Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 11:17:12 GMT
Google, EU publishers agree on payments for online news
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Three years after the adoption of the landmark EU copyright rules, Google is set to pay 300 publishers across Ireland, Germany, France, and other EU countries for republishing their news. Google will also develop an app to make it simpler for publishers to sign up, offering them an extended news preview agreement that allows Google to show snippets and thumbnails of their news for a licensing ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 08:33:15 GMT
After Covid, Holland America sees return of all ships by June
TRIESTE, Italy: Holland America Line has brought its ninth ship, the Oosterdam, back into service as post-Covid cruising regains its popularity following the Covid shut down.The ship sailed with guests from Trieste, Italy, for the first time since the cruise industry halted operations in 2020.Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line, said in a statement, "Each ship back to cruising means more tea...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 00:55:39 GMT
10 modern paintings from the life of Peter the Great
The year 2022 marks the 350th anniversary of the first Russian emperor's birth. For this occasion, contemporary artists have painted some important scenes and plots from the life of the great Peter. 1. Ilya Zorkin. The Beginning of Autocracy, 2022...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 18:37:17 GMT
China's state-owned shipping giant expanding global influence
Beijing [China], May 14 (ANI): China's state-owned COSCO Shipping Corporation Ltd, the fourth-biggest player in the shipping industry, according to London-based data analytics company GlobalData, is increasingly expanding its operations throughout the world even as it conceals its association with the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), a media report said.
The Shanghai-headquartered group's continued transport of Russi...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 08:40:26 GMT
Kenya's fuel crisis: how the country's subsidy system works
Oil is an essential commodity for Kenya's transport and industrial production, electricity generation and water provision. In 2008, as the world grappled with high oil prices, Kenya introduced price controls to cushion the blow for its citizens. The controls worked for over 10 years. But, since the start of April...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 17:37:13 GMT
SC dismisses plea against demolition of Collectorate Building in Patna
New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed an appeal challenging the Patna High Court's order giving a go-ahead to the Municipal Corporation for proceeding with the demolition of the iconic Collectorate Building in the city.
A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Surya Kant declined to entertain the plea and stated in the order, "We are not inclined to entertain the Special Leave Petitions unde...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 12:37:21 GMT
Ajaz Patel, Michael Bracewell handed New Zealand central contracts, James Neesham misses out
Auckland [New Zealand], May 13 (ANI): Left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel and all-rounder Michael Bracewell are among the 20 names offered central contracts for 2022-23 by New Zealand Cricket (NZC), while James Neesham was dropped from the shortlist.
Patel, who had missed out last year, returned to the fold after a series of fantastic performances. He helped New Zealand to a Test victory in England in June 2021 and was the top wi...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 09:06:41 GMT
Hermit, Martyr and Journalist Among New Catholic Saints
VATICAN CITY - A Frenchman murdered in the desert, a Dutch priest killed in a Nazi concentration camp and an Indian lay convert are among 10 new saints being created by Pope Francis on Sunday.Tens of thousands of people from around the world are expected in St Peter's Square in the Vatican for the canonization mass, presided over by the 85-year-old pontiff.Under the rules of the Catholic Church, all 10 ha...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 20:13:31 GMT
Zizek reveals if he's ashamed to have written for RT
The philosopher highlights American hypocrisy in his defense of writing for the outletSlovenian philosopher Slavoj Zizek has defended publishing his writings on RT, pointing out in an op-ed published in Germany's Berliner Zeitung on Sunday that stories and opinions that are overlooked or even prohibited on the pages of the Western press can find safe harbor in the Moscow-based outlet."Am ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 18:37:20 GMT
20 Uyghur teachers arrested in Xinjiang including Secy of Marxism Institute
Xinjiang [China], May 12 (ANI): As many as 20 Uyghur teachers from a university in northwestern China's Xinjiang province have been arrested, a media report said.
These 20 Uyghur teachers include the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) secretary of the school's Marxism Institute, Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported citing a source in Ghulja town.
