In a disturbing outbreak of violence in the early hours of Sunday in The Hague, at least four police officers were injured as rival factions within the Eritrean community engaged in running battles. The clashes led to the torching of police vehicles and a tour bus, with both pro- and anti-Eritrean government groups reportedly involved. […]
In a startling turn of events, The Hague witnessed a significant outbreak of violence on Saturday evening, centered around the Opera conference hall on Fruitweg. The disturbance began as a brawl between two groups of Eritreans, rapidly escalating into a riot. Authorities were forced to deploy tear gas in an effort to control the situation, […]
TenCate Grass Holding B.V. has reached a definitive agreement, where affiliates of Leonard Green & Partners, LP (“LGP”) will acquire a majority stake in the Company. This transition involves purchasing all shares of TenCate currently owned by Crestview Partners and select other shareholders. The current senior management team of TenCate will remain invested alongside LGP […]
In a stunning turn of events, Dutch far-right populist Geert Wilders, known for his controversial anti-Islam remarks, has claimed a sensational victory in the recent elections, as suggested by exit polls. Wilders’ Freedom Party (PVV) is set to take 35 out of 150 seats in parliament, surpassing its rivals significantly. This victory marks a potential […]
Alpha Group International plc has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire approximately 85% of Financial Transaction Services B.V., trading as Cobase. Pending approval by the Dutch Central Bank, the initial cash consideration for the acquisition stands at €9.4m (£8.0m), with the remaining stake to be performance-based between 2025 and 2028. What Cobase Offers Founded […]
Siemens AG, a global powerhouse in electrical engineering and electronics, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Heliox, a Netherlands-based leader in fast charging solutions for eBus, eTruck fleets, and passenger vehicles. The acquisition is a strategic move to fortify Siemens’ eMobility business, especially its charging portfolio. Subject to customary regulatory approvals, the transaction aims to […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky landed in a whirlwind of anticipation at a Dutch air force base in Eindhoven earlier today, stirring global attention. The high-profile visit comes hot on the heels of Washington greenlighting the transfer of F-16 fighter jets from the Netherlands and Denmark to Ukraine. While world media watched closely, Zelensky, always one […]
The Netherlands is grappling with its first economic downturn since the pandemic, underpinned by weakened consumer spending and export revenues. A recent report from Bloomberg, referencing data from the national statistics office, revealed a 0.3% dip in the gross domestic product (GDP) for the quarter spanning April to June. This decline, which comes on the […]
In a significant turn of events for one of India’s fintech giants, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder and CEO of Paytm (One 97 Communications Limited), is set to enhance his shareholding by acquiring a 10.3% stake from Antfin (Netherlands) Holding B.V. Valued at a whopping $628 million, based on the market closing price as of August […]
British oil and gas giant BP and Austrian energy company OMV have signed a long-term sale and purchase agreement (SPA) for the supply of up to 1 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually over a 10-year period, beginning in 2026. Under this agreement, BP will supply OMV with LNG from its extensive and […]