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Winners of the 100 Ideas for Cities Hackathon announced at the Mayors Summit
The Netherlands will introduce control at the land border
China's chip index approaches 3-year high amid US ban on TSMC chips
Dutch PM won't attend climate summit due to attack on Israeli fans
Mass attacks on Israelis in Amsterdam: Israel calls on the Netherlands to protect citizens
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The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with drones worth 42.6 million euros
US lawmakers call on Japan to tighten restrictions on chip shipments to China
Partners to approve plans to assist Ukraine within the framework of capability coalitions for several years - Ministry of Defense
Almost 200 medals: Ukrainian veterans win at international competition Strong Spirit's Games
To reduce energy prices: 12 EU countries call for support for cross-border cooperation in the electricity sector
IT coalition raises 157 million euros to support Ukraine
Ukrainian Yaroslava Maguchikh was nominated for the title of the world's best athlete of the year
Ministry of Economy names the best innovative options for financing demining in Ukraine
EU is preparing a new law to regulate migration
NATO Secretary General: "We will do everything necessary to make sure that Ukraine wins"
Ukraine U-19 loses to England in the third place match at the tournament in Spain
60 aircraft, 2 thousand military: NATO kicks off annual nuclear exercise
The Northern Lights have captivated Western Europe: impressive photos of the night sky
EU postpones the implementation of the border control system again
Khmelnytskyi region exposes hacker who set up a “startup” to access sanctioned Russian websites
Kuleba: Russia deliberately provokes food crisis by attacking Ukraine's port infrastructure
NATO begins nuclear exercises from Monday amid Putin's threats
Zelensky and Starmer discuss “victory plan”
Maguchikh is among the three nominees for the title of the best athlete in Europe in 2024
Destruction of Kakhovka HPP: Ukraine counts on the Netherlands to help prepare a master plan for community water infrastructure
Winners of the 100 Ideas for Cities Hackathon announced at the Mayors Summit
Volunteers developed 63 projects for communities for free.
The Netherlands will introduce control at the land border
On December 9, the Netherlands introduces a 6-month control on its land borders with Schengen countries. This is part of new migration restrictions initiated by the right-wing coalition led by the PVV party.
China's chip index approaches 3-year high amid US ban on TSMC chips
The CSI Semiconductor index rose 6% after the US banned TSMC's advanced chips from being shipped to China. This may accelerate the development of China's own semiconductor production.
Dutch PM won't attend climate summit due to attack on Israeli fans
Dick Schoof refuses to participate in the climate summit due to attacks on Israeli fans in Amsterdam. Five Maccabi fans were injured after the match with Ajax.
Mass attacks on Israelis in Amsterdam: Israel calls on the Netherlands to protect citizens
In Amsterdam, Israeli citizens are attacked after a soccer match, the attackers using Palestinian flags. Netanyahu sends evacuation planes and demands that the Dutch authorities protect Israelis.
Netflix offices in Paris and Amsterdam searched in tax fraud case - media
Netflix's Paris and Amsterdam offices are being searched on suspicion of tax fraud. The investigation in France has been going on since 2022, and the company has already had similar problems in Italy.
NATO Secretary General calls on Germany to increase defense spending
During a meeting with Olaf Scholz in Berlin, Mark Rutte called on Germany to increase defense spending to more than 2% of GDP. Germany plans to allocate about EUR 90.6 billion for defense this year.
Financial Times: The EU may not be ready for Ukraine's further European integration yet
The European Commission is preparing a report on the progress of the EU candidate countries. The document will recognize the successes of Ukraine and Moldova, but without specific recommendations for further integration steps.
Swiss President supports lifting ban on arms re-export to Ukraine
The President of Switzerland is in favor of revising the ban on the re-export of Swiss-made weapons to Ukraine. The current embargo harms the defense industry and the country's security.
Ukraine signs agreement with Germany to strengthen air defense system
Ukraine's Defense Minister has signed an agreement with Germany to strengthen the air defense system. Four more countries will join the agreement, which provides for joint projects and funding to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.
The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with drones worth 42.6 million euros
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has announced the purchase of modern DeltaQuad drones for Ukraine. The drones, worth €42.6 million, are designed for real-time reconnaissance and surveillance.
US lawmakers call on Japan to tighten restrictions on chip shipments to China
U. S. lawmakers are demanding that Japan tighten restrictions on the sale of chip manufacturing equipment to China. They warn of possible sanctions for Japanese companies if Tokyo does not take action.
