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"Moroccan avocado production has grown impressively over the past 15 years"
Abdelkader Benchagra, Maroc Avocado: Moroccan avocado cultivation has experienced impressive growth over the past 15 years, according to Abdelkader Benchagra of Maroc Avocado, which has branches in Morocco and the Netherlands. "In 2011/2012, we...

Dutch F-35s to guard Polish airspace in NATO move against Russian threat
Dutch F-35 fighter jets will patrol the skies over Poland from September through December as part of a NATO operation aimed at deterring Russian aggression along the alliance’s eastern flank. Outgoing Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans (VVD)...

Netherlands To Send Fighter Jets To Protect Aid Routes To Ukraine
1 The F-35s will head to Poland. Dutch F-35 fighter jets will patrol NATO airspace in Poland together with Norway from September, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said. "It is important for Dutch security to protect NATO's eastern flank ......

Amsterdam-based Biotech Booster receives €196.4 million to help Dutch innovations reach the market
Biotech Booster, a Dutch valorisation programme that accelerates biotechnological innovations from idea to an investable proposal, was awarded €196.4 million from the National Growth Fund. With this award, the previously conditional funding is...

India's electronics exports jump 47% in Q1; US, UAE, China top destinations
The US, UAE, and China have emerged as the top three export destinations for India's electronics sector during April-June quarter of 2025-26, according to the commerce ministry data. The Netherlands and Germany are other major export destinations...
Dutch Bros Unveils New Mocktail Inspired Drink Lineup
Soak up all the summer fun with Dutch Bros new mocktail inspired drink trio! Here to make poolside sippin’ fun for everyone, the Mudslide Mocha, Strawberry Colada and Blue Lagoon with Strawberry Fruit are now available at all 1,000+ Dutch Bros...

Dutch F-35 Fighters to Patrol NATO Airspace in Poland This Autumn
As reported by the Twitter account of the Dutch Ministry of Defense Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced plans to deploy Dutch F-35 fighter jets to Poland this fall. This decision aims to strengthen the patrol of the country’s...

Dutch Harbor dredging commences
July 7, 2025 Dredging operations have commenced for the Unalaska-Dutch Harbor Channels Project, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Alaska District announced. Work began in June to deepen the entrance to Alaska's Iliuliuk Bay, where a shallow...

Netherlands Data Center Market Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2025-2030: Vacancy Rate In Netherlands Data Center Spaces Drops To 5%
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The Netherlands Data Center Market is set for significant growth, expected to surge from USD 1.23 Billion in 2024 to USD 3.39 Billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 18.41%. As a key player with a 2.8% share in Europe's...

Dutch online retailer Wehkamp cuts nearly 10% of it’s 1,100 jobs
Wehkamp, the struggling online retailer based in Zwolle, announced Monday it will eliminate about 10 percent of its workforce in a new round of job cuts aimed at simplifying the company’s operations and reducing costs, NOS reports. The management...

Construction work on busy Halifax road to cause traffic delays this summer

Dutch firm supports delivery of UK’s first CO2 injection
Rotterdam-headquartered Draeger Marine & Offshore (DMO) has provided insight into the support provided during the first carbon dioxide (CO2) injection test for carbon capture and storage (CCS) offshore UK. Illustration; Source: Draeger Marine &...

Can the Netherlands remain profitable for licensed operators?
Increasing black market exposure and tighter player protection measures are making the Netherlands uninhabitable for licensed gambling operators. But legal experts believe politicians could pull back once they understand the threat of illegal...

Dutch tech freelancers face record competition as applications per contract triple
Freelancers and contractors in the Dutch technology sector are facing sharply rising competition for assignments as the number of applicants per contract has tripled in the past two years, according to new data released by Intelligence Group and...

Africa Focuses on Local Production for Pharma Growth
Africa is building a new vaccine future through strategic investments, skilled workforce development, and local manufacturing. From Kenya to Rwanda, deals for new facilities and skills development promise to reduce reliance on foreign pharma...

Dutch TravelTech platform GeniusTravel raises €2 million to roll out travel packages app
Amstelveen-based TravelTech startup GeniusTravel today announced the successful completion of a €2 million funding round to develop their AI-powered app designed to find and book complete travel packages. Investors in this round have chosen to...

Australian utility aquires CSP-storage project from Photon Energy
Chasing its ambition of adding 12 GW of renewables and firming capacity by 2035, the Australian Gas Light Company (AGL) Energy has acquired the Yadnarie solar and long-duration energy storage project from Netherlands-headquartered clean energy...

Ireland backs Dutch bid for EU flexibility on manure as Derogation deadline looms

Dutch Insurtech Surebird Closes €1.165 Million Seed Round to...
Surebird has closed a €1.165 million seed round to support the launch of its digital insurance wallet. The Surebird seed round will help develop its platform to simplify how customers manage insurance policies. The investment comes from Quantum...

‘Almost Cops’ Netflix Review: Dutch ‘Hot Fuzz’ Is Funnily Serious About Corruption
Movies and TV shows about the police, or featuring the police, have been made ever since the medium has been in existence. But I think your opinion on “copagandas” depends on the kind of cop films and shows that you were exposed to growing up. In...