A total of six educators, including Abdullah Ismail of the Marxism Institute, is being ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 16:37:16 GMT
IndiGo airline enters into codeshare agreement with France-KLM
New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): IndiGo airline has partnered with Air France-KLM in a codeshare agreement that will offer Air France-KLM customers access to 30 destinations in India and IndiGo customers will get access to 120 destinations in Europe and 50 destinations in America.
A statement released by IndiGo mentioned that with the lifting of the Air Bubble Agreement in India and the necessary governmental approval, Ai...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 14:39:10 GMT
Video games: our study suggests they boost intelligence in children
Many parents feel guilty when their children play video games for hours on end. Some even worry it could make their children less clever. And, indeed, that's a topic scientists have clashed over for years.In our new study, we investigated how video games affect the minds of children, interviewing and testing more than 5,000 children aged ten to 12. And the results, ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 09:05:48 GMT
US to Strengthen Ties With Philippines, Promote Rule of Law
As the United States congratulated President-elect Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. on his election as the Philippines' next leader, the State Department said it would strengthen the enduring alliance between the two countries while continuing to promote respect for human rights and the rule of lawOn Wednesday, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Jung Pak spoke to VOA State Department bureau chief Nike Ching to p...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 08:18:22 GMT
FIH Women's WC: 'Healthy competition within group,' expresses Indian goalkeeper Savita
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 12 (ANI): With the clock ticking closer to the FIH Women's World Cup in Netherlands and Spain scheduled to begin on July 1, 2022, the Indian women's hockey core group is currently in a preparation camp at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru are in a competitive mood.
Having a strong pool of players who have performed well at the recently held home games of FIH Pro League as well as outstanding p...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 06:40:17 GMT
Stem cell therapy offers a new hope to repair brain damage in newborns
A few hours after Tom (not his real name) was born, he became restless and did not want to be breastfed. His mother noticed that his left arm and leg were shaking rhythmically - something was not right.Tom was immediately transferred to the neonatal intensive care unit. An MRI scan revealed that he had suffered a severe stroke. Doctors told Tom's parents that there was no treatment they could give the child. He ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 18:27:14 GMT
Berlin says Nord Stream 2 project 'De Facto Dead' after start of operation in Ukraine
Berlin [Germany], May 11 (ANI/Sputnik): The Nord Stream 2 project is "de facto dead" after the start of the Russian military operation in Ukraine, a spokeswoman for the German economy ministry said on Wednesday.
"We adjusted deliveries from Norway and the Netherlands last week and can increase it under the agreement with these partners. Nord Stream ... is de-facto dead," the spokeswoman told a briefing when asked whether ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 13:27:15 GMT
hyperXchange announces European expansion, signs strategic deals with UK and Netherlands government
New Delhi [India] May 11 (ANI/TPT):The announcement of HX's UK plans were made by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, while unveiling a slew of business deals and heralded a new era in the UK-India trade, investment, and technology alliance on a two-day visit to India. HX has announced aPound 3 million investment to establish business operations in England and Scotland.
HX is also working closely with the Netherlands government...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 12:39:15 GMT
Trusting societies are overall happier - a happiness expert explains why
Human beings are social animals. This means, almost as a matter of logical necessity, that humans' quality of life is largely decided by the quality of their societies.Trust is one key factor that helps shape societies - specifically, if individuals feel a basic level of trust in others, outside of their immediate friends and family, they are happie...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 09:55:23 GMT
Turacoz Healthcare Solutions presents novel scientific dissemination outputs at the EMWA conference
Utrecht [Netherlands]/Gurugram (Haryana) [India], May 11 (ANI/PR Newswire): The 53rd EMWA conference, held in Berlin, Germany from May 3 to 7, 2022, provided an excellent opportunity for the medical writing fraternity to network and participate in active discussions around a wide array of medical writing topics.
