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Netherlands Pays Tribute to Palestinian Victims in Gaza
(MENAFN) A poignant memorial took place Saturday in front of the Sint Servaas Basilica, the Netherlands’ oldest church, where the Olive Tree Foundation honored Palestinian children and journalists who have lost their lives amid Israel’s ongoing...

Netherlands intervenes in Chinese-owned chipmaker over security threat
(MENAFN) The Dutch government announced Sunday that it had taken what it described as a “highly exceptional” step to intervene in the operations of Nexperia, a semiconductor manufacturer owned by China’s Wingtech, over fears the company could pose...

More than 1.2 Million Visitors for the Netherlands Circular Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
NETHERLANDS, October 13 - News item | 13-10-2025 | 15:49 From 13 April to 13 October 2025, the World Expo took place in Osaka, Japan. The Netherlands participated with the circular pavilion Common Ground, which attracted more than 1.2 million...

HMNC Brain Health Presents New Analysis Supporting Rationale for Combining a Genetic Patient Selection Tool with a Vasopressin V1b Receptor Antagonist in the Treatment of Depression at ISCTM Conference in Amsterdam
MUNICH, Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HMNC Brain Health, a clinical-stage precision psychiatry biopharmaceutical company developing personalized treatments powered by predictive companion diagnostics, today announced it presented a...

Camille Thomas: Miss Universe Curaçao 2025 Launches Global Emotional Well-Being Initiative
Miss Universe Curaçao 2025 advocates for emotional abuse recognition and mental health protection through The Emotional Well Being and Protection Act WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO, NETHERLANDS ANTILLES, October 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Miss Universe...

Netherlands, Ukraine discuss ongoing backing for F-16 fighter jets
(MENAFN) Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans met with Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Oleksandr Kozenko to review ongoing support for Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jet program, the Dutch Defense Ministry said Wednesday. The talks focused on...

Netherlands, Ukraine talk about ongoing backing of fighter jets
(MENAFN) Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans met with Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Oleksandr Kozenko to discuss ongoing support for Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jet program, including provisions of ammunition, spare parts, and training,...

Von Dutch Meets FlyQuest for the Worlds 2025 Collection — Where Y2K Streetwear Takes the Main Stage in Esports
A limited-edition drop merging competitive spirit with fashion legacy, made for fans of both the game and the culture. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- It’s live. FlyQuest, the eco-conscious esports...

Dutch FM hopes Trump’s plan facilitates entry of aid to Gaza
(MENAFN) Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel visited the Rafah border crossing from the Egyptian side on Tuesday, voicing optimism that U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed plan will help reopen the terminal and ease the flow of humanitarian...

Dutch activists recall mistreatment by Israeli forces
(MENAFN) Dutch activists who were part of a flotilla attempting to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza have accused Israeli forces of mistreatment and abuse during and after their detention. Four activists from the Netherlands returned to Amsterdam’s...

Dutch Activists Describe Harsh Treatment by Israeli Forces
(MENAFN) A group of Dutch campaigners shared their experiences of harsh treatment and rights violations by Israeli authorities following their arrest while taking part in a humanitarian flotilla aimed at protesting the "illegal blockade" on the...

Enphase Energy Adds Smart Water Heater Control in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland
FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company and the world's leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, today announced the expansion of its IQ®...

Netherlands denounces Houthi assault on Dutch freighter
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, the Netherlands denounced the new Houthi assault on a Dutch freighter in the Gulf of Aden. David van Weel, the caretaker Foreign Minister of Netherlands, posted on X platform "the Netherlands strongly condemns the recent...

GOFO Netherlands expands its national network with two new sorting centers
AMSTERDAM, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GOFO, a fast-growing last-mile delivery provider, has expanded its network in the Netherlands with the launch of two new sorting centers, which became operational in mid and late September. The...

Netherlands Denounces Houthi Attack on Dutch Vessel
(MENAFN) The Netherlands has voiced strong disapproval of a recent assault carried out by Houthi forces on a Dutch cargo vessel operating in the Gulf of Aden. On Wednesday, caretaker Foreign Minister David van Weel expressed the country's position...

Netherlands Urges Israel to Ensure Safety of Gaza Flotilla Passengers
(MENAFN) The Netherlands urged Israel on Thursday to guarantee the safety of all passengers following an Israeli assault on the Global Sumud Flotilla. "We urge the Israeli authorities to ensure the safety of the passengers. The ministry already...

NETHERLANDS: Anti-migration protest descends into violence — Progress in deal to set up deportation centre in Uganda — Government plans stricter nationality law — Immigration service raises concerns over impact of new asylum laws
An anti-migration protest has resulted in injuries to police officers and journalists, and an estimated € 90,000 of damage. The Netherlands has taken a step closer to establishing a “transit centre” for unsuccessful asylum applicants in Uganda....

$16.9 MILLION JURY VERDICT AGAINST PENINSULA AVIATION SERVICES, INC ('Pen Air') IN FATAL DUTCH HARBOR CRASH
First Major Airline Crash Case to Go to Trial in Over 25 Years KENT, WA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a landmark aviation case, a Washington State jury has awarded $16.9 million to the family of David Oltman, who was...

Dutch Pension Giant ABP Sells Caterpillar Shares
(MENAFN) The largest public-sector pension fund in the Netherlands has announced it has divested from Caterpillar, citing concerns about the American heavy equipment company's alleged role in supplying machinery to the Israeli military. In a...

Storm Triggers Cancelation of Over 100 Flights at Dutch Airport
(MENAFN) Dutch carrier KLM halted more than 100 flights at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport on Saturday following a nationwide yellow alert for strong wind gusts. A KLM spokesperson told a news agency, “80 incoming and over 70 outgoing flights were...