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'Nature should be the foundation of new construction plans': Ecologist Richard on taking bats into account in housing development

Ecologist Richard Witte argues that nature should be a fundamental component of housing developments rather than an afterthought, following news that nine homes near Heemskerk station were removed from plans to protect bat habitats. Despite public criticism during a housing shortage, Witte emphasizes that integrating nature is essential for creating sustainable and livable neighborhoods.

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Should Gen Z start using ‘forgotten words’ or let them go to the graveyard?

The article explores the efforts of Baby Boomers to preserve "forgotten words" through websites and books, urging younger generations to adopt them. It questions whether Gen Z should be pressured by this linguistic moralism or if these archaic terms should be allowed to fade from use.

Iran calls Lebanon situation main topic in talks with US

Iran has identified the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon as the primary topic for upcoming discussions with the United States. Additionally, the Iranian Foreign Ministry plans to address the issues of frozen assets abroad and international oil sales during the talks.

Province wants Limburgers to speak Limburgish more often

The province of Limburg has launched a campaign to encourage residents to speak the regional Limburgish language more frequently in public. To facilitate this, speakers are encouraged to make an 'L' hand gesture before starting a conversation to signal their proficiency in the dialect.

Peter orders his croquette sandwich from his towel at Deining. ‘On which beach do you experience that?’

Visitors at the Strand Deining beach pavilion are enjoying the sunny weather and the convenience of ordering food directly from their towels. Patrons praised the quality of the service and specific menu items like croquette sandwiches and cheese soup.

Almost 4.7 million watched Netherlands vs Sweden, more than the match against Japan

Nearly 4.7 million people watched the Dutch women's national football team's World Cup match against Sweden on NPO 1. This viewership exceeds the 4.2 million people who tuned in for the team's opening match against Japan.