The general conclusions that the large-scale study brought to light: travelers will look for greater safety while traveling, clearer prices and conditions and develop stronger preferences for where they travel and with whom. Two in five (39%) Dutch travelers say that they do not travel with a good feeling until a vaccine or treatment against…
Month: March 2020
Large coal-fired power station in Rotterdam can be closed for a fee
The owner of the Rotterdam coal-fired power station on Maasvlakte 2 is prepared to close it shortly. A spokesman for the American Riverstone confirms to the NOS that the company has made an offer for this to Minister Wiebes of Economic Affairs and Climate. This increases the chances that the cabinet will be able to…
Nigerian soldiers kill protesters, further escalation threatens after government crackdown
The Nigerian government is trying hard to quell the protests that have been going on for two weeks.Image AP On the BBC, an eyewitness says he has seen about 20 dead. The violence took place on a motorway connecting the Lekki peninsula with the center of Lagos, one of the largest cities in Africa. Video…
So What’s Next? continues as an online festival with Nana Adjoa | News at Festivalinfo
After the announcement of the new corona measures, the organization has lagged behind So What’s Next? decided that a physical festival cannot take place. The developments regarding covid-19 are going very fast and with the imposed measures it is not possible to visit these many concerts now. That’s why So What’s Next? decided to have…
Ten Hag chooses Martínez and Neres in Champions League match with Liverpool | NOW
Lisandro Martínez and David Neres start in the base at Ajax for Wednesday’s Champions League game with Liverpool. Coach Erik ten Hag keeps Orange international Quincy Promes on the bench. It is not yet clear in which formation the team from Amsterdam will compete against the reigning national champion of England. According to The Telegraph…
‘YouTube action against Lange Frans not unexpected, but wrong choice’
The tightening of rules by YouTube has had concrete consequences for a Dutch celebrity: rapper Lange Frans. The video platform has removed its channel. It contained videos discussing conspiracy theories, but there were also music videos. YouTube does not want to say for which statements the rapper’s account has been deleted, but points on a…
Miss Etam employees withdraw lawsuit against new owner
Trade union AVV and Miss Etam’s works council have withdrawn the announced lawsuit against the new owner. That says Martin Pikaart, union director. The lawsuit was filed because of the concerns of the union and works council about the plans of the new owner Martijn Rozenboom. After the takeover of the bankrupt FNG NL, which…
Pope advocates registered partnership for homosexuals
Pope Francis is positive about gay rights in the film Francesco. Image AP ‘Homosexuals have the right to start a family. They are children of God and have the right to a family. No one should be expelled from a family or live an unhappy life, ”the Pope says in the film Francesco by director…
Ajax coach Ten Hag: ‘Have brought Liverpool to the brink of ruin’ | NOW
Trainer Erik ten Hag thought that Ajax had earned at least one point against Liverpool in the opening match in the Champions League. The team from Amsterdam was unluckily lost 0-1 at home on Wednesday by an own goal by Nicolás Tagliafico. “We did an excellent job,” said Ten Hag afterwards Ziggo Sport. “We played…
Breastfeeding: not as obvious as it seems | NOW
Breastfeeding is a healthy and natural process, but that does not mean that it is easy for all women. Almost half of them stop after the first month, according to a poll by the Dutch Center for Youth Health. Most women could go on longer, says lactation consultant Teddy Roorda, but they need to get…