Photo: CC0 via Pixabay The extreme floods of last summer in Limburg and western Germany, among others, are the costliest natural disaster ever in Europe. Globally, the year 2021 comes in fourth place in terms of financial damage caused by forest fires, earthquakes and storms. A remarkably large portion of all damage occurred in the United States, German reinsurer Munich …
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17 amazing new hotels saving their neighborhoods – National Geographic
Camp Sarika by Amangiri, UtahThis gritty outpost of luxury icon Amangiri creates its own niche with ten canvas-roofed one- and two-bedroom pavilions, complete with soaking tubs, industrial furniture, and supernatural views of the Amangiri Desert. Utah. The coolest part? A campfire under the stars, where guests can swap stories about their trips to the region’s national parks (If we, Bryce). …
Read More »Russia, US in Geneva talk for the first time on Ukraine, expectations low
In Geneva, Russia and the United States today held the first meeting on the crisis surrounding Ukraine. Expectations for negotiations in the coming period are minimal: the best possible outcome appears to be that the talks can continue. The consultations between the two countries were of high level, between the deputy foreign ministers: on the American side the experienced diplomat …
Read More »Martin Gopetil runs to be in great shape for the Australian Tour
Martin Jupitel. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia / Getty Images) Martin Gottel, who injured his calf in the Ford Cup one-day competition, may not be fit enough during New Zealand’s tour of Australia later this month. He was injured in the eighth game of the championship on January 3, which forced him to retire after scoring 32 points on 35 balls. …
Read More »The United States is preparing a package of sanctions against Russia | Abroad
The newspaper is based on conversations with US and EU officials, which revealed details of sanctions that could follow a possible Russian invasion. The United States is deliberately disclosing plans to influence Russian President Vladimir Putin. He will then know what penalties he can incur. The United States and other Western countries are very concerned about the build-up of Russian …
Read More »ANWB Reisopmaat now available in 17 new destinations
January 07, 2022 Your own visit, exactly the way you want it. ANWB recently launched a new travel platform: ANWB Reisopmaat. A tool to independently compose your perfect trip on a single platform. From itinerary and flight, to accommodation and car rental. And that with the reliability you are used to from the ANWB. From Croatia to Costa Rica ANWB …
Read More »No less than 19 tornadoes rage in the middle of the United States
Nineteen tornadoes hit the central United States. Photo to illustrate: Unsplash Nineteen tornadoes hit the central United States. Dozens of people in the region have been killed by the natural disaster. The governor of the state of Kentucky fears that between 50 and 100 people have been killed. Governor Andy Beshear has a press conference declared a state of emergency …
Read More »Key gene makes crops genetically identical to mother plant
Researchers at Wageningen, together with colleagues from Japan and New Zealand, have discovered a gene that ensures that embryos can develop in the ovary of plants without the flowers being pollinated. This invention of this key gene will make it possible in the future to produce seeds for crops that are genetically identical to the mother plant. The discovery was …
Read More »Global demand for nurses increases due to crown
Beeld VK Graphics Now that the omikron variant is taking over the world, hospitals in all kinds of countries are in trouble. Due to the rapid influx of patients, but also due to the lack of sick nurses. Respirators and IC beds are no longer the bottleneck, but the availability of staff. Everyone is looking for nurses to increase capacity. …
Read More »The Mutsaers family did not receive permission for the hotel expansion: “Then we should just use migrant workers”
Janny Zoontjens-Mutsaers says she is at her wit’s end. She has been renovating the hotel behind the dike for over sixteen years. The family bought the hotel in 2000, operated it for twelve years, and have now rented it to the Fletcher Group for ten years. New modern jacket The lease expires on April 1 and the family wanted to …
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