Thursday, April 23, 2026
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Eindhoven hospitality businesses raided in money laundering investigation

Authorities have raided a burger restaurant and an ice cream parlour in Eindhoven as part of a significant money laundering probe. The operation is part of Project Aurora, a multi-agency effort to tackle organised crime in the Kruisstraat area. No arrests have been made, but equipment and records have been seized for further investigation.

Hazardous substance accident at TU/e campus

Emergency services have responded to a potential hazardous substance leak at the Eindhoven University of Technology. One person is believed to have been affected by a suspected nerve agent within the department of chemistry.

Police prioritise investigation into Odido data breach

Dutch police have launched a major investigation after hackers stole the personal data of 6 million Odido customers. Authorities are praising the telecom company's refusal to pay a ransom and are warning the public to stay alert for identity fraud. The case highlights the growing risks of sophisticated phishing attacks following large-scale data breaches.

Odido refuses to pay ransom while hackers begin leaking customer data

Telecom provider Odido has refused to negotiate with hackers following a massive data breach affecting over six million accounts. Despite threats from the ShinyHunters group to leak sensitive customer details daily, the company is following government advice to reject all ransom demands.

Woman, 81, dies in wrong-way driving on A59

An 81-year-old woman has died after driving the wrong way on the A59 near Waalwijk and colliding with another car. Two people from Arnhem were injured and taken to hospital. The motorway was closed for several hours following the crash.

Police welcome scrutiny from Big Brother Award

The Big Brother Awards are an annual event in the Netherlands that "honours" the country's worst privacy offenders. This year, the police and tax authorities were among those called out for controversial surveillance and data practices. The event aims to raise public awareness about the risks of increasing digital control in modern society.

KNMI warns of slippery conditions

Sleet and snow continue to fall across the central and southern Netherlands today, with the Eindhoven region experiencing rain. These wintry conditions cause slippery...

Code Yellow for South Netherlands

A "code yellow" warning is in place for snow and ice across the southern half of the Netherlands tonight and Thursday morning. Up to 5 cm of snow could settle in some areas, leading to difficult travel conditions before temperatures rise later in the day.