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• [New] The Netherlands is excluded as the majority of Germany's lignite mines and lignite-fired power plants reside close to the German-Netherlands border, and the Netherlands is a small, densely populated country where effects of over-the-border air pollution could have substantial health effects. SpringerLink
• [New] The power demands of a small number of North European countries attempting to cope with the AI revolution are expected to rise by 50-60% by 2033, and their power needs will match the total current consumption of Portugal, Greece, and the Netherlands combined. Universite Jean Moulin Lyon 3
• [New] The public in Canada, Hong Kong, the UAE, the UK, Portugal, the Netherlands, Germany, Australia, and Finland are typing their fears into Google, over and over, watching forex numbers like stock traders. Travel And Tour World
• [New] While the sharp decline in asylum applications in the Netherlands will not immediately change travel requirements for short-term or long-term visitors, the broader shift in migration patterns could influence how the European Union manages future border control. ETIAS UK
• European regulators have delayed potential FSD availability until 2028, with stringent testing requirements in the UK, Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands. CTOL Digital Business and Technology News
• The Meuse River, which flows through France and Belgium before meeting the North Sea in the Netherlands, is expected to remain drier than usual over the coming weeks. Circle of Blue
• The circular economy can predict substantial changes in GHG emissions in the Netherlands, underscoring its potential as an effective mechanism for reducing environmental impact. BioMed Central
• High energy prices and gas shortages in Europe (exacerbated by the Ukraine crisis) led countries like the UK, Netherlands, and even once-nuclear-averse Belgium to extend reactor lifetimes or plan new ones for energy security. Energy Central
• People who want to travel to the United Kingdom from the Netherlands, excluding UK and Irish citizens, will soon require a digital ETA or Electronic Travel Authorization. IamExpat
• The Central Organization for the Meat Sector expects that if domestic production declines, the Netherlands may need to increase beef imports to satisfy demand. Protein Trends
• About the National Growth Fund The National Growth Fund is a programme of the Dutch Government, allocating funds to projects with the highest potential of contributing to durable economic growth in the Netherlands. TU Delft
• The UN has warned of threats to vast numbers of people living on islands or along coastlines due to rising sea levels, with low-lying coastal areas of India, Bangladesh, China and the Netherlands flagged as areas of particular concern, as well as island nations in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Al Jazeera
• At least six European countries - Germany, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, France and the United Kingdom - have updated their travel advisories to warn transgender and nonbinary travelers about potential risks in the United States. Skift Meetings
• The Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands is exploring the use of hydrogen as a fuel for ships, which could significantly reduce emissions from the maritime sector. Energy Central
• Several NATO members, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, and Belgium, have collectively pledged 79 F-16s to Ukraine, with more deliveries expected throughout 2025. Mehr News Agency
• Europe, particularly countries like Germany, France, and the Netherlands, is expected to maintain a strong share due to the early adoption of renewable technologies and favorable regulatory frameworks. Credence Research
• Global infection rates could rocket by more than 10 million by 2030 because of cuts to aid in countries such as the US, France, the UK, Germany and the Netherlands. PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGB
• As HyIron enters Phase Two to scale up production from 15000 to 200000 tonnes per year, the EU and the Netherlands will join as partners contributing €12.9 million / N $258 million in grants to Namibia's SDG1 Fund. allAfrica.com
• All HEMA stores in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany, and Austria will be live with the RFID solution by mid-2026. Retail Technology Innovation Hub
• The help from countries like the Netherlands that are well experienced in water management could assist Pakistan to embrace more appropriate methods of irrigation to deal with water issues. Paradigm Shift

Last updated: 13 June 2025