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I explored Utrecht and found much more than an Amsterdam alternative
Once the tour buses have finished the spring trips to colourful tulip fields, dazzling in blazes of red, magenta and purple, much of the Netherlands returns to its favourite pastime, arguing over how to save Amsterdam from drunken stag parties,...

World Cup Qualifiers: Scotland keep qualification dream alive with Greece comeback, Netherlands win
Scotland staged a remarkable comeback, defeating Greece 3-1 to bolster their World Cup qualification hopes. Meanwhile, Cody Gakpo's brilliance led the Netherlands to a commanding 4-0 victory. Other notable results saw Denmark dominate Belarus and...

Woman in Dutch beach cold case named after 21 years
A woman whose body was found on a Dutch beach in 2004 has become the fourth person to be named through an international police campaign called Operation Identify Me. The woman was named on Friday as 35-year-old German citizen Eva Maria Pommer. She...
Mabuyane holds talks with Netherlands trade minister on closer ties
Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane has hailed the province’s growing global profile as a frontier for trade and industrialisation, saying partnerships with countries such as the Netherlands are key to driving inclusive economic growth and...

Probe into Netherlands-bound cocaine at CJIA widens
Last Updated on Thursday, 9 October 2025, 20:00 by Writer The packets of cocaine that CANU said were seized at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. The investigation into the discovery of almost 70 kilogrammes of cocaine at the Cheddi Jagan...

Amsterdam hospitality tech startup Mews adding Dallas hub to anchor U.S. expansion
Mews, a hospitality operating system startup based in Amsterdam, announced Wednesday its intentions to open a commercial hub in Dallas. The Mews platform is used by more than 12,500 hotels in 85 countries, according to the company, and the Dallas...

Surfshark Launches World’s First 100Gbps VPN Servers in Amsterdam
Surfshark, a cybersecurity company, announced an advancement in VPN (Virtual Private Network) hardware technology with the launch of the world’s first 100Gbps servers in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This development represents a major leap forward...

Dutch Magento commerce startup Hyvä partners with Kryterion to power global certifications
Featured Hyvä, a Dutch company that provides Magento frontend solutions for e-commerce worldwide, is partnering with U.S.-based Kryterion, a leading online proctoring and certifications company, to launch Hyvä’s official certification platform....

Highlights and Goals of Malta 0-4 Netherlands in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Thanks! We're off! Our coverage of the Malta vs Netherlands match on Group G Matchday 7 of European 2026 World Cup Qualifiers comes to an end. Thanks for joining us! Stay tuned to VAVEL to keep up to date with the world of sports. 90+3' End of the...

Leading Netherlands Operator Selects Subex for MVNO Billing & Wholesale Partner Settlement
Subex, a global leader in AI-native telecom solutions, today announced that a Leading Telecom Operator in Netherlands has selected Subex to deliver a single, converged platform for MVNO billing and wholesale partner settlement, extending an...

Soccer-Dutch beat Malta 4-0 to open three-point lead in World Cup qualifying group
TA'QALI, Malta (Reuters) -Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo converted two penalties while Tijjani Reijnders and Memphis Depay also scored in a 4-0 win away to Malta on Thursday as the Dutch opened up a three-point lead in World Cup qualifying Group...

Madison police respond to shots-fired report at Dutch Mill Mobile Homes
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police were responding Thursday night to reports of shots fired at the Dutch Mill Mobile Homes on the city's southeast side. A Dane County Sheriff's Office dispatcher confirmed officers from Madison and Monona were called...
Dutch beat Malta 4-0 to open three-point lead in World Cup qualifying group
TA'QALI, Malta :Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo converted two penalties while Tijjani Reijnders and Memphis Depay also scored in a 4-0 win away to Malta on Thursday as the Dutch opened up a three-point lead in World Cup qualifying Group G. The...

Netherlands Take Control of Qualifying Group After Win Over Malta
The Netherlands have officially taken control of group G in their FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign after beating minnows Malta 4-0 in Ta' Qali. After returning to the squad, Jeremie Frimpong started in Ronald Koeman's attack alongside Cody Gakpo...

Netherlands cruise past Malta 4–0 in World Cup qualifier despite uninspiring display
Oranje picked up a comfortable victory away to Malta on Thursday evening in a qualification match for the World Cup in 2026. Ronald Koeman’s side failed to impress but still managed to win 4-0 away in the Ta’qali National Stadium. Two penalties...

Selling the Forges of the Future: How the CCP Gets Its Key Equipment for Making Semiconductors from U.S., Dutch, and Japanese Companies
SELLING THE FORGES OF THE FUTURE: How the CCP Gets Its Key Equipment for Making Semiconductors from U.S., Dutch, and Japanese Companies Download the report here. “The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is straining with all its might to build a...

DPW Amsterdam Day 2: Plotting Procurement's Future
Day 2 of DPW Amsterdam kicked off early on 9 October, with guests, speakers and hosts building on the pace and energy of a busy first day. The event – one of the most important tech and innovation shows for global procurement and supply chain...

Netherlands Faces Malta in Key World Cup Qualifier Match
TA’ QALI, Malta – The Netherlands will aim to secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they face Malta on Thursday, October 9, at the Ta' Qali National Stadium. This important Group G match comes after the Dutch team’s impressive performance,...

Scotland keep World Cup dream alive with Greece comeback, Dutch win
Scotland roared back to beat Greece 3-1 on Thursday to boost their hopes of direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while Cody Gakpo inspired the Netherlands to a 4-0 win in Malta. The Greeks took the lead in Glasgow early in the second...
Indonesia to repatriate 2 Dutch prisoners, including one on death row
The Indonesian government has approved the repatriation of two elderly Dutch nationals convicted of drug crimes, including a prisoner on death row, a senior minister said on Thursday. The decision came after Indonesia’s coordinating minister for...