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Minister allocates 18 million for promotion of Frisian language

'Frisian education, media and road signs get boost with 18 million euros from Minister De Jonge. Local organizations delighted and relieved: This is a big step toward equality for the Frisian language.

April 8, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Van der Poel enjoyed 'super day' in Paris-Roubaix: 'This is a dream'

Van der Poel wins the Hel van het Noorden spectacularly with incredible legs and thanks his teammates for their hard work, while not caring about an inconvenient incident with a spectator. Philipsen finishes second, indicating that Van der Poel is a level above the rest of cycling.

April 7, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Liverpool squanders lead with draw at United, Arsenal smiling third

Liverpool loses top spot after a thrilling 2-2 draw with rival Manchester United, as Arsenal moves ahead on goal difference. United showed resilience, while Liverpool's dominant play was not reflected in the score.

April 7, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Ajax fails gaudily at De Kuip: 'This will haunt us for a long time'

Feyenoord humiliates Ajax 6-0 at De Kuip, with Minteh excelling and Van 't Schip showing sympathy for his colleague in need.

April 7, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Harry Dikmans, first performer of rascal B2 from Bassie and Adriaan, died

Harry Dikmans, the first B2 from Bassie and Adriaan, has died at age 96 after a fall in which he sustained a fracture in Benidorm at age 95.

April 7, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Russians report drone attack on reactor building of Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant

Zaporizja nuclear power plant in Ukraine, currently occupied by Russian forces, was hit by a drone attack according to plant officials. The International Atomic Energy Agency confirms the incident, urging for no actions that may jeopardize nuclear safety.