Odido refused to pay a ransom following a major cyberattack in February that exposed the personal data of 6.39 million customers. Chief Commercial Officer Tisha van Lammeren stated that the decision was a matter of principle, marking one of the largest data breaches in the history of the Netherlands.
Odido has announced it will not compensate customers following a data leak caused by a cyberattack in February. CEO Søren Abildgaard stated that the company was not found to have violated any regulations regarding the incident.
DJ Tiësto has won a lawsuit against a United States law firm after the Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled in his favor regarding incorrect tax advice. The court ordered the firm to pay the DJ 17 million euros and reimburse nearly 35,000 euros in legal costs.
Dutch police seized a record total of over 2,300 prohibited weapons from minors last year, including 947 knives and 442 firearms or components. Law enforcement officials expressed significant concern over the trend, stating that weapon possession among youth requires urgent and focused attention.
The annual Luilakmarkt is returning to Haarlem, featuring a kilometer-long market dedicated to flowers and plants along the Raamvest and Raamsingel. On Friday evening, residents and visitors can browse a wide variety of greenery, including lavender, geraniums, and olive trees.
The historic Houtvaart outdoor swimming pool will begin its season on Ascension Day with an early morning "dew swimming" event. From 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM, visitors can enjoy the water for a special entry fee of 2.50 euros.