Throughout the Middle Ages, Bruges developed into a cosmopolitan city, a hub in global networks of trade, culture, and politics. At its peak, Bruges seemed to be the epicenter of the world. But the city never stood alone. Bruges constantly stood...
From traditional Dutch vlaflip to a royal dessert buffet. From baklava to a Charlotte Russe. From pudding and ice cream to delicious dessert cakes. Through October 26, 2025, the history and the pleasure of dessert are on display at Kunstmuseum Den Haag in...
The European Space Agency (ESA) is engaged in projects within a European context in the fields of spaceflight, Earth research, space research, the development of satellite-based technologies, and the promotion of the European economy. ESA works closely with...
When does Ramadan start? The beginning of the fasting month of Ramadan starts on Friday evening, February 28, 2025, and ends on Saturday evening, March 29, 2025. That means the first day of fasting is March 1. Eid al-Fitr (Bayram) will start on Sunday...
Every year, there are facts or events that are commemorated globally by a number of philatelists. Last year, that was the 150th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union. Randy Koo already devoted extensive attention to this in an episode on December 8....
In 2024, Ramadan lasted from the evening of March 10 to the evening of April 9. Eid al-Fitr lasted from the evening of April 9 to the evening of April 10. What do you know about Ramadan, Iftar, and Eid al-Fitr? Have...
The year 2024 is the Year of Elections. For the first time in a single year, 4,2 billion people – more than ever and half of the world's population – will have the chance to vote. There are elections in...
On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, you can go to the polls for the Provincial Council elections. While you are indirectly voting for the composition of the Senate, ultimately it is about policy in your own province. What are...
Turkey and Syria have been hit by multiple severe earthquakes and aftershocks. The damage is enormous: buildings have collapsed, many tens of thousands of people are injured, and the death toll has now risen to more than 40.000. Many people are unprotected due to the risk of collapse...
Inspiration, making preparations, 'feel the vibe' of the locals, enjoying culinary cuisines from all over the world. In short, visit the Vakantiebeurs from January 12 to 15, 2023, at Jaarbeurs, Utrecht. Due to the coronavirus crisis, the Vakantiebeurs in 2021...
Exactly five hundred years ago, on January 9, 1522, Adrian VI was elected Pope. Less than two years later, on September 14, 1523, he died. He was the last non-Italian Pope until the election of the Pole Karol Józef Wojtyla...
It is almost over, a month of EURO 2020 on television. It is a shame that the Dutch national team was eliminated early. The tournament was played in 11 countries, a first for UEFA to involve so many countries in the...
The month of May offers a multitude of sports and is, for most athletes, good training to assess where they stand for the biggest sporting event of 2021: the Tokyo Olympic Games. Cycling (Giro d'Italia), tennis (Roland Garros),...
World Meteorological Day is held annually on March 23 and commemorates the founding of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The WMO is an umbrella meteorological organization of the United Nations, for cooperation in meteorology....
In my coronavirus blog (17) I wrote extensively about the history of the vaccine. In this follow-up blog, the current status of the various vaccines. Before the end of 2020, major pharmaceutical companies want to deliver an effective vaccine. Almost all...
Since March 12, 2020, the Netherlands has been in the intelligent lockdown. How do we deal with our changing behavior? Do we listen to the Prime Minister as the messenger of bad news during the press conferences, in the role of 'Master' Rutte? The RIVM...
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