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Milestone for Zuidasdok: New passenger tunnel at Zuid station opens this autumn after years of construction

The Brittenpassage, a new passenger tunnel at Amsterdam Zuid station, is scheduled to open in November 2024 as the first major milestone of the multi-billion euro Zuidasdok project. The tunnel features shops and bicycle storage, following complex construction that took place beneath the A10 motorway and existing railway tracks. Once the new passage is operational, work will begin on expanding and upgrading the station's existing Minervapassage.

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Supermarkets benefit from AH incident but wish competitor well

Albert Heijn is experiencing major technical disruptions that have halted online deliveries and caused supply issues nationwide, prompting customers to flock to rival supermarkets. While competitors report increased traffic and sales, industry officials stress that the national food supply remains stable and secure.

Cyber incident costs Albert Heijn at least 10 million euros, experts estimate

Experts estimate that a recent cyber incident has cost supermarket chain Albert Heijn at least 10 million euros in lost revenue and operational expenses. The disruption has halted online ordering and caused supply chain issues in physical stores, leading to a significant drop in the parent company's market value.

Ahold Delhaize loses 787 million euros in market value in one day due to IT crisis

Parent company Ahold Delhaize lost 787 million euros in market value in one day due to a major IT crisis impacting its retail chains. The technical disruption has caused logistics issues and empty shelves, though the company says it is working to resolve the situation.

Surprise over Meta CEO's comments on AI glasses, Dutch foundation files summary proceedings

Dutch advocacy group Offlimits is taking Meta to court to stop the sale of its AI smart glasses, citing widespread misuse of the device's camera for non-consensual filming. While Meta maintains the product is safe and defends its utility, the organization argues the device violates privacy laws and poses a significant threat to public safety.

Promising cloud company becomes first customer to commit to AI gigafactory plan in Port of Rotterdam

The cloud company Nebius, based in Amsterdam, has signed on as the first client for a proposed AI gigafactory in Rotterdam. Although the project faces significant funding challenges and a lack of direct government subsidy, developers remain committed to building the facility to bolster Dutch computing power.