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- 1Netherlands braces for potential US sanctions against the ICC●Netherlands bracing for potentially devastating US sanctions against the ICC
The Dutch government is preparing for potentially devastating US sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court, which is headquartered in The Hague. The prospect of American punitive measures against the court and those working with it has raised alarm in the Netherlands and across the European Union, with officials weighing how to shield the institution and its staff from the fallout.
- 2Netherlands moves government computers from Windows to Linux●# PaysBas # Europe # Gafam les uns après les autres "Les Pays-Bas rejoignent le mouvement de l'UE de # migration progres
The Netherlands is joining a broader European movement to migrate public administration computers from Windows to Linux, part of a push among EU countries to reduce dependence on major American technology companies. Commenters note the trend of governments leaving the big tech platforms one after another, framing it as a question of digital sovereignty and control over public IT infrastructure.
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A new report indicates that tolerance towards LGBT people in the Netherlands is declining, with public debate on the topic described as increasingly hostile. Commentators attribute the shift to polarised online discourse and rising anti-LGBT sentiment, marking a notable reversal for a country long seen as a pioneer of gay rights.
- 48 in 10 young people say smartphones harm daily life●8 in 10 people aged 16-34 say smartphone use harms their everyday life
A new survey in the Netherlands finds that roughly 8 in 10 people aged 16 to 34 believe their smartphone use harms their everyday life. The figure is drawing attention for how widely young adults themselves acknowledge the problem, fuelling ongoing debate about screen time, attention, and digital wellbeing among a generation that grew up with mobile devices.
- 5Experts Design Week Of Plant-Based Meals For Dutch Hospitals●Experts Design Week Of Balanced, Plant-Based Meals For Dutch Hospitals https:// plantbasednews.org/news/expert s-design-
Nutrition experts have drawn up a full week of balanced, plant-based menus for hospitals in the Netherlands, offering institutions a ready-made framework for serving patients meals free of meat and dairy. The plan is being shared among vegan and health-focused communities, with supporters arguing hospital food can be both nutritious and sustainable without animal products.
- 6Dutch PM Jetten urges US to spare ASML's China business●Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten is pressing Washington to avoid another round of export restrictions on ASML's China bus
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten is pressing Washington to avoid new export restrictions targeting ASML's business in China. The appeal comes as US lawmakers pursue legislation that could tighten controls on the chip-equipment maker's immersion lithography systems and its servicing operations for Chinese customers. The standoff puts the Netherlands' most valuable tech firm between American policy pressure and its commercially important Chinese market, with both governments weighing next steps.
- 7Post compares Covid vaccination policies, questions Dutch strategy●RE: https:// mastodon.social/@histoftech/11 7334396698185569 Compare this with the Netherlands policy to only vaccinate
A social media user is drawing a comparison between Covid vaccination approaches and the Netherlands' policy of offering vaccines only to people over 70 and narrowly defined at-risk groups. The post, tagged with messages including 'CovidIsNotOver' and calls to keep wearing masks, frames the Dutch approach as a contrast to broader vaccination strategies. Little further context is available about what the original post argued or how others responded.
- 8Eight Dutch Municipalities Switch Office Computers to Homegrown Linux Desktop●Eight Dutch Municipalities Are Running Their Offices on a Homegrown Linux Desktop — Here's What's
Eight Dutch municipalities are running their office computers on a locally developed Linux desktop instead of Windows, according to a news report. The move signals growing public-sector interest in open-source software in the Netherlands, driven by cost savings, digital sovereignty and reduced dependence on US vendors. It is being discussed as a possible example for other local governments considering similar migrations.
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The United States men's national team are taking on Peru, and attention is on the lineup. Coach Mauricio Pochettino is blending youth and experience, with teenager Julian Hall expected to get a chance and Gio Reyna stepping into a prominent role. Fans in the US, UK, India, Canada, Singapore and the Netherlands are following the match and debating the squad choices.