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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...

Dozens of designer drug websites taken offline over safety concerns

The Dutch health and food safety authorities (IGJ and NVWA) have taken dozens of websites selling designer drugs offline. Officials warned that using these substances can be life-threatening and pose ...

Parents support phone bans but fail at their own screen time: ‘They lack self-reflection’

While many parents support smartphone bans for children, they often struggle to manage their own excessive screen time and digital distractions. The article highlights how parents frequently prioritiz...

Federation: Patients wait too long for information on healthcare data breaches

Patiëntenfederatie Nederland has expressed concern that patients remain uninformed about whether their personal data was stolen during a recent breach at software provider ChipSoft. More than a week ...

Dutch DPA to audit data security at IT suppliers

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) is launching preventive audits of ICT suppliers in the Netherlands to evaluate their digital security measures. This initiative aims to help companies identify...

Fast-charging company Fastned profits from high fuel prices and records significant profit

Fast charging company Fastned reported a profit increase to 32 million euros in recent months. The company attributes this growth to rising gasoline and diesel prices, which are encouraging more drive...

Bloemendaal resident builds aquatic drones for war in Ukraine: 'Such an unmanned boat has already saved the life of a Ukrainian soldier'

Martijn Otten, an entrepreneur based in the Netherlands, is manufacturing remote-controlled aqua drones to assist the Ukrainian military along the Dnepr river frontline. These unmanned boats are used ...

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Who will build the fastest power tool race car and win a trip to space?

The 'Beverwijk Maakt Het' event, scheduled for April 17 and 18, will feature a Power Tool Race where teams compete with self-built vehicles. Participants will showcase their creativity and technical s...

St. Antonius Hospital seeks MS patients who received stem cell therapy abroad

St. Antonius Hospital and Amsterdam UMC are looking for MS patients who traveled abroad to receive stem cell therapy in recent years. Estimates suggest hundreds of individuals have sought this treatme...