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Thursday, October 08, 2026
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Rob Jetten told Parliament that artificial intelligence had no hand in his official social media presence; an investigation by de Volkskrant suggests it did. It is a minor deception about a major technology, and one that arrives just as researchers are warning against using AI as a political ghostwriter.
The capital is finding it harder to accommodate its guests, with 24 million overnight stays annually turning the city into what some residents call an unmanaged Disneyland. While the municipality struggles with tourism, homeowners are watching the ground: a prolonged drought has left half a million houses at risk of subsidence as their foundations fail.
In Limburg, the solution to the water table is more mechanical: houses are being placed on metal trays and jacked into the air to stay clear of floods. In the port of Rotterdam, the solution is biological. Authorities hope that restoring rabbit populations in nearby protected areas will satisfy conservation rules and finally allow new building permits to be issued.
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An investigation by de Volkskrant revealed that Prime Minister Rob Jetten incorrectly stated that AI was not used on his official social media channels, contradicting his earlier statements to Parliament.
de Volkskrant:
Minister Jetten Misled Parliament on AI Use: 'Fingers Stuck in the Door'
Minister Jetten incorrectly stated that AI was not used on his official social media channels, but an investigation by de Volkskrant reveals it was indeed used.
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The suspect in the Overasselt shooting reportedly instructed his accomplices to hand over their phones, stating there was 'no way back'.
NU.nl:
Overasselt shooting suspect made accomplices hand in phones
The suspect in the Overasselt shooting reportedly instructed his accomplices to hand over their phones, stating 'no way back'.
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In the province of Limburg, houses are being placed on 'trays' and lifted into the air as a protective measure against high water levels.
NU.nl:
Limburg houses lifted to combat high water
In the province of Limburg, houses are being placed on 'trays' and lifted into the air as a protective measure against high water levels.
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Amsterdam is experiencing immense pressure from nearly 24 million tourist overnight stays annually, leading to growing resident resistance and municipal difficulties in managing mass tourism.
NRC:
Amsterdam's Arteries Clogged by Mass Tourism: What Can Be Done?
With nearly 24 million tourist overnight stays annually, Amsterdam is experiencing immense pressure, leading to growing resistance from residents and difficulties for the municipality in managing mass tourism. The city is described as being like Disneyland without proper management.
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