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Ahold Delhaize files police report following cyber security incident
Supermarket group Ahold Delhaize has filed a formal police report after a malicious cyber incident disrupted operations for more than a week.
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Dutch roads gridlocked by rain and accidents
Heavy rain and multiple accidents led to the busiest morning rush hour of 2026 in the Netherlands, with traffic jams stretching hundreds of kilometers and causing significant delays around major cities.
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Diesel prices surge toward record high
Diesel prices in the Netherlands have climbed sharply, rising nearly four cents and approaching the record set earlier this year. Petrol dips slightly, but both fuels remain near all‑time highs as oil markets fluctuate. The increase follows renewed instability in global oil markets, driven by geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions.
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Police officer who kicked woman at Utrecht station will not face prosecution
A police officer who kicked a woman during a confrontation at Utrecht Central Station earlier this year will not be prosecuted. According to the...
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Red Cross raises 1.6 million euros for Nepal flood relief
Donations for emergency relief in flood-hit Nepal have reached 1.6 million euros through the Red Cross emergency account. The funds are providing immediate essentials like food and clean water, while long-term aid plans take shape. Meanwhile, relief workers on the ground report that entire villages have been rendered unlivable.
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CJIB portal offline following internal technical error
A technical error at the Dutch Central Judicial Collection Agency has temporarily linked traffic violations and criminal cases to the wrong people. The agency has taken its digital portal offline and reported a provisional data breach to authorities.
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Code yellow Friday afternoon
Heavy thunderstorms are set to sweep across virtually all of the Netherlands on Friday afternoon, prompting the KNMI to issue a nationwide code yellow warning. Moving from the south-west to the north-east before clearing in the evening, these severe showers risk uprooting trees and bringing strong gusts, hail, and localised downpours—following an initial yellow alert already in place overnight.
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Dutch government prepares for flood risks alongside ongoing water shortages
Heavy rain expected over the coming days could cause flooding in parts of the country as dry soil struggles to absorb the water. Although the showers will help ease the ongoing drought, authorities warn that full recovery will take months.
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Aid groups scale up emergency support for Nepal-Tibet floods
Aid organizations including UNICEF, the Red Cross, CARE Netherlands, and Save the Children are rapidly expanding relief efforts after devastating flash floods struck the Nepal–Tibet border region. With roads destroyed and communities cut off, emergency teams are focusing on medical care, food, clean water, and support for separated children.
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KNMI app to send storm alerts
The KNMI app will soon alert users to heavy local thunderstorms fifteen minutes before they hit. The new feature aims to provide more precise warnings than the current province-wide system. Users will need to update the app and turn on the setting to receive the notifications.
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German school students involved in A28 coach crash
A coach carrying students and teachers from a German school crashed on the A28 while travelling to Paris. Several people were taken to hospital, but the school says there are no signs of life-threatening injuries as authorities continue to investigate the incident.