European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. An unfair eviction in Ukraine, a dispute over renting a house in Malta, the wrongful conviction of a Greek for defamation. These are a selection of cases recently decided by the judges of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in Strasbourg. They were also disputes that were ‘handled’ by a robot that …
Read More »Hockey players meet World Cup debutants New Zealand, Malaysia and Chile | Sports Other
08 sep 2022 om 11:21Update: een maand geleden Dutch hockey players will face New Zealand, Malaysia and Chile in the World Cup group stage in January. This is evident from the draw for the World Final Tournament in India on Thursday. By our sportswriters New Zealand are on paper the toughest opponent of the Netherlands. The ‘Kiwis’ have been participating …
Read More »At least three injured and 15 to 20 homes damaged in a heavy gas explosion in the center of Ostend: relief workers present en masse | Abroad
with videoRescuers moved en masse on Thursday for an explosion at the corner of Christinastraat and Ooststraat in Ostend. A large gas explosion occurred around 11:30 a.m., police said. A firefighter and a policeman, among others, were seriously injured. The police officer is said to be in critical condition. “I heard people screaming in panic,” said a witness who saw …
Read More »Mission Venus a step further after a successful test with a robot balloon | Technology
13 okt 2022 om 17:46Update: 26 minuten geleden NASA has tested a robotic balloon in the skies of the Nevada desert. This so-called aerobot is to conduct research in the atmosphere of Venus in the future. By our technical writers The atmosphere on Venus is known for its hellish conditions due to high pressure and toxic gases. These gases cause …
Read More »Orange women fall in world rankings and are not group leaders at the World Cup
PA Soccer OUR•today, 15:56 The Orange Women are not group leaders in the 2023 World Cup draw in Australia and New Zealand. After the recent international match, in which a game against Zambia was canceled and lost to Norway, the Netherlands fell from sixth to eighth place in the world rankings. National coach Andries Jonker’s team was due to play …
Read More »BIDEN: Fighting global inflation is my top priority
Photo: ANP Fighting high inflation worldwide is a “top priority” for US President Joe Biden. The White House said in a statement. Earlier, new inflation figures were released from the US. Inflation in the world’s largest economy was 8.2 percent year-on-year in September, slightly lower than a month earlier but higher than expected. Core inflation, excluding energy and food prices, …
Read More »This is how you build the ultimate home gym
If you have limited time to hit the gym or just prefer to exercise at home, a home gym is definitely for you. Playing sports when it suits you makes it easier to take charge of your daily health. In this article, you can read how to create the perfect gym at home. Efficient use of space One of the …
Read More »Hundreds of Dutch stranded in France due to fuel shortage
The ANWB has received reports of Dutch people from almost all of France, with the exception of the Brittany region and the southern border area near Spain. Not always tow trucks The ANWB now only sends a tow truck in the event of a dangerous situation, for example with a car stuck along the highway. Anyone without fuel in a …
Read More »Cictar investigation: ‘Microsoft evades tax in several countries’ – News
In the UK, Australia and New Zealand: Microsoft uses a complex structure to evade tax on billions of dollars in countries where the US tech giant has lucrative government contracts. That’s according to a study released Thursday. “In many cases, Microsoft has failed to pay taxes in recent years by transferring profits to companies based in Bermuda and other tax …
Read More »Iran’s aid to the Algeria-Tunisia-Mali axis against Morocco threatens the Maghreb
October 13, 2022 – 09:00 – World © Iran is backed by Russia and backs the Algeria-Tunisia-Mali axis against Morocco, a privileged ally of the US and Israel. The battle for control of the Maghreb is becoming more and more apparent. The new military alliance between Morocco and Israel provides the perfect alibi for the Iranian regime to strengthen ties …
Read More »This intimate drama series can be seen on Netflix from October 21
On October 21, a new intimate drama series can be seen on Netflix. The well-known actress Zoe Saldaña plays the main role in it. from zero Zoe Saldaña plays Amy and Eugenio Mastrandrea takes on the role of Lino. Zoe Saldaña is a well-known actress who you might know from Avatar and Guardians of the Galaxy. Amy decides to study …
Read More »Scientists find microplastic in large hailstones | Science
Slovenian scientists are the first in the world to find microplastic in hailstones. According to the researchers, microplastics may also have contributed to the formation of large balls or clumps of ice. The Kolpa river region in southeastern Slovenia was hit by a severe hailstorm in June 2019. The hailstones measured up to 13 centimeters. The huge hailstones formed 11 …
Read More »Scientists find microplastic in large hailstones | Science
Slovenian scientists are the first in the world to find microplastic in hailstones. According to the researchers, microplastics may also have contributed to the formation of large balls or clumps of ice. The Kolpa river region in southeastern Slovenia was hit by a severe hailstorm in June 2019. The hailstones measured up to 13 centimeters. The huge hailstones formed 11 …
Read More »Index: Global inequality rises during pandemic
Half of the poorest countries have cut health budgets despite the coronavirus pandemic and 95% of all countries have frozen or even lowered tax rates on the wealthy and corporations. This has further aggravated economic inequalities around the world. The Netherlands drops to 30th place on the list of 161 countries. Half of the poorest countries have cut health budgets …
Read More »Accepting Responsibility – ‘An Urgent Need in Buddhism of Our Time’
The extent to which Buddhist monks should engage with the world has been one of the most pressing questions asked since the beginning of the Sangha. Because of the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, this question is more relevant than ever. Text Bhikkhu Bodhi This becomes the responsibility of monks in our present age. [en] Politics is the arena on which …
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