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Verstappen to be seen on Videoland in the future following acquisition of Dutch sports rights from Viaplay: 'Smart move, but also an incredible disgrace'

Videoland is set to expand its streaming offerings by acquiring the Dutch operations of Viaplay. This move will incorporate live top-tier sports content into Videoland's existing catalog, a transition...

Used electric cars popular: sales rise sharply

Sales of used electric vehicles in the Netherlands experienced a significant increase of over 54 percent during the first half of the year. A total of 70,547 secondhand electric cars were sold compare...

Sjoerd (55) is drone chief in the Navy and trains in the North Sea: 'Human lives are precious'

Sjoerd Feenstra leads the Dutch Navy's drone operations, which are currently being highlighted following the government's new Defense Memorandum. Feenstra is conducting exercises in the North Sea to d...

Calling a plumber for a leaking roof? You might soon get an AI voice on the line: 'This will quickly become the new normal'

KPN is introducing a new service that allows businesses, such as plumbers, to use AI voices to answer incoming customer calls. While this technology aims to streamline communication, it has sparked a ...

Videoland acquires Viaplay for 142 million euros, gaining Formula 1, darts, and English football

Videoland acquires Viaplay's Dutch operations and will broadcast sports

Streaming service Videoland has announced the acquisition of Viaplay's Dutch division. Once the deal is finalized, Viaplay's sports broadcasts will be made available on the Videoland platform.

New PlayStation games will no longer be released on physical discs

Sony has announced that it will discontinue physical disc releases for new PlayStation games starting in January 2028. The company attributed this shift to the changing preferences of consumers who in...

We are searching everywhere for lithium, yet we nonchalantly ship 1,184,000 kilos in old batteries to China

Despite efforts to reduce dependency on foreign markets for critical minerals, the Netherlands exported over 1.1 million kilograms of lithium from recycled batteries to China in 2025. This export tren...

New power grid rules could delay home renovations or sustainability upgrades

Starting July 1, Dutch homeowners planning to make their homes more sustainable may face delays if their projects require a heavier power connection. This is due to new regulations that prioritize soc...

Apple increases MacBook and iPad prices due to memory chip costs

Apple is increasing its global prices for MacBooks and iPads to compensate for the rising costs of memory chips driven by the AI boom. While these hardware prices are set to rise, the price of iPhones...

Research vessel Geo Master christened and ready for research and explosives hunting: 'The North Sea is full of WWII bombs'

The research vessel Geo Master was christened on Thursday in the IJmondhaven and will immediately begin missions for N-Sea. The ship is specialized in seabed research and the detection of World War II...

State Secretary yet to choose preferred option for Moerdijk

State Secretary Jo-Annes de Bat has postponed selecting a final plan for industrial and energy expansion near Moerdijk to further evaluate a scenario where the village remains intact. He intends to di...

Many bridges in North Holland not operated during heat

At least fifteen movable bridges in the province of Noord-Holland will not be operated until Sunday due to persistent heat. The bridges will remain closed to boat traffic between 10:00 and 21:00 daily...

Dutch Parliament wants to tackle companies' ‘data hunger’

A majority of the Dutch House of Representatives is calling for action to curb the excessive collection and resale of personal data by online companies. The proposal aims to restrict how businesses pr...

Netherlands asks EU to delay introduction of border system

The Netherlands and other EU member states have requested a delay for the implementation of a new border control system. A spokesperson for Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink stated that the system is...

Rome temporarily suspends controversial EU border system due to airport chaos

Rome's airports have temporarily suspended the implementation of a new EU border control system due to technical issues and massive queues. The system, which requires fingerprints and facial scans fro...

How can the whole street be cheering for a goal while your goalkeeper is still taking a goal kick?

The article explores why some television viewers experience a delay in live sports broadcasts compared to their neighbors, causing them to hear cheers before seeing a goal. It examines whether these d...

Scandinavian countries ahead of the Netherlands in AI use

Dutch companies utilize artificial intelligence more frequently than the European average, though the Netherlands still lags behind the continent's frontrunners. Countries such as Denmark, Finland, Sw...

Thanks to this man, we’re still watching the World Cup every day: ‘They couldn’t figure it out at FIFA’

Pim Klaver and his team of mathematicians designed the FIFA World Cup schedule to ensure a continuous sequence of matches from the group stage to the knockout rounds. The governing body turned to the ...

Long-awaited game GTA VI costs 80 euros and the box is empty

Rockstar Games has announced that the standard edition of Grand Theft Auto VI will cost 80 euros, while a special version with additional content will be priced at 100 euros. The announcement follows ...

WhatsApp gets new boss and wants to monetize users: 'If people have to pay, they will leave quickly'

WhatsApp has appointed Kunal Shah as its new CEO to focus on monetizing the platform's extensive user base. Shah, a veteran in the financial technology sector, is expected to explore new revenue strea...

More and more green power: solar parks in the Netherlands grew explosively in recent years

Solar parks in the Netherlands have seen explosive growth in recent years, now covering four times the area they did in 2020. This expansion has primarily occurred on land previously used for agricult...

New trillionaire Elon Musk loses historic title as $400 billion evaporates

Elon Musk has lost his status as a trillionaire following a significant decline in the value of SpaceX shares this week. The drop resulted in a wealth reduction of approximately $400 billion, strippin...

Leimuider Bridge remains closed to shipping until tonight due to heat

The Leimuiderbrug will remain closed to shipping until tonight and throughout tomorrow morning due to technical malfunctions caused by expanding components in the heat. While road traffic can still cr...

Fiber optic more popular in Haarlem than in the rest of North Holland

Haarlem is leading the transition to fiber optic internet in North Holland, with residents switching from traditional connections at a faster rate than elsewhere in the province. Data from the Netherl...

When will the Drinking Water Museum in Heemstede finally reopen? Unique collection with 1853 water pipes, sophisticated equipment and a sturgeon from Kazakhstan

The Drinking Water Museum in Heemstede has been closed for three years, with no clear date set for its reopening. The museum houses a unique historical collection, including water pipes from 1853 and ...

Haarlemmermeer considered for small nuclear plant: alternative to Zeeland or Groningen sites ready

The Dutch cabinet is currently focusing on large nuclear power plants in Zeeland or Groningen, but grid operator TenneT has proposed an alternative plan for six smaller reactors. One of the potential ...

Liberty Global takeover of VodafoneZiggo approved in Europe: ‘No competition concerns’

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Dutch internet and television provider VodafoneZiggo by Liberty Global for 1 billion euros. The commission stated that the deal raises no compet...

Q&A | Is removing solar panels smart? 'In winter, every extra panel helps'

The Dutch government will end the net metering scheme for solar panels next year, meaning households can no longer offset surplus energy against their annual consumption. Experts advise against removi...

Lawyer: Lisa's family suffering from debate over police systems

During a preliminary hearing in Amsterdam for suspect Chris Jude, lawyer Wendy van Egmond stated that the family of murder victim Lisa is suffering due to ongoing debates about police officers imprope...