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The European Court’s Merits Judgment in Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia: As Good as It Gets (Almost)
EJIL: Talk!
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July 10, 2025
In a landmark ruling, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights yesterday delivered its much-anticipated merits judgment in Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia (nos. 8019/16, 43800/14, 28525/20 and 11055/22). The judgment is here;...
Inside Panda Biotech’s Push to Bring U.S.-Grown Hemp Into Mass Production
Sourcing Journal - New York
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July 9, 2025
The denim and larger apparel industries have long flirted with hemp as a sustainable alternative fiber, but commercial-scale supply chains in the U.S. remained elusive—until now. This spring, Panda Biotech and TDMI Twin Dragon debuted the first...
Housing shortage: Netherlands had 396,000 too few homes last year; Very slight decrease
NL Times
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July 10, 2025
The Dutch housing shortage showed its first slight decrease after years of rising. In 2024, the Netherlands had 396,000 too few homes, a decrease of 5,000 (-0.1 percent) compared to the year before, NOS reports based on the annual calculation by...
Dutch employees use over half of annual vacation hours by June, analysis shows
NL Times
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July 6, 2025
A recent press release from Van Spaendonck reveals that by June 1, Dutch employees had already used nearly 57 percent of their annual vacation hours, according to an analysis of payroll data from 145,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)...
NATO Allies To Buy Patriot Missile Systems From US For Ukraine
Overt Defense - Michigan
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July 17, 2025
American MIM-104 Patriot air defense missile systems and other munitions are to be purchased for Ukraine by NATO member nations. This comes following the recent announcement of a new arms deal which has been brokered between the U.S. and Ukraine....
Blockchain in Agriculture Market: Revolutionizing Agri-Tech and Food Transparency
WhaTech
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July 9, 2025
Blockchain technology is modernizing the agriculture sector by improving the decision-making capabilities of organizations. Blockchain in agriculture makes farming advantageous by using labor, water, and fertilizers as resources. Introduction The...
Open burning of plastic is an escalating public health threat, say experts
Mongabay
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July 17, 2025
Plastic waste is an exploding global problem, with minimal recycling resulting in incineration as a common disposal practice. Shipments of plastic products and plastic waste from the Global North to the Global South are contributing to a flood of...
Lionesses into Euro 2025 semi-finals after dramatic shootout win over Sweden
The i paper
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July 17, 2025
Sweden 2-2 England (Asllani 2′, Blackstenius 25′ | Bronze 79′, Agyemang 81′) – Lionesses win 3-2 on pens ZURICH – It is easy to see why other nations find It’s coming home at best, an irritating din and at worst, horribly presumptuous. Yet on a...
What Analysts Are Saying About GXO Logistics Stock
myMotherLode - California
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Across the recent three months, 8 analysts have shared their insights on GXO Logistics GXO, expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish. The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the...
Iran-linked hackers target US transportation, manufacturing firms
Cybersecurity Dive
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Hackers linked to the Iranian government have escalated attacks against certain U.S. critical infrastructure since the beginning of the Israel-Iran conflict, according to new research. The Iran-linked threat groups, tracked as MuddyWater, APT33,...
Fewer shop closures than expected after tobacco sales ban in Dutch supermarkets
NL Times
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July 10, 2025
More than a year after the ban on tobacco sales in supermarkets, the impact on small local stores appears less severe than anticipated, NOS reports. The tobacco sales ban, introduced over a year ago, sparked concern over the survival of...
Highlights and goals of England (4-0) vs Netherlands in UEFA Women’s Euro
VAVEL
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July 9, 2025
End of transmission ¡We are leaving! It has been a pleasure to bring you the coverage of the exciting match between England vs Netherlands for Date 2 of Group D in UEFA Women’s Euro. We appreciate your company and passion for football. Keep an eye...
"He's hurt" - Seth Rollins' heartbreaking injury from SNME isn't a work, says ex-WWE manager
Sportskeeda
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July 17, 2025
Seth Rollins was at the top of his game heading into WWE Saturday Night's Main Event when he got injured at the said show. Meanwhile, Dutch Mantell reacted to the segment and gave his take on The Visionary's injury. There's uncertainty afloat...
Ruthless Lionesses answer critics with statement 4-0 win over Netherlands
TNT Sports
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Classy England romp to 4-0 victory against the Netherlands in Zurich to kickstart Euros title defence Following defeat against France in their opening match of Euro 2025, England bounced back with a sensational performance, with Sarina Weigman’s...
Germany, Netherlands emerging as BESS optimization, offtake deal hotspots
Balkan Green Energy News
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July 9, 2025
Navigating the fast-paced battery energy storage system (BESS) optimization market is a new challenge for the industry, given the growing number of players, the lack of standardization, and the speed of contractual innovation, Pexapark said in its...
Norton Rose Fulbright advises Yinson Production on world’s largest FPSO project bond to date
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 9, 2025
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Singapore-headquartered Yinson Production on the placement of USD 1.168 billion 144A/Reg S senior secured notes issued by Yinson Bergenia Production B.V., to refinance the floating production,...
England 4-0 Netherlands: Lionesses bounce back from opening game defeat in style as Lauren James bags a superb brace
Daily Mail
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July 9, 2025
Sarina Wiegman stuck to her guns and the Lionesses fired their Euros campaign back on track. The build-up to this match was one of the most intense in the Wiegman era, leaving some reporters to remark that it ‘felt like a World Cup final’ for the...
Odisha Bags Agriculture Leadership Award As Best State In Farming
Ommcom News
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July 9, 2025
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has been recognised as the best state for agriculture and has been conferred with the Agriculture Leadership Award instituted by the Agriculture Today Group. The award was presented at the 16th Agriculture Leadership Conclave...
This Week in Fintech: TFT Bi-Weekly News Roundup 17/07
The Fintech Times
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July 17, 2025
The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup takes a look at the latest fintech stories from around the world on Thursday 17 July 2025. Industry movers Broadridge Financial Solutions, a global technology provider for financial services, has named...
World's first hybrid solar-powered inland shipping vessel launches
Riviera
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July 9, 2025
HGK Shipping has taken delivery of a solar energy system for inland shipping cargo vessel Blue Marlin, making the vessel the first inland shipping vessel in the world capable of hybrid sailing with solar power, according to the companies involved....