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- 1Cyber incident leaves Albert Heijn shelves empty●Empty shelves likely at Nederlands Albert Heijn due to "Cyber incident"
Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn is dealing with a cyber incident that has disrupted its parent company's operations in the United States and could lead to empty shelves in stores in the Netherlands. The company is working to contain the breach and restore normal supply and deliveries, while customers watch for potential shortages.
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Dutch State Secretary for Health Eddy van Hijum—actually Minister Hermans—has proposed abolishing the 13-week ultrasound scan for pregnant women, a move that has left gynaecologists baffled. The scan, introduced nationwide in 2023, checks for serious abnormalities. Medical professionals question the plan, while expecting parents discuss the emotional side of pregnancy in the media.
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Dutch consumer programme Radar will air an item on Monday about kraamzorg, the maternity care provided to families after a birth. The topic is drawing attention in the Netherlands, where shortages and quality concerns in postnatal home care have been a recurring issue for new parents.
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The Dutch childcare sector is discussing the provisional hourly rates that will apply to the childcare allowance (kinderopvangtoeslag) in 2027. BOinK, the parents' organisation for childcare, has published the preliminary figures, giving parents and providers an early indication of how much childcare will be reimbursed from 2027. The announcement matters because rates directly affect out-of-pocket costs for working families, and parents are comparing the numbers with this year's allowances.
- 5Stop & Shop site and app down after parent company cyber breach▼Stop & Shop website and app offline after cyber breach at parent company
Stop & Shop's website and mobile app have been taken offline following a cyber breach at its parent company, Ahold Delhaize. The Dutch retail giant, which also owns brands such as Giant Food and Food Lion, is dealing with the security incident, and customers of its US grocery chains are experiencing service disruptions as systems are shut down as a precaution.