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Historic Dutch barge on Woodbridge quay is put on the market
East Anglian Daily Times
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Tijdstroom, which means 'timestream' in Dutch, is a traditional 23m luxe motor Dutch barge currently on the market with Suffolk Coastal. The barge is moored on the historic Tide Mill quay in Woodbridge (Image: Suffolk Coastal) It was originally...
Tata Steel eyes hydrogen-ready steelmaking at Netherlands plant in green push
The Hindu Business Line
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July 16, 2025
Plans need to be cleared by the Tata Steel board and by the Dutch government, those in the know said. Tata Steel plans to phase out a major blast furnace at its IJmuiden plant in the Netherlands as part of its ambitious decarbonisation drive. The...
Two pubs claim to be the oldest on London's riverside. Which one is right?
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Missouri
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LONDON — On a charming cobblestone street tucked away in London's East End, a pub proudly hangs out a sign that reads "Oldest riverside pub in London." Across the Thames River, a pub with a different name makes the same bold claim. The unofficial...
The race to the next generation in solar manufacturing – perovskites
Solar Power World
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July 16, 2025
The solar industry has always moved in waves – periods of steady progress punctuated by sudden leaps in technology. While it can take years or even decades for an innovation to fully mature, once it does, the shift is often swift, as manufacturers...
Dutch F-35s to guard Polish airspace in NATO move against Russian threat
NL Times
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July 7, 2025
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)...
RWE names CTO for offshore wind to help deliver under-construction projects
Recharge
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July 16, 2025
RWE has appointed former Voith Hydro CEO Tobias Keitel to the newly created position of chief technical officer (CTO) for offshore wind to place a greater management focus on the successful delivery of large projects at sea currently under...
World Bank, Israel support Nigeria to boost pasture production
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 16, 2025
The World Bank, through the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project, has secured support from the Israeli government to boost pasture production for livestock feeds in Nigeria. The World Bank Task Team Leader for the L-PRES...
The Netherlands explores turning rail wagons into hospitals for wounded soldiers
Politico Europe
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July 14, 2025
Dutch railway spokesperson Erik Kroeze told POLITICO that the Ministry of Defense recently reached out to the national railway company, Nederlandse Spoorweg, and that exploratory talks have begun. “The process is still in an early stage,” he said....
Where Was ‘Almost Cops’ Filmed? Turn In Your Badge In Rotterdam, Netherlands
Travel Noire
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July 16, 2025
If you’re a Netflix subscriber, you may have already tuned in to the platform’s latest foreign-language comedy “Almost Cops.” The film, which premiered on July 11, has already begun turning heads, thanks to a few notable gags, hilarious jokes and...
Caretaker Dutch government scales back offshore wind farms
DutchNews
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July 16, 2025
July 16, 2025 The caretaker Dutch government says it plans to scale back its plans to build wind turbines in the North Sea over the next 15 years, because earlier targets for offshore wind energy are no longer realistic. Demand for green...
Corendon adds Sal Island to Amsterdam winter schedule with new direct flights and luxury stays
Aviation24.be
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July 15, 2025
Corendon is reintroducing Sal Island, Cape Verde, to its winter destinations, with three weekly direct flights from Amsterdam starting in November. Known for its sunny weather, white beaches, and laid-back charm, Sal is ideal for both relaxation...
Phenom Industry Week Announces Speakers, Delivers What’s Hard to Find in HR: Peer-to-Peer AI Learning Specific to Each Industry’s Unique Challenges
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2025-- Phenom, the applied AI company that helps organizations hire faster, develop better and retain longer, today unveiled its powerhouse speaker lineup for Industry Week — the premier streaming event for...
Meet the Dutch woman who has been cleaning up Srinagar’s Dal Lake
Mint
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July 17, 2025
“I fell in love with this place twenty years ago," Ellis says after collecting some trash including chips wrappers and plastic cold drink bottles thrown into the lake. “The situation was difficult then—strikes, curfews, soldiers everywhere. But I...
Amsterdam-based Biotech Booster receives €196.4 million to help Dutch innovations reach the market
EU Startups
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July 7, 2025
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...
IBC: Projective Introduces Media Intelligence Tools To Streamline Post-Production
TV News Check - Pennsylvania
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July 16, 2025
Projective, a software provider that brings structure to post-production workflows for broadcasters, creative agencies and post-production facilities worldwide, will be exhibiting at IBC 2025 (RAI Amsterdam, Sept. 12–15) at Stand 1.A04, Hall 1....
Young American engineer missing in rugged Spanish…
USA Today
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A young American man has been missing in Spain's rugged Pyrenees mountains for more than a week, setting off a frantic search by Spanish authorities and desperate social media posts from his loved ones. Cole Henderson, 27, was last heard from on...
Netherlands To Send Fighter Jets To Protect Aid Routes To Ukraine
Charter 97
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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 ......
Congratulations! Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands graduates from the University of Amsterdam
Tatler
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July 16, 2025
Princess Catharina-Amalia is not the only Dutch royal to have enjoyed some academic success of late. Princess Ariane, who spent the first four of her secondary school years at the Christian Gymnasium Sorghvliet in The Hague, transferred to the...
EU unveils €2T budget plan focused on defence, industry
The Pig Site
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July 16, 2025
Farm spending cut sparks protest on agri policy shift The European Commission on Wednesday proposed a 2 trillion euro ($2.31 trillion) EU budget for 2028 to 2034, with a new emphasis on economic competitiveness and defence and plans to overhaul...
A century-old Dutch roller coaster company expands to Central Florida
Spectrum News 13 - Florida
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July 14, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. — A century-old roller coaster company from the Netherlands is making a new home in Central Florida, and leaders say the move is helping push Orlando closer to its long-term innovation goals. What You Need To Know Vekoma, a Dutch...