A teenager in East Flanders has been detained for his involvement in a sadistic network on the messaging app Telegram. Belgian authorities confirmed the arrest following media reports, though the prosecutor's office has not yet released specific details about the investigation.
CEOs of major AI companies, such as Sam Altman of OpenAI and Dario Amodei of Anthropic, are now under heavy security protection due to increasing public anger. These executives are facing threats and fear that the intense backlash against the rapid development of artificial intelligence could escalate into violence.
The rise of travel e-SIM providers is increasing competition and driving down roaming costs for mobile internet outside the EU. These digital alternatives are now offering larger data bundles and more affordable options, even for usage within Europe.
A large fire broke out at a waste processing facility in the Westpoort area of Amsterdam, resulting in a strong smell of burning plastic across several parts of the city. Authorities have advised residents affected by the smoke to close windows and doors and to turn off mechanical ventilation systems.
Emergency services have shifted from a rescue to a recovery operation after a push boat sank in Amsterdam's Coenhaven, with the missing crew member presumed deceased. Authorities, including the labor inspectorate, have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident.
Belgium has announced an import ban on products originating from Israeli-occupied territories. The country took this unilateral action after the European Commission failed to implement a unified European-wide ban last week.