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Rotterdam to construct artificial surfer’s paradise

August 30, 2014 · by Johan · in Architecture

The Dutch city of Rotterdam is planning for an outdoor wave-pool to be built at the Steigersgracht canal, making it possible for surfers to enjoy 1.5 m waves in the middle of the city. The wave-pool is the brainchild of…

The modernization of the monarchies

August 1, 2014 · by Johan · in History, Politics

One of the strongest traditions of the monarchical institutions has been the steadfast view that a monarch reigns until death, unless exceptional political circumstances have forced the incumbent out prematurely. The only traditional exception to this rule has been the…

Map of Baarle-Nassau and Baarle-Hertog

European borders: the curious case of Baarle-Nassau

April 30, 2014 · by Johan · in History

European borders are the product of centuries of warfare, dynasty changes, trades and negotiations. This also means that they can over time become rather complicated, in particular in more populous areas. The small Belgian exclave town Baarle-Hertog in the Netherlands…

New Dutch government coalition installed

November 6, 2012 · by Johan · in Politics

A new Dutch cabinet has been installed after the latest election. The new cabinet is a coalition government consisting of the liberal VVD and the social democratic Labour party PvdA. Each party will have ten minister posts. Mark Rutte (VVD),…

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