Two workers die in bridge collapse in Dutch city of Lochem

By admin February 22, 2024 No comment

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In the Netherlands, a tragic incident occurred in Lochem where two workers lost their lives and two others were injured during the construction of a bridge. The collapse happened when cables supporting a bridge arch snapped, causing it to plummet to the ground. The deceased workers were identified as one from Belgium and the other […]

Russian gas giant Gazprom makes £39m profit in North Sea

By admin December 15, 2023 No comment

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Russian energy giant Gazprom reportedly earned €45 million from its North Sea Sillimanite gas field in the past year, as revealed in financial accounts. The Sillimanite field, situated in UK and Dutch waters, has been operational since 2020 and is a joint venture between Gazprom and German firm Wintershall. While the arrangement is not deemed […]

Spain defeats the Netherlands to advance to their inaugural World Cup semi-final

By admin August 11, 2023 No comment

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Spain secured their place in the Women’s World Cup semi-finals for the first time with a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands, thanks to a late goal from teenage winger Salma Paralluelo. Mariona Caldentey initially put Spain ahead with an 80th-minute penalty, capitalizing on a handball by Stefanie van der Gragt. However, Van der Gragt redeemed […]

VanMoof: E-bike firm goes bust after Covid boom

By admin July 18, 2023 No comment

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Dutch electric bike-maker VanMoof has filed for bankruptcy after its founders, Taco and Ties Carlier, were unable to rescue the company. VanMoof, which boasts 190,000 customers globally, experienced a surge in demand for its bikes during the pandemic and secured millions of dollars in funding for expansion. However, the company faced challenges with its newer […]

Overcoming Resistance: Insects Appear on Italian Plates Against All Odds

By admin July 8, 2023 No comment

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In a small room near the Alps in northern Italy, millions of crickets are being processed to become food despite initial resistance. The crickets are frozen, boiled, dried, and pulverized to create a light brown flour used in various food products such as pasta, bread, energy bars, and even sports drinks. Italy, known for its […]

Phone prohibition declared in the Netherlands to curb school disruptions

By admin July 5, 2023 No comment

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The Dutch government has revealed plans to implement a ban on devices, including mobile phones, in classrooms to prevent disruptions to learning. The ban, set to take effect from the beginning of next year, is a collaborative effort between the government and schools. While exceptions will be made for students with medical needs, disabilities, and […]

Sperm donor who fathered 550 children ordered to stop

By admin April 29, 2023 No comment

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A 41-year-old man named Jonathan from the Netherlands has been ordered to stop donating sperm, as he is suspected of fathering more than 550 children worldwide through sperm donations. The man was banned from donating to fertility clinics in the Netherlands in 2017 after it was discovered that he had fathered more than 100 children. […]

MH17: Three guilty as court finds Russia-controlled group downed airliner

By admin November 17, 2022 No comment

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Three men were convicted guilty of murder by a Dutch court for shooting down a passenger plane over eastern Ukraine in 2014, which resulted in the deaths of 298 people. The court determined that a Russian-made missile fired by an armed group controlled by Russia and supplied by Russia brought down flight MH17. The three men—two […]

Netherlands to ban laughing gas from January

By admin November 15, 2022 No comment

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The use of nitrous oxide, sometimes known as laughing gas, is now prohibited in the Netherlands due to health concerns regarding the rising number of young people who use it. The ban, which goes into effect in January, makes it unlawful to purchase, sell, or possess gas. The authorities claim that it is still permissible to […]

Paintballs to be shot at Dutch wolves in bid to make them less tame

By admin November 3, 2022 No comment

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Authorities claim that in some areas of the Netherlands, wolves can be blasted with paintballs to try and make them less domesticated. There are worries that wolves may pose a severe threat if they lose their fear of people. The Arnhem provincial administration made this choice in response to a social media video that showed a […]