… Each country brings its own specialised expertise: the Netherlands on countering illicit trafficking, Denmark on maritime security, and Austria on K-9, to name just a few examples. …
Ghana has hosted officials from Kenya, the Netherlands, and South Africa for a three-day meeting aimed at accelerating the implementation of national climate adaptation plans. …
… Armar was selected for the Heyazah Screening Lab in Doha, while producer Yemoh Ike participated in the 2023 EAVE Producers Programme under a CNC scholarship, with training sessions held in Luxembourg, Austria and the Netherlands. …
Ghana and the Netherlands have signed a special Letter of Intent to strengthen joint efforts to combat illicit drugs and dismantle the criminal networks behind drug markets, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. …
A blast at a storage facility for petroleum products at the Netherlands’ Rotterdam port killed one person and wounded six others on Thursday, officials said, as police investigated the cause of the explosion. …
… The Moon began its journey across the Sun for the partial eclipse as seen from Asten, Netherlands Much of central and southern England and Wales enjoyed perfect clear skies giving them an unrivalled view as the Moon moved slowly across the Sun over the course of an hour. …
The European Union says it is evolving its relationship with Ghana from a traditional donor-development model to one based on shared interests and mutual security responsibilities. The EU argues that Ghana's democratic stability and regional peace are important to European security, particularly as instability and violent extremism spread across the Sahel.
The European Union says it is evolving its relationship with Ghana from a traditional donor-development model to one based on shared interests and mutual security responsibilities. The EU argues that Ghana's democratic stability and regional peace are important to European security, particularly as instability and violent extremism spread across the Sahel.
Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders completed a £52m move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah from Manchester City after less than a year at the club. The 28-year-old made 50 appearances for City but struggled to make an impact and has signed a five-year contract with Al-Qadsiah, managed by Brendan Rodgers.
Ghana brought together officials from Kenya, the Netherlands, and South Africa for a three-day meeting to explore how to translate national climate adaptation plans into practical action, with financing, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement identified as key priorities.
'Ego Reach We All,' a 105-minute drama written and directed by Amartei Armar and produced by Yemoh Ike, won the Pardo for Change and saw actor Idrissu Tontie Jr. receive Best Male Performance at Switzerland's Locarno Film Festival. Shot entirely in Ghana with a local cast and crew, the film is a feature adaptation of Armar's 2018 short film Vagabonds, which won at the Montreal World Film Festival.
Ghana and the Netherlands have formalised a commitment through a Letter of Intent to intensify collaboration against illicit drugs and criminal networks involved in the trade. The agreement, signed by Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Netherlands' Minister of Justice and Security D.M. Van Weel, builds on the Accra Call to Action and aims to strengthen international efforts to disrupt illicit drug markets and criminal proceeds.
Ghana and the Netherlands have signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen joint efforts against illicit drugs and dismantle criminal networks behind drug markets, with Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa stating the agreement builds on the Accra Call to Action and seeks to disrupt trafficking of cocaine, synthetic drugs and illicit proceeds between the two countries.
Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is set to join Saudi Pro-League outfit Al-Qadsiah in a £52m deal. The 28-year-old Dutch international, who cost City £46.5m when he joined from AC Milan last summer, made seven goals in 47 appearances but struggled to make a significant impact.
An explosion at a Gunvor petroleum storage tank in Rotterdam's port on Thursday killed one person and injured six others during maintenance work. Police found no immediate sign of sabotage and said all scenarios remained under investigation.
The UK and Europe experienced their most dramatic solar eclipse in nearly 30 years, with millions witnessing the event. The UK saw a partial eclipse with more than 90% of the Sun covered by the Moon, while parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain experienced a total eclipse.
Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernández has been appointed head coach of the Netherlands, becoming the first non-Dutch coach since Austrian Ernst Happel in 1978. The 46-year-old signed a four-year contract following Ronald Koeman's resignation after the World Cup.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that centre backs William Saliba and Jurrien Timber will be unavailable for the start of the Premier League season. Saliba is recovering from a back injury sustained while on World Cup duty with France and is in rest mode, while Timber is still weeks away from returning after missing the World Cup with the Netherlands.
The Rhine, Danube, and other major European rivers have fallen to record low levels as prolonged heatwaves and drought conditions strain the continent. Low water levels threaten navigation, shipping, and economic activity across Europe's busiest waterways.
