Cabinet: Looking at multi-billion dollar investment of electricity companies
To counter the problems with the clogged power grid, the cabinet is considering a billion dollar investment in three major grid operators. It concerns Enexis, Alliander …
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Curaçao announces new candidate to operate old refinery
After years of searching, there may be a candidate to revive the Curaçao refinery. An American/Brazilian consortium with mostly Venezuelan directors will negotiate with …
ED: no word from Benfica yet, but PSV already seems to be playing into Götze departure
The Eindhoven Dagblad kicks the brakes after reports from Portugal about Mario Götze. PSVs playmaker has been linked to Roger Schmidts Benfica for weeks, but …
Activision Blizzard investors are urged to ride the board of directors in elections
The organization of activist shareholders SOC Investment Group called on Activision Blizzard shareholders to vote against the re-election of six of the companys ten boards of …
Temporarily a green label for gas and nuclear energy, despite criticism
Investments in gas and nuclear energy are seen temporarily and under conditions as a green investment. Despite criticism from the European Parliament and from several Member …
Are gas and nuclear energy green? Brussels thinks it is.
What is green and what is not? That sounds like a simple question, but in Brussels the issue is a political minefield. The European Commission now …
Ubisoft Expands: Another Game Studio Opens in Quebec
Ubisoft said it is opening another gaming studio in Quebec, which has been named Ubisoft Sherbrooke.The expansion should strengthen the province’s international leadership in …
United Kingdom invests hundreds of millions in nuclear energy
The United Kingdom has committed to investing almost 250 million euros in nuclear energy. The investment should help the country with its ambition to be climate-neutral by 2050.
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US mega-investment infrastructure agreement: ‘Big victory Biden’
The US Congress agrees with President Bidens extensive investment package of thousand billion dollars (865 billion euros) to tackle the debilitating infrastructure. The money is intended for …
Sony has invested in games publisher Devolver Digital
According to media reports, Sony is going to invest in the publisher Devolver Digital, which entered trading on the London stock exchange. Update: Sony has confirmed …
US and Canada stop foreign fossil investment, the Netherlands doesnt sign
At the UN climate summit in Glasgow, several countries, including major investors in the fossil industry such as the United States and Canada, have pledged to …
Bidens ‘Build Back Better’ comes about creaking and squeaky
It was the first side note to Joe Biden’s victory party last November. He had defeated President Trump but won with a very motley coalition. …
Biden presents’ historical ‘but slimmed down plan for economy and climate
After months of negotiations with his parties, President Biden presented a slim-down version of a social and green investment package. In a press conference, he said …
New motive murder House member investigated
The British terror police are investigating whether the murder of the House of Commons member David Amess has anything to do with his close ties with …
505 Games to act as publisher of Serial Cleaners
Polish studio Draw Distance announced a new partnership. The publisher of the future Serial Cleaners game was 505 Games. It will release a sequel to the popular …
“Newcastle United top candidate puts a condition of employment”
Top candidate Antonio Conte sees Newcastle United, but does set conditions for employment at St. James Park. He wants clear agreements regarding transfers.
The Chronicle reports …
Hoekstra also invested in Guernsey, ‘I should have been more careful’
Demissionair Hoekstra should have been more careful when investing in a safari business. Thats what he said in the House of Representatives Question Time. The company …
Minister Hoekstra was involved in Virgin Islands letterbox firm
Demissionary Minister of Finance Hoekstra (CDA) had a stake in a mailbox firm in the British Virgin Islands before becoming minister for many years. That write …
D66 decides to negotiate continuation current coalition anyway
D66 is ready to participate in negotiations on a cabinet with VVD, CDA and ChristenUnie. D66 leader Kaag just announced that. In a brief statement to …
Healthcare organizations and trade unions: investment in healthcare cannot be left out
Nearly twenty healthcare organizations, professional associations and trade unions call on the demissionary cabinet and parliament to invest heavily in healthcare with Prinsjesdag. In an open …
Verbeek worries: ‘Look at Twente, Roda JC and NEC’
Gertjan Verbeek worries about sc Heerenveen. The practice master of Almere City, who is a Frisian at heart, fears that the club will have to descend …
Critical Polish news channel may continue to broadcast through Dutch license
Polish news channel TVN24 has received a Dutch broadcast license. This allows the channel to continue broadcasting in the European Union, even if Poland decides not …
Jeff Bezos Space Trip: Noble Mission or PR Stunt?
This afternoon its time for billionaire Jeff Bezos. He himself, his brother Mark, an 82-year-old NASA flight instructor and a Dutch teenager shooting a rocket from …
Ben & Jerrys Stops Ice Cream Sales in Israeli-Occupied Territories
Ben & Jerrys American ice cream maker will stop selling ice cream in the Israeli-occupied West Bank at the end of next year, including in East Jerusalem. …