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Dutch Central Bank takes extra measures against cyberattacks

De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) is implementing additional measures to protect the Dutch financial system from hybrid threats, such as cyberattacks and logistical chain disruptions. These steps are intend...

Shell and Eneco ignored advice to protect birds at wind farm

Shell and Eneco ignored recommendations from the Dutch Minister of Climate and Green Growth to shut down offshore wind turbines for 36 hours last autumn to protect migrating birds. The energy companie...

Bitcoin heading for worst month since 2022

Bitcoin's value continued to decline on Tuesday, putting the cryptocurrency on track for its worst monthly performance since 2022. This drop reflects a significant downturn in the crypto market simila...

Bitcoin heading for biggest loss in years

Bitcoin is experiencing its worst monthly performance since June 2022, with the price dropping to approximately $63,200 on Tuesday. Market analysts attribute the significant decline to uncertainty and...

Hackers extort Odido after data leak: one million euro ransom

The hacking group Shinyhunters is demanding more than one million euros in ransom from Dutch telecom provider Odido following a data breach. The group has threatened to publish the stolen data if the ...

Free security package for Odido customers after data breach

Odido is offering its customers a free two-year security package following a significant data leak that occurred nearly two weeks ago. While it remains uncertain if affected customers will receive mon...

Refugee Olha Arkusha builds future in Wormer: ‘Wherever I end up, I will find my way’

Olha Arkusha, a Ukrainian refugee living in Wormer, is establishing a business providing software courses to other Ukrainians. Despite current financial challenges, she remains optimistic about her co...

Netherlands again considers social media ban for youth

The Dutch government is reconsidering a potential ban on social media for children under the age of 15. Although the proposal was previously dismissed, shifting attitudes have placed the possibility b...

David Foster Wallace’s fear of addiction to mindless entertainment seems made for this era

Haarlem politicians reject 'democracy-undermining' AI voting guide: 'Voters, do not use it!'

Political parties in Haarlem are warning citizens against using Keus.nl, an AI-generated voting guide, due to inaccuracies and fabricated party positions. Local politicians claim the tool undermines d...

Dutch Consumer Association warns of headphones with harmful substances

The Dutch Consumer Association is warning consumers about headphones found to contain excessive levels of harmful substances, such as Bisphenol A. These chemicals can enter the body and potentially we...

Hackathon in Beverwijk seeks sustainable solutions for millions of pallets: 'Use them for coffins'

A hackathon in Beverwijk is exploring sustainable solutions to prevent the single-use of transport pallets. Participants at the event, hosted by Collectief Circulair, are investigating ways to dismant...

Streets need to be dug up much less often thanks to new method (but it won't be rolled out further)

Be careful with your headphones and earbuds: they contain toxic substances

A report from the EU-sponsored project ToxFREE LIFE for All warns that prolonged use of headphones and earphones can lead to the absorption of toxic substances through the skin. Dutch toxicology profe...

BeamThis! showcases enormous variety of video art: from short films to abstract projections

The BeamThis! exhibition highlights a vast variety of video art, featuring everything from small films to abstract projections. While all participating artists utilize moving images, the showcase emph...

Prosecutors seek prison sentence for calling for citizen border controls

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 45-day prison sentence against a 54-year-old activist for inciting citizens to perform their own border controls via Facebook. Prosecutors also requ...

Bisphenol A found in headphones: five questions about this substance

Bisphenol-A (BPA) has been detected in various plastic products, including headphones, water bottles, and food packaging. Exposure to this substance can pose significant health risks, leading to quest...

Viewing figures public again from April 6, including online viewing

Starting April 6, the National Media Research Foundation (NMO) will resume making viewing figures public, while also incorporating online viewing data for the first time. This updated methodology will...

Risk of AED theft lower than heart attack risk, but it happens and costs lives: 'A stolen device is useless'

While the theft of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) is rare in the Netherlands, such incidents can be life-threatening and often require community crowdfunding for replacements. The national g...

Foldable iPhone and GTA 6: key tech and gaming trends for 2026

The year 2026 is anticipated to be a major turning point for the gaming and technology industries. Key highlights include the expected release of Grand Theft Auto VI, one of the most expensive games e...

Bol.com and MediaMarkt pull popular headphones from sale over high levels of ‘substances of concern’

Major retailers including Bol.com and MediaMarkt have immediately removed several popular headphones and headsets from sale due to high concentrations of concerning substances. An investigation into o...

Beverwijk senior (79) repeatedly scammed by fake digital invoices: ’He thought his internet was being cut off’

A 79-year-old man from Beverwijk was scammed out of nearly 400 euros after receiving fraudulent invoices disguised as communications from his internet provider. His son is sharing the story to raise a...

Dutch industry seeks quick clarity on Trump’s tariff maneuvering

The Dutch technological industry association FME is calling on the Netherlands and the European Union to provide immediate clarity regarding potential U.S. import tariffs on European goods. The organi...

Day and night, 365 days a year, work continues in Hoofddorp on a complex treatment for blood cancer: ‘I compare it to team sports, it can be very tough’

At Kite's facility in Hoofddorp, employees work 24/7 throughout the year to modify immune cells for patients with specific types of blood cancer, enabling the cells to fight tumors. This large-scale, ...

Odido customers must monitor bank accounts after data breach

Odido customers are advised to monitor their bank accounts for unauthorized transactions following a significant data leak revealed last week. The stolen information could be misused for fraudulent wi...

'Then I just have free money,' says Robert (25), who lets AI bet on football matches for him

Robert, a 25-year-old, is utilizing artificial intelligence to automate sports betting on football matches, describing the resulting profits as "free money." While visitors at a local market acknowled...

Social media seeks ways to get away with addictive designs

Social media platforms, including Meta's Facebook and Instagram, are facing increasing scrutiny and legal challenges in the U.S. regarding their potentially addictive designs. Despite Meta CEO Mark Zu...

Healthcare organization intervenes: panic buttons for home care workers

Tzorg, one of the largest home care organizations in the Netherlands, is providing its employees with alarm buttons due to a significant rise in workplace aggression. Incidents against home care worke...

Keyhole surgery through tiny incisions can still cause lasting pain: ‘Sometimes something can be done’

New research reveals that laparoscopic or "keyhole" surgery can still lead to chronic pain despite involving only small incisions. Although these minimally invasive techniques have largely replaced tr...

Russian intelligence calls Telegram a security risk

Russia's domestic security service, the FSB, has labeled the messaging app Telegram a security risk, claiming that foreign intelligence services can intercept communications for military purposes. The...