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Report: Drones spotted at Dutch bases linked to Russian shadow fleet

Report: Drones spotted at Dutch bases linked to Russian shadow fleet

A report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies suggests that drones spotted over Dutch military bases late last year were likely operated from Russian shadow fleet vessels in the North Sea. The findings indicate these ships were navigating the area at the time the unauthorized flights occurred.

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Dutch tech giant once again a pawn in US-China rivalry

Dutch tech giant once again a pawn in US-China rivalry

The Dutch tech company ASML is increasingly caught in the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China. The U.S. is reportedly pressuring the Netherlands to implement a near-total ban on the export of ASML's advanced chip-making machines to China.

Police investigate TikTok livestream following Amsterdam Central stabbing

Police investigate TikTok livestream following Amsterdam Central stabbing

Police are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred yesterday evening near Amsterdam Central Station, which was captured during a TikTok livestream. Four men were injured in the altercation, and a 43-year-old suspect from Naarden has been arrested and remains hospitalized.

Election of bishop in Old Catholic Church of Haarlem: "Truly exciting"

Election of bishop in Old Catholic Church of Haarlem: "Truly exciting"

The Old Catholic Church in Haarlem is holding a public election to select a new bishop, marking the retirement of the current leader, Dirk Jan Schoon. Unlike previous elections, the outcome remains highly uncertain as candidates are drawn from a list of priests and the selection process involves multiple rounds of secret voting.

New rules for onshore wind turbines introduced after much debate

New rules for onshore wind turbines introduced after much debate

The Dutch government has established new national regulations for the construction of onshore wind turbines following years of political debate. These rules mandate that the distance between wind turbines and residential houses must generally be at least twice the tip height of the turbine.

200-meter wind turbines must be 400 meters from homes, new government standard announced

200-meter wind turbines must be 400 meters from homes, new government standard announced

The Dutch cabinet has proposed a new national distance standard for onshore wind turbines. Under this regulation, the distance between a wind turbine and residential homes must be at least twice the turbine's total tip height.