In the Netherlands, we must be vigilant against the violation of press freedom, said Shula Rijxman, Chairman of the Board of NPO. In her New Year’s speech, she expressed concerns about the recent attacks on journalism. “You expect this in a dictatorship, not in a modern democracy.” “It is a very dangerous development that the facts are denied, the science …
Read More »New Zealand Prime Minister calls for new elections | Abroad
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced new parliamentary elections on Tuesday. They will take place on September 19. The Prime Minister has led a center-left coalition since 2017 and wants to run for a second term. Speaking at a press conference, Ardern said: “I ask New Zealanders to continue to support my leadership and the direction of the government. …
Read More »“ Too sexy ” as a psychologist, the Flemish Kaat Bollen therefore lost her title
Bollen is furious and relinquished her title immediately after the reprimand. She calls it a difficult and painful decision, but “as a psychologist in 2021 means I can’t be myself (not even in my private life, because that’s what it is!) So I would prefer not to be a psychologist “. “It’s a punishment that I have to justify myself …
Read More »Ophef on Voguecover Kamala Harris
According to Ali, the Harris and Wintour teams had agreed on the final photo, which shows Harris in a powder blue suit against a soft yellow / orange background. But in the photo that ends on the cover of the physical magazine, Harris is wearing a black suit with All Stars. The background looks like a standard prom photo. Ali …
Read More »‘build a harbor or water playground at Lombokplein’
Utrecht architect and D66 member Ivo van Capelleveen calls for a more attractive design of the area around the Park Plaza Hotel on Westplein. He calls the current plan “surprisingly boring” and therefore made three sketches that include a harbor. The Westplein is currently still an area with a lot of traffic, but this has to change in the future. …
Read More »Missing plane near Indonesia may have shattered into pieces after hitting water | NOW
The plane that went missing off the coast of Indonesia may have shattered into pieces after the plane hit seawater. Local officials say this on Monday, based on how the wreckage found so far. ‘had now been dispersed. “If the plane had exploded in flight, for example, the debris would be much more widespread.” The plane with 62 people on …
Read More »US to end self-imposed restrictions on contact with Taiwan
The United States ends restrictions on contact with Taiwan. Decades ago, according to Secretary of State Pompeo, the United States imposed the restrictions on itself to please the Communist government in China. “It’s over,” said Pompeo’s statement. The minister spoke of “complex restrictions” in contacts between diplomats, soldiers and other Taiwanese and American officials. For example, Taiwanese officials were not …
Read More »Will President Donald Trump be charged? ‘There were only a few days’
Total chaos in the United States, but Joe Biden still has ten days to run for president. Will Donald Trump be charged, will the transfer of power take place without any problems? “The election results were clear and simple, but Trump is known, at least among his followers, to give the impression that he has been subjected to the greatest …
Read More »The earth revolved around its axis in record time in 2020; the days were noticeably shorter
In 2020, the earth rotated so fast on its axis that the days were noticeably shorter. We may even soon have to set the clock back a forced tick to keep up with the rapid vortex. George van halJanuary 10, 2021, 17:59 It seems a bit contradictory. Where 2020 has felt to most people like a year that has dragged …
Read More »Netherlands and neighboring countries want women’s football in the World Cup | 1Limburg
The Dutch football association KNVB wants to organize the Women’s World Cup with Germany and Belgium in seven years. Two years ago, the KNVB had already expressed its ambition to bring the World Cup to the Netherlands. The field of participants in the world final being subsequently widened from 24 to 32 countries, the association asked Germany and Belgium to …
Read More »Supermarket stops selling strawberries in winter: expensive, tasteless and harmful
New January 10, 2021 French supermarket giant Carrefour sells in January more strawberries. The measure is the first decision of a new director, Yoann Alarçon, who wants to implement a more seasonal policy. He explains his decision on Twitter: “My first decision at Carrefour: the end of strawberry sales in our stores in January. They don’t belong to this season. …
Read More »Perhaps in a few days, first vote on impeachment process against Trump
The US House of Representatives is expected to vote on Tuesday or Wednesday on the impeachment of President Trump. That’s what James Clyburn, one of the most important Democrats in the House, says. Democrats want to start a case against Trump for inciting the supporters who stormed the Capitol. With only ten days until Joe Biden’s inauguration, the impeachment process …
Read More »Simon Cowell joins the jury in the Israeli version of the X factor
Simon Cowell. Screenshot YouTube Simon Cowell, a jury member of the prestigious amateur music talent show, will join the jury “X Factor Israel” In the highly anticipated fourth season to air in 2021. Cowell created the singing competition 16 years ago and was previously a judge on “The X Factor” in the UK and US. He judges judges on “Britain’s …
Read More »Scientists make great strides in treating progeria in mice Science and the planet
One mouse is bent over, barely moving and is gray in just 7 months, the other is still delighted with a healthy black coat. New scientific study results raise hope in people born with progeria. Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome is a rare and fatal genetic disorder that affects approximately 1 in 20 million people worldwide. The wrong combination of letters in …
Read More »Column: Star makes Disney + a Netflix killer
Disney + will launch a sixth division starting February 23. Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, Walt Disney Pictures and National Geographic will be joined by Star. This new branch will offer a range of series and films intended for an adult audience. Limited offer Disney + has had to build on a number of major releases in its first year and …
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