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The Dutch Health Council has advised raising the standard age for annual Covid-19 boosters to 70. While younger groups generally face lower risks, the Council maintains that individuals with specific medical vulnerabilities should still receive priority. Although the government has approved this plan for 2026, funding for the 2027 rollout remains uncertain.

The Court of Appeal in Amsterdam has doubled the potential fines against Meta to €10 million over its failure to fully implement chronological feeds. While the parent company of Facebook and Instagram has made some changes, the court ruled that more pressure is needed to ensure full compliance. These measures aim to give users more control over how they view content online.

unkering stations in the Netherlands are seeing a sudden dip in activity after a rush of inland shipping operators scrambled to fill their tanks last week. While vessel owners are currently avoiding the high diesel prices—driven largely by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz—industry experts warn that the increased transport costs will eventually reach consumers.

A new Eindhoven factory will produce the world’s first industrial-scale photonic chips using 6-inch wafers. This €150 million project secures Europe’s lead in high-tech innovation. It will power future AI systems and 6G networks.

Thousands of Dutch travellers remain stranded abroad as the conflict in Iran disrupts key flight routes through the Middle East. Travel organisations are rerouting passengers, sometimes through long and costly detours. The ANVR is urging people who have already returned home to report back to avoid empty seats on repatriation flights.

Eindhoven is replacing the Karel de Grotelaan roundabout with a new underpass and a landmark light installation called the (Lichtring). The project aims to improve traffic flow to Veldhoven while transforming the intersection into a green, climate-resilient space for the local community.

SAS is raising ticket prices for a limited period as jet fuel costs climb amid the conflict in Iran. The airline says the recent surge in oil prices has been too steep to absorb without a temporary adjustment. The measure is designed to ensure stable operations during disruptions.

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