Partners to approve plans to assist Ukraine within the framework of capability coalitions for several years - Ministry of Defense
In December, the partners will approve plans to assist Ukraine within the framework of the capability coalitions for the coming years. This will help to better understand the needs of the Defense Forces and ensure the implementation of the Victory Plan.
Almost 200 medals: Ukrainian veterans win at international competition Strong Spirit's Games
The Ukrainian veterans' team won 188 medals at the Strong Spirit's Games in Madrid. The Ukrainians competed with teams from the United States, Estonia, Ireland, and the Netherlands in 5 disciplines.
To reduce energy prices: 12 EU countries call for support for cross-border cooperation in the electricity sector
12 EU countries have called on the European Commission to support the creation of energy associations to reduce energy prices. They presented a joint document at a meeting of EU energy ministers, emphasizing the importance of cross-border cooperation.
IT coalition raises 157 million euros to support Ukraine
The IT coalition has accumulated 157 million euros for Ukraine since September 2023. 99 million has already been transferred in the form of equipment and software, including 87 million from Germany in SAP licenses.
Ukrainian Yaroslava Maguchikh was nominated for the title of the world's best athlete of the year
Ukrainian Olympic champion Yaroslava Maguchikh is among the five nominees for the World Athlete of the Year according to World Athletics. The voting will last until October 20 on social media.
Ministry of Economy names the best innovative options for financing demining in Ukraine
The UNDP presented a report on demining financing in Ukraine. The most promising options are the issuance of thematic bonds and public-private partnerships that combine demining with the development of solar energy.
EU is preparing a new law to regulate migration
The EU plans to change the rules for sending migrants without the right to stay. The new law should streamline the deportation process and oblige member states to cooperate in this matter.
NATO Secretary General: "We will do everything necessary to make sure that Ukraine wins"
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the Alliance will not be intimidated by Russian threats and will continue to support Ukraine. He visited the new NATO mission in Germany, which will coordinate military assistance to Kyiv.
Ukraine U-19 loses to England in the third place match at the tournament in Spain
Ukraine's U-19 national team lost to England U-18 in the bronze medal match at the tournament in Marbella. It was a preparatory tournament for the Euro 2025 qualifiers, where Ukraine will play against Kazakhstan, Slovenia, and the Netherlands.
60 aircraft, 2 thousand military: NATO kicks off annual nuclear exercise
NATO is conducting a two-week military exercise to practice the use of nuclear weapons. About 2,000 troops and 60 aircraft from 13 NATO countries will take part in the maneuvers.
The Northern Lights have captivated Western Europe: impressive photos of the night sky
The aurora borealis was observed in the sky over the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany on October 10-11, 2024. The phenomenon was caused by a solar maximum and a geomagnetic storm.
EU postpones the implementation of the border control system again
The EU has postponed the introduction of fingerprint and face scanning at the borders. Germany, France, and the Netherlands declared that the systems are not ready, and no new implementation schedule has been set.
Khmelnytskyi region exposes hacker who set up a “startup” to access sanctioned Russian websites
A 28-year-old man organized a VPN service to circumvent NSDC sanctions. He provided access to 48 million Russian IP addresses using servers in Europe and Russia.
Kuleba: Russia deliberately provokes food crisis by attacking Ukraine's port infrastructure
Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's port infrastructure to reduce its export potential. Over 3 months, 300 facilities, 177 vehicles, and 22 civilian vessels were damaged, and 79 civilians were injured.
NATO begins nuclear exercises from Monday amid Putin's threats
NATO will hold its annual Steadfast Noon nuclear exercise with the participation of 60 aircraft from 13 countries. The alliance secretary general stressed the importance of strengthening defense in the face of uncertainty and russia's nuclear rhetoric.
Zelensky and Starmer discuss “victory plan”
President Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Starmer in London. They discussed the “victory plan”.
Maguchikh is among the three nominees for the title of the best athlete in Europe in 2024
Ukrainian Olympic champion Yaroslava Maguchikh is among the three nominees for the title of the best athlete in Europe in 2024. Her rivals are Femke Bohl from the Netherlands and Keeley Hodgkinson from the UK.
Destruction of Kakhovka HPP: Ukraine counts on the Netherlands to help prepare a master plan for community water infrastructure
Ukraine is interested in the Dutch experience in urban planning and water infrastructure development. Oleksiy Kuleba discussed this issue with the Dutch representative, thanking her for her support of Ukraine.