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 Illustration about pillarization in Holland; old pillars are disappearing and many new ones seem to be popping up, causing confusion amongst voters. Source: VPRO Gids |
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 It's been two years since the terrorist attack on satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. In memory of that, de Volkskrant put together a list of satirical heroes throughout the centuries. This is Aristophanes, a greek writer who organized a sex strike to end a war. Source: De Volkskrant |
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 The financial situation of Greece is still very unstable, despite the economic austerity. Source: De Volkskrant |
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 Illustration about an Apple tax haven. Source: De Volkskrant |
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 Researcher journalist Tamar Doorduin wants to end the taboo on ADHD medication. Source: De Volkskrant |
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 How does Adele's ex-boyfriend feel, when he hears one of her songs on the radio? This handmade voodoo doll was part of the 'Adele-special'. Source: de Volkskrant |
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 Stephan Enter, Connie Palmen, Hagar Peeters, Inge Schilperoord and P.F. Thomese are the five nominees for this years Dutch Fintro literature award. The winner will be announced on June 5th! Source: VPRO Gids |
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 According to philosopher and publicist Frank Meester, not throwing away all of your stuff gives guidance in life. Source: De Volkskrant |
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 Illustration about the documentary 'Do I Sound Gay?', which investigates the vocal character of gay men. Source: VPRO gids |
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 Europe is like a paper tiger. Source: De Volkskrant |
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 Illustration about undercover journalism. Source: VPRO magazine |
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 Illustration about the digital dark age; better start printing out your digital photo's, because we might not be able to look at them in the future... Source: VPRO magazine |
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 The british documentary 'Baby Makers' takes a closer look at both clients and employees of a fertility clinic. Source: Vpro gids |
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 There is a growing number of single men with a low level of education; developing soft skills might help. Source: De Volkskrant |
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 Many former Soviet republics that are now independent, are struggeling with poverty, crime and pauperization. Source: de Volkskrant |
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 3D-printers are now capable of printing food. Soon we will be eating something that looks like potatoes, but is made of ground insects. Source: VPRO-gids |
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 Illustration about a trend in literature to have a main character that is part of some type of reality show on television. (a.o. Nick Hornby) Source: VPRO gids |
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 Does the dutch government have a double standard? They want elementary schools to become healthier, while at the same time collaborating with unhealthy companies such as Coca Cola in organizing 'The King's Breakfast'. Source: De Volkskrant |
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 Evgeny Morozov; the new way of running a country will not involve laws, but algorithms. Source: de Volkskrant |
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 Ten years after Theo van Gogh was murdered, people seem to remember little about the man's life. Source: De Volkskrant |
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 Vladimir Poetin is in fact smart like Inspector Gadget; he has some tricks up his sleeve! Source: De Volkskrant |
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 Said el Haji: dutch muslims should stop complaining about society pressuring them to reject Isis. (translation: 'now even more soft') Source: de Volkskrant |
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 Dutch political- and environmental activist Volkert van der Graaf has been released after being incarcerated for 12 years for murdering dutch right wing politician Pim Fortuyn. It is strange how little we seem to know about this mysterious man. Source: De Volkskrant |
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 Illustration about how easy access to online porn affects Dutch teenagers; apparently a big part of them does know the difference between fiction and reality. Source: De Volkskrant |
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 The local elections are coming up, and the Dutch people appear to be badly informed about the consequences of their choice. This mostly concerns health care. Source: De Volkskrant |
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 Dutch poet, writer and singer Stella Bergsma invites convicted pedophile Benno L. to come live on her houseboat so she can keep an eye on him. Source: De Volkskrant |
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 Illustration about a race bike fanatic who had to give up his dream and became a gardener. Source: Wielrenblad |
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 BNN was host to the national IQ test on Dutch national TV, I made a cut out trophy for the occasion. Source: VPRO gids |
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 Diederik Stapel and Bram Moszcowicz; both frauds but only one of them was forgiven by the Dutch people. Source: De Volkskrant |
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 Portrait of German philosopher Jurgen Habermas, best known for his theories on communicative rationality, but also very much in favor of Europe as an economic and political union. Source: de Volkskrant |
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 Scientist are doing research on the effect that a shot of oxytocin has on couples who have a relationship that is getting into a rut. It seems to work on rats.... (book title: The Love Pill) Source: Volkskrant |
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 We have some weird rules in Holland regarding nudism. There are many spots where it's not illegal, but you might still get a fine when they catch you doing it. A fine that you can very easily get dismissed again. Source: VPRO Magazine |
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 What makes people in groups behave the way they do? Source: Volkskrant |
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 Sander Heijne; the Fyra train problems are caused by both politics and technical malfunction. Source: De Volkskrant |
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 There's a heavy storm ahead for dutch railway company NS. Source: Volkskrant |
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 The emperor's clothes; an analogy for the contribution of dutch bankers to the financial crisis. Source: Volkskrant |
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 Teun van de Keuken shows us how to become (and stay) a wealthy managing director in five easy steps. Source: Volkskrant |
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 There is a new radio soap opera on VPRO radio, and it's a detective story about Dutch cops going undercover to bust some big drugdealers. It is based on a true story that is also known as the 'IRT affaire'. Source: VPRO gids |
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 'Keuringsdienst Van Waarde' (TV-show that investigates the truth about our foods): Jamie Oliver uncovers that a thing called castoreum is used to add flavor to ice cream and parfum. It smells like musk and vanilla, but is actually the exudate from the castor sacs from a male or female beaver. Source: VPRO Gids |
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 illustration about doing business under 'happier' circumstances. Based on the revolutionary ideas of brazilian tycoon Ricardo Semler who made millions by giving his employees more freedom. Source: VPRO Gids |
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 A better way of living starts by thinking healthier. According to Ivan Wolffers, writer of 'The Healthy Lifestyle' book. Source: VPRO gids |
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 'De wereld leert door' (the world keeps on learning); a new recurring item in the popular tv-show 'De Wereld Draait Door' (the world keeps on turning) that focusses on scientific research. Source: VPRO Gids |
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 Illustration about people who obsessively collect cycling jerseys. Source: Soigneur magazine |
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 In a new travel programme by 'Lonely Planet' the presenter starts his journey with just one phone number in his pocket. First destination: China. Source: VPRO Gids |
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 In het televisieprogramma 'Van der Vorst ziet Haagse sterren' hangt Emile Roemer de (vuile) was buiten.. Source: VPRO gids |
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 De aanschaf van een nieuwe auto staat voor de meeste duitsers gelijk aan het krijgen van een baby. Source: VPRO gids |
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 multitaskende ouders Source: VPRO Gids |
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 illustratie over 'Alien hand syndroom' Source: VPRO Gids |
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 Illustratie over de stijlfiguren van Nico Dijkshoorn; die gaan bijna altijd over eten. Source: Vice Magazine |
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 Over de Kop; een nieuwe spelshow over de hersenen Source: VPRO-Gids |
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 supermarkt-psychologie Source: Vpro Gids |
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 Rotbeesten verkiezing Source: Vpro Gids |
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