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Finland leads the 2026 World Happiness Report for the ninth year, but the Netherlands slips to seventh place amid the toll of social media on youth well-being. Teens averaging more than 2.5 hours daily on platforms like Instagram and TikTok report plummeting life satisfaction, especially among girls, while moderate users thrive. In Brainport Eindhoven, expat families and tech hubs face heightened risks, spurring calls for EU-wide bans on age 15, digital detoxes, and real-world bonds.

As spring settles over Eindhoven, the city’s international communities begin planning their first escapes of the year. From tulip fields to cross‑border hikes, and from budget‑friendly city breaks to family‑friendly weekends, the season reveals how Brainport residents choose to travel.

Forget tulips, bikes and canals - the Dutch cheese just stole the spotlight. Beemster Royaal Grand Cru was crowned as the world's best cheese...

Don’t let contract complexity stand in the way of your research. Whether you are navigating the transition from a PhD to a Postdoc or seeking clarity on your rights under the Dutch CAO, Counselr is here to help.

European email services are gaining popularity as secure alternatives to traditional providers like Gmail. These companies, based in countries such as the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland, offer encrypted communication and strict data protection. Users can choose from various plans that prioritise either personal privacy or professional productivity.

Cyber security is now a vital part of daily life as digital footprints continue to expand. Simple habits like using unique passwords and enabling two-factor authentication can protect against common threats. Staying informed helps individuals avoid financial loss and maintain their privacy online

A new study has found that artificial sweeteners like stevia and sucralose trigger more intense brain activity than regular sugar, even when they taste identical. Researchers using EEG technology discovered that the brain distinguishes between natural sugar and substitutes at a neural level. This discovery may help explain why "sugar-free" alternatives often fail to satisfy cravings in the same way as the real thing.

Picnic founders turned a logistical challenge into a €3.3 billion grocery empire. His talk at TU/e emphasized that while AI is a powerful tool, it is human grit, safety-conscious engineering, and a refusal to "think small" that truly scales a business.