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Sarina Wiegman wins major award with England football team

Sarina Wiegman wins major award with England football team

England beat Brazil last night after a draw after regular time (1-1) on penalties (4-2). Sold out Wembley Yesterday’s sold-out match at Wembley was opened in the 23rd minute by Ella Toone. She scored for England. Substitute Andressa Alves equalized for Brazil in the 90th minute. Toone was the only player in England to miss a penalty. Rafaelle Carvalho Souza …

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World’s second hottest March on record

World’s second hottest March on record

Last month was the second hottest March on record globally. This is reported by the European climate service Copernicus. It wasn’t until March 2016 that it got even hotter. Air temperatures in southern and central Europe were above average, while temperatures in northern Europe were mostly below average. Copernicus said large parts of northern Africa, northeastern North America and Australia …

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AgroFair obtains the fair trade tax mark

AgroFair obtains the fair trade tax mark

AgroFair has been awarded the Fair Tax Mark, making it the first Dutch-based multinational to achieve the gold standard for responsible tax behavior. AgroFair is a global distributor of fair trade and organic bananas, with a turnover of more than 100 million euros per year. Its Okay and Latin Pride brands are available across Europe, New Zealand and Korea – …

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China wants clarification on US-Netherlands chip deals, which also affect ASML | interior

China wants clarification on US-Netherlands chip deals, which also affect ASML |  interior

BEIJING — China has asked the Netherlands, Japan and the United States for clarification on the agreement they reached on export restrictions on chip technology. The Chinese government wants the three countries to inform the World Trade Organization (WTO) of these agreements so that the international free trade arbiter can review them. Last month, the cabinet confirmed that it had …

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China wants clarification on US-Netherlands chip deals via WTO

China wants clarification on US-Netherlands chip deals via WTO

International•Apr 05.’23 08:19Author: PA China has asked the Netherlands, Japan and the United States for clarification on the agreement they reached on export restrictions on chip technology. The Chinese government wants the three countries to inform the World Trade Organization (WTO) of these agreements so that the international free trade arbiter can review them. Last month, the cabinet confirmed that …

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China on a collision course with the United States: the dollar loses the yuan

China on a collision course with the United States: the dollar loses the yuan

Financial•04 Apr 23 16:38•Modified on 4 April ’23 17:07Author: Aaron Loupatty In an effort to undercut the US dollar, China is increasingly trying to introduce its currency, the yuan, into emerging markets. Evidenced by recent developments in the yuan in the largest country in South America, Brazil, writes the South China Morning Post. China wants trade and investment payments to …

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Top US politician talks to Taiwan leader amid Chinese anger

Top US politician talks to Taiwan leader amid Chinese anger

ANP Productions | Source: PA Yesterday at 4:50 p.m. Los Angeles Despite warnings from China, senior US politician Kevin McCarthy will meet Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday. After much media speculation, the Speaker of the House of Representatives confirms that he will receive Tsai in Los Angeles. Beijing says the United States and Taiwan are “playing with fire”. Tsai …

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Harke Bosma receives the Abel Tasman Medal of Honor

Harke Bosma receives the Abel Tasman Medal of Honor

Lutjegast – Harke Bosma, former president of the Abel Tasman Museum in Lutjegast, received the Abel Tasman Medal of Honor from Mayor Ard van der Tuuk on Friday 31 March. A special moment, because it is only the third time that this highest distinction has been awarded by the municipality of Westerkwartier. Richard Kempthorne, former mayor of New Zealand’s sister …

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Want to Know These 16 Painters Under 40 – Watch Now

Want to Know These 16 Painters Under 40 – Watch Now

Despite the digital images they grew up with, they chose painting. They combine ancient techniques with contemporary stories. These 16 artists are under 40 and belong to the absolute international top. At Museum De Fundatie in Zwolle you can see their works in the exhibition ‘Brave New World’. This generation of artists looks at painting and the world in a …

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