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The Netherlands is allocating €300 million for the recovery and economic strengthening of Ukraine
The Netherlands has pledged to allocate €300 million for Ukraine's recovery and strengthening in 2025 and 2026. This was announced by Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp on social media platform X. "Russia isn't just trying to bring Ukraine to...

Globetrotting musician to perform in Eureka
Bryan Bielanski, an acoustic rock ‘n’ roll singer-songwriter based in Charlotte, North Carolina, will perform July 22 at 6 p.m. at the Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, 1595 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. This globetrotting musician has been touring the U.S....

‘The England we’ve been waiting for’: fans buoyed by win over Netherlands
Tables were thumped, hugs shared and arms raised in the air. There was a palpable sense of relief in the room at the Toca Social bar in White City as Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses romped to a commanding 4-0 win over the Netherlands to keep their Euro...
Hockey youngsters learn from top Dutch coaches
Created: Jul 10, 2025 07:58 AM Bermuda Hockey Summer Camp (Photograph by Khyii Perinchief) Nearly 100 young hockey players got to learn from some of the game’s top Dutch coaches at a camp on island last week Charlotte Van de Vegte and Jeroen...

Nike’s Downfall and what fashion can learn from it
Winning isn’t for everyone. In June last year, when the world’s eyes were on Paris for the Olympic Games, Nike launched its traditional campaign. With narration by actor William Dafoe, athletes like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Serena Williams or...

'Our biggest store opening ever': McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands announces huge new shop opening by iconic US fashion designer brand
A brand new Ralph Lauren store is set to open its doors in Cannock ahead of a weekend of celebration at McArthurGlen. The West Midlands Designer Outlet boasts over 60 different stores including Calvin Klein, Lacoste and Tommy Hilfiger - and will...

Cricket: O’Dowd’s 92 and bowlers set up dominant Dutch win
Brief scores: The Netherlands 172-1 (O’Dowd 92*, Edwards 48*, Bradley 1-28) beat Guernsey 99-9 (Bradley 26, Levitt 3-11, Zulfiqar 2-16) by 73 runs The Netherlands asserted their dominance over an already eliminated Guernsey side with a 73-run win...

Dutch government seeks new tools in fight against fake news
Published on 08/07/2025 - 16:32 GMT+2 The Dutch government is exploring new legal powers to combat fake news "in view of the geopolitical developments and the real threat to national security", outgoing Home Affairs Minister Judith Uitermark said...

Sounds: New music: British rock trailblazers Skunk Anansie unveil powerful video for new single ‘Shame’.
The track covers frontwoman Skin’s personal history, the haunting visuals and emotional force, hint at the cathartic process of confronting family alienation and the pain of feeling misunderstood. "Shame is one of the most personal songs we've...

England drown out doubts against Netherlands
What was all the fuss about? On Saturday night England were staring into the abyss after a largely flat, listless defeat against France. Now their Euro 2025 campaign is up and running, a dominant dispatching of the Netherlands giving them a foot...

Art meets AI to reinvent tomorrow’s food systems
New media artist Helena Nikonole is taking the art of sound to an unusual place – a city-based hydroponic plant farm. Together with a group of scientists, she is playing different urban sounds to plants grown in water. The goal is to determine how...

Local second-generation immigrant shares her Dutch heritage with others
“We left Holland on the 22nd of October and arrived in New York in an immigration boat,” Bronius said. “We got off and saw the sights but had to also get everything checked and get immunizations. Then we were put on a train to Dayton.” Bronius’...

Sports and fitness brand smashes through £1 million turnover mark
Bearhug, based in Pontypool, passed the milestone for the first time and is now targeting further UK growth and expansion into Europe. The Welsh sports and fitness brand designs bamboo-based joint supports and muscle sleeves aimed at injury...

Highlights and goals of England (4-0) vs Netherlands in UEFA Women’s Euro
End of transmission ¡We are leaving! It has been a pleasure to bring you the coverage of the exciting match between England vs Netherlands for Date 2 of Group D in UEFA Women’s Euro. We appreciate your company and passion for football. Keep an eye...

Dutch Bros Coffee to open first South Carolina location in Summerville
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Dutch Bros Coffee, a prominent name in the drive-thru coffee industry, is set to open its first location in Summerville in the summer of 2025. The new shop will be located at 101 Angus Drive near Berlin G Myers Parkway...

Dutch canal-leaping pole vaulters aim for the sky
Smiling and relaxed, Dutch farmer Jacob de Groot grips a pole and walks to the water's edge -- chasing a thrill he first felt aged 10, vaulting across a canal. Every summer, Dutch provinces from Friesland to Utrecht leap into "fierljeppen" season...

Feeney to instill 'fitness and pride' as Terras prepare for new season
The Terras boss got the chance to see his new look squad on the pitch last Saturday as his side ran out 4-2 winners against Portland United. Jake McCarthy and Brandon Goodship found themselves on the scoresheet along with an impressive trialist...

England 4-0 Netherlands: Women's Euro 2025 Player Ratings and Match Highlights
England put their defeat to France to bed with a fine 4-0 win over the Netherlands. They started this game with real intent, taking the game straight to the Dutch. Lauren James showed her undoubted quality when she gave England the lead. Taking...
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'Incredible response' - Wiegman praises Lionesses after they thrash Netherlands at Euro 2025
Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman praised her side's "incredible response" after they bounced back from an opening game defeat at Euro 2025 to thrash the Netherlands 4-0. A brace from Lauren James and goals from Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone gave...

Watch how Bonsu Baah joined Al Qadsiah for pre-season in the Netherlands
Christopher Bonsu Baah has officially linked up with his new teammates at Al Qadsiah, joining the Saudi Pro League side’s pre-season training camp in the Netherlands ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. In a video shared by the club on social media on...