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- 1Dutch government builds Microsoft alternative on NixOS●Dutch governments builds alternative for Microsoft based on NixOS
The Dutch government is developing an alternative to Microsoft's software ecosystem built on NixOS, the reproducible Linux-based operating system. The initiative, promoted through the Dawo community platform, aims to reduce dependence on a single US vendor. The news is drawing strong attention among technologists and open-source advocates debating digital sovereignty in European public administration.
- 2WoodSongs Radio Hour Streams Worldwide Tonight●In the next few hours: 18:00UTC Woodsongs🔁 by Michael Johnathon: Your worldwide musical front porch. # radio . 19:00UTC
The WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, hosted by folk musician Michael Johnathon, is airing at 18:00 UTC, followed by an eclectic world music programme at 19:00 UTC and the news show Democracy Now! at 21:00 UTC. The shows are described as a worldwide musical front porch, drawing listeners from around the globe.
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An event called SlutCon is drawing attention online, with a new essay titled 'Safe at SlutCon' describing the atmosphere at the gathering. The piece suggests the conference offers a space where attendees feel accepted, and it is currently being discussed and shared widely among readers debating what the event represents.
- 4Dutch spy chiefs warn connected cars could be used for spying●Tech in cars can be used to snoop on you, Dutch spy chiefs warn. Drivers have been warned that the smart features built
The Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service has warned drivers that smart features in modern cars, including microphones, cameras and GPS trackers, could be exploited by hostile states to spy on occupants. The advisory highlights growing concern about data collection and surveillance risks built into connected vehicle technology.
- 5Open Source Camp Chattanooga Returns to UTC Nov. 13-14●Open Source Camp Chattanooga returns Nov. 13-14 at UTC
Open Source Camp Chattanooga is returning on November 13-14, hosted at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The event brings together developers and open source software enthusiasts for talks and collaboration, and local news outlets in the region are covering its announcement.
- 6Dutch museums draw 31.6 million visits as culture booms▼🇳🇱 Dutch museums attract 31.6m visits as Europe’s cultural economy keeps growing Museums in the Netherlands recorded 31.
Museums in the Netherlands recorded 31.6 million visits in 2025, a 2.5% rise year-on-year and nearly matching the pre-pandemic record. The figures are being cited as a sign that Europe's cultural economy continues to grow, with museum attendance and cultural tourism recovering strongly since the pandemic years.
- 7Dutch shoppers hunt for affordable 3M Aura FFP2 masks●Dutchies, Does anyone have recommendations where to buy 3M aura FFP2 masks for a reasonable price? # Covid
People in the Netherlands are asking each other where to buy 3M Aura FFP2 face masks at a reasonable price, as demand for quality respirators persists during ongoing Covid concerns. The question has drawn suggestions from others comparing prices at Dutch pharmacies, webshops and specialty suppliers.
- 8Co-operative Cloud to host public introduction event●Save the date! An introduction to Public Interest Infrastructure with Co-operative Cloud **Thursday, 15th October @ 19 U
The Co-operative Cloud project has announced a public online introduction to Public Interest Infrastructure, scheduled for Thursday, 15 October at 19:00 UTC. The session will reintroduce the project, a community supporting people who host their own services or run community-hosted infrastructure. It is aimed at self-hosters and community-hosters interested in alternatives to corporate cloud platforms.
- 9Dutch cattle farmers switch to rice as climate shifts●‘Thrilling’: Dutch cattle farmers switch to # rice as solution to warmer # climate and sinking # peatlands https://www.
Dutch cattle farmers are turning to rice cultivation as a response to a warmer climate and sinking peatlands in the Netherlands. Drained peat soil used for grazing is degrading and releasing carbon, and rice is being trialled as a wetter, more sustainable crop. Observers have described the development as thrilling, seeing it as a striking example of farming adapting to climate change.
- 10Weekly monster movie watch party returns this Sunday with Vincent Price lineup●THIS SUNDAY at 9pm eastern (that's 1am Monday UTC) it's # MONSTERDON the weekly monster movie watch party! Come watch a
The weekly Monsterdon watch party takes place Sunday at 9pm Eastern (1am Monday UTC), inviting viewers to watch a goofy monster movie together online. The October edition is featuring a series of films starring Vincent Price, with participants posting along in real time.
- 11This Week in Retail: Rhode, Chanel, RIMOWA and JISOO Make Moves▼This Week in Retail: Rhode Opens café rhode in Paris, Outcast Takes Over Portola Festival with Pop-Up, JISOO Fronts Salomon, CHANEL Designs Boat Race Trophies, RIMOWA Opens Shanghai Flagship
A busy week in global retail: Hailey Bieber's Rhode opens café rhode in Paris, Outcast runs a pop-up takeover at Portola Festival, JISOO fronts a Salomon campaign, Chanel designs the trophies for the boat race, and RIMOWA opens a flagship store in Shanghai. The roundup highlights how beauty, fashion and lifestyle brands are using pop culture moments and new locations to reach shoppers.
- 12Crypto marketing firm ICODA faces scrutiny over opaque pricing and identity●ICODA, checked at the source: no published prices (Clutch lists a $10,000+ minimum), and the contracting party, "Global
A check of crypto marketing agency ICODA found no published prices, with Clutch listing a project minimum of $10,000 or more. Its contracting entity, Global Digital Consulting LLC, gives no state, phone number or registered office. The firm's reputation page advertises a 'Reviews Creation' service and claims over 4,000 positive reviews, raising questions about authenticity.
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A business roundup covers openings and closings involving Garage, Rag & Bone, Pop Mart and Dutch Darlings, listing which companies are expanding or pulling back. The item, published by The Georgetowner, groups several retail brand moves into a single update. Details on locations and timing were not included beyond the headline, so the exact nature of each move remains unstated.
- 14Lone Star Buys €215.5 Million Dutch Residential Portfolio●Lone Star Acquires €215.5 Million Dutch Residential Portfolio
US private equity firm Lone Star has acquired a Dutch residential property portfolio valued at €215.5 million. The deal adds to ongoing investor interest in Dutch housing assets, a market that has drawn scrutiny over affordability and institutional ownership. Further details on the assets, seller and financing have not been disclosed.