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Extra space to be buried in nature. New permit needed for Terwisscha expansion

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The existing natural cemetery. Appelscha Cemetery Foundation The Appelscha Cemetery Foundation wants to create a natural cemetery on the eastern side of the current Terwisscha Cemetery. With the expansion, the foundation is responding to the national trend that people have indicated they want to be buried in the wild. Over time, a tomb merges with its surroundings. Terwisscha Cemetery is …

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Vaccination also clearly protects against long-term Covid according to new research | Coronavirus what you need to know

Vaccination also clearly protects against long-term Covid according to new research |  Coronavirus what you need to know

The study have not yet been verified by other scientists, but Dutch virologist Marion Koopmans has already shared them on social media. Long-term Covid refers to the phenomenon that a person sometimes still has one or more complaints weeks or months after an acute infection. Approximately 3,400 subjects participated in the study. They all took a PCR test at a …

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Mecklenburger Ernte doubles the space of the Verdion logistics center in Gallin

Mecklenburger Ernte doubles the space of the Verdion logistics center in Gallin

European project developer and investor Verdion has rented a second 10,595 m² unit in the logistics center of Gallin, east of Hamburg, to the producer organization Mecklenburger Ernte, the company reports. This means that the association of fruit and vegetable producers, of which Behr Gemüse Garten, a subsidiary of Behr AG, is the main shareholder, doubles its capacity on the …

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Plans for more fun on the cold streets between TivoliVredenburg and Hoog Catharijne

Plans for more fun on the cold streets between TivoliVredenburg and Hoog Catharijne

The area around the TivoliVredenburg Palace of Music needs a makeover. The streets called Vlaamse Toren and Hollandse Toren are still a cold corner in the city center of Utrecht, but that must change soon. There is currently a draft plan that residents can respond to. Klépierre, TivoliVredenburg and local residents will work with the municipality of Utrecht on a …

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No “I” anywhere in the brain – not necessary

No "I" anywhere in the brain - not necessary

The chemical process that I am watching outside where the low winter sun shines through the branches of the pollard willows. The distance is hazy, inside Schubert’s piano trio in E-flat major, performed by the Busch Trio more than 85 years ago. They kinda sound like they’re making music in a cookie jar, but oh, how heartbreakingly beautiful they play. …

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West Frisian mayors encourage restoration after “protest action went well”. “Let’s hope for more space soon to be able to open safely”

West Frisian mayors encourage restoration after "protest action went well".  “Let’s hope for more space soon to be able to open safely”

“The catering entrepreneurs were able to make a good statement”, says the mayor of Hoorn, Jan Nieuwenburg. “We made good agreements in advance and they generally stuck to it.” He heard from many entrepreneurs and visitors that they were very happy with this opportunity. “Hopefully there will soon be more space and perspective for them to open in a safe …

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Ash cloud after volcanic eruption in Tonga visible from space | Abroad

Ash cloud after volcanic eruption in Tonga visible from space |  Abroad

Tonga was hit by a 1.2 meter tsunami shortly after the eruption. A warning has been issued for island states in the wider area. Flooding has already been reported in Hawaii, 5,000 kilometers away. A tsunami warning also applies to the west coast of America, although no tidal waves are expected here. The eruption lasted eight minutes. Residents of Tonga …

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