Recent news: Jetten and AOW, Odido hack, drones, Lochem bridge accident, Jumbo and Van Eerd, weapon cases, darts finals (Friday, February 27)

Prime Minister Jetten received a lot of criticism in the debate about his AOW plans. Trade unions are against a faster increase of the AOW age. Jetten wants to soften the sharp edges, but opposition parties want to scrap the plan.

Hacker group ShinyHunters has stolen and partly published customer data from Odido. The company does not pay ransom, not even after threats of more publications. The Data Protection Authority is investigating possible excessive data storage by Odido.

Dutch companies are jointly developing a chip for drone detection. In Sweden, the military has shot down an unknown drone near a French aircraft carrier. According to Swedish media, the minister suspects Russian involvement.

Two people died in the bridge accident in Lochem two years ago. The Dutch Safety Board states that construction companies did not check risks enough. Steel builders need to look for safer methods for lifting work.

Jumbo does not rule out recovering damages from Frits van Eerd. Van Eerd received two years in prison for bribery, money laundering, and forgery. The supermarket chain made a profit of 33 million euros last year.

The Public Prosecution Service demands community service for a man from Veendam after an attack with a claw hammer. In Rotterdam, a member of the Geuzenbond received two years in prison for weapons possession. The man had antique firearms and a lot of ammunition at home.

Gian van Veen from Andel lost another final in the Premier League. He won against Josh Rock and Gerwyn Price, but lost in the final to Stephen Bunting 6-2. Michael van Gerwen also lost upon his return to the tournament.

Sources: FD, Nederlands Dagblad, Omroep Brabant, NOS Politiek, NRC, RTV Noord, Trouw, NU.nl Sport, NU.nl, NOS, NOS Tech, NU.nl Tech, AD, NOS Binnenland, NOS Economie, NU.nl Economie (41 articles)