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**Bytes Europe** @byteseu@pubeurope.com · 27m

RIVM: Do not eat eggs from hobby chickens, can be harmful to health by PFAS https://www.byteseu.com/923843/ #Nederland #Netherlands

**Minnesota Spy Club** @MNSpy@mastodon.online · 1h

Minnesota Spy Club @MNSpy@mastodon.online

April 15, 1892: On this date, Corrie ten Boom was born in Haarlem, the Netherlands. She her father, her sister, & other family members helped Jews escape Nazi persecution during WW2. Though a police station was 1/2 block from their home they sheltered Jews in their residence. They were caught & she was sent to Ravensbrück. She survived the war. It is estimated that ~800 Jews were saved by the family’s efforts.

#WW2 #Holocaust #Resistance #Netherlands

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corrie_ten_Boom

en.wikipedia.orgCorrie ten Boom - Wikipedia

**Bytes Europe** @byteseu@pubeurope.com · 1h

Bytes Europe @byteseu@pubeurope.com

Netherlands: BBC First rebranding to BBC NL https://www.byteseu.com/923634/ #Netherlands

**Netherlands** @netherlands@pubeurope.com · 3h

Netherlands @netherlands@pubeurope.com

Lionesses assistant Arjan Veurink to take Netherlands job after Euro 2025

The Football Association (FA) has confirmed that England assistant manager Arjan Veurink will leave his post after the…
#Netherlands #Nederland #NL #Europe #Europa #EU
https://www.europesays.com/1997187/

EUROPE SAYS · 3hLionesses assistant Arjan Veurink to take Netherlands job after Euro 2025 - EUROPE SAYSThe Football Association (FA) has confirmed that England assistant manager Arjan Veurink will leave his post after the 2025 Euros this summer to take the role

**CBC Arts Enterainment** @cbcarts_mirror@mastodon.hongkongers.net · 3h

CBC Arts Enterainment @cbcarts_mirror@mastodon.hongkongers.net

London, Ont., woman's uncle among Indigenous WW II soldiers being honoured in Dutch museum exhibit
Eighty years after her uncle Welby Patterson died on a European battlefield in the final days of the Second World War, Maidy Keir of London, Ont., will see him being recognized at a museum exhibit in the Netherlands in a way he never really ...
#military #history #family #Netherlands #Europe #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/dutch-museum-honours-indigenous-wwii-soldiers-1.7508207?cmp=rss

**CBC Indigenous** @cbcindigenous_mirror@mastodon.hongkongers.net · 3h

CBC Indigenous @cbcindigenous_mirror@mastodon.hongkongers.net

**CBC Thunder Bay** @cbctb_mirror@mastodon.hongkongers.net · 3h

CBC Thunder Bay @cbctb_mirror@mastodon.hongkongers.net

Ontario woman's uncle among Indigenous WW II soldiers being honoured in Dutch museum exhibit
Eighty years after her uncle Welby Patterson died on a European battlefield in the final days of the Second World War, Maidy Keir of London, Ont., will see him being recognized at a museum exhibit in the Netherlands in a way he never really was ba...
#military #history #family #Netherlands #Europe #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/dutch-museum-honours-indigenous-wwii-soldiers-1.7508207?cmp=rss

**Bytes Europe** @byteseu@pubeurope.com · 4h

Bytes Europe @byteseu@pubeurope.com

His Majesty accorded official reception in Netherlands https://www.byteseu.com/923340/ #HisMajestySultanHaithamBinTarik #Netherlands #OmanNews #TimesOfOman

**Bytes Europe** @byteseu@pubeurope.com · 5h

Bytes Europe @byteseu@pubeurope.com

NSC: ‘Still a great distance from coalition negotiations, but it has to be done on Tuesday evening’ https://www.byteseu.com/923229/ #Nederland #Netherlands

**Netherlands** @netherlands@pubeurope.com · 6h

Netherlands @netherlands@pubeurope.com

Peter Gillis hoort vandaag of hij de gevangenis ingaat voor belastingfraude

Het is D-Day voor Peter Gillis (63). In de rechtbank van Den Bosch hoort de campingbaas dinsdagochtend of…
#Netherlands #Nederland #NL #Europe #Europa #EU
https://www.europesays.com/1996844/

Peter Gillis in de rechtbank in Den Bosch (foto: ANP).

EUROPE SAYS · 6hPeter Gillis hoort vandaag of hij de gevangenis ingaat voor belastingfraude - EUROPE SAYSHet is D-Day voor Peter Gillis (63). In de rechtbank van Den Bosch hoort de campingbaas dinsdagochtend of hij schuldig wordt bevonden aan grootschalige

**Bytes Europe** @byteseu@pubeurope.com · 7h

Bytes Europe @byteseu@pubeurope.com

Netherlands, Nordic countries discuss aid to Ukraine https://www.byteseu.com/923007/ #Netherlands

**Bytes Europe** @byteseu@pubeurope.com · 7h

Bytes Europe @byteseu@pubeurope.com

The Utrechtse Visreurbel is just as world famous again https://www.byteseu.com/922903/ #Nederland #Netherlands

**Netherlands** @netherlands@pubeurope.com · 9h

Netherlands @netherlands@pubeurope.com

Wie koopt de miljoenste oplaadbare auto in Nederland?

