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Over half of the Netherlands uses AI; Job security fears on the rise
More than half of the people in the Netherlands use artificial intelligence sometimes. The use of AI, often used to improve text or edit photos, has grown by 12 percent in a year, ING reported based on its research. “At the same time, the concern...

Swissport invests over 1.5 billion euros in eco-friendly technology
Swissport is leading the industry’s sustainability actions with over €1.5 billion investment in eco-friendly technology including new electric ground handling vehicles and renewable energy over the next five years. 25% of Swissport’s fleet...

Former Allen Media, Quincy Tech Leader Buys HVS
In September 2024, he joined one of the nation’s leading video systems integration and consulting firms as Director of Business Development and Technology after serving as Chief Technology Officer at Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group. Now, he’s the...

Researchers Uncover Hidden Ingredients Behind AI Creativity
We were once promised self-driving cars and robot maids. Instead, we’ve seen the rise of artificial intelligence systems that can beat us in chess, analyze huge reams of text and compose sonnets. This has been one of the great surprises of the...

Dutch and UK gas prices dip as Norwegian supply rises
LONDON, - Dutch and British wholesale gas prices edged lower on Monday morning as supply remained strong with rising demand from warmer temperatures across much of Europe offset by weaker demand for heating. The benchmark Dutch front-month...

Heathrow embracing collaborative innovation and advanced tech to redefine the future of baggage handling
Share on LinkedInLinkedIn Share on TwitterTwitter Share on FacebookFacebook Share on RedditReddit Share on FlipboardFlipboard Share on TumblrTumblr Share via EmailGmail Share on WhatsAppWhatsApp Heathrow recently joined the pioneering BOOST...
Clean Motion joins unique research project to map solar-powered mobility in real-world use across five countries
Clean Motion AB has been granted SEK 376,200 in funding from the Swedish Energy Agency to participate in a research project aimed at collecting unique operational data from the solar-charged electric vehicle EVIG Clean Motion AB has been granted...

Dutch startup Tibo Energy raises €6 million to scale its AI-driven energy management platform
Eindhoven-based Tibo Energy, a developer of a next-generation Energy Management System (EMS) for industrial and commercial energy sites, has raised €6 million in Seed funding to help businesses unlock additional energy capacity from their existing...

Dutch home builders still too focused on staying warm in winter, not cooling in heat
Home builders in the Netherlands are still building according to the climate of a decade ago, focusing on homes that can catch and keep heat in the winter. But that leaves residents in homes that can’t cool down in the increasingly hot summers....

Confidence holds in European hospitality, but skills and tech gaps persist
Booking.com’s fifth European Accommodation Barometer reveals a sector broadly confident ahead of the 2025 peak season, but facing widening disparities in training capacity, recruitment capabilities and digital uptake Despite geopolitical tensions...

Structural sleep problems are costing the Dutch economy billions per year
Almost one in eight people in the Netherlands suffer from insomnia, resulting in an economic cost to society of 3 billion euros per year, according to a study from the SEO Institute for Economic Research (SEO). Staying awake can influence a...

What trends and technologies are impacting careers in forensic analysis?
We spoke with Karol Speight about the dynamic and challenging field of biopharma forensics. Karol Speight, an EU supplier relationship manager at biopharma Amgen, is currently working in forensic analysis and defects creation, with the process...

Swiss executives distance themselves from the United States
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A new era for African engineering: Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa becomes Atana
Engineering consultancy Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa has officially rebranded as Atana, effective from 1 July 2025, marking a new chapter for one of the country’s oldest independent engineering firms. The change reflects Atana’s sharpened focus...

MOL completes acquisition of Dutch tank terminal operator LBC
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has completed the acquisition of all membership rights in LBC Tank Terminals Group Holding Netherlands. MOL received approval from all relevant authorities for the acquisition pursuant to the sale and purchase agreement signed...

Popular demand sees F1 Exhibition extend Amsterdam stay
The Formula 1 Exhibition is extending its stay in Amsterdam by a final six weeks because of incredible demand. After welcoming tens of thousands of visitors since opening, and receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback, the internationally...

A queer traveller`s guide to safe adventures in India
The considerations and issues for LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples vary drastically from cis-het people, regardless of where they are travelling to. Seasoned queer travellers provide practical tips on choosing queer-friendly destinations and...

Chronic insomnia is draining billions from the Dutch economy
July 2, 2025 Chronic insomnia is costing the Dutch economy nearly €3 billion each year, according to a new report on the financial effects of sleep deprivation by SEO Economic Research. The analysis, based on GP diagnoses and data from the...
Price gap between Dutch petrol stations tops €27 for a full tank
July 2, 2025 Photo: Wikimedia CommonsDutch drivers could face a difference of more than €27 for a full tank of petrol, depending on where they fill up, research by comparison platform Independer has found. The most expensive petrol currently costs...

How Hyderabad’s Manam is putting Indian craft chocolate on the world map
A few days before it threw open its gates to the public on June 25, Hyderabad-based Manam Chocolate’s new experiential centre in Delhi was already buzzing. The tasting table was set, the stories were waiting to be told, and Chaitanya Muppala,...