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In the Netherlands, commercial companies such as hotel chains, holiday parks, and cruise ship rental companies are earning good money from this crisis. A thriving market has emerged, where substantial profits can be made from emergency solutions, while the quality of care is often substandard.

The reception crisis in the Netherlands is not caused by a particularly high influx of asylum seekers. This demographic has fluctuated around 55,000 per year since 2022, following a temporary dip between 2016 and 2021.

The crisis is caused by the closure of asylum reception centres.

A hotel room for an asylum seeker costs the COA an average of €250 per night, or €91,000 per year, while Fletcher advertises to regular hotel guests and tourists, with hotel stays for less than €50 per night.

The newspaper AD previously uncovered that the COA was spending €110,000 a day to rent a cruise ship to house refugees and newspaper NRC revealed how savvy entrepreneurs profited from asylum housing on river ships by exploiting cheap migrant labour.

An investigation by Investico journalists revealed how commercial companies turned medical care in asylum centres into a profit model, supplying doctors and nurses at exorbitant rates.

In the Netherlands, commercial companies such as hotel chains, holiday parks, and cruise ship rental companies are earning good money from this crisis. A thriving market has emerged, where substantial profits can be made from emergency solutions, while the quality of care is often substandard.

The reception crisis in the Netherlands is not caused by a particularly high influx of asylum seekers. This demographic has fluctuated around 55,000 per year since 2022, following a temporary dip between 2016 and 2021.

The crisis is caused by the closure of asylum reception centres.

A hotel room for an asylum seeker costs the COA an average of €250 per night, or €91,000 per year, while Fletcher advertises to regular hotel guests and tourists, with hotel stays for less than €50 per night.

The newspaper AD previously uncovered that the COA was spending €110,000 a day to rent a cruise ship to house refugees and newspaper NRC revealed how savvy entrepreneurs profited from asylum housing on river ships by exploiting cheap migrant labour.

An investigation by Investico journalists revealed how commercial companies turned medical care in asylum centres into a profit model, supplying doctors and nurses at exorbitant rates.

A palliative care nurse in Germany has been sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of the murder of 10 patients and the attempted murder of 27 others.

Prosecutors alleged that the man, who has not been publicly named, injected his mostly elderly patients with painkillers or sedatives in an effort to ease his workload during shifts overnight.

The offences were committed between December 2023 and May 2024 in a hospital in Wuerselen, in western Germany.

I used to hear about pickup artists all the time—books, forums, “negging,” the whole thing. Now it seems like they’ve vanished, and the only people left are “alpha male” influencers selling courses. Did the pickup artists go extinct, rebrand, or achieve enlightenment?

“At present, the lede and the overall presentation state, in Wikipedia’s voice, that Israel is committing genocide, although that claim is highly contested,” Wales said. He added that a “neutral approach would begin with a formulation such as: ‘Multiple governments, NGOs, and legal bodies have described or rejected the characterization of Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide.’” Currently, the article bases its position that a genocide exists on conclusions from United Nations investigations, the International Association of Genocide Scholars, and “multiple human rights groups,” among others.

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Nexperia, Chinese-owned but based in the Netherlands, makes billions of simple but ubiquitous chips that auto suppliers use in parts ranging from brakes and electric windows to lights and entertainment systems.

Nissan Motor will cut production of its top-selling Rogue SUV in Japan by about 900 vehicles from next week due to a short supply of chips from Nexperia, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Germany, home to major automakers such as Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, said it was lobbying China in the interests of German customers of Nexperia through all available channels.

European carmakers and suppliers have rushed to apply to China for Nexperia chip export exemptions, which need to be paid for in Chinese currency, or have sought alternative suppliers.

Nexperia, Chinese-owned but based in the Netherlands, makes billions of simple but ubiquitous chips that auto suppliers use in parts ranging from brakes and electric windows to lights and entertainment systems.

Nissan Motor will cut production of its top-selling Rogue SUV in Japan by about 900 vehicles from next week due to a short supply of chips from Nexperia, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Germany, home to major automakers such as Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, said it was lobbying China in the interests of German customers of Nexperia through all available channels.

European carmakers and suppliers have rushed to apply to China for Nexperia chip export exemptions, which need to be paid for in Chinese currency, or have sought alternative suppliers.

Taking melatonin to fall asleep might come with an unexpected side effect, according to new research from the American Heart Association.

A review of health records from more than 130,000 adults found that people who used melatonin for a year or longer were significantly more likely to develop heart failure, be hospitalized for it, or die from any cause within five years.

The findings were presented on Monday at the association’s Scientific Sessions 2025 in New Orleans.

