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New Dutch coalition is scrapping a successful nature restoration plan

There are concerns on what the new coalition’s plans will be for nature and the environment in the Netherlands.

Europe News

Two EU members haven’t yet received any post-Covid funding

Continued delays are jeopardising the planned measures of the EU’s €724bn post-Covid recovery fund, warns a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA).

Earth News

Weather heroes honoured in new list of 2024 storm names

They include the name of a former meteorologist who made “the most important forecast” the Met Office has ever produced.

Business

Where in Europe are best countries for setting up a new business?

Euronews Business reveals where in Europe entrepreneus may have an easier time dealing with the challenges of setting up a business.

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Tech News

Netherlands struck by major IT failures after defence ministry outage

Operations at Eindhoven Airport, which also serves as a military installation, were impacted after major IT outages grounded flights on Wednesday.

Tech News

How Europe's leading solar power grid is 'vulnerable' to cyberattacks

A recent study by a cybersecurity firm confirmed that the Dutch solar energy grid is vulnerable to multiple types of attacks on its system.

Economy

Netherlands unemployment rate stays flat for third month in July

Gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the Netherlands also rebounded in the second quarter of the year, as the economy recovers from the slowdown seen in 2023.

Culture news

Joost Klein and EBU respond to Eurovision investigation being dropped

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and disqualified Dutch contestant Joost Klein have had their say after the police investigation into a backstage incident at the Eurovision final was dropped.

Culture news

Eurovision probe: Swedish prosecutor drops case against Joost Klein

Dutch singer Joost Klein allegedly made a threatening movement towards a camerawoman, causing him to be disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 on the day of the Grand Final. The Swedish prosecutor has dropped the investigation due to lack of evidence.

Culture news

Anne Frank statue in Amsterdam defaced with 'Free Gaza' tag

The incident takes place 80 years to the day after the Nazis arrested the Jewish teenager.

Health news

First cases of raccoon intestinal worms found in Belgium

The parasitic disease - which can be transmitted to humans - has already been identified in France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

Europe News

'Mission-ready': First Romanian F-16 pilots get their wings

The graduates are the first US-made fighter jet pilots trained in the nation since the centre was operationalised.

Business

Dutch companies get funding to develop tidal energy in Wadden Sea

Until now, generating sustainable electricity in the Netherlands was mainly done with solar panels and wind turbines.

Earth News

EU approves €105m Dutch green farming subsidy

Farmers who relocate away from Natura 2000 sites can be offered public money, Brussels said, after green measures drew a howl of protest.

Markets

ASML: When the chips are down, is now a good time to buy?

ASML Holding saw its largest weekly drop since 2002, falling 17%, due to potential US restrictions on chip exports to China. Bank of America views the impact as manageable, suggesting the sell-off may be a buying opportunity.

Markets

ASML shares plunge as geopolitics overshadow strong earnings

The Dutch chip equipment maker, ASML, reported better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter. However, its shares plunged due to stricter US export curbs on exports to China.

Europe News

Ukrainian village honours MH17 crash victims 10 years on

More legal action is underway to hold Russia accountable under international law for the attack that killed all 298 on board.

World News

Kosovo court sentences war criminal to 18 years imprisonment

Pjetër Shala has been given an 18-year prison sentence for crimes committed during his country's 1999 war of independence.

Germany

Euro 2024: Fans react as England reach final

England scored the winning goal in the last few minutes of the game.

Europe News

Euros 2024: Football demonstrates its power to inspire and divide

A tournament of passion, controversy, and unity. From fan celebrations to societal tensions, football shows its power to inspire and divide.