Supermarket chain Lidl has confirmed that hackers gained access to customer data, including phone numbers and email addresses. The company has notified the Dutch Data Protection Authority, although the exact number of affected customers remains undisclosed.
Public transport operator GVB is facing a significant shortage of ferry skippers, with 33 vacancies and an expected increase in departures due to retirement. This staffing crisis has recently caused service disruptions and prompted the company to explore hiring more temporary staff and reducing the number of skippers required per vessel.
Former health minister Hugo de Jonge defended his controversial statements regarding unvaccinated individuals during his first parliamentary hearing on the COVID-19 pandemic. Although he acknowledged errors on a specific point, he maintained that he would handle a future health crisis in the same manner.
Meta has launched a new tool called Muse Image that allows users to create realistic images using photos from public Instagram profiles. While Meta plans to introduce settings for users to restrict this, the feature is not yet available to everyone.
The number of Haarlem residents seeking medical treatment for addiction has increased compared to ten years ago. Despite this rise, current figures from the National Alcohol and Drugs Information System show that the city still has fewer individuals in treatment than comparable municipalities.
As the Dutch parliament enters its recess, the ministerial cabinet is preparing for its summer break. This period serves as an opportunity to reflect on the events and political developments of the past year.