Dr Namrata Singh went on to chair the first BusDev Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting which will focus on sma...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 06:39:04 GMT
Adam Aitken: a forensic poet with obsessive resolve
The first poem of Adam Aitken's new collection Revenants is a curiosity that demands close attention:Xmas, Singapore 1957Much better than thatMelbourne dayin '56 - so my father wrotein blue fountain penon airline parchmentto his mother Jean.Apero-time thenEnglish goose + trimmings,a bottle of BOAC Bordeaux,2 anti-acid for dess...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 06:06:03 GMT
Indonesia Police Use Water Cannon Against Papua Protesters
Jayapura, Indonesia - Indonesian police used a water cannon against protesters in the province of Papua on Tuesday, after thousands came out to oppose plans to for a major redistricting in the restive region.Jakarta announced last year it was considering making six new provinces in the region, home to a decades-old rebel insurgency.It said the shake-up would accelerate development and make it easier to go...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 09:18:24 GMT
Holder rested as West Indies name ODI squad for Netherlands, Pakistan tours
St. John's [Antigua], May 10 (ANI): The Cricket West Indies (CWI) selection panel on Tuesday announced the West Indies senior men's squad for the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) tours of the Netherlands and Pakistan.
The West Indies will visit the Netherlands for three ODIs on May 31, June 2 and 4, followed by another three ODIs on June 8, 10 and 12 in Pakistan.
The tour of the Netherlands will be the first-ever ODI ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 19:48:29 GMT
Slavoj Zizek reveals feelings on RT role
The philosopher highlights American hypocrisy in his defense of writing for this site
Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Zizek has defended publishing his writings on RT, pointing out in an op-ed published in Germany's Berliner Zeitung on Sunday that stories and opinions that are overlooked or even prohibited on the pages o...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 09:16:08 GMT
9th EU country sees inflation jump to double digits
Greece has recorded its highest price increases in 28 years
Greece is the latest EU country to be hit with double-digit inflation, reaching the highest level since 1994.Inflation in the country surged to 10.2% year-on-year in April from 8.9% the previous month, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELST...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 06:08:18 GMT
Heavy shelling in Odesa places global grain shipments at risk
Russian strikes continue to barrage the port city of Odesa, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday, an apparent effort to disrupt supply lines and Western weapons shipments critical to Kyiv's defence. Odesa is a major gateway for global grain shipments, and Ukrainian and Western officials have warned that Russia's blockade threatens global food supplies. Follow FRANCE 24's live blog for all the latest developments. All times...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 22:33:53 GMT
Disturbing photos prompt panic on plane
A Tel Aviv-Istanbul flight turned around after passengers received images of airline disasters on their cell phones
Nine Israeli youths have been detained on Tuesday, after delaying a flight from Tel Aviv to Istanbul by sharing photos of plane crashes and causing panic among fellow passengers. As the AnadoluJet plane ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 18:35:43 GMT
Germany gives update on heavy weapons for Ukraine
Berlin will further support Kiev, but promises 'no shortcuts' on EU accession
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock confirmed during a visit to Kiev that her country, along with the Netherlands, will provide Ukraine with state-of-the-art heavy weapons, including the Panzerhaubitze 2000, and will begin trai...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 18:08:10 GMT
Live: Heavy shelling in Odesa places global grain shipments at risk
Russian strikes continue to barrage the port city of Odesa, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday, an apparent effort to disrupt supply lines and Western weapons shipments critical to Kyiv's defence. Odesa is a major gateway for global grain shipments, and Ukrainian and Western officials have warned that Russia's blockade threatens global food supplies. Follow FRANCE 24's live blog for all the latest developments. All times...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 08:03:16 GMT
Observations from Titans Rookie Minicamp on Friday
Jim Wyatt NASHVILLE - The Titans hit the field for the first day of rookie minicamp on Friday.Here's a look at what stood out...-Plenty of eyes were on rookie quarterback Malik Willis, the team's third-round pick from Liberty. And on Day One, Willis showed why there was so much buzz around him heading into the NFL Draft. Willis has a strong arm, and he put plenty of zip on a lot of...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 06:52:15 GMT
Australia's treatment of whistleblowers will be its damnation
Deception, exploitation and cover-up are messages Australia is sending to our foreign neighbours, writes Dr Kyle Mervin.IT IS AN UNFORTUNATE truth that it is sometimes necessary for a government to conduct its business in secret. That necessity is born of the complex nature of international relations, but I'm not sure that...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 21:55:01 GMT
