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Mass claim against Odido explodes: over 200,000 sign-ups on first day

More than 200,000 people have joined a mass claim against telecom provider Odido within the first day of its launch. The collective legal action follows a significant data breach that affected the com...

Apple CEO Tim Cook steps down and is succeeded by John Ternus

Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple and will be succeeded by John Ternus in September. Ternus currently serves as the head of the company's hardware division.

Part of North without power after loud bang

A power outage hit several streets in Amsterdam-Noord, including Havikslaan, after a loud bang caused by a snapped underground electrical cable. Emergency services cordoned off the area while grid ope...

Heliomare also hit by Chipsoft hack; patient portal temporarily offline

A cyberattack on software provider Chipsoft has potentially compromised personal and patient data at the Heliomare rehabilitation center. In response, Heliomare has temporarily taken its patient porta...

Trendwatcher Vincent Everts test drives (almost) self-driving Tesla: ‘It was a delightful drive’

Michiel de Ruijter Tunnel closed, traffic jams in the area

The Michiel de Ruijter Tunnel near Amsterdam Central Station is closed in both directions due to a camera system failure, causing significant traffic congestion on surrounding streets. Traffic control...

Public Prosecution Service: Haarlem PE teacher had at least 32 victims of online sexual abuse

A 49-year-old gym teacher from Haarlem is accused of inducing at least 32 girls to perform indecent acts online. During the first public hearing at the Alkmaar court, the Public Prosecution Service de...

Mass claim against Odido could be settled ‘within a year’: ‘Company may choose to settle’

A mass claim has been filed against Dutch telecom provider Odido, which a legal expert suggests could be resolved within a year if the company opts for an early settlement. Although such legal procedu...

How the largest ship ever built in the Netherlands—mammoth tanker Melania—sustained damage in the North Sea Canal in 1968

In 1968, the Melania, then the largest ship ever built in the Netherlands, sustained damage while navigating the North Sea Canal. The article provides historical context on the strategic importance of...

The Dutch want nuclear energy and this new state company will manage it, 100 people already employed

A majority of Dutch citizens now support the expansion of nuclear energy, leading the government to establish a new state-owned company to manage the construction of new power plants. The organization...

The talking banana on your screen isn't just guilty of cheating

Journalist Senna Brammer explores the viral trend of 'Fruit Love Island,' which uses AI to create videos of talking fruits involved in relationship drama. The article examines this phenomenon as a ref...

Pension too low, fraud victim? Consumers increasingly complain to ombudsman thanks to AI

The Dutch financial complaints institute, Kifid, reported a significant increase in consumer complaints over the past year. Director Eveline Ruinaar noted that consumers are finding the organization m...

Heart researcher Rogier (46) survives four cardiac arrests and a transplant: 'I had to say goodbye to my family'

Rogier Veltrop, a 46-year-old heart researcher who survived four cardiac arrests and a heart transplant, is now conducting revolutionary research into genetic heart failure. He highlights that approxi...

Mass claim looming against Odido: ‘Millions of Dutch people must receive compensation’

Privacy foundation CUIC is launching a mass claim against telecom provider Odido following a cyberattack that compromised the personal data of 6.2 million Dutch citizens. The foundation accuses Odido ...

Voyager probe instrument turned off after half a century

NASA has deactivated a scientific instrument on the Voyager 1 space probe to conserve energy and extend the spacecraft's operational life. The instrument had been conducting measurements since the pro...

The 'How to become famous without leaving home' course is bound to be a hit

Iran arrests foreigners for importing Starlink equipment

Iranian authorities have arrested two foreigners for their involvement in importing Starlink satellite internet equipment. Such internet services are currently prohibited in the country, where the gov...

Under the hood | Why we're speed dating our readers

NU.nl is providing insights into its development process by explaining how user research and direct engagement with readers help improve its digital platforms. Arie Bart de Vries, who oversees user ex...

Ukraine claims attack on drone factory in Russia

The Ukrainian military claims to have carried out a nighttime attack on a drone factory in the Russian city of Taganrog. The strike on the Sea of Azov facility reportedly damaged Russia's ability to p...

Americans in hours-long queues at Schiphol due to glitch: ‘Terrible!’

A technical malfunction in digital self-service kiosks at Schiphol Airport caused significant delays for non-European travelers on Saturday morning. Passengers, including many Americans, faced hours-l...

ANWB warns: emergency systems in millions of cars will soon stop working

The ANWB warns that emergency systems in approximately 2 million cars will stop functioning when the 2G mobile network is deactivated by the end of next year. This technical issue could lead to these ...

Insurer covers consequential costs of online threats and harassment: 'Cyberbullying is truly terrible'

Dutch insurers are beginning to include standard coverage for the consequential costs of online harassment and cyberbullying. This policy change addresses a significant issue affecting approximately 6...

Karlijn had an impressive CV, but her living room looked ‘very minimalist and cold’

Remote job interviews via platforms like Zoom have introduced candidates' private lives into the hiring process, leading some employers to judge applicants based on their home surroundings. Career coa...

Father of the inspiration for Super Mario turns out to be named Luigi: 'Pure coincidence'

Research has revealed that the father of Mario Segale, the namesake for Nintendo's Mario, was actually named Luigi. This discovery suggests that the naming of Mario's brother in the video game series ...

'Super-complainers' file 25,000 reports about Schiphol, most complaints about notorious ‘Jumbo Jet’

A small group of 102 "frequent complainers" accounted for nearly half of the 386,730 noise complaints regarding Schiphol Airport last year. The Boeing 747-400, or "Jumbo Jet," was the specific aircraf...

Innovative float makes debut at 79th Bollenstreek Flower Parade

The 79th edition of the Bloemencorso Bollenstreek features a revolutionary new mechanical float designed to move on all sides. Built by a dedicated team of volunteers, the innovative display includes ...

'I put a camera on teachers' heads to film PE class from their perspective.' Joyce Burger (26) wants to show children how broad science is

PhD candidate Joyce Burger is participating in the Expeditie NEXT science festival on May 1st to introduce children to the diverse world of scientific research. Burger, a movement scientist, uses inno...

Tickets for anniversary edition of Dam to Dam Run quickly sold out

Tickets for the 40th anniversary edition of the Dam tot Damloop sold out in just over an hour on Saturday morning. The 16.1-kilometer race is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 20.

Screen time | Do parents look at themselves enough in digital parenting?

Tech reporter Rutger Otto attended a parents' evening focused on healthy screen usage for his weekly 'Schermtijd' column. The piece explores whether parents adequately reflect on their own digital hab...

NVDE: Clean electric motors save as much electricity as a million households use

The NVDE and IJmond IJzersterk are calling for mandatory energy-efficient electric motors in the industrial sector to help alleviate pressure on the congested power grid. Implementing these standards ...