Former professional footballer Milan Berck Beelenkamp has transitioned to a career in soil remediation after leaving the professional sports world. The 48-year-old, who famously survived a life-threatening injury during a match, now balances his new profession with a role at the amateur club SV Zandvoort.
Frank de Jonge has been appointed as the new director of the Veiligheidsregio Amsterdam-Amstelland, starting October 1. He will lead the organization alongside fire chief Steven van de Looij, overseeing regional fire safety, disaster response, and crisis management.
Vojvodina has appointed Marko Savic as their new head coach ahead of their upcoming Conference League return match against Ajax. The 42-year-old Serbian replaces Miroslav Tanjga and will lead the team for the fixture taking place in Amsterdam this Thursday.
Apple's market capitalization has surpassed $5 trillion for the first time, joining chipmaker NVIDIA as the only companies to reach this valuation. Apple recently overtook NVIDIA to become the world's most valuable company.
Amsterdam-based designer Joost Grootens has been shortlisted to design the new euro banknote. He stated that while the project offers little financial gain, he is motivated by the prestige associated with the opportunity.
Severe drought conditions in the Netherlands have prompted officials to warn that upcoming water usage restrictions could significantly impact farmers and plant nurseries. Authorities are currently attempting to manage water quality, but stricter regulations such as irrigation bans are expected if dry weather persists for another two weeks.