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Amsterdam returns to court over Noorder IJplas wind turbines – but will give up if it fails this time

No needles, but light and sound: these are the latest techniques for more beautiful skin

Dr. Marguerite van Randwijck examines modern cosmetic techniques that use light and sound energy rather than needles to enhance skin appearance. This guide details how laser and energy-based treatment...

From intern to owner of EP René: IJmuiden local René Berends celebrates anniversary at electronics store

René Berends is celebrating his 40th anniversary at the electronics store EP René, where he rose from the position of intern to owner. Throughout his career in the industry, the IJmuiden resident ha...

Sluiseiland finally accessible from IJmuiden after locks reopen, but frustration remains. 'A three-day outage was beneath our pride,' says former RWS employee

Rijkswaterstaat reopened the Kleine Sluis and Zuidersluis on Tuesday, restoring access to Sluiseiland for residents and emergency services after a three-day outage. While these locks are functional ag...

Talk to AI like you pray to God

Pope Leo XIV has issued a papal letter detailing the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence. The document highlights concerns regarding the spread of disinformation, the exacerbation ...

Internet access partially restored in Iran

Internet access in Iran has been partially restored following a directive from President Masoud Pezeshkian. The update was reported by internet monitor NetBlocks after Iranian state media announced th...

Iranian hack of payment provider puts central bank president on alert: 'Gamechanger'

An Iranian cyberattack on payment provider Verifone in March has put De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) on high alert regarding the security of the national payment system. Bank officials warned that AI-driv...

State Secretary blocks US takeover of company behind DigiD

State Secretary Aerdts has blocked the acquisition of Solvinity, the IT company responsible for the DigiD identity system, by the American firm Kyndryl. The Dutch government cited national security co...

State Secretary blocks takeover of company behind DigiD

Dutch Secretary of State Willemijn Aerdts has banned the acquisition of Solvinity, the company responsible for the DigiD system, by the American firm Kyndryl. The decision was made following advice fr...

House search and servers seized after Ajax hack: suspect (35) accessed systems multiple times

Ruud Gullit, Cody Gakpo and Jeremie Frimpong fight 'pure hate' against professional footballers: 'If you cross that line, it becomes bitter and vicious'

A new campaign featuring Ruud Gullit, Cody Gakpo, and Jeremie Frimpong has been launched to combat online hate directed at professional footballers ahead of the World Cup. The initiative aims to disti...

2025 a new record year with 25,000 truckloads of electronic waste

In 2025, the Netherlands achieved a new record for collecting electronic waste, including appliances, lamps, and batteries. According to Stichting OPEN, this marks the fifth consecutive year of record...

Households rush to request extra power: fear new cooktops, heat pumps, or electric cars won't be possible after July 1

Dutch households are rushing to request additional power grid connections before new rationing measures take effect on July 1. This surge is driven by concerns that future installations of equipment l...

Young people can increasingly apply for jobs via text or Instagram: ‘Otherwise they lose interest’

Companies are increasingly allowing young job seekers to apply via WhatsApp or social media to prevent them from losing interest due to traditional application methods. This shift toward concise, info...

Missing children, disposable children; it’s heartbreaking. ‘Yet,’ GerBen van ’t Hek believes, ‘every child has the right to be off the radar for a while’

GerBen van ’t Hek argues that despite the convenience of smartphone tracking, children should have the right to be "off the radar" and out of parental sight. He emphasizes that this freedom is essen...

Ferrari presents its first electric car: the Luce

Ferrari has unveiled the Luce, its first fully electric sports car featuring four electric motors. The new vehicle is expected to be priced at approximately 550,000 euros.

What remains of the book if it’s written entirely by AI? ‘It’s no longer a niche’

Major power outage ongoing in Cruquius and Haarlem

A large-scale power outage is currently affecting thousands of households in Haarlem and Cruquius. More than 25 streets are reported to be without electricity as a result of the disruption.

'Where do we go now?' Copernicus Observatory to leave current Overveen site due to PWN water company redevelopment

The Copernicus Observatory in Overveen is being forced to relocate due to redevelopment plans by the water company PWN. The foundation managing the popular site faces the challenge of finding a new lo...

Questions surrounding Ali Dia (23) who died in Lebanon rocket attack after being sent back from Amsterdam

Ali Dia, a 23-year-old who lived in Amsterdam for several years, was killed in an Israeli rocket attack in South Lebanon after being deported from the Netherlands in December 2023. While online propag...

Max Verstappen reaches milestone in Canada; Red Bull bosses hope for quick commitment from Dutch star

Max Verstappen secured his first podium of the year by finishing third in the Canadian Grand Prix, marking a milestone for Red Bull-powered engines. While the team's leadership is pushing for a quick ...

Pope Leo calls for ‘disarmament’ of AI

Pope Leo XIV has called for the "disarmament" of artificial intelligence in a new encyclical, warning that the technology could lead to "new forms of slavery." The document was presented on Monday at ...

Newspaper: Russia jammed GPS during British defense minister's flight

Russia is suspected of jamming the GPS systems of a British government aircraft carrying Defense Minister John Healey during a flight from Estonia to the United Kingdom last week. The interference was...

No need to panic, but without a North Sea dike, we’ll be floating on Dam Square in 100 years

Shoes completely dismantled for recycling in Heerhugowaard: ‘Look how many shoes you have. We are walking on a problem every day’

FastFeetGrinded in Heerhugowaard processes thousands of old shoes per hour into reusable raw materials to help the European fashion industry become fully circular. As a leader in recycling, the Nether...

Beloved ‘ugly duckling’ returns: now electric

Citroën has announced the return of the iconic 2CV, commonly known as the 'ugly duck,' which will now be produced as an electric vehicle. This transition to electric power represents a major update f...

100 years of Dutch broadcasts available for free in online treasure trove: 'One of the largest TV archives in the world'

Nearly the entire archive of Dutch public television and radio, spanning from 1920 to 2020, will be made available for free in a new online digital treasury starting Tuesday. This searchable collectio...

Jack and Winnie trapped on Sluiseiland with twenty neighbors after lock route closure: ‘Where do I go if something happens to me?’

Technical failures at the IJmuiden lock complex have stranded approximately 21 households on Sluiseiland after a bridge over the Zuidersluis failed to close. Residents expressed concern regarding emer...

China sends astronaut to space for a year

Three Chinese astronauts launched to the Tiangong space station on Sunday to begin their mission. One crew member is scheduled to remain in orbit for a full year, marking a significant first for China...

Cycling and pedestrian tunnel at Velsertraverse installed in just 34 minutes: 'A great spectacle'

A new pedestrian and bicycle tunnel connecting Beverwijk and Velsen-Noord was successfully installed at the Velsertraverse in just 34 minutes. The project, managed by contractor Heijmans and the Provi...