Nineteen schools, childcare organizations, and the municipality of Arnhem are advising parents to wait as long as possible before giving children smartphones. They also recommend that children under sixteen refrain from using social media to protect their development.
Legal aid insurer DAS is calling on the Dutch government to take stricter action against rogue construction companies following an increase in scams targeting homeowners. Reports indicate that one in three homeowners has encountered fraudulent contractors who often appear prominently in online search results.
Cybercriminals have registered nearly 10,000 new FIFA-related domain names in April to deceive users with fake World Cup merchandise discounts. At least 240 of these sites have been confirmed as fraudulent attempts to steal personal data.
Early birds gathered atop Amsterdam's A'dam Tower to celebrate its tenth anniversary with a sunrise view, silent disco, and rooftop activities. Originally built for Shell in 1966 and reopened as a multifunctional venue in 2016, the tower is hosting special events for locals through May 17. Co-owner Sander Groet marked the milestone by reflecting on the building's transformation and its success in attracting 800,000 annual visitors.
Police in Apeldoorn arrested seven minors on Tuesday evening following a gathering in the De Maten district protesting asylum seeker reception plans. While six local youths were detained for disturbing public order and setting off fireworks, a seventh individual from Overbetuwe was arrested for violating a banning order.
Officials from the Dutch Ministry of Finance report that the government must address issues regarding mortgage interest deductions, despite a coalition agreement to leave the policy unchanged. The report notes that the 30-year limit on these deductions creates complications that require action to avoid unfair financial outcomes for homeowners.