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The Netherlands pledges over $300 million for Ukraine's reconstruction, economic strengthening
The Netherlands has pledged 300 million euros (approximately $350 million) to support Ukraine's reconstruction and economic recovery through 2026, Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp announced July 10 at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome....

The Music Industry Lives Here: KAMAE’s Shift From Production to Multi-Brand Artist
The following recaps an interview with Sebastian Kamae as part of Downtown Music’s series, The Music Industry Lives Here. Downtown Music is a company DMN is proud to be partnering with. “My name is Pim, and I make music as Sebastian Kamae and...

Anthony Grafton: No Cheese Please
Libraries were all the rage in Renaissance Europe, and no wonder. Theatres of knowledge, grandly decorated and proudly displayed, they hosted dramas of many kinds. Learned men used them for lively conversation on such irresistible topics as the...

The Netherlands’ last bet to clean up its manure mountain

Train collision with car claims local rancher's life
1905 The happy freedom from destruction by fire which has characterized this town for so long, has been painfully missing during the last few weeks. It transpired that the unfortunate sufferer this time was J.H. 1905 The happy freedom from...

bp to sell Netherlands Mobility & Convenience, bp Pulse Businesses to Catom
bp has agreed to sell its mobility & convenience and bp pulse businesses in the Netherlands to Catom. This sale is part of bp’s previously announced $20 billion divestment program and is expected to close by the end of 2025, pending regulatory...

"Good, impactful communication with consumers will be vital"
"Summer is here," begins Jacco van Paasschen of Dutch company Fruit Freshi. "Now is the time when generally the softest fruit is eaten throughout Europe. However, we've long not referred to 'the season' having started, as we can offer...

Solar power, battery storage changing the energy landscape – SRK
RAPIDLY evolving battery electric storage systems (BESS) have added another dimension to the energy mix, giving added value to renewable sources like solar and allowing businesses to be even more creative in developing power solutions that suit...

Netherlands' climate-friendly investments increased by 80% in four years
The Netherlands invested nearly 41 billion euros in measures to limit climate change in 2023, almost double the amount spent in 2019. New data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) show that higher spending on electric vehicles, the electricity grid,...
The Commodities Feed: OPEC Leaves Outlook Unchanged
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 12:30 AM EDT Image Source: Unsplash Energy- OPEC output rises The oil market continued to edge lower yesterday, with a stronger US dollar providing some headwinds. In addition, no immediate action from the US against...

Can the Egyptian sweet potato industry maintain its value amid surging volumes?
The 2025/26 season for Egyptian sweet potatoes starts in a few days. The industry has seen a steady increase in volumes in recent years, raising questions about the level of supply it can achieve while maintaining its value. Prices have been an...

Energy Saving Tech Identified as Key to Achieving Rwanda’s Rural Transformation Targets
1 Amped Innovations, is one of those social enterprises, that have produced solar refrigerators for rural regions. A study conducted from eastern Rwanda has revealed that energy-efficient and off-grid technologies—such as solar water pumps,...

15 Best Running Routes Around the World: Beautiful City Loops and Scenic Escapes
Running can be one of the most rewarding ways to see the world. Beyond keeping fit on the road, it lets you trace riverbanks at dawn, discover quiet parks locals love, or climb rugged trails with sweeping views few tourists ever reach. From famous...
Dutch Companies Explore the UK Organic Products Market
This mission empowered Dutch organic businesses with the knowledge, context, and contacts needed to explore new opportunities in the UK, driving sustainable growth across borders. Get in touch if you have any questions for the Agricultural team...

Best Seed Banks Of 2025 - Cannabis Seeds For Sale With Legal And Discrete Shipping
In this guide, we break down seed banks that ship to the USA in 2025. These seed banks are trusted by growers around the world for their discreet shipping, top-tier genetics, and customer-first guarantees.Herbies (Bulk Discounts) What Makes a Seed...

Denmark updates marketing guidelines
This update introduces clarifications and new requirements for gambling operators holding Danish licences. By Jack Found Key points: - The Danish Gambling Authority has updated its marketing and sales promotion guidelines to versions 3 and 5,...

Dutch Inflation Confirmed At 13-month Low
Dutch consumer price inflation moderated as initially estimated in June to the lowest level in just over a year, flash figures from the Central Bureau of Statistics showed on Tuesday. Consumer prices logged an annual increase of 3.1 percent in...

DNP to Open First Overseas R&D Center in the Netherlands
Will promote Co-Packaged Optics R&D TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP, TOKYO: 7912) will open its first overseas Research and Development (R&D) Center in the Netherlands in September 2025. The new R&D Center will be located...

10 Caribbean Islands That Will Take Your Breath Away
Let’s be honest, when someone mentions the Caribbean, your brain probably defaults to tons of pictures you have seen friends in with blue water, white sand, and paradise. I am not going to lie, that is what I think about too. Here’s the thing...

Wafcon: 3 signs that African women’s football is finally starting to thrive
Women’s football in Africa has been through radical changes over the past few years. From small beginnings in the late 1990s, it has grown to the point that its biggest competition is receiving considerable global attention. The 2024 Women’s...