Business
Crop prices hit highest level since 2023
Global crop prices have surged to their highest level since 2023, driven by the Iran war, supply disruptions, and extreme weather, raising concerns over rising food costs worldwide.
Environment/sustainability
Record sunshine and extreme dryness define April 2026
April 2026 ranks among the sunniest and driest on record in the Netherlands, raising early concerns about drought, wildfire risk, and pressure on nature and agriculture.
Business
NXP reports higher revenue and profit
NXP reports higher revenue and profit in Q1, with strong growth in its industrial division and a positive outlook for the coming quarter.
Economy
Banks urge tech firms to fight fraud
The Dutch Banking Association is pressuring social media companies to take a more active role in stopping online scams. Although public awareness campaigns have reduced the number of victims, the total financial damage from fraud continues to rise.
News
AI child abuse images on the rise
A new report highlights a sharp increase in AI-generated child abuse imagery and a rise in content created by children themselves. Expertise centre Offlimits processed record volumes of data last year to secure the removal of illegal material from the public internet.
News
Increased wildfire risk across the Netherlands
A prolonged dry spell has triggered the highest wildfire warning level across the majority of the Netherlands, leading to increased surveillance by emergency services. While a few northeastern areas remain at a lower alert level for now, most regions are urging visitors to nature reserves to be extra vigilant.
Community
Koningsdag in Eindhoven – Celebrating life like Kings and Queens
If you are an international resident of the Netherlands, you might at first find the Dutch Koningsdag (King’s Day) strange for celebrating the monarchy...
Community
City library offers free membership
Eindhoven has launched a pilot offering free library membership to all residents aged 18 and above, aiming to remove cost barriers and keep more residents connected to reading and learning.