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Dutch Semiconductor Sector Revenue Doubles in Six Years
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Dutch Semiconductor Sector Revenue Doubles in Six Years

The Dutch semiconductor industry has seen a massive surge in revenue, climbing to 46 billion euros in just six years. This growth is fueling a significant rise in specialized employment across the high-tech sector.

NOS·27 Aug 2026
New rectal cancer treatment avoids surgery for many patients
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New rectal cancer treatment avoids surgery for many patients

A major international study led by Dutch researchers confirms that combining radiation and chemotherapy can cure rectal cancer without removing the organ. This breakthrough is now changing standard medical guidelines across the Netherlands.

NOS·24 Aug 2026
Lawyer Fined Over Fake AI Quote in Dutch Court Case
Tech·Amsterdam
Lawyer Fined Over Fake AI Quote in Dutch Court Case

A Dutch lawyer has been ordered to pay over 2,300 euros after submitting a non-existent court quote in a corporate acquisition case. The error, likely caused by reliance on generative artificial intelligence, has raised alarms about professional standards in the legal sector.

RTL Nieuws·24 Aug 2026
Uber faces record 825 million euro fine for privacy violations
Tech·Amsterdam
Uber faces record 825 million euro fine for privacy violations

The Dutch Data Protection Authority has issued a massive 825 million euro fine against Uber for illegally processing driver data. The company plans to challenge the decision, which centers on the use of automated systems to deactivate driver accounts without sufficient human oversight.

NOS·21 Aug 2026
New AI Model Targets Problem Gambling in the Netherlands
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New AI Model Targets Problem Gambling in the Netherlands

Dutch authorities have unveiled a new AI-driven tool designed to predict and prevent online gambling addiction by analyzing risky player behaviors. The model aims to replace opaque industry practices with a transparent system to protect vulnerable users.

NOS·20 Aug 2026
Medical Drone Pilot Cuts Hospital Delivery Times in Half
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Medical Drone Pilot Cuts Hospital Delivery Times in Half

A year-long drone pilot project between hospitals in Zwolle and Meppel shows high success in delivering blood samples and medication. With delivery times slashed to just 14 minutes, officials plan to expand the service through 2027.

NOS·20 Aug 2026
Discord Disables Livestreaming in Brazil After Tragic Teen Death
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Discord Disables Livestreaming in Brazil After Tragic Teen Death

Communication platform Discord has disabled its livestreaming features in Brazil following pressure from regulators after a teenager died by suicide during a broadcast. The move comes as officials demand stricter safety measures to protect minors from online exploitation.

NOS·18 Aug 2026
Amsterdam residents push back against new data center expansion
Tech·Amsterdam
Amsterdam residents push back against new data center expansion

Local activists in Amsterdam Southeast are challenging plans for a new Equinix data center, citing concerns over power grid strain and lack of community benefits. Despite the protest, the project currently falls outside of recent municipal and national construction bans.

NOS·17 Aug 2026
Amsterdam Researchers Find First Treatment for Rare Brain Disease
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Amsterdam Researchers Find First Treatment for Rare Brain Disease

Scientists at Amsterdam UMC have identified a breakthrough treatment for Vanishing White Matter, a rare and fatal genetic brain disorder. The discovery offers new hope for patients by slowing the disease progression that leads to loss of motor function.

NOS·13 Aug 2026