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Jordi Cruijff wants Ajax to challenge for the title immediately: "I am more about the short term"

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.

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Regional transport workers to strike one day a week until Christmas

Regional transport workers in the Netherlands are planning weekly strikes until Christmas to push for better working conditions, including lower work pressure and improved pay. Municipal city transport in Amsterdam is excluded from the action, which primarily affects regional bus operators throughout the country.

House prices exceed half a million, but buyers have more choice again

Dutch house prices reached an average of 503,000 euros in the third quarter, a slight increase amid a 24 percent rise in available housing supply. Despite more properties being on the market, sales remained stable due to a mismatch between buyer demand and the prevalence of small, new-build apartments.

Sharp rise in homes for sale, but concerns over ‘mismatch’ and ‘shrinkflation’ in new construction

The Dutch housing market has seen a substantial increase in both existing and new-build home listings, offering buyers more negotiation room and choice. However, sales for new construction projects are declining as high building costs lead to smaller, more expensive units that often fail to meet buyer needs.

We weren't even checked on the train, the woman said worriedly to her silent husband, that shouldn't happen

An elderly couple traveling from Haarlem to Amsterdam via public transport expressed frustration over a lack of ticket inspections on their train. The woman voiced her concerns loudly to her unresponsive husband throughout the tram ride until they reached their destination.

Municipality investigates ban on single-use packaging: "Cleaning up is not enough"

The Amsterdam municipality is exploring a potential ban on single-use takeaway packaging to combat rising levels of street litter. Following a positive legal review, officials are now investigating implementation strategies such as reusable container systems and deposit schemes, drawing inspiration from other European cities.