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Dutch Court Acquits Electric Vehicle Makers in Fatal Children's Transport Accident

Dutch Court Acquits Electric Vehicle Makers in Fatal Children's Transport Accident

Netherlands, Friday, 13 February 2026.
A Dutch court cleared the founders of Stint electric vehicles of criminal responsibility for a 2018 train collision that killed four children aged 4-8 years. Despite prosecutors seeking five-year prison sentences and citing multiple technical defects including inadequate brakes and faulty throttles, judges ruled insufficient evidence existed to prove the manufacturers knowingly sold a dangerous product. The dramatic ruling ends seven years of litigation while prosecutors plan to appeal the decision.

Dutch Scientists Develop Cancer-Fighting CRISPR Tool from Compost Bacteria

Dutch Scientists Develop Cancer-Fighting CRISPR Tool from Compost Bacteria

Europe Strengthens Defense Against Cyber Threats with New Supply Chain Security Framework

Europe Strengthens Defense Against Cyber Threats with New Supply Chain Security Framework

Dutch Quantum Breakthrough: New Chip Tests Over 1,000 Qubits at Once

Dutch Quantum Breakthrough: New Chip Tests Over 1,000 Qubits at Once

Netherlands Faces Limited Options for Agricultural Fertilizer Relief Under EU Rules

Netherlands Faces Limited Options for Agricultural Fertilizer Relief Under EU Rules

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European Project Targets 1000V Technology to Cut EV Charging Times

European Project Targets 1000V Technology to Cut EV Charging Times

Amsterdam, Thursday, 12 February 2026.
The ODYSSEV project launched in early 2026 represents a breakthrough in electric vehicle technology, advancing high-voltage systems beyond 1000V to dramatically reduce charging times. Led by Dortmund University and funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe program, this 42-month initiative aims to make EVs more practical for everyday use through lighter vehicles and higher efficiency.

Dutch Entrepreneur Creates First Seaweed Refinery to Combat Agricultural Nitrogen Crisis

Dutch Entrepreneur Creates First Seaweed Refinery to Combat Agricultural Nitrogen Crisis

Dutch Energy Giant and Government Fund Invest in Circular Battery Pioneer

Dutch Energy Giant and Government Fund Invest in Circular Battery Pioneer

University Creates Photo App to Document Climate Change Through Seasonal Nature Tracking

University Creates Photo App to Document Climate Change Through Seasonal Nature Tracking

Scientists Create Hydrogen Fuel Using Only Liquid Metal, Sunlight, and Seawater

Scientists Create Hydrogen Fuel Using Only Liquid Metal, Sunlight, and Seawater

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Netherlands Tech Sector Grows to 11,000 Companies But Struggles to Scale Globally

Netherlands Tech Sector Grows to 11,000 Companies But Struggles to Scale Globally

Amsterdam, Thursday, 12 February 2026.
Despite attracting €2.64 billion in venture capital and reaching 11,301 active companies, Dutch tech faces a critical scaling problem that threatens its global competitiveness.

European Fund Backs Nine Cross-Border Innovation Projects with €2.4 Million

European Fund Backs Nine Cross-Border Innovation Projects with €2.4 Million

Dutch Engineering University Highlights Stark Gender Gap with Student-Alumni Dialogue

Dutch Engineering University Highlights Stark Gender Gap with Student-Alumni Dialogue

Dutch Early-Stage Fund UNIIQ Reaches 100th Investment After Decade of Innovation Support

Dutch Early-Stage Fund UNIIQ Reaches 100th Investment After Decade of Innovation Support

Netherlands Plans Bold 3% GDP Investment Target for Research and Development by 2030

Netherlands Plans Bold 3% GDP Investment Target for Research and Development by 2030

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Europe's Most Powerful Rocket Delivers Record Payload in First Commercial Mission

Europe's Most Powerful Rocket Delivers Record Payload in First Commercial Mission

Kourou, Thursday, 12 February 2026.
The Ariane 64 rocket successfully launched 32 Amazon Leo satellites on February 12, 2026, marking Europe’s entry into the competitive commercial satellite market. This debut of the four-booster configuration delivered approximately 20 metric tons to orbit—the heaviest payload ever launched by a European rocket.

Dutch Parliament Demands Government Keep National Digital Identity System Out of American Hands

Dutch Parliament Demands Government Keep National Digital Identity System Out of American Hands

Dutch Fintech Releases Guide to Help Banks Turn AI Experiments Into Profitable Operations

Dutch Fintech Releases Guide to Help Banks Turn AI Experiments Into Profitable Operations

Dutch Railway NS Awards €400 Million IT Contract to American Firm Despite Security Concerns

Dutch Railway NS Awards €400 Million IT Contract to American Firm Despite Security Concerns

WhatsApp Faces Tougher Rules as EU Labels It Major Platform

WhatsApp Faces Tougher Rules as EU Labels It Major Platform

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Europe Launches €700 Million Semiconductor Facility to Challenge Asian Chip Dominance

Europe Launches €700 Million Semiconductor Facility to Challenge Asian Chip Dominance

Leuven, Monday, 9 February 2026.
The European Union has opened NanoIC, its largest semiconductor pilot line, with €700 million in funding at Belgium’s IMEC research center. This groundbreaking facility becomes Europe’s first to deploy advanced extreme ultraviolet lithography machines capable of producing chips beyond 2 nanometers—technology critical for artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles. The initiative represents a strategic shift toward European semiconductor independence, reducing reliance on Asian suppliers while accelerating innovation from laboratory research to commercial production for startups and major corporations alike.

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Dutch Startup Raises €1.675 Million to Bring Hospital-Grade Heart Tests to Your Doctor's Office

Dutch Startup Raises €1.675 Million to Bring Hospital-Grade Heart Tests to Your Doctor's Office

Netherlands, Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
HeartEye’s breakthrough mobile ECG recorder enables general practitioners to perform comprehensive 12-channel heart diagnostics in under one minute, anywhere outside traditional hospital settings. This funding round attracted notable tech entrepreneurs including Schuberg Philis co-founder Pim Berger and positions the company to revolutionize cardiac care accessibility while reducing healthcare costs.

Scientists Unlock Secret to Making Yeast Cells Live Longer for Industrial Production

Scientists Unlock Secret to Making Yeast Cells Live Longer for Industrial Production

Medical Giant Medtronic Acquires Dutch Surgical Device Startup for Global Expansion

Medical Giant Medtronic Acquires Dutch Surgical Device Startup for Global Expansion

Netherlands Creates Central Healthcare Innovation Hub to Streamline Medical Development

Netherlands Creates Central Healthcare Innovation Hub to Streamline Medical Development

Dutch Cows Test Positive for Bird Flu Antibodies in European First

Dutch Cows Test Positive for Bird Flu Antibodies in European First