For centuries, forts, bunkers, fortifications, and lines ensured the defense of our country. Together, they form the defense heritage of the Netherlands. On April 20 and 21, 2024, hundreds of fascinating structures will be opened to the public. A brand-new event! From Den Helder to Maastricht...
The Olympic Games of music kick off in Liverpool on May 9, 2023 (67th edition) with the semi-final. Featuring, among others, our entry by Mia Nicolai and Dion Cooper with 'Burning Daylight'. Much has been said about the first performances...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Finland on May 3, 2023. He is attending an unannounced meeting of Northern European leaders there regarding the war in Ukraine. Among others, he speaks with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto about...
Where were you on February 24, 2022? On the morning of February 24, Putin announced a 'special military operation' to 'demilitarize and denazify' Ukraine, after which Russia invaded Ukraine from multiple sides. Military support from the West proved crucial...
The Eurovision Song Contest 2022 is the 66th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest on 10, 12, and 14 May 2022. Italy was designated as the host country after Måneskin won the 2021 festival with 'Zitti e buoni'. It is the third time that the...
Finally, it is the House of Representatives' turn. On day 36 (March 31, 2022) of the war with Russia, President Zelensky delivered a speech to the Dutch parliament. An impressive speech with references to our nation's past. After...
Russian President Vladimir Putin has a long history of settling conflicts with military force. Putin does what he threatens. A brief CV of Putin (from KGB employee and Prime Minister to President) to understand him. Is the Madman theory also...
You often hear about the UNHCR in the media. On March 16, 2022 (the 21st day of the war), the UNHCR (the UN refugee agency) reports that 3 million civilians have already fled from Ukraine to the neighboring countries of Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania...
Many Russian artists are unable to perform due to the Netherlands' sanctions policy. However, occasionally theaters miss the mark by canceling performances without any grounds whatsoever. Another theater, however, is organizing a wonderful collaboration between...
The EBU (European Broadcasting Union) suspends Russia as a member, meaning Russia cannot participate in the 66th Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin. The Russian broadcasters VGTRK, C1R, and RDO have also been suspended by the EBU, meaning that for the time being there are no...
The invasion was launched by Russia. The armies (army, air force, navy) of Russia and Ukraine face each other, one as aggressor and the other as defender. But we are talking about the battle between David and Goliath. The armies...
On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, placing the two countries at war with each other. A clear example of cross-border behavior by President Putin. The actors in this war will be discussed in a number of blogs. Ukraine is...
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