Politicians Hijack Macedonia

in: Inter Press Service English (April 14, 2017)

The political crisis in Macedonia is deepening. With the president and former coalition preventing the formation of a new government, the state threatens to disintegrate in a climate of corruption and nationalism.

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Oil giants punish Venezuela through Dutch treaty

in: Inter Press Service English (January 4, 2016)

Venezuela doesn't want investment treaties anymore if they give investors the right to drag the country before a commercial court. "The system has been set up to break down the nation-state."

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French firm attacks Ugandan tax using ISDS

in: Inter Press Service English (December 25, 2015)

The heavily criticized legal mechanism, known as ISDS, is an important tool for European companies to pressurize developing countries. This year Uganda joins the rank of developing nations asking themselves: "Why have we ever signed this?"

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Companies sue developing states through Western Europe

in: Inter Press Service English (December 21, 2015)

Many Europeans fear TTIP, because it could enable American companies to file claims against their states. The strange thing, however, is that Western Europe is becoming a big hub in this mechanism, called ISDS, leading to billion dollar claims against poorer countries.

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Going Dutch Means Staying Stuck

in: Inter Press Service English (3 juli 2012)

Many asylum seekers are being denied refugee status by the Dutch authorities, but cannot go back to their own country either. Forced removals are doing little to better the situation.

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Counting the Cost at 2,600 Litres of Water a T-Shirt

in: Inter Press Service English (March 24, 2012)

The share of organic cotton is increasing in an unstable cotton market, thanks to big European retailers like H&M and C&A who've jumped on the bandwagon of offering organic clothing at a low price. But whether this benefits the farmer is another matter.

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Poles Apart in These Online Wars

in: Inter Press Service English (15 februari 2012)

Many people are appalled by the anti-Polish website established recently by the Dutch Freedom Party (PVV). The site encourages complaints against migrant workers from Central and Eastern Europe, particularly from Poland. The Poles are hitting back with their own hotlines, and humour.

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Israeli and Palestinian peacemakers swim against the tide

in: Inter Press Service English (May 26, 2011)

Although politicians seem to have put the peace process on ice, there are many different groups in Israel and the Palestinian territories that still believe in reconciliation. They call on the world not to believe in stereotypes. "The minute you choose sides, you become part of the conflict."

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Overspeeding China Must Slow Down

in: Inter Press Service English (19 november 2010)

Rosy figures tempt China to postpone much-needed reform, says a renowned Chinese economist. "Much growth is non-productive, with enormous speculation widening the gap between rich and poor."

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'Food Empires Creating Agricultural Crisis'

in: Inter Press Service English (8 oktober 2010)

Forget speculators, forget biofuel farmers. The real cause behind the permanent food and agricultural crisis is the imperial food regime, squeezing money out of agriculture, a Dutch professor says.

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Karavaan der Zotten
19 Maart 2024

Samen met een paar anderen heb ik een krantje gemaakt, op een oude Risograph stencilmachine, met inspirerende verhalen over wat het kan betekenen om Christus te volgen in tijden van storm.


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Wel of niet naar de A12
02 Oktober 2023

Veillig Thuis op bezoek.
'We hebben gehoord dat uw zoon is gearresteerd op de A12. We komen even praten over uw gezinssituatie.'
Tja, ik heb echt geprobeerd om het uit zijn hoofd te praten, maar dat is niet gelukt.
Lees maar in de krant.


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