Interview with Ice Masters: Passion for Skating and Ensuring Safety on Natural Ice

Interview with Ice Masters: Passion for Skating and Ensuring Safety on Natural Ice

Ice masters are already called at the first forecasts of freezing temperatures. Whether they can say something about the opportunity to skate. But ice mastery is much more than that. NU.nl spoke to three ice masters about their work. No ice master without an enormous love for skating. “For me, skating gave me an enormously … Read more

Islamic State (IS) Targeting Iran: Shia vs Sunni Conflict and Religious Leadership in the Islamic Republic

Islamic State (IS) Targeting Iran: Shia vs Sunni Conflict and Religious Leadership in the Islamic Republic

Terror group Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for the attack in Iran last Wednesday. 84 people were killed. Iran is an Islamic republic. Why then was land targeted by IS? In Iran, a religious leader is at the helm. The so-called Council of Guardians, which checks whether political decisions are Islamic enough, also consists … Read more

Navigating Menopause: A Woman’s Open and Honest Experience with Hormone Pills and Work Support

Navigating Menopause: A Woman’s Open and Honest Experience with Hormone Pills and Work Support

“I have been going through menopause for ten to twelve years. Last year I went to the gynecologist because I suddenly started bleeding again. That probably had to do with the hormone pill that I have been taking for a year and a half. Of course you are very shocked, Don’t expect this at all, … Read more

What Gazans Really Think About Hamas and the Gaza War: Insight from Foreign Reporter Matthijs le Loux

What Gazans Really Think About Hamas and the Gaza War: Insight from Foreign Reporter Matthijs le Loux

We receive daily reader questions about the Gaza war through our response platform NUjij. Our foreign reporter Matthijs le Loux answers one every day this week. Today’s kick-off: “To what extent do Gazans support Hamas? Are they against this club or do they support the violence?” Le Loux: “A good question, but also one to … Read more

Get Ready for the House of Representatives Elections: Your Guide to Ballot Counting and Results

Get Ready for the House of Representatives Elections: Your Guide to Ballot Counting and Results

By our interaction editors 13 Nov 2023 at 10:00 Share this news itemShare The House of Representatives elections are next week. How are ballots counted? When can you expect the results? Ask all your questions about the elections here. Ask a Question You must log in to ask a question. Log in or create your … Read more

Exploring Party Manifestos: Climate, Asylum, and More – The Key Topics of House of Representatives Elections

Exploring Party Manifestos: Climate, Asylum, and More – The Key Topics of House of Representatives Elections

In the run-up to the House of Representatives elections, NU.nl delves into the various election manifestos of parties. Our editorial staff listed what parties think about major themes such as climate and asylum. Readers discussed this extensively on our response platform NUjij. What do you think is the most important topic of these elections? Let … Read more

Join Movember 2023: Share Your Experiences and Participate in Raising Awareness for Prostate Cancer

Join Movember 2023: Share Your Experiences and Participate in Raising Awareness for Prostate Cancer

By our interaction editors 01 Nov 2023 at 08:01 Movember starts today. Men grow their mustaches for a month to draw attention to prostate cancer, for example. What do you think of this initiative? And are you participating? Share your experiences in the comments. The house rules apply. Can’t find the comments? Click on the … Read more

The Benefits of Working from Home: Increased Efficiency, Less Socializing, and Personal Comfort

The Benefits of Working from Home: Increased Efficiency, Less Socializing, and Personal Comfort

“For me, working from home is ideal, preferably as much as possible. I am much more efficient at home than at the office. I am also fine with not spending much time with colleagues… I am extremely good at my job and was not hired to make friends.” to make.” “Those conversations like “How are … Read more

The Dutch Government’s Stance on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Delicate Balance

The Dutch Government’s Stance on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Delicate Balance

Since last weekend, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has escalated into a war that has already claimed hundreds of lives. The Binnenhof raised the flag for Israel on Monday. Outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte also expressed his support. There was a lot of discussion about this. That is why the statement today is: ‘The Dutch government should … Read more