A new electrical substation designed to look like a giant radiator has been built on Strandeiland to support the future power needs of 8000 planned homes. Managed by Liander and designed by Powerhouse Company, this infrastructure project is vital for the continued residential growth of the neighborhood.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
The Dutch government plans to expand the national bottle deposit system by 2028 to reduce consumer frustration caused by inefficient collection infrastructure and broken machines. Key changes include increasing collection points, mandatory return requirements for retailers, and extending the scheme to cover juice and dairy containers.
Fraudsters used AI-generated voices to impersonate executives and deceive Fideuram into transferring 95 million euros to foreign accounts. Authorities managed to recover 53 million euros, while investigations into the suspects and the remaining missing funds continue.
Grocery delivery service Flink has experienced a data breach where unauthorized parties accessed internal customer information, excluding passwords. Hackers are now using the stolen data to extort both the company and individual customers, demanding cryptocurrency payments to prevent the release of private details.
Volkswagen and Audi are recalling millions of vehicles worldwide due to a potential steering defect caused by a corrosion-prone screw. No accidents have been reported, and the recall is being conducted as a precautionary measure to replace the affected parts.
ABP, a major Dutch pension fund, plans to invest 1 billion euros into European tech startups over the next three years to keep innovation and talent within the continent. The investment will target high-growth sectors like AI and quantum technology in collaboration with the European Commission.
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