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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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Strikes cripple Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges ports, causing major shipping delays in Europe
A lasher strike has caused major disruptions at the Port of Rotterdam, resulting in delays and a growing ship backlog that, according to Reuters, is already double the usual. Industry news outlet Port Technology International reports the 48-hour...

World Cup wrap: Big wins for Netherlands and Denmark
A brace of penalties by Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo helped Netherlands register a 4-0 World Cup qualifier win at Malta to move top of Group G. Gakpo opened the scoring with a spot-kick in the 12th minute and grabbed a second from 12 yards four...

Dutch FM Says Sorry to Indonesian Fans After Kluivert's Team Loses to Saudi Arabia
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel offered an “apology” to Indonesian football fans following Indonesia’s 2–3 loss to Saudi Arabia in the Asian Zone Group B qualifier for the 2026 World Cup. The match, held at King Abdullah...
Dutch Diplomat at Rafah Crossing Amid Gaza Aid Crisis
Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel conducted a site inspection at the Rafah border crossing from the Egyptian side on Tuesday. He voiced optimism that a plan from US President Donald Trump could lead to the terminal's full reopening, aiming to...

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury look loved-up as they take Bambi, two, to ballet after toddler 'physically hurt' influencer in latest bout of bad behaviour
Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury looked as loved-up as ever they took their daughter Bambi to ballet class on Thursday. The influencer and the professional boxer, both 26, who rekindled their relationship in April, walked arm-in-arm and appeared to...

World Cup qualifying: Cody Gakpo penalties help Netherlands thrash Malta
A brace of penalties by Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo helped Netherlands register a 4-0 World Cup qualifier win at Malta to move top of Group G. Gakpo opened the scoring with a spot-kick in the 12th minute and grabbed a second from 12 yards four...

The Netherlands Marine Corps on the Front Lines of Caribbean Security
Brigadier General Ivo Moerman, commandant of the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps, has built a distinguished career on a foundation of operational experience, beginning with his first assignment as a platoon commander in Curaçao. With more than 30...

Dutch billionaires grow richer, widening wealth gap
The wealth of the Netherlands’ richest citizens continues to rise sharply, even as ordinary Dutch workers pay "disproportionately" higher taxes, according to a new Oxfam report. The Netherlands’ wealthiest 0.1 percent now pay an effective tax rate...