Cyclists in parts of the Netherlands can receive green lights faster by using a smartphone app that communicates with smart traffic lights. The app alerts the lights to an approaching cyclist, effectively acting as a remote request button to reduce waiting times.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
The Dutch parliament is moving to introduce mandatory alcohol-monitoring ankle bracelets for offenders convicted of alcohol-fueled violence or severe traffic offenses. The device will monitor alcohol consumption 24/7 via skin sweat samples, providing a more reliable alternative to traditional periodic testing.
Beginning in 2029, homeowners in the Netherlands must install hybrid heat pumps instead of gas-fired boilers when replacing their heating systems. The government plans to exempt apartments and monuments, while a decision on future subsidies for these costly installations is expected by 2027.
The municipality is testing fill-level sensors in waste containers to optimize collection routes and reduce trash accumulation on streets. A pilot project is currently underway, with plans to potentially expand the use of this technology across the city by early 2028.
Authorities warn that over 150 fraudulent websites are currently offering fake ETIAS travel authorizations, despite the official system not yet being active. Travelers are advised that when the program launches in 2027, they should only use the designated official European Union website to avoid financial scams and data theft.
Police in Amsterdam have seized a server from a data center in the city's eastern district at the request of the United States. The action targets an Italian internet provider suspected by American authorities of facilitating the antifascist movement antifa.
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