Business
Odido data breach exposes personal information of six million customers.
A major cyber attack on Dutch telecom provider Odido has exposed the personal details of 6.2 million account holders. The company has secured its systems and is advising customers to remain alert for potential phishing attempts and fraudulent calls using the stolen information.
Business
Philips returns to profit but signals reorganisations ahead
Philips has posted a 2025 profit of 897 million euros, driven by strong growth in the US and its personal health sector. CEO Roy Jakobs credited AI-led innovation for the turnaround, but the company’s new 1.5 billion euro savings plan indicates that further internal reorganisations are expected through 2028.
Business
Peter Wennink warns recent mass layoffs are just the beginning
Former ASML CEO Peter Wennink warns that the current wave of job cuts at major Dutch companies is a sign of deeper changes to come. He suggests that rapid advances in AI and rising costs in essential sectors will force a total rethink of how the national workforce is used.
Business
D66 and CDA reveal ministerial line-up for new Jetten cabinet
The D66 and CDA have finalised their list of ministers and state secretaries for the new government under Rob Jetten. The appointments bring together experienced civil servants, former parliamentarians, and local leaders to tackle pressing issues like the nitrogen crisis and climate change. With a multi-billion euro fund restored for agriculture and a firm focus on digital sovereignty, the new cabinet is preparing to take office.
Business
EU warns Meta for blocking competition on WhatsApp
The European Commission has escalated its antitrust case against Meta over new WhatsApp rules that block rival AI tools from reaching users. The EU has issued a formal Statement of Objections and is weighing interim measures that could force Meta to reopen access while the investigation continues. The outcome could reshape how major tech platforms are allowed to control access to AI services in Europe.
Business
About 900 Signify jobs to become redundant
Signify Announces Further Job Cuts Amid Challenging Market Conditions
The lighting giant Signify has confirmed a new round of cost-cutting measures that will result in...
Education
Child safety concerns with Roblox
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has launched an investigation into Roblox due to concerns regarding the safety of underage users within...
News
Countless images of child abuse in AI training data reports Amazon
In 2025, Amazon.com discovered hundreds of thousands of images and files it believed depicted child sexual abuse while reviewing data intended for training its artificial intelligence...