Etiket: NRC
Column | Past tense – NRC
How long does the present last? In other words, when is something no longer ‘wrong’, but a thing of the past? It’s a question that comes to mind after a…
Opinion | Message – NRC
I recently received a number of books as gifts from good friends. They are all interesting, well written and witty. But when I see them piled up on my bedside…
Opinion | Showering – NRC
The home cook is giving delicious recipes from the drinks bible. Today stuffed egg with avocado: “Boil the eggs for 8 minutes, drain them and cool the eggs for 3…
NRC and De Limburger have to rectify stories about CDA member Knops | Inland
In every digital version of both media about this accusation, NRC and De Limburger must post a link to the verdict, with the text: “The judge has ruled that the…
What does NRC think | Apologies Srebrenica are the right step, but could be better
The Netherlands “shares the responsibility” for “the failure of the international community” in Srebrenica. those words Monday was the run-up for Minister Kajsa Ollongren (Defence, D66) to offer ‘our deepest…
Opinion | Rock pigeon – NRC
My built-in refrigerator has been making a strange (groaning) noise for years. The mechanic can’t fix it either. Back from vacation I try the app, which recognizes bird sounds, in…
Rutte in Ukraine – NRC
Prime Minister Rutte (VVD) was in the Ukrainian capital Kiev on Monday to show support for the population and government of President Zelensky, with whom he had a meeting later…
Opinion | Trivial – NRC
We’re playing Triviant again. The game and the question cards date from 1987, that’s what we conclude from the box. My husband (50) lands on a wedge for a wedge.…
Column | Nitrogen world – NRC
An advertisement text: ‘With a dog whistle you immediately attract attention, even from a great distance.’ I wasn’t thinking about dogs, I was thinking about radical farmers who revolt with…
Opinion | Human – NRC
The older woman holds on to the pole at the crosswalk. The light turns green. She stops. “Can I help you?” I ask. “Please,” she says. I bend my arm.…