Ever since the corona crisis began, efforts have been made to return to normal life as soon as possible. One of the possible solutions that could help with this: a lamp that switches off the corona virus particles. Last night, artist Daan Roosegaarde launched ‘the urban sun’ at the table Jinek. An artificially designed sun … Read more
With a year of corona behind us, we have little faith in the vaccination policy, we are tired and we yearn for more social contacts. We think it is high time that the cabinet gave more priority to the consequences for the economy and well-being. With 30,000 panel members, we looked back on the past … Read more
Skip people who have had corona in the first round of vaccination. That is what immunologist Gerard Bos advocates. With this you can save a lot of time. “This will save 4 weeks and that is important for people who are really vulnerable.” It is a question that continues to occupy the mind: who should … Read more
Empty clothing stores, but full warehouses. The fashion industry cannot escape the consequences of the lockdown either. The corona crisis exposes the problems within the sector, but there are also solutions. “We have to work together to transform the industry.” Now that non-essential stores have been closed for some time, many entrepreneurs are left with … Read more
A woman with dementia in Sittard has been banned from shopping for 2 years because she would have forgotten to pay. “And that is the example of something we are trying to prevent”, says Julie Meerveld of Alzheimer Nederland. Coffee, potatoes, cauliflower and endive. The eighty-year-old woman suffering from dementia ‘forgot’ to settle these messages … Read more
Pia Douwes, Jamai Loman, Richard Groenendijk and Carline Brouwer are the jury of Looking for Maria, the musical talent show of AVROTROS in which to a protagonist of The Sound of Music being searched. The ten candidates were also announced on Thursday. All potential Maria’s already have experience in the musical profession, let the broadcaster … Read more
It has been said for years that a male pill is on the way, but besides the condom and sterilization, there are still no other methods of contraception available for men. Many young people, both women and men, think that this must change. Eight in ten (81 percent) young women and half of young men … Read more
The Sound of Music returns to Dutch theaters, but the lead role has not yet been fulfilled. AVROTROS, led by Frits Sissing, is looking for a leading actress Looking for Maria. The broadcaster’s talent show can be seen on Sundays from February 21, reports The Telegraph. The search for a leading actress for the musical … Read more
Despite the corona crisis, most Dutch people will have a little more room in their wallets in 2021. That says Nibud, the institute for budget information. Lower incomes and workers in sectors affected by the crisis are having a hard time. Nibud calculated what will happen to purchasing power next year on the basis of … Read more
You can also buy bats in the Netherlands, animal rights organizations warn. Mounted and living. But by buying such a bat you contribute to the problems that caused the current pandemic. A call from animal organizations the Telegraph today: ‘Stop the exotic game markets’. Not a strange appeal: because it is being investigated whether the … Read more