“So far, so good“Ivar judges when he receives the new weather report. The southeasterly trade wind is still pushing us gently forward at around 25 knots diagonally from behind. This powerful and constant wind seems to last for a while and that is why we are making good progress. We left Reunion three days ago and it’s already more than …
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René van der Gijp laughs off the attention on Gordon’s breakup
Screenshot: Today Inside / SBS6 In recent weeks, the showbiz-loving Netherlands have been left in upheaval by the breakdown of Gordon’s relationship with Gavin Rozario, 24 years his junior. Bee inside today, and in particular René van der Gijp, they find all this media attention a bit exaggerated. “I don’t think anyone cares.” In case you missed it by some …
Read More »Arctic algae are heavily polluted with microplastics
When the cells die and the ice to which they are attached along the bottom melts, they stick together to form clumps that can sink thousands of feet to the deep sea floor in a single day. They are an important source of food for animals and bacteria living at the bottom. In addition to food, the clumps also carry …
Read More »The United States makes Moroccan lithium more competitive
25 April 2023 – 5:00 pm – Economy © A green energy and climate bill approved by the US Senate provides a tax credit of up to $7,500 for the purchase of a US electric car. This measure will strengthen the competitiveness of lithium produced in Morocco, Israel, Jordan and many other countries. More than a dozen new models and …
Read More »Can foreigners residing in Spain vote in the municipal elections of May 2023?
On May 28, Spain will vote at municipal level. Many Dutch and Belgians residing in Spain have received invitations to these elections by post. But what exactly? Can I… or must I vote as a foreigner in Spain? There is a part of it foreign residents of Spain who will actually be able to vote on 28 May. This applies, …
Read More »Gaming Avans students on their way to a tournament in the United States
rocket league. Photo via Flickr, The Bearded Clock. Win a few extra games. Then Jorijn van de Kam, Olaf Timmermans, Tom Oomen and Hein Pennings, or the “Avans Red White Blokes”, can go to the United States. The group of Avans students has been representing the University of Applied Sciences for a few weeks and is winning one after the …
Read More »Here are the 7 most beautiful train journeys through Europe
Zigzag across Europe by train over photogenic viaducts, past cascading waterfalls and snow-capped peaks. The train is not only a way to travel more sustainably, it is also the ideal means of transport to admire the changed landscape from the comfort of your armchair. What are the most beautiful train journeys in Europe? We’ve listed our favorites for you. Cinque …
Read More »WDF Week Preview: ‘Edgar TV’ wins in Iceland
Last weekend, four WDF tournaments were on the programme, all in the ‘Bronze’ category. Iceland, Australia and New Zealand played for the titles. Iceland Open The WDF weekend kicked off in the Icelandic capital, Reykjavik. Last Saturday, the ‘Bronze’ ranked Iceland Open took place there with 105 men and 25 women in action. On the men’s side, there were 8 …
Read More »Afroman wants to be president of the United States
In December, the 48-year-old rapper already declared that he was interested in leading his country. Last week, US entertainment website TMZ reported that Afroman had indeed applied for the election commission as an independent candidate. The chance that Joseph Edgar Foreman, as Afroman is known in everyday life, will actually become President of the United States is very slim. In …
Read More »Arie has walked the six Centurion Walks in the world: 160 kilometers in 24 hours
Arie Kandelaars (59) from Deurne achieved a very special sporting achievement last weekend. He is the only one in Brabant to have performed all the centurion marches in the world. These are extreme hikes, where you cover 160 kilometers in 24 hours. In Australia, Arie ran the last 160 kilometers. “When I crossed the finish line, I was the happiest …
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