haarlemsdagbladFeb 25, 2026, 07:29

Dozens of homes in Hyde Park still empty months after completion: 'Lower the rent and make it for regular students'

Housing corporation Duwo has decided to open up vacant apartments in Hoofddorp's Hyde Park district to regular students after only 26 of 116 units intended for PhD researchers were rented. The move aims to address high vacancy rates by expanding the target demographic and potentially lowering rental prices.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Albert Heijn unable to reach millions of Dutch customers by email, customer service still down

Albert Heijn struggled to inform millions of customers during a recent cyberattack because its email and customer service systems were disabled as a security precaution. While digital services are slowly being restored and compensation is being provided to affected shoppers, the company's official customer support remains unavailable.

European gas price hits highest level since 2022

European natural gas prices have exceeded 90 euros per megawatt-hour for the first time since late 2022 due to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Additionally, gas storage levels across Europe are at their lowest point entering winter since 2009, raising concerns about supply stability and further economic impact.

Affected Albert Heijn customers who ordered online receive store credit and refunds

Albert Heijn is compensating customers for undelivered online grocery orders caused by a recent cybersecurity incident with refunds and a 10 euro store credit. The supermarket chain has restored its supply chain and store operations while canceling all online orders placed through October 22.

Online bank Revolut hit by major outage

Revolut experienced a significant service outage caused by a Google Cloud failure that also affected other major international banks. While the company stated that user funds and data remain safe, the disruption affected millions of users, including those in the Netherlands.

Albert Heijn customers who missed out on personal discounts will receive automatic refunds

Albert Heijn is automatically compensating customers for missed personal discounts and rewards following a recent cyberattack that disrupted its systems. The supermarket chain will issue credits to accounts for lost savings, missing Air Miles, and expired stamp promotions while resuming its online delivery services.