Twenty years ago, dairy farmer Teun Verhoeven (54) left Keldonk for Ohio in the United States. His brother Marcel (53) remained on his parents’ dairy farm. Right now, the contrast between the two lives on the farm is huge. “Here, some see us as environmental polluters and animal abusers,” says Marcel. “In America, they are proud of their farmers,” Teun …
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Swans appeal to the imagination
Sun, Jul 10, 4:00 PM General The swan is a large, graceful bird that appeals to everyone’s imagination. This beautiful swimming bird is a pleasure to observe. Whether she is hopping on the water or flying as a duo. Because they are almost always considered a pair. This fact has contributed to the attribution of all kinds of properties to …
Read More »Live: Belgium – Iceland (European Women’s Championship) missed?
Did you miss the broadcast of the NOS European Football Championship, Belgium – Iceland, first half? Today, the Belgian ladies also start the European Women’s Football Championship in England. They play their first game against Iceland at the Manchester City Academy Stadium. The duel can be seen live from 6 p.m. on NPO 1, Canvas and the livestream via Gids.tv. …
Read More »Great step for Wagener Stadium: 500th game of the tournament
Wagener Stadium is preparing to take another step in its rich hockey history. The crossover match between Belgium and Chile on Saturday evening (7:30 p.m.) will be the five hundredth match of the international tournament at the illustrious Nieuwe Kalfjeslaan complex in Amstelveen. In 1973, Wagener Stadium was the setting for an officially recognized international title tournament for the first …
Read More »Record-breaking container ship MSC Diletta attracts a lot of attention in Zeeland | Walcheren
RITTHEM – The container ship MSC Diletta sailed through many places in Zeeland on Saturday en route to Antwerp. The colossus with a draft of 15.90 meters is the deepest ship that has ever crossed the Western Scheldt. Adri de Schipper closely monitors all passing boats from his home in Rilland. “Large ships often pass through here, but this one …
Read More »Bombs on Zelensky’s hometown, US appeals to ‘neutral’ China | NOW
NU.nl regularly gives you an overview of the situation in Ukraine. This time: Russian troops shelled residential areas of Krivi Rih, the hometown of Volodymyr Zelensky, on Saturday morning. Ukraine’s president visited the city on Friday, while he also visited the frontline. At the same time, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on his Chinese counterpart to speak out …
Read More »Antwerp Liezl (23) opens an ephemeral design clothing store in Paris: “Pomchili opposes disposable clothing to an idiosyncratic vintage collection” (Antwerp)
The pop-up store in Paris attracted a lot of people. “We are surrounded by vintage shops and small streets. There is a pleasant bustle,” says Liezl Vervloet. Pomchili started out as a hobby for her but quickly became a passion with over 6,000 followers on Instagram. “When I was seventeen, I went to New Zealand for a year. I met …
Read More »Rare weather phenomenon in the United States: the sky turns green in severe weather
A derecho is a huge storm complex that can be up to 400 kilometers long. The phenomenon moves quickly across the country and can bring tornado-like gusts of wind, torrential rains and thunderstorms. This type of weather is more common inside the United States, but sky discoloration is rare. Calm before the storm According to the National Weather Service (NWS), …
Read More »Defending champions USA qualify for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup | NOW
The American footballers qualified for the 2023 World Cup on the night of Thursday to Friday (Dutch time). The defending champion won 5-0 against Jamaica in the qualifying series on Thursday. Since Mexico lost 3-0 to Haiti, the United States are already certain of a place at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. National coach Vlatko Andonovski’s team …
Read More »American stars jump en masse on Independence Day
Independence Day in the United States is always surrounded by merriment and festivities. Freedom is widely celebrated on the 4th of July. Everyone is free on Independence Day and comes together to wish each other good luck. But now that the Supreme Court has decided just before the festivities to restrict all sorts of abortion rights, many people are revolting. …
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