Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Iran threatens attacks on major US tech companies
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has threatened to attack major American technology companies like Apple, Google, and Meta if more Iranian leaders are killed. The military group alleges that these firm...
Reduced sentences for German biker gang members over TikTok stabbing; Court: ‘Victims also played a role in escalation’
Two German motorcycle gang members received reduced prison sentences on appeal for a stabbing in Heemskerk triggered by a dispute on TikTok. The court sentenced the defendants to one and four years re...
Customer data from booking sites Vacanceselect and Eurocamp stolen in data breach
Customer data from booking platforms Vacanceselect and Eurocamp has been stolen in a data breach, impacting customers of the holiday provider Roan. Both companies confirmed the incident on their websi...
What can't AI do?
Generative AI is being rapidly integrated into the education system following the digitalization accelerated by the pandemic. It has already been incorporated into new legal core curriculum goals that...
Dutch Data Protection Authority investigates whether UWV was allowed to request passport copies
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) is investigating whether the UWV benefits agency was legally permitted to request passport copies from municipalities. This inquiry follows reports by the news...
Ampèrestraat toad fence, pointless? Not for laying new power cables in IJmuiden
A toad screen several hundred meters long is being installed along the Ampèrestraat in IJmuiden to protect local wildlife during the installation of new power cables. The barrier is positioned betwee...
Council chamber back in use after nine-month renovation
After a nine-month renovation costing over 4.5 million euros, the council chamber at Amsterdam's Stopera city hall has reopened with updated technology and a new layout. The redesigned space encourage...
Mobile data usage in the Netherlands reached a new record last year
Mobile data usage in the Netherlands reached a new record in the final quarter of 2025, according to the regulator ACM. Additionally, the country saw a significant increase in fiber optic connections,...
Dutch shop slightly less online in 2025: 35.7 billion spent
Dutch consumers spent 35.7 billion euros on online purchases last year, representing a 1 percent decrease compared to the previous year. This slight decline reflects a shift in shopping habits across ...
Zeeburger Tunnel (A10) closed due to technical problems
The Zeeburgertunnel in Amsterdam is closed in the northern direction due to technical problems, causing traffic disruptions on the A10 motorway. Motorists traveling toward Zaanstad are advised to deto...
Drought, heat and wet feet: 'Adapting to climate change is not a choice'
A new advisory report to the Dutch cabinet emphasizes that adapting to climate change is mandatory rather than optional. While technical solutions may provide short-term relief, the report suggests th...
Police could soon search social media more easily under cabinet plans: ‘Could be dangerous’
The Dutch government has proposed new legislation that would allow police to monitor citizens' social media accounts more easily to help prevent riots. While the cabinet views the proposal as a necess...
Egg-phone case with egg cup for Easter breakfast, but how do you ban phones from the table? ‘People find it bothersome’
Albert Heijn has launched a unique phone case with an integrated egg cup to encourage families to put their phones away during Easter breakfast. While the supermarket chain intends for the gadget to f...
The tide is turning for the microcar, increasing pressure on Amsterdam roads
Measures after Finance Ministry hack affect treasury banking
The Dutch Ministry of Finance has disabled several digital systems, including its treasury banking portal, following a cyberattack. This precautionary measure affects around 1,600 public institutions ...
The fight against addictive algorithms begins
A jury in Los Angeles has ruled that social media companies can be held liable for the harm caused by their platforms. This landmark decision marks a significant development in the legal fight against...
New radar tower under construction at Schiphol Airport
Air Traffic Control Netherlands (LVNL) has begun construction on a new radar tower at Schiphol Airport. The facility is expected to be completed within a year and will replace the airport's current ou...
Fewer new mini-cars in the city after city-wide parking permit scrapped
The number of new mini-cars in Amsterdam has significantly decreased following the removal of city-wide parking permits for these vehicles in September. Data shows monthly registrations dropped from o...
Eight suspects arrested for large-scale crypto and bank helpdesk fraud: over 1.7 million euros in losses
Dutch police have arrested eight suspects following a major investigation into large-scale crypto and bank helpdesk fraud. The fraudulent activities resulted in more than 1.7 million euros in damages ...
23-year-old from IJsselstein caught red-handed in bank helpdesk fraud: gang stole 1.7 million euros
A 23-year-old man from IJsselstein was caught red-handed for his involvement in a bank helpdesk and cryptocurrency fraud scheme. He is believed to be part of a criminal group that stole more than 1.7 ...
'You can publish a suspect's name and photo, but you may not intimidate.' Criminal law professor Joep Lindeman on sharing suspects' personal data on social media
Professor of criminal law Joep Lindeman explains the legal boundaries of sharing suspects' personal information on social media following a fatal fight in Hoorn. He clarifies that while publishing nam...
1.7 million euros stolen in helpdesk scam: eight suspects arrested, including Amsterdam resident
Cabinet to allow doctoral degrees at universities of applied sciences
Dutch Education Minister Rianne Letschert has proposed a new law to introduce doctoral degrees for students at universities of applied sciences (HBO) following practice-oriented research. The legislat...
Almost as many Dutch people digitally skilled as two years ago
According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), 84 percent of Dutch citizens aged 16 to 75 possess basic digital skills in 2025, a slight increase from 83 percent in 2023. The data indicates that 16 percen...
NYT: US used untested missiles in attack on Iranian school
The Pentagon reportedly used missiles that had not been combat-tested during a lethal strike on an Iranian sports hall and school on February 28. These findings, reported by The New York Times, are ba...
How John Bijl became the world's largest fern grower thanks to a 'magic box' invention
Vitro Plus, led by John Bijl, has become the world's largest fern grower, controlling 80% of the global market with 40 million mini-plants produced annually. Based in Zeeland, the company’s success ...
While Netherlands waits for EU, other member states work on their own social media bans for children
While the Netherlands waits for European Union regulations, other member states like Austria are implementing their own national bans on social media for children under 14. Several EU countries are pu...
KLM longs for Airbus A350: ‘Suitable for all geopolitical turbulence’
KLM is investing 7 billion euros in new aircraft, including the Airbus A350, to support long-term growth and navigate current geopolitical challenges. Despite facing difficulties from the pandemic's a...
Running in superhero outfits for children with kidney disease: over 30,000 euros raised
The Kidnie initiative organized a sponsored run in Amsterdam's De Bretten nature reserve, raising over 30,000 euros for research into curing children's kidney diseases. Participants, many dressed in s...
Wikipedia bans AI over errors: ‘Source turned out to be incorrect’
The English version of Wikipedia has banned the creation of articles using artificial intelligence due to recurring issues with factual accuracy and unreliable sourcing. Editors found that AI-generate...