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Dutch artist reimagines cityscapes in Beijing solo
Dawn
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Frank van der Salm, Site, 2008. [Photo courtesy of the artist] From Shenzhen to São Paulo and from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, Dutch photographer Frank van der Salm, 61, has travelled the world over the last 30 years to document urban landscapes,...
Public holiday declared for Bangladesh's World Cup match against Netherlands
The National News
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CHITTAGONG // Business came to a standstill in the port city of Chittagong today after a public holiday was declared to allow Bangladeshi fans to follow their team's World Cup match against Netherlands. Instead of the usual hustle and bustle seen...
Unsafe Drug Markets Symptom Of Systemic Failure – Prof. Baale
Leadership
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July 26, 2025
President of the Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy and chief executive officer of Business School Netherlands International, Prof. Lere Baale, has described Nigeria’s widespread open drug market as a glaring symptom of systemic failure, and not the root...
Dutch last wish charity grants 24,000th wish at Nijmegen Vierdaagse marches
NL Times
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July 18, 2025
The Stichting Ambulance Wens, an organization dedicated to fulfilling the final wishes of terminally ill and immobile people, will grant its 24,000th wish on Friday during the Nijmegen Vierdaagse. The wish consists of someone welcoming their...
Netherlands' DPA tackles several AI initiatives
IAPP
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July 17, 2025
The Netherlands' data protection authority, Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, announced several AI-related plans this week. The latest AI and Algorithms Netherlands Report from the AP focuses on the risks and ethical questions raised by using AI to...
As the World watches the Hague, the fight for Climate Justice…
Pacific News Service
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By Sera Sefeti As the International Court of Justice (ICJ) prepares to release its historic advisory opinion on climate change, momentum across the Pacific and the world continues to build. From legal teams and frontline communities to youth...
Dutch Gov’t Lowers 2040 Offshore Wind Target | ’50 GW Unrealistic and Unnecessary’
Offshore Wind
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July 17, 2025
Dutch Minister for Climate and Green Growth, Sophie Hermans, presented the North Sea Wind Energy Infrastructure Plan (WIN) on 16 July to Parliament and said that the 2040 offshore wind target of 50 GW will be lowered. The new plan and Climate and...
Dutch Hiker Falls on Mount Rinjani; Second Incident This Week
Tempo.co
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July 17, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Mount Rinjani's Sembalun Crater Trail, leading towards Segara Anak Lake, has regrettably seen another incident. Following a Swiss hiker's fall on Wednesday, July 16, a female hiker from the Netherlands, Sarah Tamar van Hulten,...
Netherlands: 517 people died by euthanasia without request in 2021
LifeSite
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July 17, 2025
(Euthanasia Prevention Coalition) — The Netherlands has had a problem with euthanasia without request (LAWER) and the under-reporting of euthanasia since the inception of its euthanasia law. Every five years, the Netherlands government has...
Dutch rally in sixth to eliminate Tigers
Spencer Daily Reporter - Iowa
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ORANGE CITY — Spencer stayed in the 3A Substate 2 semifinals until the end in Orange City, but MOC-Floyd Valley pulled away late in a 4-3 victory, Monday. The Tigers were up 3-2 in the bottom of the sixth inning when Dutch pitcher Henry Heller...
CEO of construction firm Heijmans calls for more government investment in infrastructure
NL Times
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July 26, 2025
The Netherlands faces a growing maintenance backlog for its roads, bridges, and viaducts, exceeding available funding levels. Ton Hillen, CEO of construction firm Heijmans, warned Friday that without additional government investment, the country...
Senator: Australia Must Join Hague Group on Palestine to Stop Genocide
MENAFN
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government to align with the Hague Group on Palestine, emphasizing Australia’s responsibility to support global initiatives aimed at preventing...
Tour de France 2025: Pogacar exits Alps with Tour stranglehold as Arensman takes Stag 19e
The National News
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Dutch rider Thymen Arensman picked up a second stage win at the Tour de France on Friday, taking Stage 19 at La Plagne ski resort as defending champion Tadej Pogacar closed in on a fourth title. Arensman crossed the finish line in the rain two...
Barcelona Transfer News Roundup: Catalans suffer Luis Diaz blow, club yet to make move for Dutch ace, and more - July 20, 2025
Sportskeeda
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July 20, 2025
Barcelona are working to improve Hansi Flick's squad before the start of the upcoming season. The German manager secured a domestic treble in the 2024-25 campaign and is looking to add more quality to his roster. Meanwhile, the Catalans have...
Dutch authorities dismantle illegal cigarette factory in Stroe; 12 arrested
NL Times
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July 17, 2025
Dutch investigators dismantled a large-scale illegal cigarette factory in the village of Stroe on Wednesday, arresting 12 men and seizing millions of euros worth of untaxed tobacco, the Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) said. The...
Dutch captain Sabrina van der Sloot fights for equal rights in water polo
The Straits Times
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July 17, 2025
SINGAPORE – It may seem unthinkable now, but it took women’s water polo 100 years to make it to the Olympics since the sport made its debut at Paris 1900 as a men-only event. Even then, there were only six teams in the inaugural women’s...
Netherlands launching self-driving airport bus
Euro Weekly News
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July 17, 2025
Autonomous e-ATAK bus. Credit: Instagram @karsantr Starting Friday, August 1, 2025, the Netherlands will roll out its first self-driving public bus, shuttling passengers from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Meijersplein Metro Station....
Chiefs coach optimistic about new season after Netherlands camp
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 20, 2025
The weather was also amazing, which helped, Better than training in 40 degrees in Spain," said Nabi. Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi feels optimistic about the upcoming season following their preseason camp in the Netherlands. During their...
Dutch climber rescued after fall on Mt. Rinjani in Indonesia
Xinhua News Agency
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JAKARTA, July 17 (Xinhua) -- A Dutch climber who fell while trekking in the Mount Rinjani area of Indonesia's West Nusa Tenggara province was successfully rescued on Thursday, authorities confirmed. Muhamad Hariyadi, head of the Mataram Search and...
Dutch intelligence warns of rising sabotage threat from Russia: Report
Yeni Safak
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The Netherlands is increasingly vulnerable to sabotage by Russia and pro-Russian actors, Dutch intelligence services warned Thursday, noting that the likelihood of a direct military attack by Moscow on NATO territory remains low. The findings were...