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Air traffic suspended twice at Eindhoven Airport, flights delayed

Air traffic at Eindhoven Airport interrupted several times due to lack of air traffic control, dozens of flights delayed or canceled, possibly diverting to other airports.

Aug. 13, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Overcrowded power grid threatens tech sector: 'Companies consider leaving'

Eindhoven, the tech heart of the Netherlands, is facing economic challenges as companies struggle with limited electricity capacity. With the region's crucial role in society and potential for future growth, businesses are calling for solutions and potential government support.

Aug. 13, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

GPs shocked by hack patient data: 'We were not informed'

Doctors are expressing alarm as the NOS reveals that their patients' personal information has been hacked and published on the darkweb by hackers, with more than 53,000 people and over 1100 health care providers affected. The affected doctors and their patients are frustrated and concerned as they have not been informed by the lab, Clinical Diagnostics, and the Dutch Public Health Service warns women to be alert for potential phishing scams and identity theft.

Aug. 13, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Dozens of wildfires in southern Europe: 'Could only take our passports'

Extreme temperatures and wildfires in Southern Europe have caused thousands to evacuate, including Dutch tourists Tamara and Yildiz who were forced to flee their hotel in Spain. In Greece, Robin and his friends had to quickly evacuate their rental villa due to new wildfires, but were in awe of the local owner's willingness to stay and protect the property.

Aug. 13, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Huge forest fire southern France may have been ignited

Devastating wild fire in southern France, largest since 1949, takes one life and causes extensive damage. Investigation reveals the fire was most likely deliberately set.

Aug. 13, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Number of Asian hornets increases, pest controllers are busy

The Asian hornet, an invasive insect that does not occur naturally in the Netherlands, is causing a growing nuisance and affecting beekeepers in particular. Experts warn that the number of sightings is increasing, but this can be partly explained by more searching observers. Official pest controllers are working hard to control the spread of the Asian hornet, but it will be difficult to completely eliminate the insect from the Netherlands.