Tech reporter Rutger Otto explores whether setting a phone screen to black-and-white can reduce the temptation to use apps like TikTok. Using an analogy involving Japanese potato chip packaging, the column discusses how color influences digital habits and screen time.
Travel journalist Hans Avontuur reviews the newly upgraded Nightjet train service connecting the Netherlands to the Alps. The updated sleeper cars provide a significantly more comfortable experience compared to older, noisier models.
The municipality of Heemskerk plans to convert a former bank building on Burgemeester Nielenplein into 19 senior apartments to address high local housing demand. The project will include twelve social rental units and seven middle-income rental units.
The Central Bureau for Statistics (CBS) has resolved a system outage caused by a fire at a datacenter in Almere last Thursday. The disruption also impacted other companies using the facility, but services have now been fully restored.
The Netherlands Bach Society will perform their program "Bach's Inspiration" at the Philharmonie in Haarlem this Sunday. Conducted by Johanna Soller, the concert explores the connections between Baroque music and artificial intelligence.
Residents in Amsterdam-Oost have noticed that several trees in the neighborhood are now decorated with colorful, knitted sweaters. This urban phenomenon has sparked curiosity among locals about the origin and purpose of the handmade garments.