On Sunday, December 18, 2022, at 4:00 PM, Argentina and France will play for first and second place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. France can make history by becoming world champions twice in a row. That has happened before...
The reason for this blog is Pride Amsterdam (July 30 to August 7, 2022) with the theme 'My Gender, My Pride'. EuroGames 2022 was also held in Nijmegen from July 27 to 30, 2022. Worldwide, many...
On September 14, 2021, it will be 700 years since Dante Alighieri died in Ravenna. Throughout 2021, Dante is being commemorated on a grand scale, not only in Italy but also in the Netherlands. From September 10 to 18, 2021, 'Dante Nederland' is organizing...
Besides our Queen Máxima's birthday, there is another important Argentine musician who plays a significant role in Máxima's life: Astor Piazzolla. His 100th birthday in 2021 is being commemorated on a grand scale in countries where his music is popular. His musical instrument...
Máxima turns 50 on May 17. A beautiful age for a woman who has reached important milestones. From girl to Majesty is the story. What kind of background did she come from and how did she spend her youth?...
What did we all stand and watch for 13 hours on April 1, 2021? Was it a theatrical performance, a reckoning, a resurrection, or the start of new negotiations for a new cabinet? Did you watch...
The 2021 sports calendar is packed due to the sporting events that did not take place in 2020. For athletes, this means choosing which event to participate in, but there are also plenty of choices for sports enthusiasts. All in front of the TV, or would you rather watch the sport 'live'?...
2020 is a very special year. Worldwide, many unknown individuals have died from the coronavirus. It is estimated that more than 1,7 million people have died from COVID-19. The reality will be higher. The world is turning red. I have a personal...
We were so excited to see the world's biggest sporting event during the 2020 summer holidays: the Tokyo Olympic Games. Approximately 10.000 athletes from around 200 countries were set to participate. As is known, the Games in Tokyo are being hosted by...
The fastest team sport in the world is played in Ireland and is closely linked to the Netherlands. Originally, it was played by the Celts. It resembles field hockey, but the stick is different in design and is called a hurley or in...
For the third time, the National Meat-Free Week is being organized from March 9–15, 2020. The second time, in 2019, 57.600 participants took part. Together with 69 partners, people are being called upon to refrain from eating meat for one week. A challenge...
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900 – 1944), known to most of us as the author of 'Le Petit Prince', had a very eventful life. Born into a noble family in Lyon, he seemed destined for a carefree childhood. His...
The year 1992 was marked worldwide by the discovery of America in 1492 by Columbus. The European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) capitalized on this theme so that all member countries could participate with...
Perforations on stamps are, of course, familiar to every stamp collector. At fairs, you always come across them: the "perfin" hunters. Not meant disparagingly, but it is nonetheless a very distinct collecting area. In the Netherlands, these collectors have built a neat website with...
Many new stamps on a wide variety of subjects appear with great regularity. Below you will find a selection of recently issued stamps from around the world. Tata Power, one of the subsidiaries of the large Tata Group, is celebrating its centenary. Ter...
The Falkland Islands consist of the East Falkland and West Falkland Islands. In addition, there are more than 700 smaller islands. The Falkland Islands are located approximately 480 kilometers off the coast of South America in the South Atlantic Ocean. Since 1833, the islands have been administered by the British.
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