Dutch Security & Cyber: Dutch intelligence (AIVD/MIVD) says Russian state-backed hackers compromised internet-connected IP cameras along NATO logistics routes, including in the Netherlands, to track weapons and equipment shipments to Ukraine; owners have been warned to harden security. NATO Summit Fallout: Turkey’s Erdogan handed NATO leaders an engraved revolver with live ammunition as a “gift,” triggering legal and practical dilemmas for several countries, including the Netherlands. Industrial Health & Compliance: A Nivel study links higher respiratory, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal risks in the IJmond region to living near Tata Steel and other heavy industry, as prosecutors move forward on emissions-related cases. Energy & Grid Constraints: Equinix plans its 10th and 11th data centers in Amsterdam (Amstel III), with power phased due to local grid congestion and consumption capped until 2036. Workplace Safety in Heat: Labor union CNV warns Dutch workplaces aren’t ready for extreme heat, citing unsafe conditions and lack of heat protocols in construction, industry and healthcare. EU Recovery Funding: The EU Council approved Hungary’s updated recovery plan, unlocking up to €10bn, with payments tied to milestones. Innovation for Industry: The EU Innovation Scoreboard shows Europe’s innovation performance up 11.6 points since 2019, with the Netherlands among leaders—relevant for tech and supply-chain partners. Textiles & Trade: Greece will join Munich Fabric Start with a national pavilion of 11 companies, targeting export growth for textiles and apparel. Culture with an Industry Twist: Rotterdam’s Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen revives Wim T. Schippers’ “Pindakaasvloer,” spreading 362kg of peanut butter across a floor installation.