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Europe breaks free from Russia, but clean energy lags behind

Europe breaks free from Russia, but clean energy lags behind

Since the war in Ukraine began, Europe has significantly reduced its reliance on Russian oil and gas. However, the European Court of Auditors reports that the EU's plan for energy independence is falling short as the growth of domestic clean energy remains too slow.

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Despite a nationwide public transport strike today, the morning rush hour remained relatively calm as many commuters opted to work from home or adjusted their schedules in advance. While some traffic incidents occurred on major roads near Amsterdam, overall congestion did not exceed normal levels.

58 flights at Schiphol cancelled due to UK air traffic control failure

58 flights at Schiphol cancelled due to UK air traffic control failure

Schiphol Airport has canceled 58 flights to the United Kingdom due to a technical failure in the British air traffic control system. Significant delays have been reported, and officials have not ruled out further cancellations throughout the day.

Wars increasingly put international shipping under pressure

Wars increasingly put international shipping under pressure

Ongoing wars, sanctions, and the rise of a shadow fleet are increasingly putting pressure on the international shipping industry. Eighteen major maritime nations, including the Netherlands, warn that these factors are causing structural changes to global trade.

Unrest in the Middle East pushes recommended petrol price to 2.71 euros per litre

Unrest in the Middle East pushes recommended petrol price to 2.71 euros per litre

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Polarsteps photos and locations exposed: journalists accessed data of 23 million users

Polarsteps photos and locations exposed: journalists accessed data of 23 million users

The travel application Polarsteps experienced a security vulnerability that exposed the photos and location data of 23 million users. According to an investigation by Follow the Money, the Amsterdam-based company was aware of the data exposure for at least six months.