The US Department of Justice is suing Google for abusing its monopoly position. The company would use the market power to sideline competitors. Eleven US states are also filing lawsuits against the search engine giant, American media write. Google controls by far the majority of the online search market in the United States. The search…
Month: April 2020
Marriage proposal in South Africa
To travel “I have always loved traveling. I flew to London and Manchester with my first husband sixty years ago. After that, the Netherlands, Germany, France and Italy camped with the children and we went to Ibiza and Gran Canaria several times. ” Most beautiful trip “The Grand Canyon near Bryce Canyon, 15 years ago….
Court rejects demand for entrepreneurs: catering will remain closed for the time being
The judge has rejected the demand from a group of catering entrepreneurs to open the catering industry immediately. The government’s decision to close the catering industry for four weeks is well-founded, according to the court in The Hague. The interim injunction was brought this morning and was initiated on the initiative of a Hague entrepreneur….
The quality of car seats is improving, according to a test by ANWB and ADAC
In the test, the organizations assessed the seats for safety, use, ergonomics and the presence of harmful substances. It is striking that not a single car seat tested was unsatisfactory. In previous years it turned out that car seats were offered that did not pass the test. It is impossible to tell from a seat…
CPB: Expensive discount to create jobs actually destroys jobs
A jobseeker at the computer at the Werkplein of the UWV in The Hague.Image ANP XTRA The € 4 billion aid measure used by the government to save jobs and encourage companies to invest is probably a waste of money. According to the Central Planning Bureau (CPB), the Job-related Investment Discount (BIK) does not create…
Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano first names for Don’t Let Daddy Know 2021 | News at Festivalinfo
On March 6, 2021 Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano at a new edition of ‘Don’t Let Daddy Know’ in the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, presented by E&A Events. The men are the first names on the list of already the eighth edition. With their different styles of house and techno, from tribal to electro, they…
United wins the Champions League with substitute Van de Beek | NOW
Manchester United has started the Champions League season with a surprising win against Paris Saint-Germain. With Donny van de Beek as a substitute, the losing finalist of last season was beaten 1-2 on Tuesday. The winning goal was scored three minutes before time by Marcus Rashford. He pushed the ball into the far corner on…
Readers tip: these are the most beautiful forests to walk in
The whole of the Netherlands went for a walk during the lockdown and many readers still keep moving, according to the reactions. Some readers did respond to our call, but then kept their favorite forest secret. “Because otherwise it will be much too busy.” Alita Rijanaards even finds it dangerous to ask readers about their…
Christmas sales this year not only after Sinterklaas, the first people already get trees
Bolhuis, from Haren in Groningen, expects to sell up to 10 percent more Christmas trees this year. “The trade orders quite early. Most orders have been received, which gives a good indication.” Other companies affiliated with the Dutch Christmas Tree Growers Association, of which Bolhuis is secretary, also expect a very good year. The grower…
Protesting young people from Thailand, Hong Kong and Taiwan find each other in #MilkTeaAlliance
Activists are protesting against the government in Bangkok. Image AP Human rights activist Lin Hsinyi found a like too casual, so she spent her Sunday off at a #MilkTeaAlliance demonstration near the Thai consulate in the Taiwanese capital of Taipei. “Suppose something goes wrong and someone needs legal aid,” said Lin, a 37-year veteran of…