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Dutch Bitcoin treasury company Amdax eyes 1% of total BTC supply
Bitcoin treasuries are gaining traction as a long-term reserve assets seek gain exposure to crypto across the globe, and Amsterdam-based crypto firm Amdax is looking to join the wave. Summary Dutch crypto company Amdax announces plans to launch a...

Dutch environmental group threatens to file lawsuits against 28 major polluters
Milieudefensie is once again sending a letter to companies that emit large amounts of greenhouse gases, contributing to global warming. Following the ruling by the International Court of Justice at the end of July, the organization warns that...

Dutch Divers Still Haul Up Debris Six Years After Container Spill
Volunteer Dutch divers are still fishing debris from the North Sea six years after a disastrous shipping accident. They are trying to clear the shallow Wadden Sea where the MSC Zoe -- one of the world's largest cargo ships -- lost hundreds of...

Scientists Created an Entire Social Network Where Every User Is a Bot, and Something Wild Happened
It's no secret that social media has devolved into a toxic cesspool of disinformation and hate speech. Without any meaningful pressure to come up with effective guardrails and enforceable policies, social media platforms quickly turned into...

Single-income households can only afford 2 percent of homes in Dutch housing market
The gap between single-earners and dual-income households in the Dutch housing market is widening, according to the mortgage advice chain De Hypotheker, based on its own research. Dutch people with a single modal income can afford just over 2...

Ukraine To Showcase Defence Technologies At European Defence Innovation Forum In The Hague
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) As reported by an Ukrinform correspondent from The Hague, the EDIF is bringing together government officials, investors, leading European and Ukrainian defence industry companies, research institutions, and startups to promote...

Pliant Technologies to Showcase Latest Intercom Solutions at IBC2025
AMSTERDAM—Pliant Technologies has announced that it will be a range of its latest intercom technologies at a IBC 2025 (Booth 10.F33), including two new additions to its renowned CrewCom system the CXD-32CF 32x32 I/O Digital Audio Network Interface...

Research | Fewer families with children, more off-peak travel - Southern Europe in focus
New analysis by Capital Economics shows that the increase in the number of adults with children is contributing to the gradual strengthening of off-peak vacations. Travelers without family commitments take advantage of lower prices and choose to...

Dutch Boy Paints announces its 2026 Color of the Year
CLEVELAND — Dutch Boy Paints, a paint and packaging solutions manufacturer in the coatings industry, announces Melodious Ivory as its 2026 Color of the Year. The company states that this neutral color speaks to a cultural shift toward simplicity,...
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Dutch Boy's 2026 Color of the Year Is a Toasty, Versatile Neutral You'll Want for Every Room in Your Home
Dutch Boy Paints just announced its 2026 color of the year, and the warm hue perfectly captures a recent cultural shift toward simplicity, comfort, and intentional living. Melodious Ivory (313-2DB), a soft, creamy neutral with warm undertones,...

Public Citizen and Data Privacy Brasil Research Comments on Section 301 Investigation of Acts, Policies, and Practices of Brazil
August 18, 2025 Download PDF This is a joint comment submitted by Public Citizen (PC) [1] and Data Privacy Brasil Research (DPBR), [2] in response to the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) request for comments on its Section 301...

Clearer Skies Over Europe: The Shift From US Big Tech to Sovereign, Decentralized Cloud Models
US cloud control over Europe is dissipating fast, and the forecast for better data management alternatives in the region is bright and sunny. While US Big Tech still holds a substantial 62% market share worldwide, new and better solutions are...

Wonder supports expansion plans with labor planning tech deployment
In addition to opening new stores and expanding into new markets, Wonder is focusing on growing meal kit provider Blue Apron, which it purchased for $103 million in 2023; as well as integrating on-demand delivery platform Grubhub, which it...
Hendrix Genetics invests in Netherlands facility
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,...
Dutch advocate for the North Sea selected for Stanford’s 2025 Bright Award
Emilie Reuchlin was just 6 years old when a visit to a seal rescue center in the Netherlands changed the course of her life. Faced with an orphaned pup the center didn’t have room to save, the Dutch schoolgirl made a quiet, fierce vow: she would...

Seismic studies being considered for further geothermal exploration in Utrecht, Netherlands
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...

Tourism in Western Crete | Research: Same expenses as in 2024, businesses “cannot cope”
The average spending of tourists in Western Crete in the main expense categories remained at the same levels as in 2024 during this summer (up until the end of July), according to the annual survey on the profile of tourists in the region, which...

Pliant Technologies Showcases Latest Intercom Solutions at IBC 2025
AMSTERDAM, AUGUST 19, 2025 — Pliant Technologies a leading provider of professional wireless intercom solutions, presents two new additions to its renowned CrewCom system at IBC 2025 (Booth 10.F33), the CXD-32CF 32×32 I/O Digital Audio Network...
IBC: Bridge Technologies Debuts Next-Generation WebUI
Bridge Technologies will use IBC 2025, (RAI Amsterdam, Sept. 12-15) in Booth 1.A71 to debut a major upgrade to its web-based user interface, which will be deployed across its full range of IP probes. The new design represents the next chapter in...
Pharmaceutical Packaging Market Trends & Forecast Report 2025-2033 | Global Demand, Aging Populations, and Biologics Drive Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 19, 2025-- The "Pharmaceutical Packaging Market - Material Trends & Forecast 2025-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Pharmaceutical Packaging Market is expected to reach US$ 299.42...