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The Netherlands is a country in north-western Europe, bordered by Germany to the east, Belgium to the south and the North Sea to the north and west. The capital is Amsterdam, though the seat of government is The Hague. With a population of about 17.5-million, the Netherlands is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. The economy is highly developed and diversified, with key sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, services, logistics and technology. The country is a major European transport hub, home to the Port of Rotterdam, Europe's largest seaport and a critical gateway for trade including minerals and energy products. The Netherlands is a founding member of the European Union, the eurozone and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. Its currency is the euro. The government is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy. The Dutch economy is strongly oriented towards international trade, with significant exports in agricultural products, chemicals, machinery and refined petroleum. The Netherlands plays an active role in EU policy-making, particularly on trade, climate and energy transition issues. The country has invested heavily in renewable energy infrastructure and is working to secure supply chains for critical minerals essential to semiconductors and green technologies. Historically a maritime and trading power, the Netherlands remains a key player in global logistics and finance.

Netherlands Updates


SKAO director-general Prof Jessica Dempsey
The SKA Observatory has a new head
2nd June 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Observatory (SKAO) has announced that its new director-general began her tenure on Monday. She is Professor Jessica Dempsey and she has replaced... 


The Gratkorn paper mille in Austria
Sappi, UPM sign binding agreements to merge European graphic paper businesses
28th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Paper and pulp manufacturer Sappi has, through its wholly owned Sappi Papier Holding (SPH) subsidiary, entered into binding transaction agreements with Finnish materials solutions company... 


An image of a Stacker reclaimer cabin
S Africa is key for German expansion in Africa
22nd May 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

German investment in South Africa is likely to continue as German companies target new markets and long-term opportunities, leveraging the country as an entry point into the African market, says... 


Tungsten in containers
EU shortlists tungsten, rare earths for first stockpile to curb China reliance
20th May 2026 By: Reuters

The European Union has shortlisted tungsten, rare earths and gallium for its first joint stockpile of critical minerals aimed at reducing its reliance on China, three sources familiar with the... 


Oil & gas drill rig
EU energy ministers to discuss domestic gas drilling, document says
6th May 2026 By: Reuters

European Union countries' energy ministers will take the unusual step of discussing domestic natural gas production next week, as governments seek ways to limit the economic impact of the Iran war,... 


Essential for PV plants to test for underperformance
Essential for PV plants to test for underperformance
5th May 2026

By: Jacqui Crozier McCleland - Operations and Technical Manager South African and international data consistently shows that photovoltaic (PV) modules arriving at large-scale plants often... 


South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation Just Energy Transition Investment Plan green hydrogen:  programme director Rebecca Maserumule.
South Africa’s green hydrogen pursuit spelt out at UNIDO conference
24th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa spelled out a detailed green hydrogen pursuit roadmap at the United Nations Industry Development Organisation (UNIDO) conference attended by 70 countries in Vienna on Wednesday, April... 


Propak Cape 2026 supports strong packaging industry growth
Propak Cape 2026 supports strong packaging industry growth
23rd April 2026

The South African packaging industry continues to outperform the country’s GDP growth rate, driven by a number of sustained market forces. Population growth, urbanisation and rising income levels... 


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