Because of the bad news that usually dominates the front page of NU.nl, the good news sometimes gets lost. That is why we take stock of the positive and cheerful news of the past week every Saturday.
Steven Bergwijn returns to Ajax
Attacker Steven Bergwijn exchanges Tottenham Hotspur for Ajax, the club where he played in the youth academy. He chose the Amsterdam club after talks with Ajax coach Alfred Schreuder and national coach Louis van Gaal and on the advice of Daley Blind and Davy Klaassen.
Minister Weerwind wants to prevent gambling addiction
Online games of chance have been legalized since 1 October 2021, but to prevent gambling addiction, Minister Franc Weerwind of Legal Protection is limiting the advertising of this market.
Elon Musk abandons purchase of Twitter, but became the father of twins
Not everything is wrong for Elon Musk: on Friday he decided to abandon the purchase of Twitter, but on that day it turned out that he also became a father in 2021 – and also two children at the same time.
Not all animals are allowed to live with people anymore
Good news for rodents such as chinchillas and Russian dwarf hamsters, but also for hedgehogs and certain felines: they will no longer be allowed to be kept as pets from 2024. Which animals can still be kept in the house or in the garden is listed on a special list published by the Ministry of Agriculture.
New giant reptile discovered
An exciting discovery for prehistoric reptile enthusiasts: In Argentina, researchers have made an interesting discovery. Between 145 and 66 million years ago, there lived a dinosaur that weighed more than 4 tons and had short arms like the Tyrannosaurs rex.
Even those who don’t have a garden can laze in a hammock
A hammock contributes to the ultimate holiday feeling. You don’t necessarily need two trees to hang it up. You can also secure your hanging diaper spot in another way.