Recent research indicates that Dutch companies were targeted by cyberattacks less frequently last year. Furthermore, even when attacks occurred, the resulting damage was less severe, though data breaches remain a persistent concern.
A 66-year-old man with Alzheimer's has gone missing after being last seen in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on Monday evening. He was riding a distinctive white, green, and orange Postcode Loterij bicycle and is believed to be traveling in the direction of Haarlem. Police are concerned for his safety and have asked for the public's assistance in locating him.
Radio presenters Jan-Willem Roodbeen and Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte are moving from NPO Radio 2 to Radio 10. Starting after the summer, the duo will host the station's morning show, replacing current presenters Gordon and Froukje de Both.
Interior Minister Pieter Heerma expressed understanding for the frustration of Groningen residents following errors in safety assessments for homes in the earthquake-affected region. His comments follow a report by the Groningen Safety Advisory Council that identified new flaws in the ongoing reinforcement process.
Marlou Remeeus has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help her neighbor, 73-year-old volunteer Toon van Wijnen, after he was scammed and left with high repair costs for his cleaning vehicle. Van Wijnen is a local icon known for voluntarily cleaning the streets in Haarlem and Velsen. The fundraiser aims to cover the expenses so he can continue his service to the community.
The Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam has debuted a rare Welwitschia mirabilis desert plant housed in a specially designed, climate-controlled greenhouse. This unique plant, which can live for over 1,000 years, is native to the coastal deserts of Namibia and Angola and requires specific mist conditions to survive. Although the botanical garden has owned the specimen for 12 years, this is the first time it has been put on public display.