English
Syriana: Corruption is our protection.
How much longer?
Film review Syriana (2005)
Director: Stephen Gaghan
With: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Jeffrey Wright, Chris Cooper
Runtime: 128 minutes
Rating at the Internet Movie Database IMDb: 7.0
Bryan Woodman (Matt Damon): “It’s running out…. and ninety percent of what’s left is in the Middle East. This is a fight to the death.” There could not be a better introduction to […]
Ministers: knowledge requires more investments
The Dutch knowledge system is efficient and leads to a “qualitatively good performance”. However, there still is a lot to be done in order to get the performance at a desirable level. The ministers Brinkhorst of Economic Affairs and Van der Hoeven of Education, Culture and Sciences said this with reference to research carried out […]
Opinion
The European Constitution Referendum is irrelevant
On June 1, 2005 the first national referendum in Dutch history will take place. It is a consultation. Both the First and Second Chamber and the government can ignore the outcome in any case. The voters will answer the question: “Are you for or against approval of the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe?” Will […]