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Netherlands Mulls Budget Reductions to Meet NATO Defense Target
(MENAFN) Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen revealed on Friday that his government is considering reductions in development cooperation and asylum-related expenditures in a bid to meet NATO's new defense spending target. The announcement was made...

Netherlands pledges €300 million for reconstruction and economic recovery of Ukraine
NETHERLANDS, July 10 - News item | 10-07-2025 | 09:54 On Thursday the Netherlands pledged €300 million for the reconstruction and recovery of Ukraine in 2025 and 2026. Minister of Foreign Affairs Caspar Veldkamp announced the support at the...

NETHERLANDS: MPs approve two controversial asylum laws ― Reports reveal border police’s use of force against children during forced deportations ― IND calls for end of time delay penalties ― Organiser of vigilante border controls arrested
The lower house of parliament has approved two draft laws that will significantly tighten asylum rules in the Netherlands. An investigative platform has revealed that border police officers used force against children ten times during forced...

University of Amsterdam Students Launch Termzy AI: A Browser Extension that Analyses Terms of Service with AI
UvA students launch Termzy AI, a browser tool that uses AI to analyze website T&Cs and policies, exposing risks and promoting digital transparency in seconds. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A team of students from...

Netherlands gives back colonial loot to Nigeria
(MENAFN) In a significant act of restitution, the Netherlands has returned 119 historical artifacts to Nigeria, including royal regalia, plaques, human and animal sculptures, and a ceremonial bell. These treasures, known collectively as the Benin...

Germany, Netherlands accuses Russia of increasing chemical agents in Ukraine
(MENAFN) Intelligence services from Germany and the Netherlands have accused Russia of stepping up its use of chemical agents in Ukraine, warning that the escalation poses a broader threat to European and global security. In a coordinated...

Netherlands gives back colonial cultural artifacts to Nigeria
(MENAFN) The Netherlands has officially returned 119 cultural artifacts to Nigeria, including sculptures, plaques, ceremonial regalia, and a historic bell, all originally looted from the Benin Kingdom over a century ago. The restitution took place...

Virtune announces the listing of Virtune Coinbase 50 Index ETP, its flagship product, on Euronext Amsterdam
Amsterdam, July 1st, 2025 – Virtune AB, the Swedish regulated crypto asset manager, today announced the listing of Virtune Coinbase 50 Index ETP (VCOIN50) on Euronext Amsterdam. The exchange-traded product (ETP) is now available to investors in...

Virtune is listing Virtune Coinbase 50 Index ETP on Euronext Amsterdam and Paris
Stockholm, July 1st, 2025 – Virtune, the Swedish regulated crypto asset manager, today announced the listing of Virtune Coinbase 50 Index ETP (VCOIN50) on Euronext Amsterdam and Paris. The exchange-traded product (ETP) is now available to...

Viaplay Comes One Click Closer: 2025 Philips TVs with Titan OS Feature Dedicated Hotkey in Nordics and Netherlands
All 2025 Philips TVs powered by Titan OS will feature a dedicated Viaplay-branded hotkey on their remote controls BARCELONA, BARCELONA, SPAIN, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Titan Operating System S.L. (Titan OS), the Barcelona-based...

Netherlands Reveals Fresh Military Aid Boost to Ukraine
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced a significant new military assistance package for Ukraine, valued at 175 million euros (around 203 million U.S. dollars). This move underscores the Netherlands’ escalating...

The DAFT Visa Revolution: Thousands of Americans Relocate to the Netherlands Amid Political Turbulence
Amid US political tension, many Americans relocate to the Netherlands using the DAFT visa, establishing Dutch BVs with virtual offices for a stable future. AMSTERDAM, NEDERLAND, NETHERLANDS, June 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In today’s...

Netherlands gives back more than one hundred artifacts to Nigeria
(MENAFN) A total of 119 cultural artifacts have been returned by the Netherlands to Nigeria, marking a significant moment in the global effort to restore African heritage taken during colonial rule. The collection includes various human and animal...

Netherlands Returns Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
(MENAFN) The Netherlands has given back 119 cultural relics to Nigeria, which include sculptures of people and animals, decorative plaques, ceremonial ornaments, and a historically significant bell. These pieces were taken from Nigeria more than...

WoodWing appoints Reinder Repko as AI Lead
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WoodWing, international provider of software for content creation and management, publishing processes, document management and knowledge management, has appointed Reinder Repko as AI...

Netherlands vows cash to Moldova to counter ‘Russian threats’
(MENAFN) The Netherlands has pledged €1.5 million ($1.7 million) to Moldova in support of efforts to bolster its democratic institutions and defend against what Dutch officials call “Russian hybrid threats.” Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp...

Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof
CANADA, June 24 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Dick Schoof, on the margins of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit in The Hague, the Netherlands. Prime Minister Carney...

Prime Minister Carney meets with Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands
CANADA, June 24 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, was received by Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands for an audience ahead of his participation in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit...

School children discuss peace and security at closing of ‘NATO and the Netherlands: a Journey’
NETHERLANDS, June 23 - News item | 23-06-2025 | 14:11 On Sunday 22 June, ‘NATO and the Netherlands: a Journey’ celebrated its conclusion at the World Forum in The Hague. On this final day, under the guidance of the political engagement...

HLTH Inc. Unveils HLTH.rad — A Bold New Global Gathering for Imaging Innovators Co-Located with HLTH Europe 2026 in Amsterdam
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HLTH Inc., the leading global platform for health innovation, is proud to announce the launch of HLTH.rad, a groundbreaking new event that will redefine the future of medical imaging,...