Month: June 2022
“We worked like crazy”: the six extraordinary months of the French presidency of the EU
“Finally a day off!” rejoices this senior European diplomat in front of his guests. I will be able to enjoy dinner because, miraculously, my French colleague has not scheduled a…
Maths: how to level up (while there’s still time)
Do not panic, the following calculation is not rocket science. Knowing that in 2021, 170,000 final year students have completely abandoned mathematics, whereas before the reform of the baccalaureate, there…
Alarming RIVM memo about stalling care not shared with hospitals
Several experts, including Diederik Gommers (Erasmus MC and then chairman of the intensive care physicians), Bart Berden (Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital) and Jan Kluytmans (UMC Utrecht), are unpleasantly surprised and consider it…
The Netherlands jumped to number one in Europe in the production of solar electricity – EPN found out what is the secret of a rainy country
There is a huge solar boom in the Netherlands. We visited a 290,000-panel power plant and construction site where Wärtsilä makes the largest battery in the country. NIEUW-BUINEN / LELYSTAD…
Many Finnish athletes improved their World Championship shares at the last minute – especially the height race: “It was the best of the weekend”
There were several Finnish successes in the Oulu rankings, which Sport’s expert Janne Lahtinen will go through in this story. The World Cup team will receive a replenishment immediately on…
Flight drama in Härnösand – Helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing on private land
Alarms about a flight incident were received at 20:34 by the rescue service on Sunday evening. A helicopter with a pilot and four passengers was forced to make an emergency…
Augustine: My farewell to the readership
Dear readers, when you read this, it may unfortunately be that I’m dead. Namely, I have decided to do something that God and the climate did not intend, because then…
24 tons of copper were stolen from port – driver sentenced
Despite extensive security, 24 tonnes of copper disappeared without a trace from the port of Gothenburg in February. A professional driver has now been convicted of involvement in the millionaire,…
G7 summit – “Money comes because of concerns over China’s influence”
Mighty G7 meet in the Bavarian Alps to show a strong and united front against Moscow. But climate threats, energy crises and galloping inflation are also on the informal agenda.…
Diddy was awarded at this year’s “BET awards”
In total, prizes were awarded in 19 categories during the gala, including for best female and male hip-hop artist, best group, best newcomer, best film and best sporting performance. Singer…