Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
More renewable energy from solar, wind and biomass consumed in 2025
The consumption of renewable energy from sources such as wind, solar power, and biomass increased by 11 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year. This growth highlights a significant rise in the ...
Haarlem to ban petrol mopeds from city center starting 2028
Haarlem will ban petrol-powered mopeds from its city center starting January 1, 2028, to improve air quality and reduce noise pollution. The municipality is offering low-income residents up to 1,200 e...
Bloomberg: US says ASML machines may be in China despite export restrictions
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has raised concerns with ASML leadership that one of the company's advanced chip-making machines may have reached China despite existing export restrictions. The...
Interest in solar panels hits new low as financial benefits largely evaporate
Interest in solar panels among Dutch homeowners has reached a new low, with only 95,000 new installations on existing homes last year. This sharp decline is attributed to the fact that the financial b...
Son or daughter wants a fatbike, but parents don't: ‘Simply banning it doesn’t work’
The article explores the conflict between teenagers wanting fatbikes or electric scooters for independence and parents' concerns over safety and speed. Experts suggest that simply forbidding these veh...
German man depicted as Hitler at World Cup files police report
A German man from Alsfeld has filed a police report after AI-edited images from the World Cup depicted him as Adolf Hitler. While the man is not personally recognizable in the footage, he noted that h...
Ukraine working with German industry on defense against fast missiles
Ukraine and the German arms industry have signed an agreement to develop defense systems against high-speed Russian ballistic missiles. President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the urgency of the proje...
Minimum age for social media in the Netherlands possible, but implementation proves difficult
The Netherlands is considering implementing a minimum age of fifteen for social media usage, which is legally possible. However, the practical implementation faces significant challenges, particularly...
South Holland: No nuclear plants in Rotterdam would be wise
The province of Zuid-Holland anticipates that Rotterdam's Maasvlakte has been ruled out as a potential site for two new nuclear power plants. Grid operator TenneT reportedly identified Eemshaven in Gr...
Haarlem's giant wooden tower reaches highest point. Oostpoort celebrates milestone with mobile fries stand
The construction of Haarlem's tallest wooden residential building, Oostpoort, has reached its peak height of 33 meters. The milestone for the ten-story structure was celebrated on-site with a mobile c...
Apple to raise prices due to huge demand for memory chips
Apple plans to increase its product prices due to the high demand for memory chips and subsequent price hikes by chip manufacturers. The specific timeline for when these price increases will be implem...
Nuclear power plants only seem possible in Eemshaven, Groningen province strongly opposed
Grid operator TenneT has advised the Dutch cabinet that Eemshaven in the province of Groningen is the only technically feasible location for the construction of two new nuclear power plants. The provi...
Ministry of Finance in the dark over identity of hacker
The Dutch Ministry of Finance remains unable to identify the hacker who breached its systems on March 19. Minister Eelco Heinen stated that it is likely impossible to reconstruct exactly what data was...
Ministry of Finance in the dark over hacker's identity and loot
The Dutch Ministry of Finance reported that the identity of the hackers behind a digital breach on March 19 remains unknown. While data was likely stolen during the incident, Minister Eelco Heinen sta...
An €1,135 milk frother ‘bargain’ and ‘really disgusting’ perfumes: TikTok Shop is open, but not everyone is enthusiastic
Moscow mayor reports largest drone attack in two years
Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on the Moscow region in two years, utilizing over 190 drones according to local officials. At least 17 people were reported injured in the strikes, including ...
Amsterdam to get one of the largest AI startup hubs: ‘We have world-class AI talent here’
NATO aims to modernize nuclear arsenal
NATO member states have agreed to modernize the alliance's nuclear arsenal and strengthen planning and coordination. The nuclear planning group announced these measures to ensure the alliance's deterr...
Schiphol warns of long queues this summer: 'The current situation is unsustainable'
Schiphol Airport is warning travelers of long queues this summer caused by technical issues with the new Entry/Exit System (EES). The airport described the current situation as unsustainable, noting t...
From lion suits to Swedish meatballs, entrepreneurs gear up for World Cup fever
Entrepreneurs in Amsterdam are gearing up for the upcoming World Cup match between the Netherlands and Sweden by offering themed merchandise and snacks. Local businesses, from party shops to projector...
Dyson can be customer-friendly too, as Ruud knows
Ruud Buurma reports a positive customer service experience with Dyson, providing a contrast to the company's generally poor reputation for service and accessibility. While the Ombudsman team and many ...
It’s true: new aircraft are demonstrably quieter around Schiphol
IJtunnel and Arenatunnel closed Friday for emergency repairs
The IJtunnel and Arenatunnel in Amsterdam will undergo emergency maintenance this Friday to replace outdated control and camera systems. The Arenatunnel will be closed from 07:00 to 12:00, while the I...
Man jailed for using deepfakes to open ABN AMRO accounts
The Amsterdam District Court sentenced a man to 30 months in prison, with six months suspended, for committing deepfake fraud. The individual used deepfake technology to forge identity documents and s...
Information and tips for growing up safely online on new digital platform
The new 'Digitaal Opgroeien' platform provides practical tips and reliable information to support children's safe development in the digital world. It covers essential topics including screen time, so...
15 million extra for electric tractor and machinery subsidies
Dutch Agriculture Minister Jaimi van Essen has allocated an additional 15 million euros to fund subsidies for electric tractors and agricultural machinery. This increased budget aims to allow more far...
NPO broadcasts poor quality World Cup footage due to costs: 'Dutch jersey does not fit within standard color palette'
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO is intentionally broadcasting World Cup matches at a lower image quality than the available 4K resolution to save on costs. Viewers have reported visual issues, includ...
Retailers see higher turnover, especially from online sales
Retailers in the Netherlands saw a 2.2 percent increase in turnover during the first quarter compared to the previous year. According to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), this growth was primari...
Webshop withdrawal buttons still missing, which could benefit consumers
Starting June 19, webshops and apps are legally required to feature a clearly visible button allowing consumers to cancel purchases within 14 days. Many retailers have yet to comply with this regulati...
Company behind DigiD appeals takeover ban
Solvinity, the company responsible for the DigiD authentication system, is appealing a government decision to block its acquisition by the American firm Kyndryl. State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts prohi...