A complete boycott of Russian oil and gas will cost the Netherlands 4.5 percent of GDP, Rabobank economists have calculated. The country will immediately fall into a recession. An oil boycott alone would lead to a slight recession, the bank believes. Russia itself is by far the biggest victim. The economy will shrink with a … Read more
LONDON (Reuters) – A rare case of monkeypox infection has been discovered in England. The patient contracted the infection in West Africa, according to the British health service UKHSA. The person was recently in Nigeria and is now being treated at a specialist hospital in London. “It is important to emphasize that monkeypox does not … Read more
It is an annoying message, but after corona the threat of new virus outbreaks is certainly not over. Scientists predict that by 2070 at least 15,000 viruses will jump between animal species. Due to climate change, many animals are moving to more suitable places for them, including the bat. They carry parasites and other pathogens … Read more
There is mounting evidence that the rare, severe liver problems in young children are caused by the adenovirus, the British health service says. The variant F41 would be the culprit. In recent weeks, children in several European countries have been affected by hepatitis. At least one child died. Until now, it was unclear where the … Read more
If elections were to be held now, D66 would still have 14 of the 24 seats left. That is what Maurice de Hond is investigating this week. The VVD also loses: 27 seats instead of 34 in the elections a year ago. The winners: Ja21, from 4 to 11, BBB, from 1 to 10. Furthermore, … Read more
Johan Derksen believes that #metooon perpetrators are treated much too strictly. “It’s not because that boy pinched a lady in the ass, that he can’t perform in his life?” Marco Borsato is not only accused of groping several underage girls at The Voice Kids, but a 22-year-old woman has also reported sexual abuse from the … Read more
The chief rabbi of Ukraine, Moshe Reuven Azman, called what happened in the Kiev suburbs of Irpin and Bucha “war crimes”. The Russian army seized the area shortly after invading Ukraine in late February and allegedly murdered hundreds of civilians during the weeks of occupation. Rabbi Azman was there shortly after the Ukrainian army retook … Read more
The number of people with dementia is growing exponentially. Reason for researchers to look for ways to prevent the disease. The relatively unknown vitamin K may play a role. Vitamin K is mainly found in green leafy vegetables, which are already known as super healthy. Think broccoli, spinach and kale. They are also an important … Read more
The official list of Covid-19 symptoms has been expanded by the NHS in England to include nine additional signs of a coronavirus infection. In the updated guidelines of the UK Health Security Agency are symptoms now listed, including sore throat, muscle aches and diarrhoea. The initial signs of Covid-19 infection recognized in the UK were … Read more
Those who want to cut down on coffee can save themselves the trouble: the black gold can be consumed in large quantities. In fact, researchers believe that five cups of coffee a day is better for you than three. According to epidemiologist and food scientist Trudy Voortman, four to five cups of coffee a day … Read more