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Two Farmer Brothers: One Like God in America, the Other Toils in Keldonk

Boer Teun in Ohio (links) en boer Marcel in Keldonk (rechts).

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

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 …

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Live: Belgium – Iceland (European Women’s Championship) missed?

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. …

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Great step for Wagener Stadium: 500th game of the tournament

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 …

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Bombs on Zelensky’s hometown, US appeals to ‘neutral’ China | NOW

Bombs in 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 …

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Antwerp Liezl (23) opens an ephemeral design clothing store in Paris: “Pomchili opposes disposable clothing to an idiosyncratic vintage collection” (Antwerp)

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 …

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Defending champions USA qualify for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup | NOW

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 …

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American stars jump en masse on Independence Day

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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