Unilever is exploring the potential sale of its well-known Dutch food brands Unox and Conimex, according to anonymous sources cited by Reuters. The company, which relocated its headquarters to London four years ago, has reportedly engaged ABN Amro to assess…
At the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev condemned the Netherlands and France for their overseas territories, labeling their practices as ‘neocolonial.’ He accused these nations of severely impacting local populations and resources in their territories, particularly…
Amid rising concerns in the Netherlands about integration challenges, researchers like Jaco Dagevos highlight the ‘integration paradox’: the more integrated second and third-generation migrants feel, the more they report experiences of discrimination and exclusion. Despite better socioeconomic outcomes, these young…
In a significant ruling, Shell has successfully overturned a previous court order requiring the company to cut its carbon emissions by 45%. The Dutch appeals court stated it could not determine a specific reduction benchmark, despite acknowledging Shell’s responsibility to…
A Dutch court has overturned a significant ruling requiring Shell to reduce global carbon dioxide emissions by 45% by 2030. While the initial judgment aimed to hold the oil giant accountable for its environmental impact, the court’s decision is legally…
A Dutch court in The Hague has overturned a previous ruling mandating Shell to cut its CO₂ emissions by 45% from 2019 levels, marking a significant victory for the oil and gas giant. The court stated that while Shell has…
Police have found potential human remains in a Heerhugowaard home during the investigation into the case of Albert Visser, who went missing in 2021. A 31-year-old local man has been arrested. Forensic specialists located the evidence inside the house, not…
In a significant legal victory for Shell, a Dutch court in The Hague has overturned a previous ruling that mandated the oil giant to cut its CO2 emissions by 45% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. The 2021 ruling had…
Shell has successfully appealed a crucial climate ruling in the Netherlands that mandated a 45% reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The Hague appeals court found that Shell was already making progress towards its emissions targets, questioning the…
Greenpeace is set to challenge the Dutch government in court regarding its nitrogen policy, aiming for a drastic reduction in nitrogen impacts on vulnerable nature. This unprecedented case mirrors the Urgenda climate ruling, as Greenpeace argues that the government has…
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has denounced the recent violent attacks against Israeli supporters in Amsterdam as ‘pure antisemitic violence.’ The incidents occurred last week during a match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel-Aviv, resulting in injuries to 20 to 30…
Marie Mesmeur, a French MP, sparked controversy after asserting that Israeli football fans attacked in Amsterdam were targeted not for their Jewish identity but for their alleged racism and support of genocide. Her remarks followed violent incidents involving Maccabi Tel-Aviv…
