According to a survey by the Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS), the number of people in the Netherlands who felt unsafe increased in 2025 compared to two years prior. The report shows that 37 percent of respondents felt unsafe at times, up from nearly 35 percent in 2023.
Monica Knossenburg hosted a bingo event at a local village hall, reading out combinations generated by an electronic Wingo machine. The game concluded with applause from the participants as the winning numbers were called.
Australia has introduced draft legislation that would impose higher taxes on tech giants like Meta, Google, and TikTok if they do not pay local media companies for news content. The measure aims to ensure fair compensation for articles that generate significant traffic for these digital platforms.
Cyclists in parts of the Netherlands can receive green lights faster by using a smartphone app that communicates with smart traffic lights. The app alerts the lights to an approaching cyclist, effectively acting as a remote request button to reduce waiting times.
According to American media reports, President Donald Trump is reportedly unhappy with an Iranian proposal aimed at ending the conflict with the United States and Israel. The information is based on sources close to the matter.
Wijk aan Zee will receive 6.4 million euros from area investments to renovate community facilities including the local primary school, library, and sports hall. Despite the funding, several sports clubs in the area still face uncertainty regarding their future.