dutch student organization LAKS has presented a petition with 38,000 signatures to the House of Representatives calling for the removal of the mandatory 5.5 average grade for final exams. The organization argues that the rule creates an unhealthy focus on test results rather than the actual learning process.

Ajax adds four friendlies to pre-season preparations
Ajax has announced the addition of four friendly matches to their pre-season schedule for the 2026/2027 season. The club shared this update on Tuesday as part of their preparations for the upcoming campaign.
Hospitality owners hope for busy Taste Market after horse race cancellation: ‘That would soften the blow’
Hospitality entrepreneurs in Beverwijk are hosting the Smaakmarkt food truck festival on Breestraat following the cancellation of the traditional horse racing event. Despite high temperatures, the weekly market will continue and transition into the festival to maintain local activity. Business owners hope the event's success will help mitigate the disappointment and economic loss caused by the horse race's cancellation.
Train travel takes center stage at Velsen library
The Velsen Library in IJmuiden is hosting a series of events focused on train travel throughout the month of July. Every Monday afternoon, visitors can participate in sessions where different train routes are discussed.
Ajax to face two Greek top clubs plus German and English opponents
Ajax has scheduled several friendly matches for next month against international opponents, including Greek clubs Panathinaikos and Olympiakos. The team will also face Cypriot side AEK Larnaca and second-division clubs from Germany and England.