Dutch art exhibition echoes ancient Chinese culture
DELFT, the Netherlands, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Delft, the Dutch city renowned for its blue pottery, launched on Saturday an international exhibition of pottery artworks that pays tribute to an ancient Chinese culture dating back thousands of years. The exhibition, entitled Echoes of Majiayao, brought together some 60 pieces of pottery artworks created by a group of 14 artists from nine countries, after they had retu...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 06:05:02 GMT
Defender Senesi earns first Argentina call-up
BUENOS AIRES, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Uncapped defender Marcos Senesi has been included in Argentina's preliminary squad for next month's Finalissima against Italy, the South American country's football association said on Friday. Senesi, who represented Argentina at youth level and also holds an Italian passport, was rewarded for his impressive performances this season with Dutch club Feyenoord. Celeste head ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 22:30:01 GMT
Feature: Rotterdam breathes new life into derelict railway viaduct
ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands, May 13 (Xinhua) -- In Rotterdam, Europe's largest seaport, the construction of an elevated linear park -- the "longest and narrowest in the Netherlands" -- has become a crucial element of the local authorities' plan to transform the city into a more sustainable and climate adaptive metropolis. A few kilometers to the north of the city center, the so-called Hofbogenpark will be turned ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 03:18:05 GMT
Ajax appoint Alfred Schreuder as successor of outgoing coach Ten Hag
THE HAGUE, May 12 (Xinhua) -- Dutch champions Ajax and Belgian league leaders Club Brugge have reached an agreement on the transfer of coach Alfred Schreuder to Amsterdam, both clubs announced on Thursday. Schreuder will sign a two-year contract with an option for a third year after this season at Club Brugge, with which he is set to capture the Belgian title. He succeeds Erik ten Hag, who secured his second con...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 22:05:02 GMT
Germany braces for energy sanctions by Russia: minister
BERLIN, May 12 (Xinhua) -- Germany is bracing for energy sanctions imposed by Russia, Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck said during his speech in the country's lower house of parliament Bundestag on Thursday. "We have prepared ourselves for the situation," Habeck said, noting that energy markets offered sufficient alternatives and could compensate for the loss of gas from Russia....[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 18:18:01 GMT
33 mln USD pledged to tackle oil tanker threat off Yemen coast: UN
SANAA, May 12 (Xinhua) -- International donors have pledged 33 million U.S. dollars to prevent a major oil spill from a decaying tanker anchored off Yemen's western coast, the United Nations said Thursday. The commitments were announced at a pledging conference in The Hague co-hosted by the United Nations and the Dutch government on Wednesday on helping offload the FSO Safer tanker near Yemen's Red Sea port of H...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 16:05:23 GMT
Belgium issues new 2 euro coin to thank healthcare workers
BRUSSELS, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Belgium's Finance Minister Vincent Van Peteghem has presented the new designs of the 2 euro coin which commemorates the efforts of the country's healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The coin will soon be put into circulation in the country, the online news site Sudinfo reported on Wednesday. The coin serves as a reminder that Belgium's "healthcare personnel have so...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 18:11:38 GMT
Finance Minister: Bulgaria will adopt the Euro on January 1 2024
"Bulgaria will adopt the euro on January 1, 2024, as decided by the previous government." This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Asen Vassilev and Minister of Innovation Daniel Lorer.The plan for adopting the euro remains the same as announced by the Bulgarian National Bank and the Ministry of Finance in June last year. It provides for the adoption of the euro immediately without a t...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 16:05:01 GMT
Dutch food, energy prices soar in April
THE HAGUE, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Food and energy prices increased by more than 8 percent and 100 percent respectively in April in the Netherlands, the Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) reported on Tuesday. The overall inflation rate reached 9.6 percent in April, roughly at the same level in March, according to the CBS report. The energy was 136 percent more expensive in April than one year earlier, wh...[read more]
Published: Fri, 01 Apr 2022 01:37:04 GMT
UAE ambassador presents credentials to King of the Netherlands
THE HAGUE, 31st March, 2022 (WAM) -- Jamal Jama Al Musharakh presented his credentials to King Willem-Alexander as Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Kingdom of the Netherlands at Noordeinde Palace in the Hague in the presence of senior Dutchofficials.
