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Commemorating Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Class 12 student's artwork showcased in Amsterdam
Edex Live
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Krtin Trehan, a Class 12 student from Modern School, Vasant Vihar, had his poignant artwork displayed at Wageningen University in Amsterdam. The exhibition was part of a commemorative event marking the 40th anniversary of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, a...
Miraz set to miss Netherlands series for family reasons
Daily Star
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August 19, 2025
Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz won't feature in the upcoming three-match T20I series against Netherlands as he asked the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to be excluded from the series, citing family reasons. BCB's new cricket operations...
Hendrix Genetics invests in Netherlands facility
WATT Poultry - Illinois
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August 19, 2025
Hendrix Genetics is expanding its poultry breeding program with the investment into a pedigree facility in the Netherlands. This strategic initiative reflects Hendrix Genetics’ multi-species strategy and its commitment to advancing robust,...
Netherlands suspends MATRA program in Georgia
Georgia Today
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August 19, 2025
The Embassy of the Netherlands in Georgia has temporarily suspended the MATRA program, stating that government actions have worsened the situation in the country. The embassy said the decision was not taken lightly: “This was indeed a difficult...
Kurdistan creditor targets Gazprom assets in Netherlands
Global Arbitration Review
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(Credit: Shutterstock/Robson90) A Dutch court has ordered a Gazprom affiliate to provide details of any sums it owes to Iraqi Kurdistan, which have been attached at the request of a creditor trying to enforce a US$540 million Kuwaiti court...
Seismic studies being considered for further geothermal exploration in Utrecht, Netherlands
ThinkGeoEnergy
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August 19, 2025
Geophones places in shallow pits for seismic surveys (source: SCAN) After an exploration drilling campaign, further seismic surveys are being considered for geothermal research in the Utrecht province in the Netherlands. Various exploratory...
Netherlands temporarily suspends democracy development program in Georgia
Babel
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The Netherlands is temporarily suspending the MATRA program in Georgia. The main goal of this program is to develop democracy in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. This is stated in a statement by the Dutch Embassy in Georgia on...
Jewelry chain Claire’s declares bankruptcy in the Netherlands
NL Times
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August 19, 2025
The Dutch branch of jewelry chain Claire’s has been declared bankrupt by the Amsterdam court, according to the insolvency register. It had been previously reported that the American company was struggling with financial issues. There are nine...
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to miss T20 series against the Netherlands
United News of Bangladesh
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Bangladesh allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz will sit out the upcoming three-match T20 series against the Netherlands in Sylhet, choosing to stay with his family ahead of the birth of his first child. The squad is set to travel to Sylhet on Tuesday...
Egypt expresses ‘deep dissatisfaction’ to Netherlands over embassy attack
Daily News Egypt
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August 19, 2025
Egypt’s foreign minister on Monday demanded that the Netherlands provide increased security for the Egyptian embassy in The Hague following a recent attack on the building, the foreign ministry said in a statement. In a phone call with his Dutch...
City of Amsterdam orders 40 fully electric DAFs
Automotive World
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August 19, 2025
The City of Amsterdam is acquiring 40 electric DAF XD trucks for waste collection. The DAF XD Electric 6×2 FAN trucks will be delivered in 2026 with a variety of body types, each designed for a specific application. The order of fully electric DAF...
Netherlands Suspends Rule-of-Law Training for Georgian Officials Over ‘Course of Authorities’
Civil Georgia
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August 19, 2025
The Netherlands has suspended the participation of Georgian government officials in its Matra Rule of Law Training Programme, a move the Dutch Foreign Ministry called a “difficult but necessary step” in response to the “rapidly deteriorating...
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to miss Netherlands series in build-up to Asia Cup
cricbuzz
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BANGLADESH NEWS Mehidy was part of the fitness camp in Dhaka preparing for the Asia Cup. © Getty Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan has opted out of the upcoming three-match T20I series against Netherlands to be with his unwell wife, Bangladesh...
Greenergy extends lease in Amsterdam to boost biofuels
Port Technology International
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August 19, 2025
Greenergy has announced a 10-year extension to its lease with the Port of Amsterdam, reinforcing its long-term commitment to biofuel production in the Netherlands. Greenergy has made significant investments to convert the plant to manufacture...
Court to rule on Netherlands' rejecting asylum request of American trans woman
NL Times
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August 19, 2025
The court in Amsterdam will hear the case regarding a rejected asylum request of a transgender woman who fled the United States on Wednesday afternoon. The 28-year-old American was not granted asylum because the Netherlands sees the U.S. as a safe...
TK Maxx recalls children’s life jackets in Netherlands over drowning hazard
NL Times
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August 19, 2025
Retail chain TK Maxx has recalled multiple children’s life jackets sold in the Netherlands after warning that the products may not keep users afloat and pose a serious drowning hazard. According to the company, the life jackets do not meet safety...
OECD Exposes Netherlands’ Apathetic Anti-Corruption Efforts
National Law Review
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August 18, 2025
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) uncovered staggering inadequacies in anti-corruption efforts in The Netherlands’ 2024 Phase 4 report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a...
Why the Netherlands should be your next business destination in Europe
ETGovernment
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August 19, 2025
Strategically located at the heart of Europe, the Netherlands provides unparalleled access to over 450 million consumers.As Indian companies increasingly look beyond borders to scale their operations, Europe is often looked to as the location of...
Netherlands Suspends MATRA Training for Georgian Officials Over Georgian Dream Government Actions
The Messenger
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By Liza Mchedlidze Tuesday, August 19, 2025 The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it has suspended the participation of Georgian government officials in its Matra Rule of Law Training Programme, citing the worsening political...
According to the Embassy of the Netherlands, due to the deteriorating situation in the country, “caused by the actions taken by the Georgian government,” the MATRA program is being temporarily suspended
Inter Press News
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According to a statement from the Netherlands Embassy in Georgia, due to the deteriorating situation in the country, "caused by actions taken by the Georgian authorities," the MATRA program is being temporarily suspended. As stated in the released...