Dutch zero-emission zones spark rapid uptake of electric vans and trucks

The Netherlands’ zero-emission zones for freight (ZEZ-F) are accelerating the transition to electric delivery fleets and reshaping city logistics, according to a new Clean Cities Campaign briefing. Introduced in January 2025, and now including 18...

Netherlands launches tech cluster in Kyiv, pledges €200 mln for counter-drone systems

Ukraine's defense minister Denys Shmyhal and Dick Schoof, the Prime Minister of the Netherlands The Netherlands has announced a new €200 million aid package for Ukraine. The funding will be directed toward counter-drone systems and joint arms...

Tailored cancer screening strategies needed for people with HIV

Studies presented last week at the 20th European AIDS Conference (EACS 2025) in Paris highlighted the need for tailored cancer screening strategies in people with HIV. The studies found that prostate cancer presents earlier and is more advanced in...

A confident far-right and a stagnant parliamentary left in the Netherlands


A growing far-right In The Hague, fascists trooped through the streets intimidating people of color and pelted the office of the social-liberal D66 party with stones. Nazi salutes were combined with the orange-white-blue flags associated with the...

GM, Ford Stocks Slip As China-Dutch Chip Dispute Over Nexperia Sparks Fresh Supply Chain Fears

Shares of General Motors and Ford fell on Thursday as major automakers warned that a deepening semiconductor disruption tied to a dispute between China and the Dutch government could soon hit U.S. and European vehicle production. General Motors’...

Hospitality Qatar 2025 kicks off celebrating a decade of excellence in tourism and hospitality

DOHA: Under the patronage and presence of Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Chairman of Visit QatarSaad bin Ali Al Kharji,the 10th edition of theHospitality Qatar Exhibition officially opened on Tuesday at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center....

What Is the Healthiest Butter You Can Buy? A Dietitian Shares Her Top 3 Picks

Few foods spark as much confusion — or passion — as butter. It’s a staple in most kitchens, cherished for its rich flavor and culinary versatility. But it also sits at the center of a nutrition debate that’s spanned decades about whether healthy...

China-Dutch chip clash puts Europe’s carmakers on the brink

European automakers are confronting one of their greatest supply chain risks since the pandemic began. A growing row between China and the Netherlands over the Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has put the continent’s car production at risk. Industry...

Safety and Accuracy of 3D Printing Combined with Intraoperative CT-Guided Percutaneous Vertebroplasty (PVP) for Thoracolumbar Osteoporotic Fractures

Introduction Osteoporotic vertebral fractures are common complications of osteoporosis, which can cause severe pain, disability, and deformity. The incidence of osteoporotic vertebral fractures is increasing with the aging of the population, and...

Netherlands Allocates €310 Million for Anti-Drone Systems for Ukraine and Joint Production of Drones

The Netherlands has allocated a €200 million aid package for the purchase of anti-drone systems for Ukraine. In addition, €110 million will be invested in the joint production of long-range attack drones. This was reported by the Suspilne media...

EU delegation visits IIT Bhubaneswar to explore research and innovation collaborations

Bhubaneswar, Oct 16 (PTI) A delegation from the European Union (EU) visited IIT Bhubaneswar on Thursday to explore opportunities for strengthening research, innovation, and academic collaboration between European organisations and the premier...

Netherlands and Ukraine to co-produce drones as The Hague commits €200 million

The Netherlands and Ukraine have agreed to begin joint production of drones. The plan follows Ukraine’s decision to relax export and intellectual property restrictions to allow joint manufacturing with Dutch companies, caretaker Defense Minister...

Disease in flight: Bird flu spreads in Europe, US. What's new?

Bird flu cases are rising in the Northern Hemisphere, and outbreaks are likely to continue testing farmers and public health authorities determined to curb the spread this winter. The current circulating "clade" of H5N1, which is mainly carried by...

Dietary Fiber Gummies Market to Reach USD 13.44 billion by 2032, Growing At An 11.2% CAGR - Credence Research

PUNE, India, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Market Overview The dietary fiber gummies market is experiencing remarkable growth, driven by increasing health consciousness, rising digestive health concerns, and consumer preference for convenient...

Building uncrewed naval vessels with Allied Special Forces in exercise Bold Machina

Taking lessons from Ukraine, Allied Special Operators learned how to build naval drones from scratch during exercise Bold Machina 25. Synopsis Allied Special Operators learned to design, build and deploy uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) during...

Dutch government and Luxemburg consortium to invest €200 million in Groningen AI factory

Funding for an AI factory in Groningen has been secured. The Dutch government and regional authorities had previously committed 130 million euros to the facility, which will allow businesses and research institutions to explore artificial...

I took psychedelics at 64 (it was my scientist daughter’s idea)

It all started with my daughter Ros. She’s doing a PhD at University College London in mental health science. The term might evoke images of therapy, counselling or harmonious lifestyles — nothing wrong with any of that. But Ros’s research is much...

Switzerland begins latest research on 3D printed human corneas

Scientists in Switzerland have begun developing artificial corneas using 3D printing technology, in a project that could eventually help repair eye damage and restore vision for people affected by corneal disease or injury. The initiative is being...

AI Deep Learning Advances Hyperspectral Imaging for Earth Observation

Spectroscopy from Space, A New Frontier A new study published in the IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing (1) reviews the rapid evolution of deep learning methodologies in hyperspectral image (HSI)...

Europe eyes tech independence with satellite IoT operator Sateliot

To bolster Europe’s technological independence, satellite IoT operator Sateliot is partnering with the European Space Agency (ESA) on a new project. Their goal is to develop a satellite IoT network for Europe that can operate entirely without...