With all the discontent it sometimes seems like it’s all doom and gloom, but the Dutch are still among the happiest people in the world. The country is ranked fifth in the World Happiness Report 2023. Finland tops the list for the sixth consecutive year. The Netherlands ranks alongside countries like Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Israel in terms of the …
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The electric car could have helped here (Photo: General Motors) General Motors and Netflix announce that the electric car will now get a nice supporting role in various films and series. And no, don’t worry: you won’t see them in the new episodes of Bridgerton. But when there is room, we will see the car driving prominently in the photo. …
Read More »Judgment 202106284/1/R4 – Council of State
Temporary accommodation for status holders in Haarlem Statement on the environmental permit granted by the municipal executive of Haarlem for 162 temporary accommodation and a cultural and social space on the Dijkzichtlaan near Delftplein. This is a ten-year permit for holders of habitation status. The administrative litigation section of the Council of State already ruled on this issue in 2019. …
Read More »Perhaps the ‘strongest storm of the century’ is approaching New Zealand
A storm passes over Wollongong, Australia on December 1, 2020. Photo: EPA/DEAN LEWINS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT Residents of Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, must prepare for another very bad weather. Meteorologists speak of “the strongest storm of this century”, writes the Reuters news agency. The new storm is caused by Hurricane Gabrielle. The system is expected to move …
Read More »French government must ban fishing now for hundreds of dead dolphins stranded | Abroad
20 mrt 2023 om 21:20Update: 4 uur geleden Now that hundreds of dolphins have washed up dead on the French Atlantic coast in a short time, the French government must impose fishing bans. They must protect the animals. The Council of State ordered the French government to fishing bans located in the French parts of the Atlantic Ocean. The court …
Read More »Question to Obama? It’s possible, he’s coming to Amsterdam
barack obama Photo: AFP/Ricardo Arduengo Barack Obama, the former President of the United States, is coming to Amsterdam. And not for taking a canal cruise or visiting the Rijksmuseum. No, the former president comes to tell his life story and he has chosen a modest place for this, namely the Ziggo Dome. An evening with President Barack Obama will be …
Read More »Does money make you happy? Science offers a surprising answer
(Picture: Anchor Bay Entertainment) Does money make you happy or not? This discussion goes on endlessly. For a moment, it seemed that science had given a clear answer to this question once and for all. Yet these same researchers are now coming back to this answer. After all, (more) money does indeed bring happiness, they now claim. Quite surprising, if …
Read More »National coach Koeman thinks World Cup expansion is a bad development
Ronald Koeman doesn’t think it’s a good development that 48 countries can participate in the next World Cup. The national coach of Orange thinks that the extension of the world championship will jeopardize the holidays of his players. “I think the fact that more countries are allowed to participate is bad for the players. Because it means that the agenda …
Read More »Northern Ireland trade unionists vote against new Brexit deal on Wednesday | Brexit
Northern Irish unionist party DUP leaves on Wednesday in exchange for vote on the new Brexit deal. This is the first time that the Northern Irish have spoken on this subject. Due to post-Brexit trade rules, the party has long opposed the formation of a new Northern Ireland government. The European Union and the United Kingdom agreed last month after …
Read More »Kim Jong-un calls on North Korea to prepare for a nuclear strike against the United States | Abroad
According to the North Korean state news agency KCNA, he accuses the two countries of expanding their joint military exercises with US nuclear assets. Last Monday, the two countries began their joint 11-day Freedom Shield military exercise. The North Korean leader holds the United States and South Korea responsible for rising tensions in the region. He reportedly made his statements …
Read More »Vinyl lovers beware! Today is Record Store Day in Delft
How many people do you know from Delft with a record player? Probably a lot, because the LP is so popular. If you’re one of those enthusiasts, you should block Saturday, April 22 on your agenda. Then there’s Record Store Day. Advertisement Loading… On Record Store Day you can visit Plexus, Sounds Delft and Velvet Music for a fun event. …
Read More »Bettie Serves – Palomine | Alternative
Palomine, Bettie Serveert’s legendary debut album, turns 30 and gets a well-deserved reissue this year. As part of the Revisionist History Series by Matador, the disc will be released on June 23 of this year on translucent orange vinyl, accompanied by the brain label 7 inch single which also came with the original pressing at the time. A good reason …
Read More »De Vries on overtaking: “Luckily he gave me space”
Nyck de Vries sees room for improvement after the second Grand Prix of the season, but also recognizes the upward trend he has started. After De Vries mostly found himself in the last positions at the start of the race, he managed to work his way through the race. De Fries gives in conversation with through the game And sky …
Read More »Lewis Hamilton breaks up with his personal assistant Angela Cullen after seven years | Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton is looking for a new personal assistant. The seven-time world champion said goodbye to Angela Cullen, the physiotherapist and assistant who has always been by his side for the past seven years and who has chased him around the paddock. “She makes me a stronger athlete and a better person.” Cullen played as the best hockey player for …
Read More »4x the most beautiful spring trends essential in your interior
1. Bring nature into your home Now that spring has arrived, nature is also showing itself more and more. Trees, plants and flowers will grow back and bloom again and nature can also be showcased in the house. Choose natural colors in your interior, such as a warm shade of terracotta, green and beige. The forms of furniture, art and …
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