New rules for more diversity in Oscar submissions Best Film
Films that want to compete in the Oscar category Best Film must meet certain diversity criteria from 2024 onwards. The Academy, the … More
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Two crew members Groningen ship kidnapped by pirates near Nigeria
Two crew members of the Groningen ship that was attacked by pirates off the coast of Nigeria yesterday have been kidnapped. “A … More
Tour can continue: no positive tests riders, but four staff members infected
During the test round on the rest day in the Tour de France, not a single rider still in race tested positive … More
Farid Azarkan becomes list leader of Think
Farid Azarkan will be the leader of Denk’s list for the upcoming elections to the Lower House. His appointment has yet to … More
Family reports missing Belarusian opposition leader Kolesnikova
The family of the disappeared Belarusian opposition leader Maria Kolesnikova has filed a missing persons report. According to a witness this morning … More
Have you been tested to see if you’re inherited? 60 percent don’t
What would you do if you found out that there is a hereditary disease in your family? Will you get tested or … More
VVD MPs stay away from reading the speech from the throne on Prinsjesdag
On Prinsjesdag a group of between 10 and 15 VVD Members of Parliament will not listen to the Speech from the Throne … More
Engine block found during salvage operation of war bomber
An engine block was found in the Markermeer during salvage work of a bomber from the Second World War. According to the … More
Corona law: criticism from experts (and from demonstrators further on)
In full the proposal is called ‘Temporary provisions in connection with measures to combat the epidemic of covid-19 for the longer term’. … More
Ship decays with 42 crew members in hurricane near Japan
In a hurricane in the East China Sea, a ship with 42 crew members and almost 6000 cows on board perished. As … More
Still many questions, but Kamer supports ‘app law
A majority in the House of Representatives supports the law that regulates the ‘corona app’. In a parliamentary debate, many critical questions … More
Grace for dozens of opposition members Venezuela, says government
The Venezuelan government says that dozens of members of the opposition have been pardoned. According to Information Minister Rodriguez, at least 110 … More
Banksy ship’ with migrants asks for help
The crew of the ship MV Louise Michel, in the Mediterranean Sea, says that further sailing is not responsible. The ship cannot … More
UCI adapts measures: team home with two riders with corona
The International Cycling Union UCI has adapted the health regulations for the Tour de France. Most important change: if two riders of … More
FNV wants to enforce homework allowance
Trade union FNV will negotiate a homeworking arrangement with the employers, now that working from home will take longer. More than four … More
Also digital problems at 50Plus: researcher released false voices
After the CDA also struggles 50Plus with voice stuff. At the members meeting last weekend, an investigator on several motions and the … More
Tour crews on edge: at two corona traps they have to go home
If two riders or two staff members of a cycling team in the Tour de France bubble test positive at the same … More
Municipal councillors demand an emergency law, De Jonge doesn’t think that’s necessary
Members of the municipal councils want the House of Representatives to amend the Coronas Emergency Act in such a way that the … More