NEIGHBORHOOD BY THE SEA – A man who befriends an octopus. This is the startling story of My Octopus Teacher, the documentary that can be viewed via the Netflix video on demand service. Remarkable: The film, seen by millions of people and awarded in many countries, was conceived and made possible in part by Ellen Windemuth of Wijk aan Zee. …
Read More »Groningen hosts online festival on climate adaptation
Address and adapt. This is the motto of Groningen Climate Adaptation Week, which lasts until January 25. The focal point of the online festival will be this Friday, including the presentation of a scientific statement by Nobel Prize winners and an international conference for young people. This event is the prelude to the 2021 Climate Adaptation Summit on January 25-26, …
Read More »Sports during lockdown: ‘Glad we can still play football’
“data-revoke =”“> For example, at the Oemoemenoe Rugby Club, some of the younger members of the club have been trained. The young people got away with the new measures of the cabinet. Unlike the previous lockdown at the start of this year, there is now activity in sports clubs. Young people under 18 can train and compete tomorrow. Kloetinge football …
Read More »Turkey Bans Ads on Twitter and Pinterest Through Controversial Internet Law | NOW
Turkey banned posting of ads on Twitter and Pinterest on Tuesday, resulting in lost revenue for both companies. The measure is an instrument of a controversial internet law which has been in force since last year. According to this law, social media must remove content if the Turkish authorities request it. Previously, Ankara had to block access to the site …
Read More »Germany regrets sanctions against Russian shipwreck
Germany regrets sanctions against Russian pipeline ANP The German government regrets the US sanctions against the Russian pipeline and its owner. This was announced by the German Ministry of Economic Affairs. The ship Fortuna was involved in the construction of the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany. It is not yet clear exactly what the punitive …
Read More »Pompeo on the last day: genocide against the Uyghurs | Abroad
The minister claims that the Chinese leadership is committing crimes against humanity and genocide in Xinjiang. They would be directed against the Uyghurs, but also against other minorities. Pompeo is under the leadership of Republican President Trump, who will be replaced by Democrat Biden on Wednesday. During his campaign, relations with the Uyghurs have already been described as genocide by …
Read More »How Delta Sport hosts an acro-gym competition without breaking the rules
“data-revoke =”“> But a competition with gymnastic exercises with dozens of associations via the internet, how does it work? Teams from all over the Netherlands will record the exercises from January 10 to 20 under the watchful eye of a sort of jury via a video call program. The images are delivered to the Delta Sport organization. On the weekend …
Read More »This planet is the size of Jupiter, but ten times lighter
And so astronomers have to change. In the universe, astronomers have uncovered many special planets. And now researchers are making another curious discovery. The gigantic exoplanet WASP-107b appears to be able to measure itself against the gas giant Jupiter in our own solar system, but it is much lighter at the same time. A striking discovery “with major implications,” says …
Read More »Americans Announce Sanctions Against Pipelaying Nord Stream 2 Ship | Financial
German authorities recently gave permission to continue the project, much to the chagrin of the Washington government. The ship in question, the Fortuna, is currently still anchored in the Baltic Sea near Rostock. Most of the pipeline is already complete, but there is still a lot of wrangling over it. The United States is against the pipeline because it would …
Read More »Ugandan forces remove US ambassador from Bobi Wine
Wine, real name Robert Kyagulanyi, said it was fraudulent in last week’s election. They were won by Museveni, 76. This former rebel leader has continuously ruled the East African country since 1986. He won the election with 59% of the vote, according to the Election Commission. Wine, 38, said last weekend that hundreds of police and military surrounded his home. …
Read More »The European flight ban for the Boeing 737 MAX is almost over
The European Aviation Authority is to re-launch the EASA complex Boeing 737 MAX into European airspace. Next week, the ban will be lifted for aircraft that have been on the ground for nearly two years for safety reasons. Says Issa CEO Patrick Guy. Flying with the MAX has been banned since March 2019 because two fatal accidents with that type …
Read More »Municipalities want discussion on holders of housing status: “This cannot be the intention”
WEST TIMELINE – Municipalities in West Frisia want a meeting with State Secretary Ankie Broekers-Knol (Justice and Security) on housing status holders. The region must find accommodation for 161 of them in the first half of this year. And that’s double compared to the second half of 2020. Something for that all municipalities in North Holland applies. Hoorn’s alderman, Marjon …
Read More »Nikkie de Jager: “ Freedom no longer means having secrets ”
Nikkie says in the fourth episode of the documentary series that she was always afraid people would only know her because she is transgender. “And not because of what I did.” Early last year, Nikkie decided to tell her audience that she is transgender, or as she prefers to say: “I was born with a bad blanket.” People now know …
Read More »Capitol stormer suspected of stealing Pelosi laptop | Abroad
The suspect’s name is Riley June Williams, a lady from Pennsylvania who witnesses said could be seen in footage of the January 6 storm. A testimony published Sunday night at 9 p.m. KST shows Williams escaped. According to Harrisburg police officers, Williams’ mother said she packed her bag after returning home and said she would be away for a few …
Read More »Kim Jong-un wants to expand nuclear weapons arsenal, attacks US
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un wants to expand his arsenal of nuclear weapons. He still sees the United States as his own worst enemy, even with a new president taking office soon. Kim said this on the fourth day of his Workers’ Party convention. Among other things, Kim said his country’s foreign policy should be aimed at subjugating the United …
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