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The Dutch mobile provider Odido is contacting customers following a cyberattack on its contact systems. Although service remains unaffected, personal details such as names and bank account numbers may have been accessed. Customers can avail F-secure, a digital security package for better protection. The free package offered spans 24 months.

Petrol and diesel prices have hit a two-year high due to rising oil costs and global political uncertainty. Experts warn that while unmanned stations remain cheaper, manned petrol stations are finding it harder to keep prices below the 2-euro mark.

FME has called on the Dutch government and the EU to provide clarity on US import duties after a Supreme Court ruling added to uncertainty. While the decision was described as positive, the trade group warned that President Trump could still introduce new tariffs under other laws. The status of last summer’s EU–US trade deal remains unclear.

An 81-year-old woman has died after driving the wrong way on the A59 near Waalwijk and colliding with another car. Two people from Arnhem were injured and taken to hospital. The motorway was closed for several hours following the crash.

A new study has found that artificial sweeteners like stevia and sucralose trigger more intense brain activity than regular sugar, even when they taste identical. Researchers using EEG technology discovered that the brain distinguishes between natural sugar and substitutes at a neural level. This discovery may help explain why "sugar-free" alternatives often fail to satisfy cravings in the same way as the real thing.

Paulette Kreté has won the regional Woman in the Media Award for her advocacy in breast cancer screening and medical innovation. The award highlights the need for more female voices in the news, where women remain under-represented as expert sources.

Eindhoven officials have launched a study into the possible reconstruction of a neo-Gothic city hall demolished in the 1960s. The move follows a successful public petition and a meeting between residents and city leaders to discuss restoring the historic landmark. Authorities are now weighing the costs and practicalities of bringing the 19th-century building back to the city centre.

Eelco Eerenberg is set to take over as the new State Secretary for Finance with a focus on overhauling the Dutch wealth tax system. The move follows the sudden withdrawal of the previous candidate and comes ahead of the new cabinet's official start on Monday. Investors remain watchful as the proposed reforms move toward the Senate for further debate.