The United States (US) wants to impose taxes on six countries for the introduction of a digital tax. In practice, this digital business tax primarily affects the US tech giants, which is a thorn in the side of the US government. The Americans therefore want import duties on products from Italy, Austria, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Bloomberg reports …
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Chamber continues to seek new informant
Since a note from the first recognition duo in which the name of CDA MP Pieter Omtzigt was mentioned, the process has stalled. The memo showed that Prime Minister Mark Rutte had spoken of Omtzigt in his conversation with the Boy Scouts, and according to critics it appeared that Rutte wanted to promote the critical MP. Rutte initially denied having …
Read More »Netflix USA Show in the Netherlands in 4 steps
This way, you have access to many other movies and series on Netflix with just a few simple steps. Netflix is a great streaming service in the Netherlands. Compared to recent years, the range has improved considerably. However, compare it to the offers available in the US and we still have a lot to learn here. It is, among other …
Read More »Zonhoven students make video on Netsky music: it’s z … (Zonhoven)
Kevin Clerkx, physical education teacher at SJB Zonhoven, went in search of an original activity for his students. He found this while making a video on a Netsky song. Even more fun for the students: the Belgian DJ has now responded to their video. Johan mulders Today at 1:00 p.m. “I got the idea when I heard the song on …
Read More »Biden takes control of US nuclear weapons (but not Trump’s)
It seldom happens that the outgoing president actually leaves earlier, before his successor takes office. Usually one last meeting. In which nuclear data is also transferred. But of course Donald Trump is different. Still not acknowledging Joe Biden’s gains, Trump is expected to leave the White House sooner. But the transfer of nuclear codes will of course continue and must …
Read More »After Segers’ decision, a new Rutte cabinet seems very far away
Almost half (73 seats) in the House of Representatives supported a motion of no confidence against Rutte. The entire House, except for his own VVD, disapproved of his performance during the reconnaissance, as he did not tell the truth about his first conversation with the former scouts. The report showed that it was indeed ADC MP Pieter Omtzigt, which Rutte …
Read More »Derk Boswijk, new spokesperson for agriculture CDA
Derk Boswijk is the new agricultural spokesperson for CDA. The new MP for Kockengen in Utrecht is thus Jaco Geurts’ successor. On behalf of the Christian Democrats, it was agriculture in the House of Representatives for years. Boswijk, 31, will also take care of the nitrogen dossier. In addition to agriculture, it has defense and water portfolios. He gained political …
Read More »Inequalities between men and women in the Netherlands have decreased | Career
Women’s labor participation and political influence have increased in the Netherlands over the past year, concludes WEF. There is no gender gap in access to education, health care and life expectancy. Part-time work We are doing less well in terms of economic participation and opportunities. We are ranked 57th in the world. Women are much more likely to be employed …
Read More »Barhi dates a popular fruit during Ramadan
At Bud Holland in Maasdijk, the Barhi meeting season started again two weeks ago. The “date king” are not dried and are mainly sold by the branch and are available in 2 kg and 4.5 kg cartons. Barhi dates have a sweet-juicy flavor that is fresher and more fruity than a dried date. Over time, the dates will begin to …
Read More »United States returns to United Nations Human Rights CouncilCIDI
After the United States withdrew from the UN Human Rights Council in 2018 due to the agency’s “chronic bias against Israel,” the Biden administration announced that the United States was returning to the board. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Israel is the only country in the world that regularly features on the agendas of Human Rights Council meetings. Under …
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