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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.

Authorities have announced nightly road closures between Geldrop and Heeze to protect migrating amphibians. The measure aims to provide a safe passage for toads, frogs, and newts as they move toward local breeding waters.

A study claiming that the painkiller lidocaine can help post-covid patients has been withdrawn by researchers in Amsterdam. The move follows an investigation into whether the clinic involved bypassed essential ethical approvals and scientific standards.

February has proven to be a mild month with significantly less sunshine than usual. While the country saw fewer frosty days, temperatures in the final week reached record-breaking levels.

Rijkswaterstaat will carry out essential repairs on the A58 this spring, leading to four full weekend closures for traffic heading towards Eindhoven. Diversions via 's-Hertogenbosch will be in place, though drivers are warned to expect delays of roughly half an hour. The works will affect several key junctions and service stations between Tilburg and Eindhoven.

Students from Eindhoven’s major educational institutions recently hosted a lively election debate to hold local politicians to account. The discussion tackled urgent issues such as the city's housing crisis, street safety, and the fair treatment of vocational students. With 20,000 student votes at stake, the event highlighted deep divisions between parties on how to manage the city's growth.

The Netherlands has begun testing GPT-NL, a home-grown artificial intelligence model built to safeguard digital sovereignty. Backed by a €13.5 million government investment, the project aims to provide a secure alternative to foreign AI platforms for Dutch organisations. By using local news archives and forensic expertise, the model is designed to uphold European values and strict privacy standards.

Prime Minister Rob Jetten is attempting to bridge a growing divide with trade unions over controversial plans to raise the state pension age. While the government remains committed to a "sustainable" pension system, unions are furious over what they see as a breach of previous agreements. Early data suggests recent changes have boosted average payouts, but the political battle over future retirement ages continues.