Dutch Railways (NS) recorded a profit from passenger transport in 2023 for the first time since 2019. The financial recovery was driven by higher ticket and subscription prices, a slight increase in passenger numbers, and various cost-saving measures.
A motorist was carjacked and stabbed in the hand with a sharp object on Postjesweg this afternoon. The victim did not require hospitalization and remained conscious while police launched a search for the suspect. No arrests have been made, and the investigation into the motive and stolen property continues.
Police arrested between 400 and 450 Extinction Rebellion activists during a road blockade on the A12 highway. This final count is significantly higher than the initial estimate of 200 arrests.
IVN Zuid-Kennemerland is organizing a butterfly excursion at the Middenduin nature reserve in Overveen on Sunday, May 3rd. The event will focus on identifying local butterfly species and learning about their transformation from caterpillars.
Ajax faces NAC Breda in an Eredivisie match on Saturday, aiming to keep pace with Feyenoord in the league standings. The match result is also noted for its potential impact on Telstar, as Ajax looks to maintain its historical dominance of 17 wins in the last 22 meetings against NAC.
The municipality of Beverwijk and Zeehaven IJmuiden have reached an agreement for closer cooperation in port services. Under this temporary arrangement, the IJmuiden port service will manage the De Pijp port in Beverwijk.