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Meet the travellers flocking to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan

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Master Adrian @masteradrian.bsky.social · 16h

Visiting Afghanistan means supporting taliban that legally edorses child-rapes, total women-oppression, public hangings of gay ppl, killing of opposition members, torturing students b/c they speak-out, enslavement of ppl!

The taliban IS a terrorist organisation, support it and be complicit to aota!

Euronews @euronews.com · 23h

Following the Taliban resurgence in 2021, Afghanistan has witnessed an unexpected boom in tourism - but is it really wise to visit?

Following the Taliban resurgence in 2021, Afghanistan has witnessed an unexpected boom in tourism - but is it really wise to visit?

Qatar brokers immediate ceasefire deal between Afghanistan, Pakistan

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Euronews @euronews.com · 22h

The two sides have agreed to hold follow-up talks in Qatar to establish conditions and a framework for lasting peace, bringing an end to a week of deadly cross border skirmishes, which have killed dozens of people.

The two sides have agreed to hold follow-up talks in Qatar to establish conditions and a framework for lasting peace, bringing an end to a week of deadly cross border skirmishes, which have killed dozens of people.

Listening to orcas: How internet cables could save endangered whales

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Euronews @euronews.com · 21h

The Salish Sea experiment turns undersea cables into giant whale microphones for research.

The Salish Sea experiment turns undersea cables into giant whale microphones for research.

Louvre museum in Paris closed after robbery

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Euronews @euronews.com · 20h

There has been a robbery at Louvre museum in Paris, according to the French culture minister.

There has been a robbery at Louvre museum in Paris, according to the French culture minister.

Israeli media report IDF strikes in southern Gaza's city of Rafah

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Master Adrian @masteradrian.bsky.social · 16h

Killing people who cross a invisable so-called yellow line is sickening, and violating the cease-fire agreement!

Euronews @euronews.com · 18h

Israeli media have reported that the IDF has launched multiple attacks in the southern Gazan city of Rafah after reports of armed skirmishes between Hamas fighters and Israeli soldiers.

Israeli media have reported that the IDF has launched multiple attacks in the southern Gazan city of Rafah after reports of armed skirmishes between Hamas fighters and Israeli soldiers.

WATCH: Video shows US strike on suspected drug-carrying submarine

Master Adrian @masteradrian.bsky.social · 16h

Will the USA military also bomb the big yaughts of multi-millionairs and billionairs as suspected drug-traffickers?

I seriously doubt it, as with the WH filled with drug-addicts and drug-dealers the USA-military only illegally attack vessels of others!

Euronews @euronews.com · 17h

The US military carried out the strike on the suspected drug-carrying vessel on Thursday, killing two people and taking two survivors into custody.

The US military carried out the strike on the suspected drug-carrying vessel on Thursday, killing two people and taking two survivors into custody.

Smoking, noise and pets: New beach rules for San Sebastián

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Master Adrian @masteradrian.bsky.social · 16h

Next thing we'll be seeing will be sections of beaches were people can smoke, make noises and have their pets, simply b/c some idiiots refuse to act normal!
And all for the greedy profits by a number of hotels, restaurants and what else, imo the limitations of freedom are ludicrous, absurd!

Euronews @euronews.com · 17h

San Sebastián's new beach rules should be in effect by 2026.

San Sebastián's new beach rules should be in effect by 2026.

Over half of municipal workers are using AI, but policy is lagging behind

Master Adrian @masteradrian.bsky.social · 16h

Lets be honest, the cuts on budget (in the past) for the police have caused serious problems, and it will take decades before even the levels of what was needed are reached, let alon the police being able to be at an acceptable level of fighting cyber-criminality!

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 1d

Over half of municipal employees (55%) use AI tools at work, with no formal guidelines or support on using the technology.

Volt scores highest on press freedom, PVV ranks lowest

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NL Times @nltimes.nl · 1d

Volt scored the highest and PVV the lowest on press freedom among Dutch political parties, according to new research published Thursday by

Sinterklaas sweets cost up to 20% more as chocolate, sugar, and dairy prices jump

Master Adrian @masteradrian.bsky.social · 16h

What I regard as stupid is that in half october there are supermarkets having already full displays with stuff for Sinterklaas!

Almost one-and-a-half month prior to the actual date (December 5th), imo an absurdity!

