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PSV has claimed the Dutch league title for the third year in a row after a season of unprecedented dominance. The championship was secured earlier than ever before, following a decisive collapse from their main rivals in Rotterdam. Despite a few late-season surprises, the Eindhoven club remained well ahead of the competition to secure their place in the record books.

D66, VVD and GroenLinks‑PvdA want laptops or tablets to be included in the law, that currently guarantees free schoolbooks. The parties argue this would support digitalization and reduce inequality, but State Secretary Judith Tielen questions whether the problem is large enough to justify the estimated 221 million‑euro annual cost.

A power outage is currently affecting several postcodes in Meerhoven, with Enexis engineers working to restore service. Electricity is anticipated to return before midnight, though the cause of the fault has not yet been identified.

Eindhoven’s fireworks ban did not prevent flares from being lit during PSV’s title celebration on Tuesday. Ninety‑three people suffered minor burn injuries, though no hospital treatment was needed. Police made seventeen arrests as the municipality evaluates how to improve safety at future events.

A study by the Dutch Data Protection Authority suggests that automated scanning cars may be wrongly fining half a million drivers each year. The technology often fails to recognise legal activities, such as loading goods or displaying disabled permits. The watchdog is now calling for a return to traditional patrols to prevent further financial errors.

Dutch hospitals are taking defensive action following a cyberattack on software giant ChipSoft. Many institutions have severed digital links to external partners to protect patient data and prevent the spread of the breach. While some patient portals are temporarily offline, most hospitals report that medical treatments are continuing without disruption.

The Dutch practical education sector is reaching a breaking point due to a record number of students transferring from other school types. This surge is causing extreme teacher workloads and disrupting classroom environments. Leaders are now calling for policy changes and the removal of budget caps to save the sector.

Minister Vincent Karremans is developing a national framework to regulate fatbikes despite warnings from legal experts. The strategy seeks to distinguish fatbikes from standard e-bikes to improve enforcement and safety. This plan will support local councils that have already begun implementing their own restrictions.