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Café Noorderlicht in Amsterdam-Noord makes hoped-for relaunch: 'Glad we were given the chance'

Odido hackers leak another million lines of customer data online

The hacker group ShinyHunters has released an additional one million lines of customer data stolen from the Dutch telecom provider Odido. This marks the second consecutive day of leaks, a tactic inten...

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Writers demand Meta stop using their work for AI

Representatives of Dutch writers, translators, and journalists have formally demanded that Meta stop using their copyrighted works to train artificial intelligence models. The group calls for an immed...

Netflix pulls out of fight for Warner Bros. Discovery

Netflix has withdrawn from the acquisition bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery after deciding not to match a superior offer from competitor Paramount Skydance. This move marks the end of the streaming ...

Scapino is back on Lange Nieuw: 'There were many leaks; downstairs was completely underwater'

The Scapino store on Lange Nieuwstraat in IJmuiden has reopened following a two-month closure for renovations and repairs. Branch manager Bonito van Joolingen noted that the building required signific...

Sjaak Balkenende says goodbye to his Bruna store in Zandvoort: ‘Customer friendliness has always been my driving force’

After nearly 30 years, Sjaak Balkenende is retiring from his Bruna bookstore in Zandvoort. He was recently honored with a golden appreciation pin for his long-standing entrepreneurship and commitment ...

Italian woman who broke her ankle while working from home receives compensation

An Italian woman has been awarded compensation after breaking her ankle while working from home. Although the insurance company initially denied the claim because the accident occurred at her residenc...

Could a new crisis loom, as a top US banker warns? ‘The odds are rising’

A top US banker has warned that the current market optimism could lead to a financial crisis similar to the 2008 crash. Dutch economists are evaluating these risks to determine if the Netherlands shou...

Wu-Tang Clan producer Oliver 'Power' Grant dies at 52

American producer and businessman Oliver 'Power' Grant, a key figure behind the Wu-Tang Clan and its clothing brand, has died at the age of 52. The cause of death for the influential hip-hop producer ...

Odido hackers also stole citizen service numbers after all

Hackers involved in a cyberattack on telecom provider Odido successfully stole citizen service numbers (BSNs) belonging to some business customers. This contradicts previous statements from the compan...

London's famous Oxford Street to become a pedestrian zone

London's famous Oxford Street will be converted into a pedestrian zone following a decision by Mayor Sadiq Khan. The project aims to pedestrianize over 900 meters of the iconic shopping street located...

Heat pumps mandatory again? Seeing is believing, say manufacturers

The Dutch government proposes making hybrid heat pumps mandatory starting in 2029 as part of its climate strategy. Heat pump manufacturers remain skeptical, citing previous financial losses and high i...

Instagram to warn parents if child shows interest in suicide

Instagram's parent company, Meta, announced that it will notify parents if their children under the age of sixteen frequently search for content related to suicide or self-harm. This new measure is in...

Fishermen's Union chairman calls for fund for disasters at sea

The chairman of the Dutch Fishermen's Union has proposed that shipping companies and other stakeholders on the North Sea establish an emergency fund for maritime calamities. This initiative aims to en...

Norwegian WEF chief Brende resigns after investigation into Epstein ties

Former Norwegian minister Børge Brende is stepping down from his position as a top executive at the World Economic Forum. The resignation follows an internal investigation into Brende's past contacts...

BAM reviews Dutch Safety Board recommendations after Lochem accident investigation

Construction company BAM has announced it will study the findings and recommendations released by the Dutch Safety Board (OVV) regarding a bridge lifting accident in Lochem. The safety board's report ...

X skips social media hearing, Dutch Parliament disappointed

Social media platform X has declined an invitation to meet with the Dutch House of Representatives for a discussion on social media. Members of Parliament representing a large majority expressed their...

Owner of Telegraaf and NRC surpasses one million digital subscribers

Mediahuis, the publisher of Dutch newspapers De Telegraaf and NRC, reached a milestone of one million digital subscribers in 2025. This growth in digital subscriptions has successfully offset the decl...

Odido refuses to pay hackers: data of hundreds of thousands of customers leaked on dark web

Telecom provider Odido has refused to pay a ransom to a criminal hacker group following a data breach involving millions of customer records. Consequently, the hackers have published the stolen data o...

Port of Rotterdam shrinks for fourth year in a row due to steel crisis

The Port of Rotterdam has experienced a decline in cargo throughput for the fourth consecutive year. Port authorities attribute this persistent shrinking to the struggling state of the European steel ...

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot continues to generate pornographic images: Dutch aid organizations sue Grok

Dutch organizations Offlimits and Fonds Slachtofferhulp are filing a summary injunction to ban Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, from the social media platform X. The legal action follows reports that the...

ACM approves US acquisition of DigiD manager Solvinity

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has approved the acquisition of Solvinity by the American company Kyndryl. Following an investigation, the regulator concluded that the takeov...

From shelf stacker to fresh produce manager: Peter from Haarlem marks 50 years at Albert Heijn. 'Back then there was only white and brown bread'

Peter van Agteren from Haarlem is celebrating 50 years of employment at the Albert Heijn supermarket chain, where he began as a shelf stocker in 1975. Now serving as a fresh manager, he reflects on ho...

Returning empty plastic bottles and cans to neighbors for an instant deposit: It’s super accessible

A new initiative allows individuals to return empty plastic bottles and cans to local private collection points to receive their deposit refunds immediately. This system aims to provide a more conveni...

Moerdijk residents launch fund and fundraiser over uncertain future

The Moerdijk Residents' Collective has established a legal protection fund to raise money for legal defense and expert advice. This move comes as the village faces possible displacement due to the pla...

Anger over employers tampering with ‘too expensive’ schemes for older workers: ‘The timing is bizarre’

Dutch employers' association AWVN is proposing changes to regulations for older workers to reduce costs and keep them employed longer. The FNV labor union has strongly criticized the proposal, calling...

Chipmaker NVIDIA reports higher revenue thanks to AI investments

NVIDIA has reported a revenue increase of nearly 75%, driven by high demand for chips that power artificial intelligence applications. This growth exceeded financial market expectations, solidifying t...

Two friends start a guesthouse in Portugal with no experience: Another classic Ik Vertrek moment

US industry faces shortage of rare materials

The United States aviation and electronics industries are experiencing a growing shortage of rare materials necessary for manufacturing microchips and other components. Industry insiders report that t...