Wednesday 21 October

The Amsterdam municipal government has temporarily disabled its Notubiz portal following a major security vulnerability in PHP, a programming language that powers a vast portion of the web. As criminals actively exploit this flaw, the Netherlands has seen a wave of proactive, if disruptive, shutdowns across various government and corporate sectors. Read more →

An Amsterdam court has ordered Heineken to pay 111.2 million euros in damages to its Greek rival, MTB. The ruling concludes a nearly two-decade legal battle over the brewing giant’s anti-competitive behavior in Greece, where it utilized exclusive retail contracts to dominate the market. Read more →

The European Commission has launched an investigation into Booking.com over allegations that the platform is failing to adequately address phishing scams and fraudulent listings. The inquiry marks a significant test for the European Union as it enforces the Digital Services Act, which demands stricter accountability from online intermediaries. Read more →

Dutch health insurer DSW has announced a record monthly premium hike of 14.75 euros for 2027, driven by surging healthcare costs and diminishing government subsidies. Despite dipping into 25 million euros of reserves to soften the blow, the move highlights the growing financial strain on the Netherlands healthcare system. Read more →

The European Court of Justice has issued a landmark ruling requiring banks to reimburse victims of phishing attacks, regardless of potential customer negligence. Dutch financial institutions are now scrambling to reassess their operational procedures as the burden of proof shifts heavily toward lenders. Read more →