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 17h

Sinterklaas can be an expensive celebration this year, as prices for chocolate, sugar, spices, and dairy have risen sharply, driving up the cost of traditional sweets such as chocolate letters and

Radboud professor reports Education Min. in escalating conflict over anti-Israel posts

Master Adrian @masteradrian.bsky.social · 16h

👍/👎-QUESTION:

Should fossil-fuled transport (cars, busses, trains) be banned from the earth by 2035, and be replaced by electric means of trsnport?

👍 or 👎

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NL Times @nltimes.nl · 2d

Harry Pettit, an assistant professor at Radboud University in Nijmegen, has filed a criminal complaint against the caretaker Minister Gouke Moes of Education (BBB).

China's export ban on Nexperia chips based on incorrect assumptions, Dutch Min. says

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NL Times @nltimes.nl · 2d

The Chinese government acted based on incorrect assumptions when it imposed export restrictions on chip manufacturer Nexperia in response to the Dutch government intervening in the compan

Complaining neighbors must not outweigh kids' right to play outside: Jantje Beton

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NL Times @nltimes.nl · 2d

Municipalities need to stop forbidding children from playing in certain areas outside, the organization Jantje Beton has said.

Man arrested after beating woman who confronted teens over fireworks in Raamsdonksveer

Master Adrian @masteradrian.bsky.social · 1d

Shove a rocket up his "behind" and light it!

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 1d

Police in Noord-Brabant arrested a man on Friday afternoon, suspected of assaulting a woman who had been walking her dog in Raamsdonksveer earlier this week.

Dutch intelligence services cut back on sharing information with U.S

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Master Adrian @masteradrian.bsky.social · 1d

No country should share any intelligence with the USA, the USA having turned into a fascist country, with a criminal at the top, violating all sorts of international laws and rules, a.o. on privacy protection!

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 1d

The Dutch intelligence services AIVD and MIVD have reduced the amount of information they share with their American counterparts, citing political developments in the United States under President

VVD rules out joining left-leaning cabinet with GroenLinks-PvdA, CDA, and D66

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Master Adrian @masteradrian.bsky.social · 1d

A club (VVD) cooperating with fascists (PVV) should not be allowed to take part in democratic elections imo!

Let alone that the PVV as fascist movement (it's not a political party, one member who rules as a dictator) should be allowed to even excist in a democracy!

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 1d

The VVD will not join a cabinet with GroenLinks-PvdA, the CDA, and D66, caretaker Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said, emphasizing that “this entire bloc” would constitute a left-wing government

Prosecutors link Amsterdam official to 95 violent crimes, including attempted murders

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NL Times @nltimes.nl · 1d

A municipal employee from Amsterdam has been linked to at least 95 violent incidents across the Netherlands, prosecutors said during a preliminary hearing against the 57-year-old man and two co-def

16-year-old referee assaulted during a soccer match in Geldrop; 19-year-old arrested

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NL Times @nltimes.nl · 1d

A 16-year-old referee was assaulted Friday night during his first official indoor soccer match in Geldrop, prompting a police response with four vehicles and the arrest of a 19-year-old suspect fro

Groningen facility for intellectually disabled suspends worker over sexual misconduct

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NL Times @nltimes.nl · 1d

De Zijlen, a care institution for people with intellectual disabilities in Tolbert, has placed an employee on administrative leave following a report of sexually inappropriate behavior, the organiz

Security tightened ahead of "high-risk" PSV-Napoli match Tuesday

Master Adrian @masteradrian.bsky.social · 1d

I feel that EVERY international match should be without supporters in out-matches OR that the clubs must be paying for the costs of police, aid-workers, ambulances etc. And no tax-payers money should be spent on clubs that own millions, damages by "supporters" outside stadiums payed by the clubs!

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 1d

Authorities in Eindhoven have expanded security measures ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League match between PSV and Napoli, including preventive police searches in parts of the city,

Dutch government warns of multi-billion euro shortfall in infrastructure funding

Master Adrian @masteradrian.bsky.social · 1d

We could have told them that.... the question now is how will the shortage be covered by the coming gvrnmnt!
Ofcourse the health-service costs will increase, savings on social benefits, lowering of minimum wages, pension-age will be higher, central social agreements will show lower wages..

VOTE!

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 1d

The Dutch government has warned that far more long-term funding is needed for major infrastructure projects, citing recent years’ reliance on short-term, ad hoc funding for individual projects rath