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Dutch survey finds informal use of doxyPEP is rising
An online survey conducted in the Netherlands suggests that informal use of doxycycline post-exposure and pre-exposure prophylaxis (doxyPEP/PrEP) to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is rising despite a lack of formal guidance,...

"Corn in pouches a logical choice for foodservice and industrial processors"
Besides sous-vide cooked beets, Hans van Maurik also markets a wide range of sous-vide cooked corn under The Farm Route brand in the Dutch, Belgian, and German markets. "With the sous-vide method, we cook our vegetables in their own juices, which...

A Dutchman’s Guide to the Netherlands: Local Wisdom from a Nile Encounter
The Netherlands through Dutch eyes—where local insight beats any guidebook and leads to hidden gems like Naarden's star-shaped fortress. Photo by Malcolm Lightbody, Unsplash While sailing down the Nile with my mom, a trip full of temples,...

Defense Watch: IAM Contract Negotiations, Dutch V-Bats, B-2 Unit Costs, Starship Propulsion
IAM Contract Negotiations. Union workers at Boeing’s defense facilities in the St. Louis region, and its new MQ-25 unmanned aircraft production plant across the Mississippi River in Mascoutah, Ill., have begun the “economic portion of high-stakes...

"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...
Take Back the Flag
Oh, where to begin. The ICE raids in Ventura and Carpinteria have added tremendously to the heartbreak and anxiety I have been feeling since Trump’s Blitzkrieg of Iniquities began. My parents grew up in Nazi-occupied Holland for the six years of...

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...
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 &...

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...

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...

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...

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...