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Shell Shifts More European Investment Toward Rotterdam Carbon Capture Project

Shell is directing additional capital toward the Porthos carbon capture and storage project, which is designed to store industrial carbon dioxide beneath the North Sea seabed.
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Dutch Government Projects 2027 Budget Deficit at 2.9% of GDP

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Greenpeace Finds PFAS Above Dutch Health Guidance in Tap Water Serving More Than a Third of Population

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Netherlands Adds €327 Million for Ukraine Reconstruction Through 2029

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Netherlands Extends MQ-9 Reaper Mission on NATO Eastern Flank Through 2027

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Dutch Family-Owned Restaurants and Cafes Face Growing Succession Pressures

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Almere Introduces Vacancy Tax on Homes Left Empty for Extended Periods

The Dutch municipality of Almere will levy a new tax on homes that remain vacant for at least a year as local authorities seek to return more unused housing to the market.
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