Category: News

Indus Valley Civilization, Culture and Cuisine

One of the great civilizations of the ancient world, the Indus valley civilization flourished 5,000 years ago in the valley of the river Indus. Twice as extensive as its contemporary civilizations–the Old Kingdom of Egypt and the Sumerian city-states of Ur and Lagash–it was… Continue Reading “Indus Valley Civilization, Culture and Cuisine”

Curacao Zorgsector uit Kritiek op concept-Landsverordening Luchtkwaliteitseisen?

Sommige organisaties, waaronder Fundashon Birgen di Rosario, een stichting gericht op bejaardenzorg, hebben kritiek geuit op de nieuwe concept-Landsverordening luchtkwaliteitseisen, voorgesteld door het ministerie van Gezondheid, Milieu en Natuur. Deze organisaties benadrukken de noodzaak van een betere balans tussen economische belangen en volksgezondheid, vooral… Continue Reading “Curacao Zorgsector uit Kritiek op concept-Landsverordening Luchtkwaliteitseisen?”

Sudan sounds alarm over Child deaths in war-torn African nation

More than a dozen children die every day at the Zamzam camp for displaced people in Sudan, where an armed conflict between two rival military forces has been raging since mid-April last year, the medical charity Doctors without Borders (MSF) reported on Monday. According… Continue Reading “Sudan sounds alarm over Child deaths in war-torn African nation”

Indonesia started returning Containers of Waste and Hazardous materials to the EU and USA

Dozens of shipping containers full of waste will be returned to France and other developed countries, as Southeast Asian nations increasingly reject serving as dumping grounds for international trash. The 49 containers were loaded with a combination of garbage, plastic waste and hazardous materials… Continue Reading “Indonesia started returning Containers of Waste and Hazardous materials to the EU and USA”

Spanish farmers join continental protests over EU regulations

Spanish farmers blocked several major highways nationwide on Tuesday in what is the latest protest by agricultural workers in a European country, against rising costs, taxes and European Union (EU) bureaucracy. The latest farmers’ protest followed similar demonstrations in Germany, France, Belgium and other… Continue Reading “Spanish farmers join continental protests over EU regulations”

Global Electronic Waste is causing problems for the Environment in Nigeria

In Lagos, Nigeria, truckloads of electronic waste illegally imported from developed countries is causing problems for human health and the environment. It’s a towering mountain of waste that greets the eyes as cars zip by on nearby highways and head into the central area… Continue Reading “Global Electronic Waste is causing problems for the Environment in Nigeria”

Ashkenazim Jews Genetically proven to be European descendants

The origin of the Ashkenazim Jews, who come most recently from Europe, has largely been shrouded in mystery. But a new study suggests that at least their maternal lineage may derive largely from Europe. It hereby contradicts the notion that European Jews mostly descend… Continue Reading “Ashkenazim Jews Genetically proven to be European descendants”

Gokken noemt men in NL, Vrienden Loterij en Maatschappelijk Partner

Holland Casino wordt in Nederland op TV aangemerkt als de sponsor van het volk. Een beetje buitensporig zal een helder persoon registereren. En dat klopt wel want op Curacao werd evenals Pim Fortuin in NL, een klokkenluider tegen de gok industrie om zeep geholpen.… Continue Reading “Gokken noemt men in NL, Vrienden Loterij en Maatschappelijk Partner”

The Destroyed City of Darkness in China

Destroyed 27 years ago, the Kowloon Walled City still attracts attention with its incredible story, in which reality manages to surpass the imagination. The city was located on an area of ​​213 meters by 126 meters and was home to more than 33 thousand… Continue Reading “The Destroyed City of Darkness in China”

Brazil Amazon deforestation drops 34% under famous President Lula

Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon dropped by a third during the first six months of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s term, according to government satellite data. It follows four years of rising destruction in the critical rain-forest under Bolsonaro, but experts know the fight… Continue Reading “Brazil Amazon deforestation drops 34% under famous President Lula”

The Viking Sun-Stone Navigation Crystals

Sun-stones have been described in Viking tales from the 13th–14th century AD, used as a navigation tool for transatlantic crossings to the new lands of Greenland and Iceland, and possibly even North America, as confirmed by the discovery of the archaeological site of l’Anse… Continue Reading “The Viking Sun-Stone Navigation Crystals”

US banking crisis heralds End of Dollar reserve system

The US banking system is broken. That doesn’t portend more high-profile failures like Credit Suisse. The central banks will keep moribund institutions on life support. But the era of dollar-based reserves and floating exchange rates that began on August 15, 1971, when the US… Continue Reading “US banking crisis heralds End of Dollar reserve system”

Pakistan and Belarus join mission to help China build its Moon Base

Pakistan and Belarus have come aboard the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), a China-led project that will be constructed in the 2030’s, if all goes according to plan. Belarus announced its involvement on Monday (Oct. 23), while Pakistan’s became known late last week. There… Continue Reading “Pakistan and Belarus join mission to help China build its Moon Base”