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Solar farms in Haarlemmermeer allowed to stay five years longer

The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has extended the maximum lifespan of solar parks from 25 to 30 years. Local officials hope this extension will improve the financial viability of solar energy projec...

Street art: look around you and find out what it means

A website has been launched to provide information about public artworks found on the streets. It allows users to identify artists and understand the meanings behind various installations.

DDoS attacks on Vodafone repeatedly disrupt Velsen telephone services

The municipality of Velsen has experienced seven telephone service outages in five months due to repeated DDoS attacks on its provider, Vodafone. The longest outage lasted over 25 days, leaving the mu...

Energy displays often lead to lower consumption, but not for everyone

Research from Tilburg University indicates that energy displays providing real-time data help households reduce their gas and electricity consumption on average. However, some residents prioritize per...

Information security inadequate at many large mental health organizations

The Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) reported that a majority of large mental healthcare organizations do not meet legal requirements for information security. The regulator has demanded...

Former court employee sentenced to four years for selling data

A former employee of the Amsterdam district court has been sentenced to four years in prison, with one year suspended, for selling confidential data from judicial systems. The court also convicted the...

Review: internet folklore in feature film format with buzzing fluorescent lights, the smell of damp carpet, and the sound of a nearby creature

Holocaust Museum and ICC on itinerary for Steinmeier state visit

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife will conduct a state visit to the Netherlands from June 9 to 11. Accompanied by the Dutch royal couple, the program includes visits to the Nationa...

Frustration in Parliament over costly and delayed ERTMS rail system

The Dutch House of Representatives expressed frustration on Wednesday over the significant costs and delays associated with the new ERTMS rail safety system. A recent report suggests the project could...

Blocked DigiD takeover poorly received; US ambassador in frantic talks with Washington: ‘We are concerned’

U.S. Ambassador Joseph Popolo is in urgent consultations with Washington after the Dutch government blocked the acquisition of the company behind DigiD by the American firm Kyndryl. Popolo expressed c...

From ChatGPT to Gemini: AI systems often break the law in Dutch research

A study conducted in Amsterdam found that AI systems like ChatGPT and Gemini frequently violate laws by manipulating customers and exploiting vulnerable individuals. Even the best-performing systems f...

De Oerkap and Parksessies host musician P.J.M. Bond: ‘See my music as an indictment of all AI music and those mega-concerts by artists like Harry Styles’

Musician P.J.M. Bond will perform at De Oerkap and Parksessies, promoting a new album recorded with a focus on spontaneity and live takes. Bond views his raw musical approach as a deliberate protest a...

Energy plans open for inspection: Where will the new high-voltage, transformer, and converter stations be located?

The Dutch government has released plans for offshore wind energy landing sites, targeting regions such as IJmond and the Kop van Noord-Holland for new infrastructure. While landing at Egmond is more c...

Power bank forces easyJet emergency landing in Rome, UK aviation authority sounds alarm

An easyJet flight heading to London made an emergency landing in Rome after a powerbank in the cargo hold posed a significant fire risk. While British aviation authorities report a rise in battery-rel...

Military police arrest Amsterdam man (24) at Schiphol for allegedly leaking data to drug criminals

Schiphol cargo worker arrested over alleged data leak

The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee arrested a cargo handling employee at Schiphol Airport last Tuesday for allegedly leaking company data to criminals. The arrest was announced on Wednesday following ...

Dutch people pay less often with cash at the checkout

Cash payments in the Netherlands have dropped significantly, now accounting for only 17% of point-of-sale transactions. Even among individuals aged 75 and older, there is a clear trend toward using de...

SpaceX to become the largest IPO ever, if the planets align

SpaceX is potentially headed for the largest initial public offering in history, provided market conditions are favorable. Investors would need to pay a high price and accept limited control, betting ...

Samsung employees can expect millions in bonuses

Samsung and labor unions have reached an agreement on substantial employee bonuses for the coming years. This deal has successfully averted a planned 18-day strike at the South Korean technology giant...

Overveen water treatment plant to reopen in a few years as water conservation trend stalls

PWN is set to reactivate its historic drinking water purification site in Overveen within a few years to address stagnating water conservation trends. The facility, which originally opened in 1898 to ...

Hundreds of residents desperate as heating systems fail for years in Haarlem and Amstelveen

Hundreds of residents in Haarlem and Amstelveen have faced persistent failures with their gas-free heat and cold storage (WKO) systems for years, leaving many without heating or cooling. The issues hi...

Trump adds former Attorney General Bondi to AI advisory committee

President Donald Trump has appointed former Attorney General Pam Bondi to a White House advisory committee focused on artificial intelligence. According to reports from Axios, Bondi will join the grou...

North Korea tests new multifunctional rocket launch system

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised the testing of a new multifunctional rocket launch system involving tactical ballistic missiles and precision cruise missiles. The system is reportedly desig...

Feelings of insecurity persist in Beverwijk city center: camera surveillance extended by two years

The municipality of Beverwijk has extended camera surveillance in its city center until 2028 to address persistent concerns regarding safety and public nuisance. In addition to the extension, three ca...

Amsterdam returns to court over Noorder IJplas wind turbines – but will give up if it fails this time

No needles, but light and sound: these are the latest techniques for more beautiful skin

Dr. Marguerite van Randwijck examines modern cosmetic techniques that use light and sound energy rather than needles to enhance skin appearance. This guide details how laser and energy-based treatment...

From intern to owner of EP René: IJmuiden local René Berends celebrates anniversary at electronics store

René Berends is celebrating his 40th anniversary at the electronics store EP René, where he rose from the position of intern to owner. Throughout his career in the industry, the IJmuiden resident ha...

Sluiseiland finally accessible from IJmuiden after locks reopen, but frustration remains. 'A three-day outage was beneath our pride,' says former RWS employee

Rijkswaterstaat reopened the Kleine Sluis and Zuidersluis on Tuesday, restoring access to Sluiseiland for residents and emergency services after a three-day outage. While these locks are functional ag...

Talk to AI like you pray to God

Pope Leo XIV has issued a papal letter detailing the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence. The document highlights concerns regarding the spread of disinformation, the exacerbation ...

Internet access partially restored in Iran

Internet access in Iran has been partially restored following a directive from President Masoud Pezeshkian. The update was reported by internet monitor NetBlocks after Iranian state media announced th...