Over the next five years the Dutch government will invest 20 million euros per year into improving education in developing countries, Minister Sigrid Kaag of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation announced at the United Nations in New York. "Education is one of the priorities of my policy. It offers women and young people opportunities for better work and a decent income", she said, NOS reports.
Rihanna
Aug 21 '18 09:07
Singer Rihanna asked Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Minister Sigrid Kaag of Development Cooperation to donate 100 million dollars to education in developing countries. "I know the Netherlands wanted to pledge to support to global education back in February, so I'd love if you joined me now", she wrote on Twitter.
The singer from Barabods wants the Netherlands to give 100 million dollars to the Global Partnership for Education. She is an ambassador for the organization, according to NOS.
She ends her tweet with 'Dank je!' - Thank you in Dutch.
Jun 19 '14 09:02
Yesterday's match against Australia was viewed by almost 7.9 million people. More people watched Oranje beat the Aussies than the last match against Spain, although arguably, the latter match had more attached to it. About 600,000 more people watched yesterday's win.
Mar 6 '14 16:15
Rihanna, who was in Paris on Tuesday for Karl Lagerfeld's newest show, attended a concert by Drake, last night in the Ziggo Dome. The two are reportedly more than just friends.
Jul 2 '13 06:16
Dutch DJ Nicky Romero is the main act at the sold-out Sensation Amsterdam festival this weekend.
Jun 24 '13 08:28
On Saturday, pop star Rihanna ignited a new controversy after publishing photos of herself with two large marijuana joints in Amsterdam, Holland.
