The European Commission has advised member states to implement an EU age verification app for websites and social media platforms by the end of the year. The app is intended to provide a standardized way for users to prove they meet the age requirements for accessing specific online content.
Ajax defeated AEK Larnaca 1-0 in a pre-season friendly match held at VV Hulshorst. Although the Amsterdam-based club secured the victory, they struggled to convert multiple scoring opportunities into a larger win.
The pond at the Museumplein in Amsterdam has reopened after five years of closure due to leakage problems and extensive reconstruction. Visitors and tourists are welcoming the return of the water, which provides a much-needed cooling space during the current summer heat.
Public transport operator GVB is facing a significant shortage of ferry skippers, with 33 vacancies and an expected increase in departures due to retirement. This staffing crisis has recently caused service disruptions and prompted the company to explore hiring more temporary staff and reducing the number of skippers required per vessel.
Former health minister Hugo de Jonge defended his controversial statements regarding unvaccinated individuals during his first parliamentary hearing on the COVID-19 pandemic. Although he acknowledged errors on a specific point, he maintained that he would handle a future health crisis in the same manner.
Meta has launched a new tool called Muse Image that allows users to create realistic images using photos from public Instagram profiles. While Meta plans to introduce settings for users to restrict this, the feature is not yet available to everyone.