Eurovision Song Contest highlights the uniting power of music live in Rotterdam
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The Netherlands is proud that the city of Rotterdam can host the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest – live! – from 18 to 22 May. Jeangu Macrooy will represent our country with his song, ‘Birth of a New Age’. With the theme ‘Open Up’, Eurovision fans are invited to delight in the uniting power of music and open up to each other’s culture, traditions and creative expressions. With a multitude of innovative and fun activities, fans around the world can also take part in the festivities.
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The maritime future is NOW
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Our maritime sector has set out its vision for a sustainable blue economy and this is our call on the world to join in!
Shining a light on the creative industry behind the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest
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The 2021 Eurovision song contest came to a spectacular finale on 22 May in Rotterdam as Italy’s band, Måneskin, won the contest and people’s hearts. The event’s theme #OpenUp was brought to life through rock and roll, a high-tech stage and flamboyant costumes, locking the attention of nearly 200 million viewers, united by their love of music.
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Dutch researchers discover how coronavirus affects some people more than others
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In the race to vaccinate people across the globe, researchers from Amsterdam have cracked the code that explains one of the most troublesome symptoms of COVID-19. And through international collaboration, they have potentially made a breakthrough in treating the disease with an already approved drug.
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Join the celebration during the NL Sports Summer
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Enjoy a summer of sports together. Thanks to extensive health and safety measures, the games are back on. Whether you’re a fan of football, tennis, cycling, the Olympics, or all of the above, join us to cheer on TeamNL!
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Lake Turkana Wind Park: clean, reliable and cheap energy for Kenya
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Energy equals development. Basic human rights, such as water, food, healthcare and education, are all dependent on energy. Without energy, schools, hospitals and businesses cannot operate effectively, workers have limited access to jobs, and people cannot connect with others through the internet. At the same time, the ever-growing energy demand has a negative effect on our planet and the climate. Renewable energy sources provide us with an opportunity to boost development sustainably.
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NL Special Envoy for Vaccines Hans Schikan
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NL Special Envoy for Vaccines Hans Schikan on trends and developments in the Dutch and global LSH market and the biotech scale-up mission to Boston and New York.
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