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Netherlands and Germany have evidence that Russia is increasing its use of chemical weapons
Dutch and German intelligence agencies say they have concrete evidence that Russia is increasing its use of banned chemical weapons, which has become almost standard procedure in the Russian military. Reuters writes about this. The head of the...

Science CNN 125,000-year-old ‘fat factory’ run by Neanderthals discovered in Germany
Stone Age humans living by a lake in what’s now Germany systematically processed animal carcasses for fatty nutrients — essentially running what scientists describe as a “fat factory” to boil bones on a vast scale, according to new research....

Dutch Intelligence Uncovers Widespread Russian Use Of Chemical Weapons In Ukraine
Dutch intelligence agencies have obtained evidence of widespread Russian use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine, including incidents where choking agents were dropped from drones to force soldiers out of trenches, making them vulnerable to...

Dutch intelligence collects proof of Russia's use of chemical weapons against Ukraine
Dutch intelligence services have collected evidence of Russia's large-scale use of banned chemical weapons in the war against Ukraine. Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans said in a comment to Reuters that his country's intelligence can confirm...

Cyprus University of Technology Hosts Successful Erasmus+ Project “Feel the FemPower Limassol” Multiplier Event
July 4th, 2025 by guest CC-BY, provided by author The “Feel the FemPower Limassol” event successfully brought together academia and industry experts to discuss and address gender inequalities in the sector of clean energy transition. The event...

SEPLINE: Socioeconomic Position in Epidemiological Research—A National Guideline on Danish Registry Data
Introduction Over the past decades, addressing socioeconomic differences in health has gained growing scientific, clinical, and political attention, increasing the demand for studies investigating the impact of socioeconomic position on health...
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Russia normalising chemical attacks in Ukraine, posing new threat to Europe: Dutch minister
Dutch and German intelligence services said Friday they had obtained proof of widespread Russian deployment of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine, including the dropping of a choking agent from drones to push soldiers out of trenches so they could...

Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy do what they do best to beat fancied Dutch boat in quadruples at Henley Royal Regatta
In the quarter-final of the premier event for quadruples, the Queen Mother, the three-club crew he put together beat seeded Dutch opposition with a come-from-behind win, a Skibbereen speciality. Olympic champions O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy...

FedEx optimizes logistics operations with new facility in the Netherlands
FedEx has opened a new logistics facility in Vianen in the Netherlands dedicated to both parcel and pallet operations and with the capacity to handle 3,600 parcels per hour. The new facility features a warehouse space of 5,865m² and 816m² of...

Change in Organizational Structure Influences Perceived Leadership in a Dutch Radiotherapy Center
Introduction Healthcare leaders face significant challenges, including shortage of personnel and the need for sustained quality improvement while ensuring equitable and affordable access. These challenges are expected to intensify, requiring...

Cochin Shipyard Limited Signs Comprehensive MoU with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. Ltd.
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), India's leading shipbuilding and ship repair company, has signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. Ltd. (KSOE), South Korea, on July 04, 2025. The...

Curiosity Cube brings hands-on science to Birmingham, inspiring the next generation of scientists
For the fourth consecutive year, the Curiosity Cube — a mobile science lab designed to make STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning accessible and fun — is traveling across Europe, sparking curiosity in students and showcasing...
Russian use of chemical weapons against Ukraine ‘widespread’, Dutch defence minister says
THE HAGUE - Dutch intelligence agencies have gathered evidence of widespread Russian use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine, including dropping a choking agent from drones to drive soldiers out of trenches so they can be shot, the defence...

Oman Air Cargo Teams Up with Swissport as First Amsterdam Flight Touches Down in the Netherlands
The world of retail is evolving at a breakneck pace, and Asia is at the forefront of this transformation. The latest report from consulting firm McKinsey & Company paints an ambitious picture: by 2030, the region is projected to welcome 400...

Dutch Intelligence Confirms Widespread Russian Use of Chemical Weapons in Ukraine
2Dutch and German intelligence services have presented evidence pointing to the widespread and systematic use of banned chemical weapons by Russian forces in Ukraine. According to findings made public on Friday, Russian troops have used choking...

Dutch intelligence collects proof of Russia's use of chemical weapons against Ukraine – Reuters
Dutch intelligence services have collected evidence of Russia's large-scale use of banned chemical weapons in the war against Ukraine. Source: European Pravda; Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans in a comment to Reuters Details: Brekelmans...

June 2025's top 10 European tech deals you need to know about
In June, European tech companies raised a total of €6.5 billion across 323 deals, an 18 per cent increase from May’s €5.5 billion and 341 deals. The UK continued to lead the charge, raising €1.8 billion in June, up from €1.4 billion in May. By...

Quantum Key Distribution Market Report 2025-2030, With Profiles Of ID Quantique, Infiniquant, Kloch, Luxquanta Technologies, Magiq Technologies, NEC, Quantumctek, Quintessencelabs, And Telsy
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The Quantum Key Distribution Market, valued at USD 446.0 million in 2024, is projected to reach USD 2.49 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 33.50%. QKD is critical for protecting sensitive data in sectors like...

Russia intensifying use of chemical weapons in Ukraine, Dutch intelligence reports
Russia is escalating the use of chemical weapons against Ukrainian forces, the Netherlands Military Intelligence (MIVD) reported on July 4. Russian troops use banned chemical agents as psychological warfare to panic Ukrainian forces, forcing...

Wales vs Netherlands prediction: No dream start for dragons
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