Als je een dezer dagen naar de dealer gaat om een nieuwe elektrische of hybride auto op te…
#Netherlands #Nederland #NL #Europe #Europa #EU
https://www.europesays.com/1996491/

EUROPE SAYS · 9hWie koopt de miljoenste oplaadbare auto in Nederland? - EUROPE SAYSAls je een dezer dagen naar de dealer gaat om een nieuwe elektrische of hybride auto op te halen, zou het zo kunnen zijn dat je de miljoenste oplaadbare auto

**Bytes Europe** @byteseu@pubeurope.com · 9h

Bytes Europe @byteseu@pubeurope.com

Post deliveries in the Netherlands could be cut to two days per week https://www.byteseu.com/922713/ #DutchMail #DutchPost #FiveDaysAWeekPostDeliveryNetherlands #FiveDaysPerWeekPostDeliveryNetherlands #mail #MailDeliveriesNetherlands #MailInTheNetherlands #Netherlands #PostDeliveriesNetherlands #PostInTheNetherlands #postnl

**EyeInHand** @eyeinhand@fosstodon.org · 9h

EyeInHand @eyeinhand@fosstodon.org

Reminders
Windmill Sawmill
Netherlands

#photography
#handmade
#travel
#PostcardsfromtheRoad
#netherlands

This image captures a nostalgic, well-worn corner sink area in a traditional Dutch workshop, rich with character and small decorative details.

• The walls and ceiling are made of warm, unfinished wood, enhancing the rustic and authentic feel.
• A small white utility sink is fixed to the wall, containing a large white plastic bottle and some other washing items.
• Pipes for water supply and drainage are exposed, reinforcing the utilitarian aesthetic.

Decor and Objects
• The wall above the sink is adorned with a mix of signs and tiles, many featuring Dutch sayings or humorous quotes in Dutch.
• One of them humorously reads:
“Je kenne wel ’n skeet geve wille, maar je motte eerst wind hewwe.”
(“You might want to fart, but first you need wind.”) – A cheeky expression of practical wisdom.
• There are Delft blue-style ceramic tiles with windmills and traditional Dutch artwork.
• A barometer or similar instrument is mounted on the wall, possibly to monitor weather changes—fitting for a windmill or maritime-themed setting.

**EyeInHand** @eyeinhand@fosstodon.org · 10h

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EyeInHand @eyeinhand@fosstodon.org

Work Shoes

Clothes make the man.
Wind powered sawmill in Netherlands.

#photography
#handmade
#netherlands
#travel
#WoodWorking

This image shows a rustic workshop interior, likely part of a traditional Dutch setting—perhaps a windmill or a wooden shoe (klompen) workshop.

Key features in the image:
• Wooden Shoes: Multiple pairs of unfinished wooden clogs (klompen) are neatly lined up on wooden racks, with their soles facing outward. Some are bare wood, while others are partially painted or fitted with rubber soles.
• Pulleys and Hooks: Above the shoes hang several large, old-fashioned metal pulleys and chain hooks, hinting at the use of manual labor or mechanical systems for lifting or crafting.
• Tools and Woodwork: The surroundings include wooden beams and parts of workbenches, suggesting a hand-crafted, traditional manufacturing environment.
• Window View: The window in the background allows natural light to spill in, revealing a blurred view of the landscape outside and giving the space a cozy, nostalgic atmosphere.

This space is likely part of a cultural or historical museum or workshop showcasing traditional Dutch craftsmanship.

The interior of a windmill sawmill in Netherlands. . Here’s a breakdown of the key elements:
• The Person: A man, seen from behind, is standing on a well-worn wooden floor. He is dressed in workwear—beige pants, a brown fleece, and wooden clogs, fitting the setting. He appears to be engaged in some task or tidying up, possibly sweeping.
• The Workshop:
• The ceiling and walls are made of natural wood, giving the place a warm, rustic feel.
• Shelves and tools line the walls, with a mix of woodworking tools, containers, and wooden parts.
• On the right, numbered black boxes or drawers store various items—perhaps different clog sizes or tools.
• An anvil and large broom are visible, suggesting the space supports both metal and wood work.
• Two wooden chairs sit in front of a workbench, one with a missing backrest.
• The floor shows signs of heavy use, covered in wood shavings and wear marks from years of craftsmanship.
• Lighting: Natural light streams in, casting soft shadows and enhancing the nostalgic, timeless atmosphere of the room.

Inside a windmill sawmill in the Netherlands.

**earthling** @appassionato@mastodon.social · 10h *

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earthling @appassionato@mastodon.social

Police break up Pro-Palestinian student protest in Amsterdam

Student protesters hold protest signs showing the covers of books about Palestine at a protest at the University of Amsterdam on Monday [Fadel Dawo/Anadolu]

@photography
@palestine
#Gaza
#Netherlands
#IlanPappe
#protest