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.
Business clients across the Netherlands are experiencing widespread internet outages caused by a critical hardware defect in specific modems. Ziggo has mobilized additional technicians to replace the faulty equipment as quickly as possible.
A new government survey reveals that half of Dutch children frequently encounter disturbing content online. The State Secretary is now calling on parents to maintain open communication to help their children navigate digital risks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Meta is facing heavy scrutiny for hosting advertisements from illegal gambling sites that specifically target individuals struggling with addiction. These ads actively encourage users to bypass the national self-exclusion registry, undermining critical safeguards.
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.