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Overmars to appeal to FIFA against 'disproportionate' worldwide suspension

Former Dutch football player and current technical director at Royal Antwerp FC, Marc Overmars, is appealing his one-year worldwide work ban for crossing boundaries in his professional relationships with female co-workers. The appeal was filed due to the belief that one incident of misconduct does not justify such a severe punishment.

Jan. 22, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Survey: pump owners slow to pass on lower gasoline price to customer

Economist examines price dynamics at Dutch gasoline pumps and points to reasons why prices are rising faster than falling. Interest association Energy and Gas Stations doubts the reasons given and instead sees competition between pump owners as the most important factor.

Jan. 22, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Train traffic around Utrecht halted due to power outage

Power outage causes severe disruption to train traffic around Utrecht, ProRail advises travelers to postpone trip if possible, uncertain when train traffic can be restarted.

Jan. 22, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Brobbey leads Ajax to win over RKC, but right Vaessen stops his penalty

Ajax claims easy 4-1 victory over RKC Waalwijk, with Brian Brobbey scoring twice and missing out on a third goal. The young team, including 17-year-old Jorrel Hato and 20-year-old Ar'jany Martha, secured the win without Hendo, who cheered from the sidelines and captured it all on camera.

Jan. 21, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

International train traffic Amsterdam in dire straits due to budget cuts

Ambitious plans to run more international trains to Amsterdam and increase the capacity of the Schiphol Tunnel are in jeopardy due to announced cuts by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. This creates uncertainty about the extension of the metro line to Schiphol and the possibility of running more international trains.

Jan. 21, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Another demonstration against AfD aborted due to crowds, now in Munich

Thousands gather across Germany to protest against extremism and the far-right party AfD, with prominent politicians voicing support and calling for defending the values of humanity and democracy.