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Medupi Unit 4’s early return strengthens SA’s energy security
Alberton Record
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Eskom has announced that Unit 4 of the Medupi Power Station has been successfully returned to service, adding 800MW to the national grid. This milestone strengthens South Africa’s energy security and enhances the stability of electricity supply....
Dutch Senate votes in favor of national fireworks ban
NL Times
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July 1, 2025
The Dutch Senate has voted in favor of a national ban on consumer fireworks. The government wants this to take effect starting from the turn of the year 2026 to 2027. Setting off fireworks will still be allowed during the upcoming New Year’s Eve....
AI power demand poses global supply risks, says Hitachi Energy
Verdict
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July 7, 2025
The increasing electricity consumption by tech companies for AI training poses risks to global power supply stability, according to Hitachi Energy CEO Andreas Schierenbeck. In an interview with the Financial Times, Schierenbeck emphasised the need...
More people in employment in Caribbean Netherlands in 2024
Statistics Netherlands
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July 7, 2025
In Bonaire, the number of people in employment rose by 1.8 thousand (+14 percent) to 14.7 thousand in 2022. 73.8 percent of all those aged 15 to 74 were in employment. In 2022, the net labour participation rate in Bonaire was 72.5 percent. The net...
Turkish YEO Technology buys 15 green energy projects envisaging EUR 220 mln investments
Romania Insider
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July 7, 2025
Defic Globe, a subsidiary of Turkish energy conglomerate YEO Technology, has acquired 15 project companies in Romania developing renewable energy facilities with a combined capacity of 219 MW, Profit.ro reported. The portfolio, which includes...
Dutch government targets loophole letting non-EU workers bypass labor rules
NL Times
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July 1, 2025
The Dutch government is moving to close a legal loophole that allows temporary workers from outside the European Union to bypass strict labor migration rules through indirect employment by Eastern European staffing agencies, outgoing Minister Eddy...
Netherlands church overhaul will let people swim in – and walk on – water
Civil Engineering - Virginia
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Courtesy of MVRDV A church in the center of Heerlen, a small city in the Netherlands, is being converted into a public pool in an effort to revitalize the city center. The St. Francis of Assisi Church sits in the center of Heerlen, a small, former...
Dutch navy adopts AUV tech from Lobster Robotics
Hydro International
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The Royal Netherlands Navy has become the launch customer for Lobster Robotics’ underwater drone, Scout, following the signing of a rapid adoption action plan (RAAP) agreement at the NATO summit in The Hague. The agreement was signed by Deputy...
Shell shares dip as energy giant flags weaker trading amid rumours of looming takeover bid for rival BP
This Is Money
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July 7, 2025
Shell flags second quarter integrated gas, upstream and chemicals performance By MIKE SHEEN Updated: 04:38 EDT, 7 July 2025 Shell shares traded lower on Monday morning after the energy giant flagged weaker trading across its integrated gas,...
Industry First — Supermicro Systems Certified by Intel for an Immersion Cooling Solution
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 1, 2025
PRNewswire San Jose (California) [US], July 1: Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for AI/ML, HPC, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, is announcing an industry immersion cooling certification for Supermicro's BigTwin Server...
New Korean eatery offers more than corn dogs
Ahwatukee Foothills News - Arizona
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Questions swirled around the closure of an Ahwatukee Foothills Korean corn dog restaurant after a sign revealed it would become … another Korean corn dog restaurant. The former Krispy Dogz on East Chandler Boulevard at South 32nd Street (near...
Dutch startup Tibo Energy raises €6 million to scale its AI-driven energy management platform
EU Startups
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June 30, 2025
Eindhoven-based Tibo Energy, a developer of a next-generation Energy Management System (EMS) for industrial and commercial energy sites, has raised €6 million in Seed funding to help businesses unlock additional energy capacity from their existing...
MUSIC INDUSTRY: Jazz-con 2025 Unveils First 36 International Speakers, Featuring YouTube, Deezer, Merrill Lynch, Bandcamp and Pandora As Panelists At Its 100% Virtual Digital Music Conference on September 15-16, 2025
All About Jazz
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July 7, 2025
Jazz-Con today announced its first-round lineup of 36 speakers, representing 13 countries across five continents for their 100% virtual digital music business conference. From independent booking agents and festival directors to label presidents,...
Crisis looming for internationalisation industry in HE
University World News
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GLOBAL University World News has published a variety of articles focusing on internationalisation in the context of recent dramatic geopolitical changes and their impact on higher education globally. Hans de Wit analysed some of these discussions...
How Sony might double down on their anti-consumer practices as PlayStation becomes the only hardware in console space
The Times of India
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As Xbox pivots to a multiplatform strategy, and Nintendo carves a unique niche, PlayStation might expectedly cement its position as a primary hardware in the console market sooner. The possibility of such an unprecedented market position being...
Who will win when two heavyweights collide in France vs. Germany Women's Euro 2025 quarter-final?
Sporting News
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July 19, 2025
One of Europe’s most storied rivalries renews in the last Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final when France and Germany lock horns in Basel. The French come into the clash in much better form, having topped the 'Group of Death' featuring holders England...
Inside the Netherlands modern art museum where wolves roam outside
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 6, 2025
The wolves are mainly nocturnal,” says the park ranger at the entrance to the Kroller-Muller Museum. “You probably won’t see them, but they can see you.” I’ve come for the art but other things, it seems, might be watching me. And there are many...
Nico Hulkenberg pays tribute to Max Verstappen after the Dutch driver becomes the first to congratulate him on his podium
Sportskeeda
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July 7, 2025
Kick Sauber F1 driver Nico Hulkenberg was complimentary of Red Bull driver and friend Max Verstappen for congratulating him first after his maiden podium at the 2025 British Grand Prix on Sunday. The German driver finally broke an elusive record...
Dutch inflation dropped to 3.1 percent in June
NL Times
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July 1, 2025
Daily life became 3.1 percent more expensive on average in June compared to the same month a year ago, Statistics Nehterlands (CBS) reported based on a quick estimate. Inflation was therefore lower than the 3.3 percent in May. Consumer prices were...
1,000-year-old medieval sword emerges from Dutch river after chance discovery: 'Barely corroded'
Fox News
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SOLVA Archaeology Service in Belgium announced the recent discovery of ancient Roman artifacts and remains, including a well-preserved dog, in Velzeke. (Source: SOLVA Dienst Archeologie) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A remarkable...