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New Benelux treaty moves beyond economic union model

Pioneering common voice in Europe

Publish Date: Jun 23, 2008
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THE HAGUE — Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, also known as the Benelux, plan to sign a new reciprocal treaty in The Hague, called the Benelux Treaty. Its forerunner has benefited its partners significantly, and the n...

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Soccer coach Hiddink best ambassador for Dutch exports

Exporters evaluate spokesmen

Publish Date: Jun 23, 2008
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AMSTERDAM — International Dutch soccer coach Guus Hiddink has been his country’s best ambassador for exports over the last decade. That is the conclusion reached in a study by credit insurer Atradius and the federation of ex...

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Dutch mountaineers forced to abandon Mt. McKinley adventure

Injuries curtail Alaskan climb

Publish Date: Jun 23, 2008
Tags: Excerpts from the Windmill

TERSCHELLING — Dutch mountaineers Frans Tersmette, a police officer, and Jetze de Beer who were well on their way to scale Mount McKinley in Alaska, have had to abandon their efforts due to injuries. The men were hurt at a c...

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Jason-2 tracks sea levels down to a millimetre

Publish Date: Jun 23, 2008
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DE BILT — A new satellite, the Jason 2, will be providing exact data on sea levels anywhere in the world. The UN climate agency IPCC anticipates a sea level rise of 18 to 59 centimetres during the course of the 21st century,...

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Bakker Commission proposes retirement age at 67 by 2040

Publish Date: Jun 23, 2008
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THE HAGUE — Several proposals by Social Affairs Minister Piet Hein Donner to increase participation in the work force failed to gain traction with two of the three coalition partners. Labour and ChristenUnie balked at moves ...

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Dutch ISBN data to be posted on the Internet soon

Publish Date: Jun 23, 2008
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CULEMBORG — An authors group and a book distributor, owned by players in the publishing industry, failed to reach agreement on a crucial matter for the authors: public access to the ISBN-data bank. The data bank contains inf...

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Entrepreneurial couple sees future in stinging nettles

Publish Date: Jun 23, 2008
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KRAGGENBURG – Farmers looking for an alternative crop and innovative ideas may want to check out Brennels, which not only grows stinging nettles but also processes the fibers into a new line of environmentally-friendly clothing ma...

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Appreciation for Dutch veterans and military on foreign missions

Publish Date: Jun 23, 2008
Tags: Excerpts from the Windmill

HAVELTE – The recent high profile missions of the Dutch military have resulted in the need for greater recognition of those serving their country in dangerous places. Among the steps taken is an event to which the nearest family o...

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