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Dutch Sleep Application Duski Launches on iOS with Privacy-First Local Audio

Dutch Sleep Application Duski Launches on iOS with Privacy-First Local Audio

Ommeren, Saturday 10 October 2026
Dutch developer The IT Crowd launched its privacy-focused sleep application, Duski, on iOS in October 2026. The app generates audio locally without collecting data, featuring built-in safety volume limits for infants.

Artificial Intelligence Autonomously Solves a 60-Year-Old Mathematical Puzzle

Artificial Intelligence Autonomously Solves a 60-Year-Old Mathematical Puzzle

Eindhoven, Saturday 10 October 2026
Eindhoven mathematician Tom Verhoeff used Anthropic’s Claude Opus 5.5 model to autonomously prove Lehmer’s 1965 permutation conjecture, shrinking a 150-page complex proof down to under 30 pages.

New Dutch Rules to Tighten Controls on Staff Leasing

New Dutch Rules to Tighten Controls on Staff Leasing

The Hague, Thursday 8 October 2026
The Dutch government has launched a consultation on stricter licensing for staff-leasing agencies from 2027, introducing mandatory equal pay and severe fines for non-compliance by 2028.

Netherlands Expands Red-Tape Cutting Drive to Benefit Citizens and Businesses

Netherlands Expands Red-Tape Cutting Drive to Benefit Citizens and Businesses

The Hague, Thursday 8 October 2026
The Dutch government has scaled up its ‘500-rule approach’ to systematically scrap or simplify 500 regulations annually from 2028, expanding the initiative’s focus beyond businesses to include citizens and professionals.

New Free App Helps Tech Attendees Navigate Huge Las Vegas Conference Venues

New Free App Helps Tech Attendees Navigate Huge Las Vegas Conference Venues

Amsterdam, Wednesday 7 October 2026
Launched today, SessionStack solves AWS re:Invent scheduling conflicts by calculating real-world walking times between Las Vegas venues, ensuring attendees never miss back-to-back sessions.

Booking.com takes its own staff council to court over office return rules

Booking.com takes its own staff council to court over office return rules

Amsterdam, Tuesday 6 October 2026
Digital travel giant Booking.com has taken legal action against its works council to force 7,000 employees back to the office, a case that could set a major national precedent.

Europe’s First Fully Independent Cybersecurity Service Launches in The Hague

Europe’s First Fully Independent Cybersecurity Service Launches in The Hague

The Hague, Tuesday 6 October 2026
Launched at the ONE Conference, Merlon’s new cybersecurity service offers European critical infrastructure complete independence from foreign data laws like the US CLOUD Act.

State-Backed Investor Pledges Ten Million Euros to Boost Dutch University Startups

State-Backed Investor Pledges Ten Million Euros to Boost Dutch University Startups

Rotterdam, Tuesday 6 October 2026
Invest-NL has committed €10 million to Graduate Ventures’ new seed fund, securing a €100 million first close to help Dutch university spin-offs commercialise scientific research.

Dutch Government Grants Universities Power to Limit Foreign Student Numbers

Dutch Government Grants Universities Power to Limit Foreign Student Numbers

The Hague, Monday 5 October 2026
The Dutch government has unveiled plans allowing universities to self-regulate international student intake using capacity caps, aiming to protect public resources while retaining essential global talent for key sectors.

Mollie Upgrades Direct Bank Payment System to Speed Up Digital Checkouts

Mollie Upgrades Direct Bank Payment System to Speed Up Digital Checkouts

Amsterdam, Monday 5 October 2026
Launched yesterday, Mollie’s upgraded system cuts checkout steps to just three, leveraging its 2026 GoCardless acquisition to challenge traditional card networks and rivals like iDeal.