The IJtunnel in Amsterdam is closed in both directions due to a malfunction in its public address system that began Tuesday morning. Traffic is being diverted to the Coentunnel and Zeeburgertunnel as the closure remains in effect for safety reasons until the issue is resolved.
Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Schiphol Airport is facing significant passenger delays after a technical failure incapacitated its automated eGate passport control system on Sunday morning. Royal Netherlands Marechaussee officers are currently conducting manual checks as they investigate the cause of the malfunction, which is not believed to be a cyberattack.
Dutch authorities have seized a server belonging to the Italian hosting provider Autistici/Inventati at the request of the United States. The U.S. government classifies the company as a terrorist entity, sparking concerns among Dutch digital rights groups and industry associations regarding the precedent for such cross-border legal actions.
Water board official Bea de Buisonjé warns that North Holland is ill-prepared for rising sea levels, noting that traditional technical solutions are no longer sufficient. Authorities are calling for increased water storage capacity and improved flood-resilient urban planning to protect vulnerable areas.
Authorities warn that over 150 fraudulent websites are currently offering fake ETIAS travel authorizations, despite the official system not yet being active. Travelers are advised that when the program launches in 2027, they should only use the designated official European Union website to avoid financial scams and data theft.
Police in Amsterdam have seized a server from a data center in the city's eastern district at the request of the United States. The action targets an Italian internet provider suspected by American authorities of facilitating the antifascist movement antifa.
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