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Dutch foundation sues Netflix over price increases

The Dutch foundation Bescherming Consumentenbelang is suing Netflix over price increases implemented in recent years, which the group claims are unlawful. The lawsuit aims to challenge the legality of...

Already more wildfires with NL-Alerts than in all of 2025

In April 2026, the Netherlands recorded five NL-Alerts for wildfires, already surpassing the total issued during the entire year of 2025. An analysis of emergency notifications shows that wildfire-rel...

Previously banned queer accounts return to Instagram

Several Dutch LGBTQIA+ Instagram accounts that were recently removed without explanation have been restored to the platform. Despite the accounts being back online, administrators report they have sti...

NL-Alert is not working well. ‘It is being addressed. It used to be even worse’

The Dutch emergency notification system NL-Alert is currently experiencing technical issues, leading to instances where users receive incorrect alerts. Authorities are working to resolve the problems ...

Some Amsterdam queer accounts back on Meta without explanation: ‘Back in the arms of the toxic ex’

Brussels must investigate Chinese acquisition of MediaMarkt and Saturn

The European Parliament has called on the European Commission to investigate the potential acquisition of Ceconomy AG, the parent company of MediaMarkt and Saturn, by the Chinese firm JD.com. The move...

Stephen Fry demands £100,000 in damages after falling off stage at conference

Stephen Fry is seeking £100,000 in damages from the organizers of the CogX tech conference following a fall from the stage in 2023. The accident resulted in the actor and writer suffering several ser...

Hundreds of ASML employees suffer health problems

A survey conducted by the FNV trade union reveals that hundreds of employees at chip machine manufacturer ASML are experiencing health problems attributed to wearing face masks. The complaints emerged...

New launch of European rocket Ariane 6

A European Ariane 6 rocket has launched from French Guiana to deliver 32 internet satellites into orbit for Amazon. This mission follows previous launches aimed at expanding the company's satellite in...

DNA pioneer Craig Venter dies at 79

Renowned DNA researcher J. Craig Venter has passed away at the age of 79 following complications from cancer treatment. He is widely recognized for his pioneering work as one of the first scientists t...

Red Bull management realizes they must improve quickly to convince Verstappen: car put on major diet

Red Bull Racing leadership acknowledges the urgent need for performance improvements to ensure Max Verstappen remains with the team. A critical development phase begins this weekend at the Miami Grand...

Australia sees little change after social media ban for children

Australia has observed no significant changes in social media usage among children shortly after implementing a ban on the platforms. Internal government documents indicate that while users briefly ex...

Cameras effective after arson and attacks on first responders: "I can sleep again"

Residents in Amsterdam's Buikslotermeer neighborhood report a decrease in nightly disturbances following the installation of surveillance cameras at Breedveld. The measure was implemented after weeks ...

Heemskerk adjusts charging plan after many reactions, draft traffic decree now ready

The municipality of Heemskerk has updated its plan for installing additional electric vehicle charging stations after receiving significant public feedback. The draft traffic decision incorporates res...

Smart traffic lights turn green faster for cyclists via an app – but not in Amsterdam

Urgent camera surveillance for four streets in Weesp over public order fears

The deputy mayor has ordered urgent month-long camera surveillance across four streets in Weesp due to concerns over potential public order disturbances. While the specific cause for the measure has n...

Nearly 2,200 households in Amsterdam-Noord hit by power outage

Approximately 2,180 households in Amsterdam-Noord were left without power on Tuesday afternoon after a cable was damaged during excavation work. Grid operator Liander reported that the outage affected...

Families of Canada shooting victims sue OpenAI

Family members of victims from a February shooting in Canada have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. The lawsuit alleges that the company's software identified the shooter as a th...

Grid operator not required to connect data center to congested power grid

A Dutch court ruled on Wednesday that grid operator TenneT is not required to provide an immediate power connection to a large data center in an area with an overloaded grid. The ruling establishes th...

The collective King's Day hangover was extensively discussed on TikTok

Meta reprimanded: Children under 13 join Instagram and Facebook too easily

The European Commission has criticized Meta for failing to adequately prevent children under the age of 13 from accessing Facebook and Instagram. Despite the company's own terms and conditions, its la...

Committee: Support for May 4 and 5 remains unchanged, growing fear of AI

Public support for Remembrance Day on May 4 and Liberation Day on May 5 remains nearly unchanged compared to last year. These findings are based on the annual National Freedom Survey commissioned by t...

Brussels pushes for rapid rollout of age verification app in European countries

The European Commission has advised member states to implement an EU age verification app for websites and social media platforms by the end of the year. The app is intended to provide a standardized ...

Learn 3D printing at Velserbroek library, Makerspace open to everyone 18 and over

The library in Velserbroek is hosting a crash course starting May 11th for adults to learn modern technologies such as 3D printing and laser cutting. The program is held at the library's Maakplaats an...

Why Europe seeks protection against cheap Chinese imports with new laws and tariffs

Europe is implementing import levies and new legislation to protect its domestic industries from a surge of cheap Chinese products, such as electric vehicles and solar panels. These measures aim to sa...

KPN connected tens of thousands of households to fiber in the first quarter

Dutch telecom provider KPN announced on Wednesday that it connected 86,000 households to its fiber optic network during the first quarter. This expansion reflects the company's ongoing efforts to upgr...

Paint? Stink? Rubber bullets? Riot police seek additional weapons against escalating violence

The Dutch Mobile Unit is exploring the use of new crowd-control weapons, such as paint, stench-producing substances, and rubber bullets, in response to increasingly violent protests. These considerati...

ChipSoft: All data stolen by hackers destroyed

Software supplier ChipSoft has confirmed that patient data stolen during a recent cyberattack has been destroyed and was never published online. The company shared this update in an official statement...

Hoekstra: Fossil fuel phase-out needed to prevent next crisis

EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra advocated for a faster transition to clean energy sources during a conference in Colombia. He emphasized that phasing out fossil fuels is essential not only for ...

ACM increases oversight of ANWB Energie after policy failures affect thousands; company promises improvement

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has increased its supervision of ANWB Energie due to persistent IT problems. The energy supplier has failed for months to send out final and a...