Lawyer Kassem Denies Bribing Official: Amsterdam Bar Association Initiates Investigation

Lawyer Kassem Denies Bribing Official: Amsterdam Bar Association Initiates Investigation

Kassem denies. According to him, it cannot be concluded from the audio recording that he bribed an official. He says he understands “that the suggestion is being made and that this raises questions”. He has no explanation for what could be heard. He does admit that he tried “inappropriately” to get part payment of a … Read more

Top 10 Nominated Words for 2023 Word of the Year

Top 10 Nominated Words for 2023 Word of the Year

All nominated words for Word of the Year 2023: 1. Bully boss (de; m/f/x): a manager who barks at, belittles and manipulates subordinates and therefore creates an unsafe working environment. 2. Donut merger (de): a voluntary merger of the municipalities surrounding a central city to prevent a forced merger with that central city. 3. Gravity … Read more

Experience the Rubens House in Hopland: Discover the New Immersive Space and Beautifully Redesigned Garden

Experience the Rubens House in Hopland: Discover the New Immersive Space and Beautifully Redesigned Garden

A new experience space at the Hopland will open next summer. There you can digitally immerse yourself in the life and work of Rubens. The redesigned garden of the Rubens House will also be ready. “It will be the most beautiful garden in Antwerp. 17,000 flower bulbs, plants, trees and shrubs are currently being planted. … Read more

Standaard Uitgeverij Announces Exciting Collaboration: Merho, Nix, and Charel Cambré Set to Reimagine The Kiekeboes

Standaard Uitgeverij Announces Exciting Collaboration: Merho, Nix, and Charel Cambré Set to Reimagine The Kiekeboes

In a press release from Standaard Uitgeverij Merho says that the new Kiekeboes will not be an imitation of his work, but a “resetting”. He talks about a “dream team”. Nix (real name Marnix Verduyn) is known for the comedy series “Kinky & Cosy”. Charel Cambré has already worked on a number of comic series, … Read more