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Dutch government says kids under age 15 should not use social media
Euronews
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By Euronews with AP Published on 18/06/2025 - 10:39 GMT+2 The Dutch government advised parents not to allow their children under age 15 to use social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, citing psychological and physical...
Netherlands expresses interest to help build $80b giant sea wall project
The Jakarta Post
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he Netherlands has expressed interest to help build the giant sea wall project spanning along 500 kilometers of Java’s northern coastline, which is expected to cost a whopping US$80 billion. That was according to a letter of intent (LoI) signed...
Dutch online product spending rises 8%
Ecommerce News
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June 18, 2025
For the first time in years, Dutch online spending on products is on the rise again. In the first quarter of this year, consumers spent more than 9 billion euros online. This is an increase of 4 percent, which was driven by the increased online...
Netherlands orders aeromedical system for C-390 fleet
AviTrader Aviation News
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June 18, 2025
Embraer and the State of the Netherlands have signed a milestone agreement for the delivery of a state-of-the-art aeromedical evacuation system for the Royal Netherlands Air Force's C-390 Millennium transport aircraft. The contract, which includes...
Netherlands adds to investment interest
Vietstock
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June 18, 2025
Netherlands adds to investment interest Vietnam and the Netherlands are witnessing a rise in trade and investment thanks to positive impacts from the former’s deal with the EU, with Dutch companies eager to expand performance in Vietnam. Vietnam...
Dutch DeepTech startup OrangeQS raises €12 million for its quantum chip testing
EU Startups
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June 18, 2025
Orange Quantum Systems, a Delft-based startup innovating the field of quantum chip testing, has closed an oversubscribed €12 million Seed round – allegedly the largest Seed investment round so far in the Netherlands’ quantum computing sector. The...
Netherlands spent over €1,100 per capita on defense last year; 7th in NATO
NL Times
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June 18, 2025
Only Americans, Britons, Scandinavians, and Finns spend more on defense in NATO than the Dutch. Per capita, the Netherlands spent over 1,100 euros last year, according to figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). That puts the Dutch in seventh...
Carbon-sink cement deployed in Rotterdam in push to cut emissions
Construction Briefing
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June 18, 2025
Dutch-based construction and engineering firm Hakkers has used carbon-storing cement at a project at the port of Rotterdam. Paebbl says its material offers permanent CO₂ storage, with the capacity to permanently sequester up to 300 kg of CO₂ for...
Stuff of dreams: Amsterdam’s ‘Art Zoo’ mixes art and taxidermy
The Sun Daily
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June 18, 2025
AMSTERDAM: A fearsome stuffed crocodile hangs menacingly from the roof, mouth wide open, sharp teeth ready to strike: welcome to the Art Zoo, the new offbeat museum opening in Amsterdam. Aiming to elevate taxidermy to high art, Art Zoo opens...
ForestWave’s fourth eco-friendly multipurpose vessel emerges from Dutch yard
Offshore Energy
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June 18, 2025
Dutch Ferus Smit shipyard recently launched the fourth unit in a series of six eco-friendly, fuel-efficient 12,500 dwt general cargo ships being built for compatriot maritime and offshore logistics player ForestWave Navigation. Credit: Ferus Smit...
Egypt, Netherlands hold political talks in The Hague
Egypt Independent
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June 18, 2025
Egypt and the Netherlands held political consultations in The Hague. Assistant Foreign Minister for European Affairs Wael Hamed chaired the Egyptian side, while the Dutch side was led by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Marcel de Vink, according...
New MoU strengthens Indonesia-Netherlands agriculture collaboration
Antara
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June 18, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono highlighted that agricultural ties between Indonesia and the Netherlands have been strengthened to enhance sustainable national food security. "The Netherlands has a reputation as the...
‘World’s first’ fully remote ecology survey done at 759 MW Dutch offshore wind farm
Offshore Energy
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June 18, 2025
The BeWild project, led by the Dutch geo-data specialist company Fugro, has completed what they claim to be the world’s first fully remote ecology survey at CrossWind’s Hollandse Kust Nord offshore wind farm in the Netherlands. Hollandse Kust...
Overt racism in text group of Dutch organizing border checks against asylum seekers
NL Times
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June 18, 2025
The Netherlands residents who have set up their own border checks at the German border over the past few weekends to stop asylum seekers from entering the country are overtly racist in the texts they send each other, the BNNVARA program BOOS...
Ukraine won't receive NATO invitation at The Hague summit, Lithuanian FM says
The Kyiv Independent
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June 18, 2025
An invitation for Ukraine to become a member of NATO "is not on the agenda" of the upcoming summit in The Hague, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said in an interview with the Baltic News Service published on June 18. "This issue is...
Luis Castillo-Briceño & Miguel Sepúlveda Win International Conducting Competition in Rotterdam
Opera Wire
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June 18, 2025
Luis Castillo-Briceño and Miguel Sepúlveda have been awarded the Grand Prix at the International Conducting Competition in Rotterdam. Castillo-Briceño won the Classical, Proms, and Symphonic prizes, while Sepúlveda won the Contemporary, Opera and...
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Le Creuset’s Huge Summer Savings Event Includes Dutch Ovens and More Non-Toxic Cookware
EatingWell
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I’m a huge fan of Le Creuset cookware, especially the Dutch oven. I know I’m not the only one—its reputation is well deserved, as its pieces are well-made, durable, versatile and always stunning to look at. The only thing I don’t love? The prices....
DOJ: Roque’s asylum did Denied by Netherlands—Roque says it’s fake news
Politiko
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June 18, 2025
Justice Sec. Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Wednesday (June 18) that the application for political asylum of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque has been denied by the Netherlands. “Ang alam ko hindi siya nabigyan ng asylum ng...
Smuggling of household appliances from the Netherlands. The damages amount to 6 million lei
IPN
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June 18, 2025
0 Three men from Vulcănești are under criminal investigation for allegedly orchestrating a smuggling scheme involving appliances and electronic accessories from the Netherlands, falsely declared as destined for Georgia. The goods were supposedly...
INQToday: Roque’s asylum request in Netherlands denied — Remulla
Inquirer
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June 19, 2025
Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s application for asylum in the Netherlands has been denied, said Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Wednesday. Article continues after this...