Grid Strain Hits Housing: Dutch power-grid congestion is delaying new home connections, pushing back delivery timelines and raising costs for buyers and housing associations. Industrial Decarbonisation: Yara inaugurated Europe’s largest carbon capture facility at its Sluiskil plant in the Netherlands, targeting 800,000 tons of CO2 storage per year. AI & Europe’s Economy: An IMF note says AI could lift EU productivity by ~1% over five years, but also risks wider inequality, grid pressure from data centers, and greater reliance on foreign tech. Water Tech & Policy: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will open India International Water Week 2026, with the Netherlands participating as a partner country and a focus on climate-resilient water management. Plant-Based Hospital Meals: Dutch researchers designed a full week of plant-based menus for hospitals, aiming to meet the Green Deal protein ratio goals with practical, costed recipes. Maritime Decarbonisation Cluster: Netherlands-led WAVE alliance launched to integrate and validate vessel decarbonisation technologies, helping shipowners reduce risk when adopting early-stage solutions. Cyber/Compliance Watch: RNLI warned supporters their data may be exposed after a breach at third-party CRM provider Beacon CRM. Mobility Safety Research: Dutch academics are convening on how to prevent antisocial behavior in robotaxis, including scenarios where no driver is present. Public Health Alert: Italy reports West Nile virus spreading longer and farther as warmer seasons boost mosquito transmission.