Approximately 4,600 first-year students have begun the academic year at the University of Amsterdam with the traditional Intreeweek orientation event. New board chair Vinod Subramaniam used the occasion to advocate for increased collaboration with other educational institutions to address major societal challenges.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States is launching an economic offensive against Iran. The measures also extend to any nations that assist Iran with money laundering activities.
The Amsterdamse Bos currently hosts the Hockey World Cup, featuring top-tier men's and women's teams at the Wagener Stadium. In addition to the hockey tournament, the latest broadcast of NH Sport highlights the construction of a new complex for the Haarlem football club Koninklijke HFC.
The World Rowing Championships are taking place at the Bosbaan in Amsterdam from August 24 to 30, with approximately 40,000 visitors expected to attend. Dutch rowers are aiming for gold on home soil while former Olympic champion Ilse Paulis oversees the event as the new tournament director.