Dutch authorities help take down pro-Russia hacking group after NATO Summit attacks

The notorious pro-Russian hacker group NoName057(16) has been taken offline in an international police and justice operation. Europol, Eurojust, and the police revealed the results on Wednesday. The Netherlands participated in the operation....

Two more trees removed as Dutch elm disease spreads in Regina’s Wascana Centre

Two more trees have been removed from Regina’s Wascana Centre after testing positive for Dutch elm disease, marking a troubling uptick in infections inside Regina’s urban forest. “Last year, we had one positive case of Dutch elm disease. This year...

Netherlands: unilateral export controls as a tool to safeguard national security and foreign policy objectives

In summary This article describes some of the recent and most notable developments in the Netherlands trade control landscape. More specifically, it provides insights in the applicable Dutch export control framework related to dual-use and...

Why Maastricht should be the next Dutch city on your must-see list

The shape of the Netherlands looks a little like a cartoon terrier scampering east. OK, you’ll need to squint quite a bit…but if you go with the idea, you’ll see its cute little front leg sticking down to the southeast. On the paw of this...

Dutch outfit eye Rele Mofokeng in potential record-breaking R120 Million transfer

Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven are reportedly looking to bring in Orlando Pirates superstar Relebohile Mofoeng for R120 million. The talented winger has been linked to several clubs in Israel and Unites States. On Wednesday, Soccer Laduma revealed...

Seasons in the sun: how solar power is changing Europe’s electricity markets

RWE’s first inertia-ready battery energy storage system (BESS) started commercial operation in June on the site of the company’s power plant in Moerdijk, the Netherlands. The BESS has an installed capacity of 7.5 MW and a storage capacity of 11...

Dutch take axe to target in offshore wind 'reality check'

The Dutch government has slashed its flagship offshore wind target by up to 20GW in a move it said reflects the reality of a wind industry under pressure and lackluster demand for green power. In a blow to the sector, climate minister Sophie...

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Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam (ECT) orders a Konecranes Automated Horizontal Transport System to modernize and electrify operations

Konecranes will supply an advanced Automated Horizontal Transport (AHT) System, supporting the ECT Euromax terminal’s transition to fully electric operations. In 2005, the parties signed a contract for delivery of 96 diesel-electric Konecranes...

Dutch government walks back controversial measures to constrain English-taught degrees

In a 3 July 2025 letter to the Dutch parliament, Education Minister Eppo Bruins explained that the government would be setting aside contentious measures that would have restricted the delivery of English-taught degrees in the Netherlands. The...

Insa Achieves Exceptional Yields with Fluence LED Technology

AUSTIN, Texas & EINDHOVEN, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2025-- Fluence, a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis production, announced its latest Innovator Spotlight showcasing Insa, a...

Canada posts 3-0 win over Netherlands in men’s Volleyball Nations League action

By Canadian Press Jul 18, 2025 | 3:33 PM LJUBLJANA — Xander Ketrzynski had a game-high 16 points as Canada earned a 3-0 win over the Netherlands on Friday to continue the third week of men’s Volleyball Nations League action. Set scores were 25-22,...

Netherlands moves forward with plans to link residential PV to heating

The Netherlands will require building owners to adopt renewable energy, connect to local heating networks, or install heat pumps under its implementation of the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD IV). July 16, 2025 Patrick...

EU pay transparency directive: how Dutch employers can prepare for 2026

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (the “Directive”), adopted in May 2023, introduces sweeping changes aimed at narrowing the gender pay gap across Europe. With a transposition deadline of 7 June 2026, Dutch employers have limited time to act. The...

Germany, Netherlands, Sweden oppose EU common borrowing

By Philip Blenkinsop and Maria Martinez DURBAN, South Africa (Reuters) -Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden oppose European Union joint borrowing despite mounting global challenges, while Denmark is sceptical, finance ministers from those...

Amsterdam's Hoxton Lloyd defines hotel relevance for 2025

From a 'polyday' suite and a run club to 'Disloyalty' rewards and dog-friendly amenities, Amsterdam's Hoxton Lloyd embodies eight key hospitality trends defiant in the face of 'global blanding', writes Rose Dykins 1. It’s a one-off The enormous...

Summer sales of Dutch tomatoes to Spain continue to rise

Year after year, the Netherlands supplies more tomatoes to Spain, Europe's largest tomato producer, particularly during the summer. Summers in Spain are becoming warmer and lasting longer. This is affecting Spanish tomato production, leading the...

Colombia summit on Israeli accountability: What's next for The Hague Group?

The two-day emergency summit of The Hague Group in Bogota concluded on Wednesday, culminating in a joint declaration by states demanding international sanctions against Israel and legal accountability for what participants described as "grave...

Dutch businessman forfeits R13 million to the state

A 59-year-old Dutch national who resides in Plettenberg Bay has been ordered to forfeit R13.4 million to the State following a conviction for fraud and theft, Cape {town} Etc reports. This decision, rendered by the Bellville Commercial Crimes...

Dutch Industry Buckles Under Energy Transition and Global Pressure

From “Dutch Disease” to “German De-Industrialization,” the energy transition is no longer a distant threat but a pressing issue already impacting the Dutch economy. Europe’s ongoing energy transition, driven by the need to reduce dependence on...