Stories from Netherlands

ING, a major Dutch bank, will deploy AI on a large scale to assess mortgage applications. ING Bank plans to implement artificial intelligence in its mortgage application process. The bank aims to streamline operations and improve customer experience. The AI will be used to streamline and potentially automate aspects of mortgage approvals. The bank is headquartered in Amsterdam.

A fire has engulfed a building in Hagestein. Emergency services are on the scene, and the extent of the damage and any potential casualties are currently unknown.

A large fire has engulfed a building in Hagestein, Netherlands.

Firefighters are responding to a fire in a building, described as a large shed or barn, on Lekdijk in Hagestein.

NPO Radio 1 is discussing technology and its intersection with fiction. The program likely explores how technology influences storytelling.

Meta is spending $145 billion on AI infrastructure in 2026 but has delayed the release of a developer API. This suggests the bottleneck is not hardware, according to a social media post. Meta's spending on AI infrastructure has reached $145 billion, with the company also announcing a delay in its API release.

A Dutch minister has expressed optimism regarding social affairs. The statement suggests a positive outlook on current social policies and initiatives. This optimism may signal confidence in the government's social agenda. The minister highlighted recent progress in social welfare programs. The minister highlighted potential improvements and positive developments.

The Supervisory Board of Milieudefensie has resigned. The board was reportedly aware for some time of the past actions of former leader Donald Pols, who was a member of an extreme-right group as a student in South Africa.

Only European companies will be allowed to bid for the DigiD hosting contract.

The deceased was described as a fit student.