Etiket: rack
What do you think: I would like a ribbon
“It has pleased His Majesty the King to appoint you as…” That sentence will be heard by thousands of people in the Netherlands today. It is again the annual Ribbon…
What do you think: Delete mandatory days off and let everyone choose for themselves
Due to the beautiful weather, Easter Monday was an ideal day to visit family, a festival, the furniture boulevard or a walk through nature. And at the end of May…
Hoogeveen library struggles with budget: ‘The rack is gone’
Employees who not only lend a book, but also help someone with making a vaccination appointment. Libraries have more and more tasks on their plate, but because of budget cuts,…
What do you think: Solving the nitrogen problem can’t wait any longer
For almost three years now, because of too much nitrogen in nature reserves, fewer houses have been built, fewer highways are built and hardly any businesses are expanded. Minister Van…
What do you think: My confidence in the House of Representatives has decreased
Confidence in the House of Representatives in the Netherlands decreased last year, reports the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). In the preceding years, there was a steady increase in confidence.…
What do you think: A meat tax is a good idea
Agriculture Minister Henk Staghouwer is going to investigate the introduction of a levy on meat. “The government also has the option of providing incentives for more sustainable and healthier choices…
What do you think: A city council with many one-man factions is bad for local politics
The municipal councils that will be installed this week consist of smaller and smaller groups. In 2022, there are 142 more parties in municipal councils than in 2018. As a…
What do you think: I’m glad all corona measures have disappeared
More than two years after the outbreak of the corona virus in the Netherlands, the main corona measures that were still in force today come to an end. Anyone who…
What do you think: Because of the war in Ukraine I have extra groceries at home
The war in Ukraine has consequences for prices in the Netherlands. The war drives up the price of grain and the price of grain-based products such as beer, pasta and…
What do you think: I always vote
Last Monday and Tuesday it was already possible to vote in a few places for the municipal elections, but today all polling stations are open from 07:30 to 21:00. Research…