Two more matches of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier were decided on Saturday afternoon in Abu Dhabi. Netherlands started their campaign in an emphatic manner, outplaying Vanuatu and winning by 100 runs at Tolerance Oval, while Uganda bounced back strongly from their opening day loss, beating United States of America (USA) by eight...
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Aussie trio aiming to help Netherlands qualify for World Cup
Australian-born Paige Schouw and sisters, Claire and Nicole Kennedy, hope to put rugby league on the map in the Netherlands by helping the Lionesses to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Schouw, who is a reporter for NRL.com and plays for Brisbane Tigers, qualifies to play for the Netherlands through her paternal Opa (grandfather), who...
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All Netherlands Cafe Hostages Released, Suspect Arresed
It is not known how many people were initially being held The Hague, Netherlands: A hostage drama in the Netherlands that lasted several hours on Saturday ended without bloodshed as all hostages were freed and police took the suspect into custody. Authorities have said there was no reason to suspect a “terrorist motive” for the...
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Director General Visits Netherlands for First Official Visit and World Energy Congress
In a session that touched on the need for increased investments and the challenges in financing nuclear newbuild projects, Mr Grossi cited the technology sector as a potential new market for advanced nuclear technologies. According to the International Energy Agency, electricity consumption from data centres, artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrencies account for 2% of global...
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Tinubu meets Dutch PM, says Nigeria positioned to power clean energy future of Europe, world
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is well-positioned to power the clean energy future of Europe and the world with its high-grade lithium deposits. Speaking during a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands at his official residence, known as The Catshuis in The Hague, on Thursday, the president said Nigeria offers immense opportunities...
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One of Europe’s most wanted drug lords on run after Spanish court grants bail
Intercepted communications between members of Dutch-Moroccan gangs had mentioned her name, and that of Mark Rutte, the prime minister, forcing her to ditch plans to live in student accommodation in Amsterdam while studying for her degree. The threat to Amalia had not disappeared but she was able to live and study in the Netherlands again,...
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The Kingdom of the Netherlands invests in UNDP to advance sustainable development around the world
New York City – The Kingdom of the Netherlands has contributed EUR 36 million (USD 39 million) towards UNDP’s regular “core” resources for 2024. This critical support empowers UNDP to tackle multidimensional poverty, promote good governance, foster the rule of law and champion gender equality globally. The support will also bolster UNDP’s work to prevent...
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Tinubu In Netherlands For Talks With Dutch King, Leaders – Arise News
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening arrived in The Hague, the seat of government of the Netherlands, for a series of high-level discussions with Dutch leaders. The President’s official aircraft, Nigeria Air Force 1, touched down at Schipol International Airport, Amsterdam, at 10:10 pm (9:10 pm Nigerian time) on Tuesday, from where he was...
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The Netherlands hardens stance as transgender law voted down
Those three parties are in coalition talks with the pro-business VVD, which voted not to withdraw the bill and was the dominant party in the last government. Meanwhile, 70 MPs voted against ditching the bill. The caretaker government will now have to decide what to do about the motion brought by NSC, which was formed...
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Tinubu Departs Abuja For Official Visit To Netherlands – Arise News
President Bola Tinubu is off Kingdom of the Netherlands on an official visit. The President, according to a release issued on Monday by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, whose visit is on the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, will engage in high-level discussions with the Prime Minister,...
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President embarks on working visit to Netherlands, attends Economic Forum in Saudi Arabia – The Sun Nigeria
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on an official visit to the Netherlands and attend a special World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Saudi Arabia, according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. On Tuesday, April 23, Tinubu will depart Abuja for the Netherlands...
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Dutch cities divided over WFH plan for sex workers
Dutch cities are divided on whether sex workers should be allowed to work from home. While sex work has been legal in the Netherlands since 2000, a limited number of regions have allowed sex workers to operate independently from home. Proposed legislation could change that, with the government looking to regulate the sector to reflect...