Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1302, Battle of the Golden Spurs (Guldensporenslag in Dutch): A coalition around the Flemish cities defeats the king of France's royal army. In 1735, Mathematical calculations suggest that it is on this day that dwarf planet Pluto moved inside the orbit of Neptune for the last time before 1979. In 1801, French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons makes his first comet discovery. In the next 27 years he discovers another 36 comets, more than any other person in history. In 1919, The eight-hour day and free Sunday become law for workers in the Netherlands. In 1920, In the East Prussian plebiscite the local populace decides to remain with Weimar Germany. In 1940, World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of the French State. In 1943, Tom Holland, American actor, director, and screenwriter was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 2001, Herman Brood, Dutch musician and painter (born 1946) passed away. In 2010, Spain defeats the Netherlands to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Johannesburg. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Solar park land in Netherlands quadruples in five years as large projects dominate

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The total surface area of solar parks in the Netherlands has quadrupled over the past five years, according to Kadaster. The increase is mainly driven by large-scale solar park projects.

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Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 26, 2026

Dutch Cabinet approves plan to reduce nitrogen emissions: Report

Netherlands to establish 1-kilometer zones around 15 major nature reserves while also introducing 500-meter zones around 85 other reserves, which could force many farms to close, relocate, or reduce emissions through innovation

DutchNews.nl

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· Jul 9, 2026

Record number of Dutch homes go on sale as landlords sell up

A record number of homes went up for sale in the Netherlands over the past three months, according to the...

ING Think

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· Jul 7, 2026

Dutch manufacturing set for a faster rebound than its eurozone peers

EUROPE: After three years of contraction, Dutch manufacturing is expected to see growth again in 2026. Increased demand for chipmaking equipment, as well as support from higher defence and infrastructure spending, should significantly boost production

Euro Weekly News

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· Jun 26, 2026

NP Solar: Delivering tailored solar solutions across Spain and Europe

As Europe continues its transition toward renewable energy, solar power has become one of the most effective ways for households []

ANTARA News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Indonesia and UK boost biodiversity and conservation funding

The governments of Indonesia and the United Kingdom are scaling up bilateral cooperation in nature conservation, ...

Ghanaian Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

A Plus announces plans for Africa’s largest solar energy facility in Gomoa

The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has announced plans to develop what he describes as the biggest solar energy facility in Africa to support industrial growth in the country. Mr. Obeng in a one on interview with Ghanaian Times journalist, Edem Tsortorme said affordable and reliable The post A Plus announces plans for Africa’s largest solar energy facility in Gomoa appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

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Related coverage for "Solar park land in Netherlands quadruples in five years as large projects dominate": Anadolu Agency — Dutch Cabinet approves plan to reduce nitrogen emissions: Report. DutchNews.nl — Record number of Dutch homes go on sale as landlords sell up. ING Think — Dutch manufacturing set for a faster rebound than its eurozone peers. Euro Weekly News — NP Solar: Delivering tailored solar solutions across Spain and Europe. ANTARA News — Indonesia and UK boost biodiversity and conservation funding. Ghanaian Times — A Plus announces plans for Africa’s largest solar energy facility in Gomoa