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IBC: Grass Valley To Spotlight Live Production
Grass Valley, a media and entertainment technology provider, is bringing “a comprehensive lineup” of live production solutions to IBC 2025, (RAI Amsterdam, Sept. 12-15) in Booth 9.A01, including a new addition to the LDX 100 Series camera range...

Top-quality fresh produce machinery offered by Industrial Auctions
In September, Industrial Auctions is organizing an online auction for the fruit and vegetable processing industry featuring machines from the Miedema AGF production site in Amsterdam, released due to the site's closure. The auction includes modern...

Straatman Strengthens Maritime Manufacturing Expertise with New Acquisition
Aug 26, 2025 (Credit: Straatman) Straatman has acquired Kraaijeveld Winches, a Dutch company specializing in the design and production of winches and related equipment for dredging, offshore, and maritime applications. The acquisition marks a...
Dutch prices tick lower, but storage support remains
Dutch wholesale gas prices eased on Monday morning in a small correction after last week’s gains, although the need to refill storage before winter continued to provide support. The benchmark Dutch front-month contract at the TTF hub (TRNLTTFMc1)...

"A lower pepper production is expected in Almeria in the fall"
In July and August, the Spanish province of Almeria has had low vegetable production. In the next few weeks, there will be a gradual increase in availability, although tomatoes will take a little longer. The economic results of the 2024/25...

BAM Energy & Water secures €600m contract in Netherlands
BAM Energy & Water has secured a 12-year agreement with Enexis and Waterleiding Maatschappij Limburg (WML) to upgrade the electricity and water-supply networks in Limburg, Netherlands. The deal, which is part of Enexis’ neighbourhood approach...

Blink Charging Partners With Nexxtlab To Boost Smart Energy Management For EV Fleets In Europe
Blink Charging Co. BLNK has joined forces with Luxembourg-based energy management firm Nexxtlab to roll out tools designed to help businesses better manage energy use for electric vehicle fleets in Europe. The partnership incorporates Blink’s...

EU short sea shipping volumes declined
Key figures on Europe - 2025 edition, published in July, provides an overview of recent developments in the EU, covering topics from people and society to economy, business, environment, and natural resources. Today, the focus is on the transport...

VTTI and Höegh Evi complete first phase of permit procedure for Zeeland Energy Terminal
Save to read list Published by Ellie Brosnan, Editorial Assistant Tanks and Terminals, Tuesday, 26 August 2025 12:00 VTTI and Höegh Evi have completed the first phase of the permit procedure for Zeeland Energy Terminal (ZET) with the publication...

Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi commemorates start of production of e VITARA for sales in over 100 countries
Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today commemorated the Start of Production of Maruti Suzuki's first Battery Electric Vehicle ("BEV"), e VITARA, for sales in over 100 countries, at Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited ("SMG"), a wholly...

Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg announce EUR 2 mln in support for prosthetics center at Odesa Medical University
Photo: https://x.com/andrii_sybiha Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation of Belgium Maxime Prévot, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel, together with Director General for European Cooperation...

Market Signals 'Flashing Red' for Biofuels in Netherlands: Dan-Bunkering
The Netherlands has prepared legislation to implement the EU's revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) in 2026. File Image / Pixabay Shipping companies seeking biofuels in the Netherlands should secure volumes early before regulatory changes...
The Dutch are quietly shifting towards a four-day work week
TO THE proponents of a four-day week, there is almost no problem in modern life which the idea cannot solve – or at least ameliorate. Burnout? Tick. Gender inequality? Tick. Unemployment? Tick. Carbon emissions? Tick. Conversely, opponents see...

2025 F1 Dutch GP: Top 5 bold predictions
The 2025 F1 Dutch GP is going to kick off the second half of the season, and the race this weekend is going to be crucial. We're looking to kickstart the business end of the title battle, and this is the point where the pressure starts to ramp up....

Horrified police 'heard 17-year-old Dutch girl Lisa being stabbed to death by asylum seeker after she made desperate emergency call pleading for help when he started following her'
Police listened live to the murder of a 17-year-old Dutch girl who was stabbed to death after she made a desperate phone call to emergency services when she realised she was being followed. A 22-year-old asylum seeker has been arrested in...

Chatbots, blocked accounts – many consumers are struggling
August 26, 2025 Photo: DepositphotosTwo-thirds of Dutch consumers say they run into problems when using online platforms, ranging from blocked accounts to misleading algorithms, according to research by the consumer authority ACM. Many users...

Gulf Stream collapse may happen sooner, Dutch scientists predict
The system of ocean currents, including the Gulf Stream (AMOC) that helps keep north-western Europe relatively warm, may collapse as soon as 2060, a new study by Dutch climate scientists has shown. Earlier prognoses put the collapse at 2100 at the...
Halma buys Netherlands' Brownline for €150m
Founded in 1994 Brownline’s main markets are energy, fibre connectivity and water. Its sales are principally to North America, continental Europe and the UK, and it has offices in the Netherlands, the US, Canada, the UK and Australia. Halma added...

Exclusive: Ad Giant IPG Accused of Breaking ‘Industry First’ Climate Policy With Work for World’s Biggest Oil Company
The Financial Times published a story based on the material uncovered by this investigation. The global advertising giant Interpublic Group (IPG) is facing allegations by staff that its rebrand of the world’s largest oil company violated a pledge...

Gulf Stream collapse could start by 2060, Dutch researchers warn
The Gulf Stream, a system of ocean currents that plays a crucial role in the climate, may reach an irreversible point of collapse much sooner than previously thought. Previously, scientists thought the point of no return for the Gulf Stream would...