“Melatonin supplements may not be as harmless as commonly assumed,” Dr. Ekenedilichukwu Nnadi, the study’s lead author, said in a statement. “If our study is confirmed, this could affect how doctors counsel patients about sleep aids.”

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An Australian teenager has faced court for allegedly defacing a large blue sculpture of a mythical creature by sticking googly eyes on it.

Amelia Vanderhorst, 19, appeared via phone at Mount Gambier Magistrates Court in South Australia on Tuesday charged with one count of property damage.

In a statement at the time of the September incident, the local council said CCTV footage showed a person putting artificial eyes on the artwork which locals have nicknamed the "Blue Blob".

i happened to write a longer comment about 'folkhögskolor', an educational forn exclusive to the nordic countries and never mentioned in english-speaking threads i come across. so here, for interest in a real important educational form threatened by obscurity & defunding

https://blorpblorp.xyz/inbox/c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world/posts/https%3A%2F%2Fmidwest.social%2Fpost%2F38275519/comments/8742230

Any experience with using Libreboot? I guess most devices do not support it, besides the ones listed at their website, which are older models.

Secure-boot and modern motherboards with TPM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trusted_Platform_Module will not support it by design, or is that theoretically possible?

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum has said she will press charges against a man who groped her during a public appearance.

Mobile phone footage of the incident on Tuesday shows Sheinbaum speaking to a group of supporters on a street near the National Palace in Mexico City. A man approaches her from behind and attempts to kiss her on the neck and place his hands on her body.

"My view is, if I don't file a complaint, what will happen to other Mexican women? If they do this to the president, what will happen to all women in our country?" Sheinbaum said at a news conference on Wednesday.

A palliative care nurse in Germany has been sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of the murder of 10 patients and the attempted murder of 27 others.

Prosecutors alleged that the man, who has not been publicly named, injected his mostly elderly patients with painkillers or sedatives in an effort to ease his workload during shifts overnight.

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Friendly reminder that 1.5% of European Nato countries' GDP is earmarked for non-military defense like cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, ...

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The hack was "an extraordinary moment in time," it said, as it revealed statutory profit before tax - a figure that reflects all costs for a period - slumped 99% from £391.9m to £3.4m for the first half of the year, compared with the year prior.

As well as disrupting its online business, the hack affected M&S in-store too, leaving some shelves bare in the weeks after it was targeted.

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Friendly reminder that 1.5% t of European Nato countries' GDP is earmarked for non-military defense like cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, ...

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The hack was "an extraordinary moment in time," it said, as it revealed statutory profit before tax - a figure that reflects all costs for a period - slumped 99% from £391.9m to £3.4m for the first half of the year, compared with the year prior.

As well as disrupting its online business, the hack affected M&S in-store too, leaving some shelves bare in the weeks after it was targeted.

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cross-posted from: https://scribe.disroot.org/post/5487147

Friendly reminder that 1.5% of European Nato countries' GDP is earmarked for non-military defense like cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, ...

...

The hack was "an extraordinary moment in time," it said, as it revealed statutory profit before tax - a figure that reflects all costs for a period - slumped 99% from £391.9m to £3.4m for the first half of the year, compared with the year prior.

As well as disrupting its online business, the hack affected M&S in-store too, leaving some shelves bare in the weeks after it was targeted.

...

cross-posted from: https://scribe.disroot.org/post/5486763

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In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through Europe’s public transportation sector, Norwegian authorities have uncovered hidden remote-access capabilities in electric buses manufactured by Chinese company Yutong. These features, including concealed SIM cards and software backdoors, allow for potential remote shutdowns from abroad, prompting an urgent review of cybersecurity protocols in critical infrastructure.

The discovery came during routine security tests conducted by Ruter, Oslo’s public transport operator, on a fleet of newly acquired Yutong buses. According to reports, the buses contain embedded systems that enable remote diagnostics, software updates, and even control over battery and power systems—capabilities that could theoretically halt operations from thousands of miles away in China.

This incident highlights growing concerns over supply chain vulnerabilities in the era of connected vehicles, where electric buses represent a key component of sustainable urban mobility. Industry experts warn that such hidden features could be exploited not just by manufacturers but by malicious actors, raising alarms about national security in an increasingly digitized transport landscape.

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Details emerged from a security audit initiated after Ruter tested the buses’ connectivity features. As reported by Scandasia, hidden remote-access SIM cards were found, allowing unauthorized external control. “We have identified risks related to remote access that could potentially affect the operation of the buses,” a Ruter spokesperson stated in the article.

