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Hungarian University Researchers Contribute to Major Medical Innovation in Immune Science
A four-year international research project with the participation of Hungarian immunologists has led to significant progress in diagnosing and treating serious diseases. The findings may pave the way for new therapeutic approaches to conditions...

Dark Matter Technologies enhances its Empower LOS with full-scale eClosing capabilities
- Integration with Wolters Kluwer technology delivers streamlined, secure and fully digital mortgage closings - With the integration of eOriginal ClosingCenter, the Empower LOS users can manage secure document review and eSignature execution in a...

Why Latvia is the next best place to develop UK defence tech – and what else it has to offer
Tuesday 14 October 2025 10:44 am | Updated: Tuesday 14 October 2025 10:45 am When UK companies think of expanding into continental Europe, the usual suspects come first: Germany, the Netherlands, Poland. But there is a quieter yet compelling...

China imposes export ban after Dutch intervention at chipmaker Nexperia
China has imposed an export ban on Nexperia after the Dutch government intervened at the Nijmegen-based chipmaker, removing its CEO and restricting company decisions, escalating tensions between The Hague and Beijing over technology security....

Etex and Heidelberg Materials Benelux unveil breakthrough low carbon cement technology
Etex, a global leader in lightweight construction materials, and Heidelberg Materials, one of the world’s largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions, with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and concrete in...

China's semiconductor body slams Dutch intervention of Wingtech
The Netherlands invoked the Goods Availability Act to take control of Dutch-based chip maker Nexperia in late September, citing national security concerns, a statement published by the Dutch government said Sunday. This means that while the...
The authentic side of Amsterdam, with amazing restaurants, hipster bars and outdoor swimming
Tuesday 14 October 2025 10:06 am | Updated: Monday 13 October 2025 6:08 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email De Ceuvel, to the north of central Amsterdam...

7 Mind-Blowing Projects Where Art Meets Technology
Assembly Lines is a performative installation by artist Sougwen Chun featuring the artist herself and a custom multi-robotic system. The robotic system is a large-scale technological configuration exploring instinctive and collaborative painting...

MASTODON's BILL KELLIHER Praises New Guitarist NICK JOHNSTON: 'We Are The Strongest Band We've Ever Been Right Now'
On August 15, 2025, just five days before the tragic death of ex-MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds, MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher was interviewed by Niels Guns of the Sixty Scales And The Truth podcast at the Dynamo Metalfest in Eindhoven, The...

China Puts Export Controls on Nexperia After Dutch Takeover
China is blocking Nexperia from exporting products from the Asian nation after the Dutch government moved to seize control of the chipmaker. China retaliated after the Dutch government invoked a Cold War–era law to take control of Nexperia, to...
China bans Nexperia exports after Dutch government takeover sparks retaliation
Beijing’s retaliation shows rising China-Europe tensions ahead of high-stakes trade talks with the US [BEIJING] Nexperia says it has been banned from exporting products it makes in China as Beijing hits back at the Dutch government for taking over...

Galapagos abandons cell therapy, putting 365 jobs at risk
Galapagos' difficult year has continued with a decision to wind down its cell therapy business as it looks for deals that will deliver a "strong and sustainable future." The Belgian biotech's rollercoaster 2025 started with a plan to split in two,...

Nexperia subjected to Dutch takeover
THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- The Dutch government took effective control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia in what it said was a "highly exceptional" move over worries that corporate governance shortcomings pose a potential risk to European...

Next-Gen Tech Set to Shape Legacy of Osaka Expo, as Focus Shifts to Real-World Use
The Yomiuri Shimbun A flying car is seen off the ground in Konohana Ward, Osaka, on Monday. The Yomiuri Shimbun 16:16 JST, October 14, 2025 With the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo having closed on Monday, attention now turns to how next-generation...

Three researchers nab Nobel economics prize for explaining ‘creative destruction’
Three researchers who probed the process of business innovation won the Nobel memorial prize in economics Monday for explaining how new products and inventions promote economic growth and human welfare, even as they leave older companies in the...

Chinese chip association voices concern over Dutch intervention in Nexperia
The China Semiconductor Industry Association (CSIA) has expressed serious concern about the Dutch government's targeting of Nexperia, a Netherlands-based subsidiary of its member company Wingtech Technology. Tuesday's move came after the Dutch...
Netherlands, Tanzania partner to boost poultry sector
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA is seeking to modernise and expand its poultry sector through a strategic partnership with the Netherlands, aimed at improving productivity, sustainability and technical expertise among local farmers. This was the focus of...

Rick Steves’ Europe: Rotterdam: Where Dutch quaint meets bold modernity
Rick Steves When traveling in the Netherlands – with its canals, windmills, and tulip fields – it all seems so cute and sweet; you may find yourself exclaiming, "Everything's just so…Dutch!" But for another side of the Netherlands, visit the...
Dutch Buy for SAMY
October 9 2025 Madrid-based social-first marketing agency SAMY has acquired team5pm, a data-driven social marketing agency based in Amsterdam Founded in 2012, SAMY helps clients with social-first marketing strategies, using a combination of...

Polyvantis opens Shanghai Technology Center
Polyvantis, a global leader in high-quality semi-finished acrylic and polycarbonate products, announced the opening of its new Technology Center in Shanghai, China. The launch marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey and underscores...