Currency: the euro continues to appreciate

Currency: the euro continues to appreciate

The euro was priced higher again around midday on Thursday in response to softly received inflation data from the United States for March, which was released on Wednesday. “With the minutes of the last Federal Reserve meeting, there are fewer interest rate issues,” currency trader Stephane van der Meer of forex broker Ebury told ABM Financial News on Thursday. “The …

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VVD also left TikTok for security reasons

VVD also left TikTok for security reasons

The firm recently called on government officials to stop having TikTok on their work phone because of the parent company in China, because that country has an “offensive cyber program against the Netherlands”, reports Secretary of State Alexandra van Huffelen (Digital Affairs). Eventually, she wants officials to no longer have applications from countries like China, but also from Iran and …

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Proliferate with the space between ‘courtyard’ and ‘garden’ in Oudenaarde

Proliferate with the space between ‘courtyard’ and ‘garden’ in Oudenaarde

The central location of the cultural site in the city center of Oudenaarde means that it is essential to coordinate the cultural function of the place, the vision of the environment and the mobility needs. All these questions have been extensively debated in recent months in thematic working groups, within which the strengths of architects, design offices and the various …

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African bird as inspiration for better water bottles

African bird as inspiration for better water bottles

About the episode African Sandgrouse – they look a bit like a sand-colored pigeon with exotic patterns – have a clever trick of moving water from one place to another. The researchers discovered it by zooming incredibly close to the bird’s feathers. Using this trick, male Sandgrouse manage to transfer around 15% of their own body weight in water to …

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Times and where to watch on TV

Times and where to watch on TV

Circuit of the Americas | photo © COTA The third Grand Prix of the season, the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas, is scheduled for the Circuit of the Americas in Austin this weekend. Below is the full schedule and where the event can be watched on TV in the Netherlands. After two consecutive Grand Prix weekends in Portugal …

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Kaptein, 17 (!!), from Hengelo, makes his debut with Oranje Leeuwinnen

Kaptein, 17 (!!), from Hengelo, makes his debut with Oranje Leeuwinnen

FC Twente are another richer international. On Tuesday evening, Hengelo’s Wieke Kaptein made her official debut for the Orange Lionesses in the international friendly match between the Netherlands and Poland. The only 17-year-old Kaptein was allowed to make an appearance in the 81st minute as a replacement for Lieke Martens. The match ended in a 4-1 win for the Orange …

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Judging in New Zealand: Ster mare Betje (Uldrik 457) champion (with video)

Judging in New Zealand: Ster mare Betje (Uldrik 457) champion (with video)

Betje, New Zealand inspection champion During the inspection in New Zealand on April 11, Stermare Betje (Uldrik 457 x Doaitsen 420) was named champion of the day by jury members Sabien Zwaga and Jan Hellinx. At the well-attended inspection, the reserve championship went to Glenrose Friesians’ first premium colt Zorro (Nane 492 x Tsjalle 454). Typical Betje breed Betje is …

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