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Broader Implications for Transport Security

Norway’s case is not isolated. Similar concerns have surfaced in other sectors, but this marks a significant escalation in public transport. According to Cybernews, the remote control extends to the buses’ diagnostics module and battery systems, potentially allowing for mass disruptions.

The Norwegian government, as detailed in a report by Anadolu Ajansı, is now reviewing cybersecurity risks across all public transport assets. “Manufacturer access allows buses to be stopped from China,” Ruter confirmed, prompting immediate action to mitigate threats.

Industry insiders point to this as a wake-up call for Europe. A recent article in Focus on Travel News noted that Norway is investigating these buses after finding they can be remotely accessed, raising broader concerns about foreign-made critical infrastructure.

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cross-posted from: https://scribe.disroot.org/post/5486763

Archived version

In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through Europe’s public transportation sector, Norwegian authorities have uncovered hidden remote-access capabilities in electric buses manufactured by Chinese company Yutong. These features, including concealed SIM cards and software backdoors, allow for potential remote shutdowns from abroad, prompting an urgent review of cybersecurity protocols in critical infrastructure.

The discovery came during routine security tests conducted by Ruter, Oslo’s public transport operator, on a fleet of newly acquired Yutong buses. According to reports, the buses contain embedded systems that enable remote diagnostics, software updates, and even control over battery and power systems—capabilities that could theoretically halt operations from thousands of miles away in China.

This incident highlights growing concerns over supply chain vulnerabilities in the era of connected vehicles, where electric buses represent a key component of sustainable urban mobility. Industry experts warn that such hidden features could be exploited not just by manufacturers but by malicious actors, raising alarms about national security in an increasingly digitized transport landscape.

...

Details emerged from a security audit initiated after Ruter tested the buses’ connectivity features. As reported by Scandasia, hidden remote-access SIM cards were found, allowing unauthorized external control. “We have identified risks related to remote access that could potentially affect the operation of the buses,” a Ruter spokesperson stated in the article.

...

Broader Implications for Transport Security

Norway’s case is not isolated. Similar concerns have surfaced in other sectors, but this marks a significant escalation in public transport. According to Cybernews, the remote control extends to the buses’ diagnostics module and battery systems, potentially allowing for mass disruptions.

The Norwegian government, as detailed in a report by Anadolu Ajansı, is now reviewing cybersecurity risks across all public transport assets. “Manufacturer access allows buses to be stopped from China,” Ruter confirmed, prompting immediate action to mitigate threats.

Industry insiders point to this as a wake-up call for Europe. A recent article in Focus on Travel News noted that Norway is investigating these buses after finding they can be remotely accessed, raising broader concerns about foreign-made critical infrastructure.

...

Archived version

In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through Europe’s public transportation sector, Norwegian authorities have uncovered hidden remote-access capabilities in electric buses manufactured by Chinese company Yutong. These features, including concealed SIM cards and software backdoors, allow for potential remote shutdowns from abroad, prompting an urgent review of cybersecurity protocols in critical infrastructure.

The discovery came during routine security tests conducted by Ruter, Oslo’s public transport operator, on a fleet of newly acquired Yutong buses. According to reports, the buses contain embedded systems that enable remote diagnostics, software updates, and even control over battery and power systems—capabilities that could theoretically halt operations from thousands of miles away in China.

This incident highlights growing concerns over supply chain vulnerabilities in the era of connected vehicles, where electric buses represent a key component of sustainable urban mobility. Industry experts warn that such hidden features could be exploited not just by manufacturers but by malicious actors, raising alarms about national security in an increasingly digitized transport landscape.

...

Details emerged from a security audit initiated after Ruter tested the buses’ connectivity features. As reported by Scandasia, hidden remote-access SIM cards were found, allowing unauthorized external control. “We have identified risks related to remote access that could potentially affect the operation of the buses,” a Ruter spokesperson stated in the article.

...

Broader Implications for Transport Security

Norway’s case is not isolated. Similar concerns have surfaced in other sectors, but this marks a significant escalation in public transport. According to Cybernews, the remote control extends to the buses’ diagnostics module and battery systems, potentially allowing for mass disruptions.

The Norwegian government, as detailed in a report by Anadolu Ajansı, is now reviewing cybersecurity risks across all public transport assets. “Manufacturer access allows buses to be stopped from China,” Ruter confirmed, prompting immediate action to mitigate threats.

Industry insiders point to this as a wake-up call for Europe. A recent article in Focus on Travel News noted that Norway is investigating these buses after finding they can be remotely accessed, raising broader concerns about foreign-made critical infrastructure.

...