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State Secretary Jo-Annes de Bat says flexible electricity consumption should become the norm in the Netherlands as growing grid congestion delays new connections and strains the country's power infrastructure.

Dutch security agencies are warning that artificial intelligence is helping cybercriminals launch faster, more effective cyberattacks. In an open letter, the AIVD, MIVD, police, and other authorities urged organizations to strengthen cybersecurity, improve employee awareness, and prepare for growing AI-driven threats.

Dutch pension giant ABP plans to invest around €1 billion in European startups and scaleups over the next three years, beginning with a €250 million commitment to the Scaleup Europe Fund. The move aims to support innovation, AI, quantum technology, and other high-growth sectors while generating strong returns for pension participants.

Train services at Amsterdam Central Station will come to a complete halt on October 3 as ProRail carries out a major phase of its long-running renovation project. Reduced services and crowded trains are also expected on October 4 and 5 as work continues to modernize the historic station and prepare for growing passenger numbers.

NADI, the National Agency for Disruptive Innovation, will provide €40 million in funding to European research teams to develop next-generation energy-efficient AI chips. The...

The Netherlands will return to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027 following a one-year boycott over Israel's participation. NPO will manage the Dutch entry using an independent team of experts without AVROTROS involvement, while NOS covers the broadcast. NPO plans to select and announce the Dutch contestant before Christmas ahead of the 2027 event in Burgas, Bulgaria.

A CPB study reveals that shortening Dutch WW unemployment benefits from 24 months to 18 or 12 months would create only 8,000 full-time jobs, representing a minor 0.1 per cent employment increase. Halving benefit durations could save the government up to €1.3 billion annually. However, opposition parties and trade unions strongly oppose the measures, forcing the cabinet to delay implementation until 2029.

KEA is set to expand its presence in the Netherlands with a number of smaller-format stores next year. The supermarket-sized locations will focus on home accessories such as tableware and lighting, making the retailer more accessible in areas further from its existing large stores.