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10 years old and addicted to cosmetics thanks to social media: is such a cream really necessary?

Children in the final year of primary school are increasingly focused on complex skincare and makeup routines driven by social media tutorials. This growing obsession among ten-year-olds has prompted ...

Railway safety systems aging faster than expected, billions needed

The Dutch railway safety system is aging faster than anticipated, with critical components requiring replacement between 2035 and 2040. State Secretary Annet Bertram informed Parliament that this urge...

Hacked software supplier ChipSoft takes systems offline

Software supplier ChipSoft took its electronic patient record systems offline on Wednesday evening following a cyberattack. The decision was confirmed by several hospitals after reports of the breach ...

Hacked patient records software provider takes systems offline

Software supplier ChipSoft took its electronic patient record systems offline on Tuesday following a cyberattack. The measure was implemented to manage the security breach affecting the provider's hea...

Sources: US demands concrete commitments for Hormuz mission in coming days

U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking firm commitments from countries to assist in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for international shipping. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reportedly relay...

Family of woman who died on Koninginneweg asks people not to share photos on social media

The family of a woman found dead in her Amsterdam home on March 26 has requested that her identity and photos of her and her child not be shared on social media. A suspect, who is the victim's partner...

British shadowed Russian spy submarines near undersea cables

The British Navy shadowed three Russian submarines for a month earlier this year to prevent potential espionage and sabotage of critical undersea cables and pipelines. UK Defense Minister John Healey ...

D66, VVD and GL-PvdA want law for free laptops for students

The Dutch political parties D66, VVD, and GroenLinks-PvdA are proposing legislation to provide students with free laptops or tablets. They have requested that State Secretary Judith Tielen integrate t...

Netflix dives into the chess scandal of the century, but finds no evidence of anal beads

Another Red Bull key figure departs: Verstappen's race engineer Lambiase moves to rival

Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen's long-time race engineer, is leaving Red Bull Racing after thirteen years to join rival team McLaren. Lambiase reportedly accepted a significant offer and is expect...

Ton (56) brutally beaten in Snapchat 'jumping' trend: 'Like being attacked by a pack of hyenas'

Ton Witkamp, 56, was severely assaulted by a group of youths in Haarlem on Easter Monday. Police are investigating whether the attack is linked to "jumpen," a violent Snapchat trend where random victi...

Amsterdam seeks data center cooperation, requesting space for European customers

That orbit around the moon was a milestone, but proved unsuitable for live television

Over 10 percent of parking fines issued by scan cars are unjustified

A study by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) reveals that scan cars generate approximately 500,000 incorrect parking fines annually. Vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities, are d...

Half a million wrongful traffic fines annually: ‘AI software in scan cars makes mistakes’

Dutch municipalities issue approximately 500,000 unjustified parking fines annually due to errors in the AI software used by scanning cars. The Dutch Data Protection Authority reports that people load...

Charging card fails on way back from holiday: The EV nightmare

The prospect of a charging card failing during a return trip from vacation is a significant concern for electric vehicle drivers. This scenario represents a common fear associated with long-distance t...

Arming children against online dangers: Pepijn and Greta inform parents through theater: ‘We hear intense things, death threats or photos of weapons’

Pepijn and Greta van Halderen perform interactive theater scenes at parent evenings to educate them about the online dangers children face on platforms like Snapchat and Roblox. Their performances, he...

André Kuipers on Artemis II moon mission: ‘We can do good things instead of bashing each other's brains out’

Dutch astronaut André Kuipers praised the Artemis II mission as a sign of positive human achievement as the spacecraft prepares to land in the Pacific Ocean after orbiting the moon. He highlighted th...

Robots help build 38 social housing units on Laan van Kanaän: 'This is the future'

Construction has begun on 38 social rental apartments on Laan van Kanaän in Beverwijk, which are expected to be completed by the end of the year. The project is notable for its use of robots to perfo...

Musk wants to oust CEO of ChatGPT parent company

Elon Musk has formally requested the removal of Sam Altman as CEO of OpenAI as part of an ongoing legal dispute. This demand is the latest development in the billionaire's lawsuit against the artifici...

Could hackers access patient data of countless Dutch citizens? 'You don't want your neighbors to know this'

Dutch healthcare IT provider ChipSoft has been targeted by a cyberattack, raising concerns about the security of patient data across numerous hospitals and GPs. While the company reports that medical ...

AP receives data breach reports from Chipsoft customers

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has received several data breach notifications from customers of software supplier Chipsoft. A spokesperson for the authority stated that more reports are expe...

Karremans promises nationwide approach to fatbikes, details unknown

Dutch Minister Vincent Karremans has announced a national plan to regulate fatbikes during a session in the House of Representatives. While specific details of the measures are not yet clear, the gove...

Greece bans social media for children under 15

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a ban on social media for children under the age of 15, starting January 1, 2027. Mitsotakis described the policy as a difficult but necessary me...

Red Cross Hospital Beverwijk shuts digital access as a precaution following ChipSoft hack

The Red Cross Hospital in Beverwijk has implemented technical precautions following a cyberattack on its software provider, ChipSoft. Hospital management confirmed that the digital connection to ChipS...

Every Dutch citizen needs a ‘digital emergency kit’, says State Secretary: ‘Do you have your medication on paper?’

Dutch State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts is urging citizens to prepare a "digital emergency kit" containing physical copies of essential information like phone numbers and medical records. The recommend...

Spaarne Gasthuis takes precautions after Chipsoft hack, patient care continues

Spaarne Gasthuis has implemented precautionary security measures, including disabling digital connections with other hospitals, following a ransomware attack on healthcare software provider ChipSoft. ...

TNO to produce explosives to tackle severe European ammunition shortage: 'This is a real game changer'

The Dutch research institute TNO is developing mobile shipping containers that function as mini-factories for explosive materials to address ammunition shortages in Europe. This initiative aims to red...

Hospitals: patient data safe after cyberattack

Dutch hospitals are closely monitoring a cyberattack on ChipSoft, a major provider of electronic patient record software. While many institutions utilize the software, hospitals such as Rijnstate have...

Plea for neighborhood heat networks in Velsen, but insulation and heat pumps first

Resident associations in the IJmond region are advocating for the implementation of local neighborhood heat networks in Velsen as a more sustainable and affordable alternative to large-scale industria...