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Dutchman detained in Italy at US request on suspicion of aiding ‘world famous’ DJs in tax evasion | Abroad

Dutchman detained in Italy at US request on suspicion of aiding ‘world famous’ DJs in tax evasion |  Abroad

Italian police have arrested a 64-year-old Dutchman in the province of Perugia. She did so at the request of US authorities. The 60-year-old is charged with conspiracy to commit large-scale tax evasion in the United States. He is said to have developed serial models for tax evasion on behalf of two “world famous” electronic dance music DJs who live in …

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From May 1 you can travel throughout Germany for a month for 49 euros | mountain and valley

From May 1 you can travel throughout Germany for a month for 49 euros |  mountain and valley

It is called the “DeutschlandTicket”: a ticket with which you can crisscross Germany from May 1 for one month on regional public transport (bus, train, tram, metro: second class). Dutch people can also buy such a ticket. Last summer, travelers in Germany could use unlimited regional public transport for 9 euros. The German government wanted to help households there due …

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Antwerp removes ‘woke’ portraits from Schouwburg stairwell | Abroad

Antwerp removes ‘woke’ portraits from Schouwburg stairwell |  Abroad

with videoFour photos meant to give the stairwell of the Arenberg theater in Antwerp a “more diverse and contemporary look”, have been commissioned by the city council to be replaced with the original historical paintings. The decision causes a great stir: “They wanted to erase the image of white men.” Foreign publishers March 16, 2023 The four photos of the …

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Scientists find rocks mixed with plastic debris on Brazilian island | climate

Scientists find rocks mixed with plastic debris on Brazilian island |  climate

16 mrt 2023 om 08:30 Scientists have discovered rocks mixed with molten plastic on the volcanic island of Trindade in Brazil. They speak of a disturbing discovery, as the amount of plastic waste on the island is increasing. According to scientists, plastic pollution is mainly caused by fishing nets, which are present in large numbers on the beaches of Trindade. …

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Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro must return Saudi jewelry | Abroad

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro must return Saudi jewelry |  Abroad

Brazil’s federal audit office has ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to deliver a set of jewelry he received from the Saudi government within five days. Bolsonaro must also hand over a complete list of all the gifts he has received during his presidency. Bolsonaro must return the items to the “rightful owner, the presidential palace” within five days, the court …

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At least ten dead due to flooding in earthquake area Turkey | Abroad

At least ten dead due to flooding in earthquake area Turkey |  Abroad

15 mrt 2023 om 14:31 More than a month after the devastating earthquakes in Turkey, part of the affected area is now under water due to heavy rains. According to Turkish media, at least ten people died in the floods and ten others are missing. The Sanliurfa region in particular has been hit hard by the water. Local media are …

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Thailand searches for missing cylinder of radioactive material | Abroad

Thailand searches for missing cylinder of radioactive material |  Abroad

Thailand has been searching since Friday for a missing cylinder of radioactive material. The object disappeared from a coal-fired power station. It is a steel cylinder with a length of 30 centimeters and a diameter of 13 centimeters. The authorities warn of the health risks associated with direct exposure to the radioactive substance contained in the bottle: cesium-137. It is …

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Search in Thailand for a missing cylinder containing radioactive materials | Abroad

Search in Thailand for a missing cylinder containing radioactive materials |  Abroad

Thailand is searching for a missing cylinder containing radioactive material. It is a 30 centimeter steel cylinder with a diameter of 13 centimeters. Authorities warn of health risks from direct exposure to radioactive cesium-137. The cylinder was part of a steam pressure gauge at a coal-fired power plant and could not be found during a routine check last Friday. The …

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