The British privacy regulator has fined Reddit 14.47 million pounds, or approximately 18 million euros, for violating children's privacy rules. The decision was announced on Tuesday, following a determination that the social media platform failed to comply with regulations regarding the protection of young users' data.
The city of Haarlem remains committed to its gas-free transition despite recent technical failures in a thermal energy storage system at the Schalkstad apartment complex. Residents suffered through freezing temperatures last winter when the system malfunctioned, but energy councilor Robbert Berkhout stated that these technical issues do not influence the city's overarching energy policy.
Dutch public broadcaster BNNVARA announced it will cut 79 jobs starting in 2027 due to budget reductions in the public broadcasting sector. The reorganization involves the elimination of 46 existing positions and the creation of 14 new roles.
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded 15-year prison sentences for two men accused of an attempted liquidation in Amsterdam last September. The victim was shot in the leg after the attacker's weapon malfunctioned twice, while a simultaneous explosion occurred at the victim's home. One suspect is also charged with involvement in a separate explosion in the Amsterdam-Zuidoost area.
Starting next year, undocumented children in Amsterdam will be eligible for the Stadspas, which provides access to sports, cultural activities, and school supplies. A pilot program involving 100 children will begin this year, with plans to expand the initiative to approximately 1,000 children using a 900,000 euro budget.
