Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Intern's webshop causes major frustration for Louis after jacket order
The Dutch Ombudsman team reports frequent complaints regarding webshops that fail to fulfill legal obligations and delivery agreements. One highlighted case involves a customer's frustration with the ...
PSV are champions again and the economy keeps growing: what is Eindhoven's secret?
PSV has secured another national football championship title as the economy in the Eindhoven region continues to thrive. Over the past twelve years, the economy around Eindhoven has grown twice as fas...
Neighborhood resists data centers: We knew nothing
Residents near Schiphol-Rijk are protesting the planned construction of three large data centers, citing a lack of communication from local authorities and concerns over noise and property values. Alt...
Cameras on Italiëlaan after all following wave of violence: ‘Hope calm returns’
The municipality has installed three surveillance cameras on Italiëlaan in Haarlem following a series of violent incidents, including car fires and a shooting. Residents had been requesting these mea...
Screen Time | For young concertgoers, the perfect picture is totally unimportant
Tech reporter Rutger Otto explores how Gen Z concertgoers are shifting away from seeking the perfect social media photo in favor of capturing raw memories. The column highlights a broader trend where ...
Hard-to-reach Dyson tests patience of Jacqueline and other customers
Dyson customers are experiencing significant delays and poor accessibility when trying to reach the company for warranty-related issues. This lack of communication has left many individuals frustrated...
LIVE Eredivisie | Groningen look to follow up big win over AZ against relegation candidate Telstar
FC Groningen faces Telstar in an Eredivisie matchup as the home side battles to avoid relegation. Groningen enters the game looking to build on their momentum following a recent 3-0 win over AZ.
Happy Easter, but not for 120,000 day-old cockerels
During the Easter holiday, millions of eggs are consumed, but the industry faces ethical concerns regarding the daily gassing of approximately 120,000 day-old male chicks. Despite the availability of ...
Traffic controllers and multiple road closures due to expected Easter crowds
The municipality of Amsterdam has implemented traffic measures, including road closures and navigation app adjustments, to manage expected congestion during the Easter weekend. Traffic controllers wil...
NATO fund invests millions in Amsterdam biotech company that developed infection-fighting method
Cabinet allocates billions for new offshore wind farm
The Dutch cabinet has allocated 3.9 billion euros for a new offshore wind farm in the North Sea, which is expected to be operational by 2032. The project aims to generate 1 gigawatt of power, providin...
Police drone and dog demonstrations: Emergency services to attend 112 Safety Day in IJmuiden on April 11
Emergency services, including the police, fire department, and ambulance service, will participate in the 112 Safety Day in IJmuiden on Saturday, April 11. The event at Sporthal Zeewijk will feature v...
Renovation of historic Halfweg lock complex to begin after summer. 'Water management, restoration, livability – everything comes together here'
The Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland will begin renovating the historic lock complex in Halfweg after the summer to improve water flow towards the Zijkanaal F pumping station. The project addresses curr...
Stient Electro revives dead line and sells no new phone
Roel and Martha Vegelien visited Stient Electro to replace their malfunctioning landline phone ahead of Martha's hospital admission. Instead of selling them a new device, the shop managed to repair th...
Green light for Artemis II to head for the moon
NASA has officially authorized the four astronauts of the Artemis II mission to travel to the moon aboard the Orion spacecraft. This announcement marks a significant step forward in the American space...
Substation to be built on site of WWII monument in Houtrakpolder
A new electricity station, A9 Zuid, will be constructed on the border of the Port of Amsterdam in the Houtrakpolder area. The project requires the relocation of the Lancaster monument, a memorial comm...
Tesla sales rise due to cheaper models in US and Europe
Tesla's electric vehicle sales have increased compared to the same period last year, driven by more affordable models in the US and Europe. This growth suggests the company is successfully overcoming ...
Detours for some, joy for others: Vondelpark cyclists react to fat bike ban
Starting May 11, Amsterdam will ban fatbikes with tires wider than seven centimeters from the Vondelpark to improve safety. Cyclists violating the ban face fines of up to 115 euros following an initia...
High tension on the power grid: ‘Building faster than ever, but it is not enough’
Waiting lists for new electricity connections in the Netherlands have reached 15,000, an increase of 3,000 compared to last year. It currently takes more than 45 weeks to obtain a new low-voltage grid...
Klarna warned for violating legal rules on pay-later payments
The Dutch financial complaints institute Kifid has issued a warning to Klarna for violating legal regulations regarding its buy-now-pay-later service. The reprimand follows complaints from consumers w...
Information evening on A9-Zuid electricity station in Spaarndam
Grid operator Tennet and the province of North Holland are hosting an information session about the new A9-Zuid electricity station. The event will take place on April 20 at the Spaarndam Village Cent...
Lawsuit against carmaker Stellantis over defeat devices in motorhomes
Several Dutch consumer and camping organizations have filed a legal claim against car manufacturer Stellantis regarding the use of illegal defeat devices in camper vans. The groups are demanding that ...
IJmond municipalities to engage with chronically ill residents: 'We want to see what we can learn from each other'
The municipalities of Beverwijk, Heemskerk, and Velsen are launching a pilot program from April 1 to July 1 offering health conversations for residents with chronic illnesses. Participants have the op...
Astronauts begin first trip to the moon since 1972
Four astronauts have launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on the Artemis II mission, marking the first human flight toward the moon since 1972. The rocket took off on Wednesday night, initiating a h...
Amsterdam bans fatbikes in Vondelpark from May 11
Amsterdam will ban fatbikes in the Vondelpark starting May 11, marking the city's first such restricted area. After a two-week grace period to allow riders to adjust, the municipality will begin enfor...
Yet another energy crisis, now we’re finally buying that heat pump
A second energy crisis in five years has triggered a significant surge in demand for heat pumps in the Netherlands. The high volume of interest has led some companies to scale back their advertising e...
iDeal successor protects consumers, but businesses fear high costs
Wero, the successor to the iDeal payment system, aims to enhance consumer protection, but businesses and payment providers express concern over potential cost increases. In response to these developme...
Mega data centers near Haarlemmermeer villages to be operational in three years
Plans for four large data centers in Haarlemmermeer are moving forward, with the facilities in Rozenburg and Schiphol-Rijk expected to be operational within three years. The projects have sparked loca...
Netherlands' largest pension fund exits tech firm doing business with ICE
The Netherlands' largest pension fund, ABP, has announced its decision to divest from the American technology firm Palantir. The move follows concerns regarding Palantir's contracts with the U.S. Immi...
IT providers unite against Big Tech to reduce Dutch dependence on US
Seven Dutch IT providers have formed an alliance to offer a local cloud alternative to American technology firms, aiming to reduce the Netherlands' dependency on US providers. By collaborating on larg...