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AI Adoption in Dutch Businesses Surges to 22.7% in 2024

A 2024 Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics study reveals that 22.7% of businesses now use AI, up from around 14% in previous years; adoption is higher in larger companies, with AI used for tasks like predictive analysis in agriculture and document processing in offices.

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Bevrijdingsdag Ambassadors Spark Controversy

Dutch musicians Antoon, S10, Zoë Tauran, and Rondé are the 2024 Ambassadors of Freedom, performing at fourteen Bevrijdingsfestivals on May 5th, using the event to explore personal connections to historical oppression, sparking controversy due to accusations of anti-Israel sentiments from the Central...

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Jumbo Appoints Veteran Heidman as Interim CEO Amidst Slowing Growth

Jumbo supermarket chain appointed Tom Heidman as interim CEO, replacing Ton van Veen who announced his departure after two years, following the departure of Frits van Eerd due to a money laundering investigation; Heidman's extensive experience in the retail sector makes him the "ideal candidate", as...

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Dutch Cocaine Kingpin Sentenced to 13 Years in Absentia

Dutch criminal Jos L. received a 13-year sentence in absentia from a Belgian court for orchestrating a failed 2023 attempt to steal 10 tons of cocaine (€250 million street value) from Belgian customs; multiple accomplices also received prison sentences.

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Council of State to Rule on Schiphol Detention Center

The Dutch Council of State decides today on the Schiphol detention center's use for asylum seekers; PSV and Go Ahead Eagles play in the KNVB Cup semi-final; varied weather conditions are expected.

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Dutch WhatsApp Users Remain Despite Meta Policy Changes

Amidst concerns over Meta's policy changes, including suspending fact-checking and allowing harmful content, a small percentage of Dutch WhatsApp users have switched to Signal; however, the majority remain on WhatsApp due to network effects.

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Controversy Erupts Over Choice of 2024 Dutch Freedom Ambassadors

Dutch artists Antoon, S10, Zoë Tauran, and Rondé are the 2024 Ambassadors of Freedom, performing at 14 Bevrijdingsfestivals on May 5th, using their platforms to address issues like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, refugee experiences, and intergenerational trauma from Japanese internment camps; how...

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Dutch Pandemic Habits Persist, But National Preparedness Weakens

Five years post-first-COVID case, 68% of Dutch still sneeze into their elbow, but national preparedness is down with only 850 ICU beds versus a planned 1700, while the US bird flu outbreak adds to concerns.

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Classical Singer Integrates into Limburg Carnival Concert Series

Classically trained singer Kim Savelsbergh participated in the Vastelaovendconcerten, a Limburg carnival concert series from February 18-23, blending classical arias with local carnival music, arranged for a symphony orchestra, to great audience success.

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Quality Education
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Dutch Confidence in US Military Support Plummets, Boosting European Army Backing

An Ipsos I&O poll of 1944 Dutch citizens shows that only 30% expect continued US military protection of European NATO partners, leading to increased support (49%) for a European army, while only 18% are willing to join the military if the Netherlands is attacked.

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IS Threat Prompts Heightened Security at Dutch and German Events

The Islamic State (IS) allegedly planned attacks on the 'Festival der Liebe' in Rotterdam (March 6-7), German carnival celebrations, and the Nuremberg Rosenmontag celebration, prompting heightened security measures in the Netherlands and Germany, where the threat level remains at 4 out of 5.

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Dutch Museums Urge Faster Release of WWII Archives

Fourteen Dutch war museums are urging the Minister of Culture to expedite the release of World War II archives, fearing delays due to privacy concerns; this follows a delay in the release of the Central Archive for Special Jurisdiction (CABR) archive, highlighting the conflict between privacy and pu...

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