Van Haga takes away from 5 May poster of Forum for Democracy
Forum for Democracy MP Van Haga distants from the poster of his party which establishes a link between the German occupation during the Second World War …
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Room supports access tests, but unclear how long they are needed
A majority of the House of Representatives supports the government’s bill to give people access to sports competitions, museums and theatres through tests. However, many …
Merkel thanks the Netherlands for reconciliation with Germany after World War II
German Chancellor Merkel thanked the Netherlands for the reconciliation after the Second World War. “We Germans will never forget that the Netherlands reached our hands. We …
Merkel gives 5 May lecture years later, but via a video connection
The German Chancellor Angela Merkel is hosting the annual May 5 lecture this afternoon, which marks the start of the national celebration of Liberation Day. Because of …
Trump launches its own platform after ban on social media: ‘A beacon of freedom’
Former President Donald Trump has launched a kind of communication platform on his website to enable him to reconnect digitally with his supporters. After the storming …
Call for ‘libertad’ central in Madrid regional elections
The approximately five million voters of the Spanish state of Madrid are voting today for regional elections which are followed with great interest throughout the country. …
‘Very inappropriate’, says National Committee 4 and 5 May about poster Forum
The National Committee on 4 and 5 May wants to say few words about the poster of the Forum for Democracy, which links the German occupation during the …
Police end illegal party in Brussels forest park
The police put an end to an illegal event in Brussels on Saturday because those present had no sense of the corona regulations. A few thousand …
Grapperhaus: no understanding for people ‘who take their freedom’
Minister Grapperhaus once again calls on the public to comply with the rules of coronation. “That we need to use the ME on Kings Day to …
European Parliament votes on coronac certificate for free travel
The European Parliament will also be considering tomorrow a digital travel pass, which will allow us to travel freely in Europe this summer despite the pandemic. …
Israel is guilty of apartheid, says Human Rights Watch
Israel pursues an apartheid policy towards Palestinian citizens of both Israel and the Palestinian territories, says Human Rights Watch in a new report. In this way, …
Press freedom in EU countries at risk: ‘It’s small steps you don’t know. ‘
Nowhere in the world there is so much freedom of the press as in Europe, but through fake news, oppression and intimidation, journalism across the continent …
German Bundestag agreement to “emergency braking” corona law
The German Bundestag has approved a law enabling the national government to impose corona measures in areas where the virus is rapidly spreading. With this ’emergency …
Working at home in little Tucson: ‘This is freedom’
Life after the pandemic will look different to millions of Americans. Working from home seems to remain, and that allows them to choose a life outside …
Fleming flies to Las Vegas for vaccine: ‘I have my freedom back in less than 24 hours’
Last Tuesday, the Flemish Cain Ransbottyn (42) signed up from Belgium for a shot in a random vaccination centre in Las Vegas. Only 24 hours later, the Antwerpenaar …
Struggle for Polish media giant: judge suspends takeover by state oil company
The acquisition of a major Polish publisher of newspapers, TV channels and news sites by the Polish state oil company PKN Orlen has been suspended by …
Talking about sex, politics and other taboos: Arabs feel free at Clubhouse
In a region where freedom of expression is far from eminence, Clubhouse is making huge strikes. The new platform is at the top of the list …
Bachelor New York City hopes for ‘slutty summer’
Single men and women in New York City are getting ready for a beautiful summer. Under the name ‘slutty summer’ the biggest plans are shared …
Allies support Jordanian king after arrests for “conspiracy”
Allies and neighbours stand right behind King Abdullah II of Jordan. One country after another comes with a statement in which leaders support the placing under …
Former Crown Prince Jordan under house arrest and arrests for ‘conspiracy’
Jordanian former Crown Prince Hamzah says in a video that he has been placed under house arrest and that his country has been harsh with critics …
Filipino journalist Maria Ressa receives Four Freedoms Award
Today, Filipino journalist Maria Ressa is awarded the Four Freedoms Award, a renowned biennial prize for civil liberties advocates.
Ressa is one of the most famous …
Room angry about school that forced students to come out of the closet: ‘Very unsafe’
The House of Representatives reacts angered and bewildered to an article in NRC about the reformatory school community Gomarus in Gorinchem. Old secondary school students say …
Police and protesters succeed in Bristol
Protesters succeeded with the police during a demonstration in the city of Bristol in the southwest of England. Thousands of activists protested against a bill on …
U.S. Suing 21-year-old Swiss for hacking 150,000 cameras
The U.S. Justice has accused a 21-year-old Swiss hacker of conspiracy, theft, fraud, private domain infringement and identity theft. Together with others, she has distributed …