Around 85% of India's strawberry cultivation happens in Mahabaleshwar in western India, where the cool, high-altitude climate and well-drained soil are ideal. Despite the region's success, India relies entirely on imported strawberry plant varieties from California, Florida, Italy, and Spain, and has not developed a domestic variety.
Jurrien Timber has travelled from Arsenal's Spain training camp to London for a groin check as part of his ongoing rehabilitation. Sources indicate the visit is routine and not due to a setback; Timber is expected to return to Spain to rejoin the squad.
Arsenal right-back Jurrien Timber has travelled from the club's training camp in Spain to London for a groin check. Sources say the visit is part of his rehabilitation schedule, and he is expected to return to Spain to rejoin the squad.
Defender Micky van de Ven says Tottenham's club-record £237m spending under manager Roberto de Zerbi reflects a "new ambition" after an "unacceptable" season in which the club finished 17th and narrowly avoided relegation. Van de Ven expects the team to play "more enjoyable" football under De Zerbi with the new signings and a full pre-season.
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the government is offering consular assistance to Asante Akyem North MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong, who remains detained in the Netherlands on alleged money laundering and romance scam charges. The mission in The Hague is coordinating with Dutch authorities, the MP's family, and legal representatives to ensure his rights are protected.
Pep Guardiola has turned down the vacant Italy coaching job, with sources indicating he intends to take "at least one year" out of football after leaving Manchester City. The Catalan coach wants to prioritize his personal life but remains open to international football roles in the future, as several nations have approached him.
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi has said players who are not happy at the club should move elsewhere, amid transfer speculation surrounding midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who has attracted bids from Nottingham Forest.
Jurgen Klopp, appointed Germany's head coach on a four-year deal, warned he will quit if the media does not respect his family's privacy, calling the role "the absolutely high point" of his coaching career and his first job since leaving Liverpool in 2024.
Saudi club Al-Hilal have agreed a £60m deal (initial £55m plus £5m in add-ons) to sign Netherlands winger Crysencio Summerville, 24, from relegated West Ham. The sale provides a windfall for West Ham as they look to cut their wage bill following relegation from the Premier League.
Former Chief of Staff Akosua Frema Osei-Opare has called for stricter enforcement of existing anti-corruption laws rather than the passage of new ones, arguing that the country's challenge lies not in drafting laws but in implementing those already in place regardless of which government is in power.
Spain claimed the top spot in the FIFA men's rankings after beating Argentina 1-0, with Morocco reaching a record-high sixth place. Ghana moved up eight places in the latest rankings.
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority and the Netherlands' Centre for the Promotion of Sustainable Production and Trade have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen economic cooperation and provide direct market access for Ghanaian exporters to the Netherlands and the European Union.
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) and the Netherlands' CBI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalise a trade partnership, aiming to strengthen economic cooperation and provide Ghanaian exporters with direct market access to the Netherlands and wider EU markets.
Sulemana Braimah, Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, warned that Ghana risks reintroducing the repealed criminal libel law if police continue arresting people over alleged false publications instead of allowing civil legal processes. He cited the arrest of broadcaster Kwabena Bobie Ansah over claims about former First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo as an example, arguing that defamation should be handled through the National Media Commission, retractions, apologies, or civil court suits rather than police action.
Students at the University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development attended a breast cancer awareness programme organised by Peace and Love Hospital and Breast Care International, where they learned about prevention, screening, early detection, and the importance of supporting people living with breast cancer.
The Rockland Farms CEO has called for Ghana's Nkoko Nkitinkiti poultry initiative to be backed by a long-term, legally binding roadmap spanning 10 to 20 years, arguing that meaningful transformation requires sustained commitment beyond short-term interventions and political cycles. She notes that feed production, which accounts for about 80 per cent of broiler chicken production costs, is critical to reducing industry costs.
Rockland Farms CEO Edith Akosah Wheatland says Ghana's Nkoko Nkitinkiti poultry initiative requires a long-term, legally backed roadmap spanning at least a decade to two decades to transform the sector, as short-term interventions cannot succeed. She noted that feed production accounts for about 80 per cent of broiler chicken costs and that her company reduced expenses by building its own feed mill.
Nine of Africa's 10 representatives in the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament progressed from the group stage, but all were eliminated in the knockout rounds, with several losing in the closing minutes of matches. This marked the continent's strongest group-stage performance yet, but ended in disappointment as African teams failed to advance further.