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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 ...

WhatsApp ticket resale groups without price limits: "You sometimes pay double"

WhatsApp groups are increasingly being used to resell festival tickets at inflated prices, bypassing regulated platforms like TicketSwap that impose price caps. Venues such as Amsterdam's Paradiso are...

Philips warns of new risk with breathing devices: 3 patients seriously injured

Philips has issued a warning to hospitals and patients regarding new risks associated with its respiratory equipment. The warning follows an investigation into hundreds of complaints that confirmed th...

Destroyed by gossip or a cruel meme? Univé to pay for your psychologist: ‘This is fantastic’

Dutch insurer Univé has introduced a new coverage option within its home insurance policies to provide financial and practical assistance to victims of cyberbullying and online stalking. This initiat...

Cabinet wants subsidy for switch to electric cars

The Dutch cabinet plans to allocate 50 million euros for a subsidy to help low and middle-income earners purchase electric vehicles. To qualify for the financial assistance, individuals would be requi...

National parking app for disabled drivers available in Haarlem from June 1: 'We want an accessible city'

Starting June 1, the ParkerenPlus app will be available in Haarlem, allowing holders of the European Disabled Parking Card to park more easily in paid spaces. Alderman Berkhout confirmed the implement...

Broadcast journalist uncovers secret location of navy ship with a simple tracker

A journalist from Omroep Gelderland successfully tracked the secret location of the Dutch naval frigate Zr.Ms. Evertsen in the Mediterranean Sea using an inexpensive Bluetooth tracker. While Defense M...

Laptop of Hillegom child porn producer and collector searched again; Lawyer: 'Hardly any evidence to support suspicions'

The Hague Court of Appeal has ordered a re-examination of data on a computer belonging to a 38-year-old man from Hillegom who was previously convicted of child pornography. His lawyer requested the re...

Van Weel: we will increasingly see major cybercrime

Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel warns that major cyberattacks, such as those targeting ChipSoft and Odido, will become increasingly common as global cybercrime rises. He stresses the need for mo...

Record amount of data traffic through Amsterdam internet exchange

The Amsterdam Internet Exchange has reached a record data traffic volume, processing 15 terabits per second for the first time. This milestone reflects the increasing amount of internet traffic passin...

Velsen receives nearly two million euros in state funding for sustainability of swimming pool, town hall, and Polderhuis; projects to be completed next year

The municipality of Velsen has received nearly two million euros in state funding to enhance the sustainability of the De Heerenduinen swimming pool, the Polderhuis, and part of the town hall. These r...

Netflix reports sharply higher profit with Bridgerton as major draw

Netflix reported a significant increase in first-quarter profits, driven by the success of popular titles like Bridgerton and the second season of One Piece. The streaming service also benefited from ...

Timber construction is all the rage in Amsterdam – and as old as the city itself: ‘A wooden house’s frame can easily last for centuries’

Iran partially restores phone and internet services

Iran has partially restored international telephone and internet services for the first time since attacks by the United States and Israel on February 28. Local media reports indicate that these commu...

Rehabilitation centers confirm hack, forensic clinic also hit

Several Dutch rehabilitation centers and the Van der Hoeven Kliniek have confirmed they were affected by a data breach at software provider ChipSoft. The hack resulted in the theft of patient data fro...

Medical patient data also stolen in ChipSoft hack

Hackers stole medical patient data during a cyberattack on ChipSoft, a major software provider for the healthcare sector. The company confirmed the theft of sensitive information on Thursday following...

Amazon video doorbells now recognize your face – ‘undesirable’, says regulator

Amazon is introducing AI-powered facial recognition technology to its video doorbells, which the company claims will store data securely. However, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has expresse...

Domino's considers bodycams for delivery drivers after dozens of 'pizza robbery' reports

Domino's is considering equipping its delivery drivers in Amsterdam with bodycams following a significant increase in 'pizza robberies' in the city's Zuidoost district. Police have arrested six minors...

Housing construction stalls due to full power grid, Utrecht faces connection freeze

The Dutch Association of Real Estate Agents (NVM) warns that housing construction may slow down due to upcoming changes in power grid connection priorities. A potential connection stop in Utrecht curr...

Scammers exploit parcel delivery service DPD

Scammers are increasingly using the name of parcel delivery service DPD to steal money through fraudulent emails and text messages. These phishing messages falsely claim a package is ready for deliver...