Chip machine manufacturer ASML reported a high volume of orders in the first quarter of the year as demand for chips continues to outpace supply. The Veldhoven-based company expects to see increased revenue as a result of this strong market position.
In the 'Schermtijd' column, tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses a long-term project where teenagers are attempting to recreate the Netherlands within the game Minecraft. The endeavor has been ongoing for years, with participants acknowledging that the detailed reconstruction will never truly be finished.
The family of actor Cees Geel, who passed away earlier this week, has opened a digital condolence register. They are inviting the public to share memories of Geel and his professional work on this platform.
Reselling surplus solar energy to others was proposed as a solution to the upcoming expiration of the net metering scheme in the Netherlands. However, the implementation is failing to gain momentum due to excessively complex regulations.
Visitors at the Marnixbad in Amsterdam are attending a unique underwater concert created by Pak Yan Lau, Thomas Jaspers, and Herman van den Muijsenberg. Inspired by a 48-year-old performance by Max Neuhaus, the musicians aim to provide a meditative experience by exploring how sound resonates underwater.
The number of starter loans for first-time homebuyers in the Netherlands increased by 15 percent compared to the previous year. While these loans help young people enter the housing market, experts warn that the increased demand contributes to higher property prices.