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IN THE MAP More than 270 million euros for space and mobility projects in West Flanders

IN THE MAP More than 270 million euros for space and mobility projects in West Flanders

In the Integrated Investment Program (GIP), Lydia Peeters, Flemish Minister for Mobility and Public Works, presents her plans for 2022. Exactly 271,798.441 euros are pumped into our province to raise our traffic infrastructure to a higher level. Serious amounts are raised, especially in Bruges and on the coast. Phil Schwartz“Food expert. Unapologetic bacon maven. Beer enthusiast. Pop cultureaholic. General travel …

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Toy Museum 2.0 will be twice as expensive: “No room to fail” | Mechelen

Toy Museum 2.0 will be twice as expensive: “No room to fail” |  Mechelen

MechelenThe board of directors of the Toy Museum this week approved the concept for the future location at the new station in Mechelen. A different interpretation is decidedly chosen. “We have to aim high and land high,” says Bart Stroobants. The estimated cost is now 4 million euros, double the initial budget. Wannes Vansina 22-04-22, 17:03 Last update: 17:20 The …

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Subtly play with wallpaper and bring walls to life with trendy styles

Subtly play with wallpaper and bring walls to life with trendy styles

BARN Wallpaper is back in force. Where it had a dusty image for a while, now it’s the way to make a statement in a room. It can be subtle, but also very pronounced, which creates different effects. Elza Pape and Amanda Boerboom from Vivante Bekenkamp in Baarn understand very well why we have started wallpapering en masse again. “In …

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Albrandswaards Dagblad | “Rotterdam South must become much more comfortable”

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In order to make Rotterdam South a home for all social groups, both the various middle groups and the most vulnerable residents, it is essential to continue to decorate, green and (continue to) keep the outdoor area clean. Now getting to know one’s place and making a connection in the South is still too hampered by litter, an “uninviting” atmosphere …

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“Four sandbags are more useful than screening for lung cancer”

"Four sandbags are more useful than screening for lung cancer"

Joost ZaatApril 20, 202219:07 Two weeks ago I tweeted that four sandbags are more helpful than lung cancer screening and that I was going to explain this to lung surgeons. After all, they will soon have to operate on this lung cancer. Quickly, people replied that they did not believe it. However, it is not complicated to explain that there …

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Go on an expedition and help Professor Nova Next!

Ga op expeditie en help professor Nova Next!

Hi you there! Are you by any chance a bit curious? Pretty. Then come to Expedition NEXT in Franeker during the May holidays on Friday May 6: the National Science Festival for children aged 6 to 12. Go on an expedition and help Professor Nova Next!Professor Nova Next will come especially from the future to Franeker on Friday May 6 …

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Investments in space start-ups have doubled

Investments in space start-ups have doubled

News † 19 April 2022 – 08:46 Investments in start-ups in and around aerospace doubled in 2021. Lenders invested $15 billion in commercial start-ups, up from $7.7 billion in 2020. The number of companies that received money also increased by 48% to 241. On average, $64 million was invested in start-ups per round, a 35% increase over the last year. …

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How many planets do we actually know?

How many planets do we actually know?

Can you name all the planets in our solar system? Mars, Venus, Uranus, Pluto… No, Pluto is no longer a planet. We think we can name several, but there are many more planets than you might think. But, we haven’t known them for that long. Beyond our solar system For a long time we only knew the planets of our …

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