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Two employees of Israeli embassy shot in Washington

Two employees of the Israeli embassy in Washington were shot dead on Wednesday evening (local time). This happened after an event at the Jewish Museum in the American capital. The police believe it was a targeted attack. The employees are a man and a woman. They were shot when they left the museum, the Washington […]

Media & Culture

Dozens of those involved speak of fear culture among conductor Jaap van Zweden

In meerdere orkesten waar Jaap van Zweden de afgelopen decennia werkte, zou sprake zijn geweest van grensoverschrijdend gedrag. Dat blijkt uit onderzoek van journalistiek platform Pointer (KRO-NCRV), dat sprak met ruim vijftig betrokkenen. Volgens Pointer schetsen musici en andere insiders een beeld van angstcultuur en intimiderend gedrag op plekken waar Van Zweden als dirigent actief

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Van Gerwen on the edge of Premier League-Exit: ‘I am really against it’

Michael van Gerwen hopes to qualify for the final round of the Premier League on the very last chance on Thursday evening. But that chance does not seem great given the form crisis of the three-time world champion. “Sometimes the pieces of the puzzle don’t fall into place.” Van Gerwen knows what he has to

Media & Culture

Karskens appeals against dismissal at Unheard of the Netherlands

Arnold Karskens is contesting his dismissal from broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland. The former chairman confirms to ANP that he is appealing the court’s decision. Karskens was dismissed in October last year after being previously suspended. The reason was an investigation into the work culture at ON!. According to Karskens, the investigation report “is flawed in every

Media & Culture

Radiolympia receives Honor Silver Travel Microphone

Radiolympia has received the Honorary Silver Reiss Microphone this year, an award for special radio achievements. Jury chairman Vincent Bijlo announced this on Wednesday evening in Along the line on NPO Radio 1. The jury calls the program an example of “how radio can bring the Olympic Games to life in a compelling way.” According

General

Number of suicides among women up to thirty years was not so high before

In 2024, 117 women younger than thirty years old ended their lives. That number has never been so high. That concerning picture is also reflected in the number of young people who end up in the emergency room due to self-harm. Last year, 1,849 people committed suicide, according to figures from the CBS statistics bureau.

Economics

More homes sold in April, while prices continue to rise

More homes were sold in April than a year earlier. With an increase of 21 percent, the trend of recent months continues. In total, 18,915 existing homes changed hands last month. The average price increased by more than 10 percent. The average price for an existing owner-occupied home in April was 472,054 euros, according to

Sport

Van Gerwen Gist to reason for form crisis: ‘DIP PSV was also inexplicable’

Michael van Gerwen hopes to qualify for the final round of the Premier League on Thursday evening at the last minute. But that chance doesn’t seem great given the three-time world champion’s form slump. “Sometimes the puzzle pieces don’t fall into place.” Van Gerwen knows what he has to do in Sheffield on Thursday evening.

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