Mobility
KLM plane stranded in Dubai
A KLM aircraft scheduled to return to the Netherlands on Saturday is currently stranded in Dubai after regional attacks prompted widespread airspace restrictions and flight suspensions. Passengers have been offered hotel accommodation while the airline awaits safe conditions to resume operations.
Living/housing
Homeowners face higher property taxes
Homeowners in the Netherlands face higher municipal charges this year, with property taxes rising sharply in several areas. VEH warns that many municipalities are struggling financially and may continue raising taxes unless national funding improves. Some households now pay more than €1,000 a year in local housing-related costs
Mobility
Airlines cancel flights to the Middle East
Major global airlines have suspended flights to several Middle Eastern cities following recent military action in the region. Carriers are also rerouting planes to avoid the airspace of multiple countries, including Iran and Iraq, as a safety precaution.
News
Cyber attack exposes personal data of Dutch prison staff
Hackers have accessed the sensitive personal information of Dutch prison guards and other justice officials, sparking fears of potential blackmail. The breach is part of a wider cyber attack affecting multiple government agencies and judicial bodies. Authorities have implemented emergency measures while they assess the extent of the data exposure.
Economy
Dutch chip stocks recover as AEX index closes higher
Amsterdam’s main index trended upwards as semiconductor companies found their footing after a volatile reaction to Nvidia’s latest financial update. While major tech players regained some ground, geo-data firm Fugro struggled following a year of offshore project delays. Rising geopolitical tensions also pushed oil prices significantly higher as the trading week drew to a close.
Business
Dissatisfied ASML unions call for a walkout
ASML employees will stage a walk-out on 3 March to protest against the company’s plan to cut 1,700 jobs. Trade unions are organising the action to challenge the necessity of the redundancies and demand better protection for the workforce.
Business
Odido silent on data leak of victims’ data
Odido would not say whether the stolen data contained sensitive information about victims of domestic violence or stalking. “No statements can be made about...
Health
Temporary shortage of cancer drug
Production issues have led to a limited supply of the cancer drug ifosfamide, which is expected to last for several months. While international imports have provided some relief, doctors are now following new clinical guidelines to manage dosages and treatment schedules. These temporary measures aim to ensure patients continue to receive effective care despite the manufacturing constraints.