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The Dutch MDMA multinational falls into Amposta
BarcelonaBags and bags of crystal meth were guarded by a dozen police officers, rifles in hand. The National Police force was heavily deployed, and around twenty officers from the Verneda police station in Barcelona watched curiously from a...

Europe Multiple-Element Gas Container Market Analysis And Forecast, 2024-2034 Featuring Hexagon Composites, Gaznet OU, Faber Industrie SPA, Pico Flow Controls Group, NPROXX, Rheinmetall
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Europe's multiple-element gas container (MEGC) market, valued at $45.5 million in 2024, is expected to expand at an 8.83% CAGR, reaching $106.0 million by 2034. Driven by the increasing adoption of alternative...

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,...
Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS) Highlights 400% Revenue Growth and Major Infrastructure Gains in 2024 Sustainability Report
Given the company’s popularity among hedge funds and the bullish sentiment surrounding it, Nebius Group N.V. (NASDAQ:NBIS) makes it to our list of the Top 10 AI Infrastructure Stocks to Buy Now. Nebius Highlights 400% Revenue Growth and Major...

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,...

Refinery & Petrochemical Filtration Industry Trends In 2025 Operators' Adoption Of Digital Monitoring Is Paving The Way For Predictive Maintenance And Operational Savings
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) In the Americas, demand stems from downstream integration and domestic investments. Europe, the Middle East, and Africa are driven by emissions regulations and water reuse goals. Asia-Pacific's industrial expansion...
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...
NATO is deploying Dutch and Norwegian F-35s over Poland in major boost to air defenses
NATO is set to boost its air defense along its eastern flank with Dutch and Norwegian F-35 fighter jets scheduled to patrol Polish skies from September through early December. The mission, announced by the Dutch Ministry of Defence, aims to secure...

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...

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....

Dexter Energy adds battery support to forecasting, PV power optimization platform
The Dutch company says its short-term trading solutions for solar and other renewable energy technologies, supports grid balancing, reduces the costs of imbalance, and optimizes energy flows in an “increasingly volatile” energy market. It is...

Dutch climate tech firm Dexter Energy raises 23 million euros
(Reuters) -Dexter Energy, an Amsterdam-based climate tech firm, has raised 23 million euros ($27.1 million) via a funding round to expand its AI-driven services for renewable energy and batteries, the company said on Wednesday. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT:...

Welcome to our regional rising stars: Edinburgh
A potential venture capital investor came in for a cup of tea with Emily Cuddeford and Rachel Morgan to discuss possibly investing in Twelve Triangles, their Edinburgh-based bakery and coffee shop chain. After one cup of Earl Grey and one of...

The best wedding gifts in the US: 64 thoughtful and fun ideas they’ll actually want
Whether you’re building your first online registry or a guest staring at someone else’s wish list wondering what on earth to choose, coming up with the perfect wedding gift ideas can feel overwhelming. What makes the perfect present, anyway? When...

The Netherlands’ last bet to clean up its manure mountain

Energy Saving Tech Identified as Key to Achieving Rwanda’s Rural Transformation Targets
15 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,...

European Commission Updates on Eight Infringement Procedures Against Bulgaria
The European Commission released data Thursday on the progress of eight ongoing infringement procedures against Bulgaria, highlighting serious concerns in the areas of justice, economy, waste management, and environmental protection. According to...

Dutch Bros Coffee to open first South Carolina location in Summerville
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Dutch Bros Coffee, a prominent name in the drive-thru coffee industry, is set to open its first location in Summerville in the summer of 2025. The new shop will be located at 101 Angus Drive near Berlin G Myers Parkway...

5 new comedy clubs to know in the Chicago area
The North Side has long reigned as the cradle of Chicago comedy. Stand-ups flock to Zanies or The Laugh Factory, and improvisers and sketch comics flit between The Annoyance, The Second City and iO. But while these places are comedy classics for a...

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...