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The Dutch coast guard, in charge of managing the situation, has reported that a cargo ship carrying nearly 3,800 cars and construction vehicles is expected to keep burning for several more days. The vessel, named Fremantle Highway, caught fire off the coast of the Netherlands during the early hours of Wednesday. Tragically, one crew member lost their life, and several others sustained injuries, being airlifted or taken by lifeboats for medical assistance.

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Amsterdam wants to move a cruise liner terminal out of the heart of the historic capital city

Philips Domestic Appliances, is planning big for the upcoming festive season in India with both television and digital campaigns even as it bids to make more consumers aware of emerging categories such as air fryers, garment steamers, among others, a top company executive said. Versuni’s chief commercial officer Ozlem Fidanci told ET that the India market has been growing and has been open for new trends culturally, to try new solutions and product lines. “It makes India an attractive opportunity for Versuni and our brands.” The Amsterdam-based company renamed itself in February, after a disentanglement from Royal Philips in September 2021 following a sale to Hillhouse Capital, a global investment firm.

The Dutch bicycle maker VanMoof, which won design awards for its stylish electric bikes, has been declared bankrupt

Eli Lilly and Co has shared full findings of its phase 3 clinical study of donanemab at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Amsterdam which shows that the newly developed drug can modestly slow patients’ inevitable worsening.  To put a number, the report claims that the drug can slow down the process 35% or by 4-7 months.  Eli Lilly and Co. has said it applied for full US approval of its Alzheimer’s disease drug. If approved this will be the second effective drug to combat the mind-robbing disease, after Japanese drugmaker Eisai developed Leqembi.  More than 1,700 patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment received Lilly’s drug or a placebo in the 18-month trial.

Alzheimer's disease experts are revamping the way doctors diagnose patients with the progressive brain disorder — the most common type of dementia — by devising a seven-point rating scale based on cognitive and biological changes in the patient. The proposed guidelines, unveiled by experts on Sunday in a report issued at an Alzheimer's Association conference in Amsterdam, embrace a numerical staging system assessing disease progression similar to the one used in cancer diagnoses. They also eliminate the use of terms like mild, moderate and severe. The revamp — replacing guidelines issued in 2018 — was prompted by the increased availability of tests detecting key Alzheimer's-related proteins such as beta amyloid in the blood and new treatments that require confirmation of disease pathology prior to use. The new system is designed to be more accurate and better reflect a person's underlying disease, according to Dr. Clifford Jack of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, lead author of the report sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association and the National Institute of Aging, a part of the U.S. government's National Institutes of Health. The change comes at a time when doctors are preparing to identify and treat patients with Eisai and Biogen's drug Leqembi, which won Food and Drug Administration approval this month, and Eli Lilly's experimental drug donanemab, which is now under FDA review.

By Julie Steenhuysen

By Julie Steenhuysen

Digital art platform Particle will loan its fractionalized Banksy painting to major museums across the world.

Europe is set to welcome its first spot Bitcoin (BTC) Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) after a twelve-month delay. 

Europe’s first spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) is set to debut later this year after a long delay. The Bitcoin ETF by Jacobi Asset Management — a London-based multi-asset investment platform — was set to debut on the Euronext Amsterdam exchange in July 2022. 

Rikkie Valerie Kollé, a Dutch-Moluccan model lives in Breda. The 22 year old succeeded Ona Moody and will now prepare to represent the Netherlands at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador. Further, Nathalie Mogbelzada, 26, from Amsterdam, was named first runner-up while Habiba Mostafa and Lou Dirchs were awarded Miss Congeniality and Miss Social Media, respectively.A post shared by Miss Nederland Organisatie (@missnederland) Reigning Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel of the USA graced the historic event as a special guest.

Wembley Stadium, scheduled for this weekend on July 8 and 9. As these Britpop legends grace the iconic venue for the first time, fans are in for a treat. Despite drummer Dave Rowntree's recent knee injury, the band is back on track and ready to deliver unforgettable performances. Here's your guide to everything you need to know about the upcoming Blur shows at Wembley.

The legal team representing the billionaire entrepreneur George Bachiashvili has issued a statement denying the criminal charges filed by the Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia, alleging that the businessman misappropriated Bitcoin (BTC) worth $39 million. 

Appeals court judges in Amsterdam say the Dutch government can order Schiphol Airport, one of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs, to reduce the number of flights from 500,000 per year to 460,000

Tata Consultancy Services has announced plans to scale up its Azure Open AI expertise in order to help customers in their generative AI journey. The Tata Group firm launched its new Generative AI enterprise adoption offering on Microsoft Cloud.

Excitement continues to build as Swift also announced that Paramore will be joining her for the European leg of the Eras tour. This revelation adds to an already jam-packed schedule, including stops in various cities such as Paris, Stockholm, Amsterdam, and Vienna. While fans eagerly anticipate the tour, rumors suggesting that Swift might grace the stage at the renowned Glastonbury festival have been quashed with the announcement of these additional shows. Previously, there were gaps in her schedule that aligned with the festival's 2024 edition, fueling speculation. However, with her newly scheduled performances, it appears that Swift's involvement at Glastonbury is no longer a possibility. The announcement has left hundreds of thousands of UK fans eagerly awaiting presale codes for the tour. These fortunate individuals hope to secure their tickets ahead of the general sale. They have until July 14 to finalize their preferred show before tickets become available to the public on July 18 this year. It is worth noting that 33-year-old Swift's popularity remains unparalleled, as her US shows sold out within minutes despite the availability of multiple dates in nearly every region of the country. Swift's dedicated fan base ensures that her performances are highly sought-after, contributing to the remarkable success of her tour. Overall, Swift's decision to add extra shows in the UK reflects her commitment to providing her fans with memorable experiences. As anticipation mounts, music enthusiasts are eagerly preparing to secure their tickets for what promises to be an extraordinary tour.

Twitter is not the right place to seek information during an emergency, Dutch politicians and a prominent online group said on Wednesday, following an incident in which citizens were directed to the platform for updates during a large storm. «We find it problematic that the government depends on Twitter for sharing crucial information,» lawmaker Nico Drost's office said in emailed remarks to Reuters, citing accessibility, accountability and reliability issues.

Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologized Saturday for his country's role in slavery and asked for forgiveness in a historic speech greeted by cheers and whoops at an event to commemorate the anniversary of the abolition of slavery. The king's speech followed Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's apology late last year for the country's role in the slave trade and slavery. It is part of a wider reckoning with colonial histories in the West that have been spurred in recent years by the Black Lives Matter movement.