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The Dutch Central Bank is pushing for financial firms to decouple from foreign IT providers to protect against geopolitical volatility. Director Steven Maijoor believes that while total independence is unlikely, shifting to European cloud services is essential for long-term security.

Engineering works will halt all train traffic at Amsterdam Zuid station during the final weekend of February. While metro services provide an alternative, passengers should plan for delays and check updated schedules before departing.

Anjet Daanje's acclaimed novel about a soldier with amnesia has been longlisted for the International Booker Prize. The English translation, The Remembered Soldier, competes for a £50,000 prize that celebrates the best of global fiction in translation.

It’s fascinating to see a European firm like Axelera AI gaining such significant backing to challenge the dominance of giants like Nvidia.

Social organisations say several clothing brands are misleading customers about fair working conditions and responsible production. They argue that companies promote ethical practices while serious abuses continue in their supply chains. Eight brands have been reported to the Dutch market watchdog for alleged “social washing”

PostNL expects to cut thousands of mail delivery roles in the coming months as new rules allow longer delivery times. The company hopes natural turnover will limit the impact, but unions warn of rising pressure on part‑time workers. FNV also criticises the company’s social plan for lacking adequate financial and training support

The number of teacher vacancies in primary and secondary education fell last school year, while demand rose in vocational and special primary education. CBS figures show a mixed picture, with shortages expected to grow again in the coming years. The data also reflect a broader national decline in job vacancies.

Prime Minister Rob Jetten has pledged to revise the government's economic plans after independent forecasts suggested they would increase poverty in the Netherlands. The minority cabinet faces pressure from opposition parties to adjust its policies on taxation and benefits to protect the country's most vulnerable citizens.