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Vodafone fined 185,000 euros for irresponsible lending

Vodafone Financial Services has been fined 185,000 euros for issuing irresponsible credit. A software error led to 158 customers receiving loans that should not have been approved four years ago.

Middenmeer sports clubs launch safety trial: No one cycles alone in the dark

Sports clubs at Sportpark Middenmeer in Amsterdam are launching a pilot program this autumn to improve member safety when traveling to and from the club after dark. The initiative, which includes the ...

Three times cheaper and faster: according to its creators, a tunnel under the IJ is a much better idea than the Oostbrug

Germany opens national anti-drone center at former GDR base: Whoever targets Germany hits all of Europe

Dutch tech giant once again a pawn in US-China rivalry

The Dutch tech company ASML is increasingly caught in the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China. The U.S. is reportedly pressuring the Netherlands to implement a near-total ban on t...

Alderman Scholtes understands controversy over Zuidoost data center, but tries to ease concerns about water and electricity

Moderna shares soar following positive skin cancer vaccine news

Moderna shares surged nearly 88 percent on Wall Street following the announcement of positive clinical trial results for a new skin cancer vaccine. The study indicates that the vaccine effectively red...

Dutch ChatGPT users to see advertisements starting next week

Starting next week, OpenAI will begin displaying advertisements to ChatGPT users in 31 European countries, including the Netherlands. This rollout is part of a broader expansion of ad integration with...

Leeuwarden Air Base internal phone numbers accidentally leaked online: 'Clumsy'

Internal phone numbers from Leeuwarden Air Base were inadvertently exposed in a video published by Air Traffic Control the Netherlands. The Ministry of Defence described the incident as clumsy but sta...

Dutch investors snap up SpaceX shares: record amount of 169 million euros

Dutch investors have invested a record 169 million euros in shares of SpaceX, CSG, and Magnum shortly after their market debut. The interest in Elon Musk's space company SpaceX has been particularly h...

Ajax pubs angry at Ziggo for not broadcasting match: "I'm already paying a fortune"

Owners of Ajax-themed cafes in Amsterdam and Haarlem are upset with Ziggo Sport for not securing the broadcast rights to the upcoming Ajax match against FC Sion. Because the game will only be availabl...

Unknown man 'Lucky' was a regular at Amsterdam soup shop: "We had a bond"

Police are seeking to identify an anonymous man known as 'Lucky' who has been hospitalized for three years following a medical emergency that left him with aphasia. The man, a frequent visitor to a so...

Klarna plunges on Wall Street, tech and chip companies also under pressure

Swedish payment service Klarna saw its stock drop nearly 20 percent on Wall Street after lowering its annual revenue forecast from 4.3 billion dollars to between 4.1 and 4.2 billion dollars. The compa...

OpenAI launches ChatGPT version for teens following heavy criticism

OpenAI is introducing a new version of ChatGPT specifically designed for teenagers that includes enhanced safety measures. The move follows significant criticism regarding the potential negative impac...

Nearly entire market value of Meta at stake in lawsuit over addictive apps

Meta is facing a lawsuit in California initiated by several U.S. states that accuse the company of exploiting young users and failing to protect them from psychological harm caused by Instagram and Fa...

Michiel de Ruijter tunnel closed temporarily due to operating system failure

The Michiel de Ruijter tunnel in Amsterdam has been closed in the eastbound direction due to a malfunctioning control system component. Repairs are underway, though it remains unclear when the tunnel ...

Chinese bar offers customers free AI access with a beer

A bar in China is attracting customers by offering free access to the AI platform DeepSeek with the purchase of a drink. This initiative aims to draw visitors by integrating popular AI technology into...

Discord disables livestream feature in Brazil following girl's suicide

Discord has suspended its livestreaming feature in Brazil following reports that a thirteen-year-old girl was encouraged to commit suicide during a broadcast. The platform is currently facing scrutiny...

European investigations could cost SHEIN billions

Chinese e-commerce platform SHEIN faces the potential of multi-billion euro fines in Europe due to investigations into consumer protection, privacy regulations, and the sale of illegal goods. Regulato...

Booking.com hunts down chat scammers and emails Dutch holidaymakers: Send us screenshots

Booking.com is actively reaching out to Dutch travelers affected by chat fraud on its platform. The company is requesting evidence such as screenshots and bank statements to combat a recent surge in c...

What can Amsterdam learn from other cities with a rat infestation?

Amsterdam is dealing with a growing rat population and is exploring various global strategies to address the issue, including prevention education and new technological solutions. While cities like Ne...

Number of AI posts on social media rising, platforms oppose ban

The number of AI-generated posts on social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn is rising. These platforms are currently opting for labeling AI content rather than implementing a total b...

First all-electric Ferrari auctioned for record amount

The first fully electric Ferrari, the Ferrari Luce, has been sold at auction for a record-breaking $40 million. This sale makes it the most expensive new car ever auctioned, despite previous criticism...

All Amsterdam metro services halted by traffic control system failure

All metro services in Amsterdam were halted due to a technical failure in the GVB's traffic control system. Technicians are working to resolve the issue, which affects signals and switches, with an ex...

Beware of holiday scams this summer: 5 tricks scammers use (and how to avoid them)

As the summer holiday season approaches, tech journalist Kenneth Dée has warned travelers about common scams such as fake hotel emails, misleading social media deals, and fraudulent influencer promot...

US government urges Apple not to buy Chinese memory chips

The U.S. government has urged Apple to refrain from purchasing memory chips from Chinese manufacturers, including CXMT. This request comes amid reported interest from Apple in integrating these compon...

Screen time | Why would you outsource talking to your children to AI?

In his column 'Schermtijd,' tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses the growing influence of artificial intelligence on family life. He explores the potential implications and concerns regarding the integ...

These plug-and-play home batteries are easy to install, but raise safety concerns: ‘They are even being used as side tables’

A new generation of affordable, self-installable home batteries has become widely available in stores across the Netherlands. While these units are significantly cheaper than traditional fixed models,...

After Bijenkorf and Bol, online retailer About You also hit by Ceva data breach: operations relocated

German webshop About You has been affected by a data breach at logistics company Ceva. This incident follows similar data breaches impacting other major retailers operating in the Netherlands, includi...