Iran launched a satellite into space via a rocket, according to state media. It would be a rocket with three satellites for research purposes. Iran’s space program has been operating for years, but is experiencing setbacks. Several missile tests have failed in recent years. In some cases, explosions have occurred. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards, the powerful elite body within the …
Read More »8,000 € fine! Gym violates Covid-19 guidelines
Archive photo An MMA gymnasium in Auckland, New Zealand has been fined € 8,000 for violating the country’s strict vaccination obligations. Oliver MMA, a martial arts school run by Steve and Krissy Oliver, has violated recently imposed mandates requiring businesses, including gyms, to ensure all participants and staff are vaccinated against Covid-19. The Oliver’s simply let unvaccinated staff come to …
Read More »New space telescope should be usable for longer than expected
When it launched last Saturday, its intended orbit was accomplished with such precision that “Webb” used far less fuel than NASA had expected, writing the US space agency today. “The observatory has sufficient fuel to conduct scientific activities in space for well over a decade.” NASA hoped to use the space telescope for at least five years, which is to …
Read More »German study: Europe grapples with worst bird flu outbreak in history
Researchers from the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI) report that the problems are widespread and that there is “no end in sight” yet. There is also a lot of bird flu in the Netherlands. The virus that is currently circulating has a penchant for multiplication in the brain, explained Dutch expert Thijs Kuiken earlier at RTL Nieuws. ‘It looks great’ “What you see …
Read More »Volksbank in error by canceling “unintentional American” accounts | Financial
The bank closed the accounts because the man did not want to give certain information and did not want to file a tax return in the United States and thus evade the tax. In summary proceedings, a year ago, the bank was still right. He is a Dutchman born in the United States, as his father was stationed there at …
Read More »The United States has called on Hong Kong to release the arrested journalists
The United States has called on Hong Kong to immediately release six (former) journalists arrested. In A message on Twitter US Secretary of State Anthony Blingen has said he is “deeply concerned” about the arrests. “A government that is not afraid of the truth embraces an independent press,” Blingen said. He wants local authorities to stop controlling independent newspapers and …
Read More »Ella from Germany is looking for a warm home in or around Winschoten
Winschoten – In January, dozens of exchange students from all over the world will make their dream come true by immersing themselves in Dutch culture and customs for a while. Also Ella from Germany who will spend her dream year in Winschoten or the surrounding area. The Travel Active exchange organization is looking for an enthusiastic host family who can …
Read More »Rising tensions: Biden and Putin remember Thursday | Abroad
Partly because of rising tensions around Ukraine, the US and Russian presidents will meet by telephone on Thursday. According to spokespersons, Putin would have asked for the continuation. They also had many contacts on this subject at the beginning of December. Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin are trying to calm their growing feud. Earlier this week, it was announced that …
Read More »Dhooge signs up for Corn Boys for three years
November Coaching News Marco Groeneveld will leave Sint-Willebrord next summer at Rood-Wit W. Coach de Goes then worked for the Brabant Premier League team for three seasons. In his own province, Groeneveld previously worked for Arnemuiden, SSV’65 in Goes and Bruse Boys in Bruinisse. Serooskerke has found a new coach for next season. Cees Houtepen returns after leaving the club …
Read More »State Council approves Ghoyhuys Oud Ade plan
by Jan van Ommen Today at 13:39 The Hague The Council of State on Wednesday rejected all objections from neighbors against the legalization of the Het Ghoyhuys entertainment, courses and events company in Oud Ade. Neighbors especially fear serious nuisance from parking right in front of their house on Zuidzijderweg if more and more visitors come to Ghoyhuys new style. …
Read More »Knee injury bids farewell after seven years of ADO Women: “My career is not over”
Today, 12:17 • 5 minutes to read Sharona Tieleman in action against PEC Zwolle © Photos Orange THE HAGUE – After 106 appearances, Sharona Tieleman’s employment with the women of ADO Den Haag ended last summer. After suffering serious knee injuries for the second time, the Zealand defender must leave ADO. However, she remains combative: “I have the impression that …
Read More »Record temperatures of nearly 20 degrees in Alaska: “Absurd” | Abroad
Temperatures of 19.4 degrees Celsius were measured on Kodiak Island in the US state of Alaska. A climatologist finds the situation “absurd”. He is afraid of extreme weather conditions because of the humid air. The weather is almost summer in the US state of Alaska. Temperatures normally stay below freezing throughout the month, but now it has warmed up considerably. …
Read More »Volksbank not allowed to close ‘unintentional Americans’ accounts
The Volksbank is not allowed to close the bank accounts of a so-called “involuntary American”. This is what the district court in the center of the Netherlands has Wednesday decided. One year ago the court has still determined that the bank was allowed to close the man’s accounts. De Volksbank canceled the man’s accounts at the time because he did …
Read More »Is “The Matrix Resurrections” a hit with streaming and illegal downloaders?
The Matrix Resurrections movie was also released on the HBO Max streaming service on the same day as the US theatrical release. Turns out the streaming numbers aren’t fantastic. Director Lana Wachowski’s film was a big hit in online piracy. The first five days at the US box office were by no means a success. The film only grossed $ …
Read More »Nitrogen claims fears of latent space shrinkage
The Nitrogen Claim Foundation (SSC) fears that the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV) and the provinces will eventually try to remove the latent scope of permits granted by farms around Natura 2000 areas The foundation advises entrepreneurs to use this latent space at least once every three years. This emerges from the written responses to parliamentary questions …
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