It is time to break free from American tech companies, says this Amsterdam company

Weesp station to be renovated due to growing number of passengers

ProRail is set to renovate station Weesp starting in August to accommodate an expected increase in daily passenger numbers from 20,000 to 30,000. The project includes reconfiguring platforms and replacing structural columns to improve safety and passenger flow, with the full completion of work expected by early 2027.

NS to run extra trains between Amsterdam Centraal and Zandvoort during Formula 1

The Dutch national railway, NS, is operating extra trains between Amsterdam Centraal and Zandvoort from August 21 to 23 to accommodate an expected 50,000 Formula 1 fans. Additionally, the national train schedule will be adjusted to manage increased traffic and planned maintenance work by ProRail across the country.

No immediate consequences for Tofik Dibi's Bij1 council seat following report on 'unknown place of residence': 'We assume Mr. Dibi will address this'

J&J settles for 5.5 billion dollars over claims baby powder causes cancer

Pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson has reached a $5.5 billion settlement to resolve numerous lawsuits alleging that its baby powder and other products cause ovarian cancer. This agreement aims to conclude years of legal disputes surrounding the safety of these products.

Future asylum seeker center building squatted in Diemen

A future asylum seeker center in Diemen, intended for use by 2027, has been occupied by squatters. The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) and the property owner have initiated legal action to evict them after the squatters refused to vacate the premises.