On this occasion, Al Musharakh conveyed to...[read more]
Published: Fri, 25 Mar 2022 19:31:20 GMT
UAE, Netherlands ink agreement to bolster 50 years of trade, economic relations
DUBAI, 25th March, 2022 (WAM) -- Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its Dutch counterpart Atradius Dutch State Business (Atradius DSB).
The meeting took place at ECI's branch office in Dubai, which coincided with the 50th a...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:26:02 GMT
UAE, Netherlands sign MoU on hydrogen energy
DUBAI, 22nd March, 2022 (WAM) -- The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the Dutch Ministry for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on hydrogen energy.
The MoU was signed by Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructu...[read more]
Published: Thu, 05 May 2022 12:36:00 GMT
Government of Canada leads its fifth creative industries trade mission, focusing on Europe
GATINEAU, May 5, 2022
Canadian creative industries play a vital role in fostering relationships that promote Canadian culture and interests around the world The Government of Canada is working hard to get the economy moving again. It is committed to supporting businesses and businesspeople and maximizing their efforts at home and abroad.
That is why the government is undertaking its fifth crea...[read more]
Published: Wed, 04 May 2022 17:33:47 GMT
The Government of Canada marks Dutch Heritage Day
OTTAWA, May 5, 2022
Today, people across Canada will mark Dutch Heritage Day, a time to honour the sacrifices made by past members of the Canadian armed forces in the liberation of the Netherlands during the Second World War. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions that generations of Dutch Canadians have made-and continue to make-to this country we all know and love.
Canada i...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Apr 2022 19:59:36 GMT
Ill and injured Canadian Armed Forces members and Veterans depart for Invictus Games in The Hague, Netherlands
April 13, 2022 - Ottawa - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
Team Canada departed Ottawa today for the 2020 Invictus Games in The Hague, Netherlands, which will take place 16-22 April 2022.
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen the Invictus Games The Hague 2020 postponed twice and has made the preparatory journey of Team Canada quite different from usual, given the cancellation of training camps. Un...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Apr 2022 14:11:13 GMT
Departure event for Team Canada Invictus Games 2020 The Hague
April 11, 2022 - Ottawa - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
Media are invited to a departure event for Team Canada, as they head to the Netherlands to represent Canada at this year's Invictus Games The Hague 2020.
Team Canada's 28-person contingent includes 12 serving members and 16 Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, who acquired an illness or a physical or mental health injury while ser...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Apr 2022 17:03:05 GMT
Departure event for Team Canada Invictus Games 2020 The Hague
April 11, 2022 - Ottawa - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
Media are invited to a departure event for Team Canada, as they head to the Netherlands to represent Canada at this year's Invictus Games The Hague 2020.
Team Canada's 28-person contingent includes 12 serving members and 16 Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, who acquired an illness or a physical or mental health injury while ser...[read more]
Published: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 01:02:27 GMT
Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet fighter jets to train with NATO Allies at Exercise FRISIAN FLAG in the Netherlands
March 22, 2022 - Ottawa - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 Hornet fighter jets will deploy to the Netherlands from March 22 to April 15 for simulated air combat training alongside NATO Allies at the Royal Netherlands Air Force's (RNLAF) annual Exercise FRISIAN FLAG 22. The exercise will take place from March 28 to April 8.
Canada's participation will co...[read more]