One of the first items I received after I moved to Germany two years ago was a poster of the “top 25 castles in Europe.” My itineraries for many subsequent excursions around the Continent were set with an eye toward putting an X into as many of the accompanying boxes on the poster as possible, and a just-completed trip brought the number to 11. But on my way home last year after a Thanksgiving weekend visit to a Rheinland-Pfalz spa town, my attention was wrested from the road in the vicinity of Koblenz by two castles not on the poster, a beguiling burg and a showy schloss. The former, Burg Lahneck, also enticed the history buff and literature lover in me. According to legend, it was the scene of the last stand of the final dozen Knights Templar, who are said to have fought to the death there in 1312 after five years of relentless persecution begun by France’s King Philip IV and continued by the archbishop of Mainz. Centuries later, the castle inspired a poem by Goethe titled “Geistesgruss,” meaning “Ghost Greetings.” The opening stanza says “High up on the ancient tower stands / The hero’s noble ghost, / Which, whenever a boat passes by, / Bids it a fair journey.” Despite a lofty perch over the Lahn River near its confluence with the Rhine, the castle is somewhat secluded from the surrounding town of Lahnstein. I visited on a sunny Saturday in May and found the crowds at the castle surprisingly tiny. Because of carelessness, I missed the tours starting at noon and 1 p.m., so I ordered lunch at the restaurant just outside the entrance gate. The outdoor tables afford patrons a magnificent view of Burg Lahneck’s left-bank neighbor, Schloss Stolzenfels. When I showed up at 2 p.m. at the Lahneck entryway, the group consisted of just me and the guide. Tours are conducted exclusively in German, but a booklet in English is offered. During the 40-minute sessions, participants are shown an assortment of exquisitely furnished rooms. I also was escorted to a balcony with a commanding view of the languid Lahn and the buildings far below. A gargantuan portrait of Britain’s Queen Victoria commemorates the travels she made in Germany around 1845, and I found the decorative touches in the chapel striking as well. Another feature of the castle is a recounting of the tragic story of Idilia Dubb, a 17-year-old Scottish girl whose family was vacationing nearby at a time when Burg Lahneck was in ruins. As she climbed to the top of the keep, the decrepit wooden staircase collapsed, trapping her in a place where no one heard her cries for help. Workers restoring the castle a decade later found her remains and her diary, which documented her starvation. After a last look around, I headed across the river to Schloss Stolzenfels. The hulking castle dominates its surroundings. It took its current form in the 1830s thanks to a renewal project initiated by Crown Prince Frederick William IV of Prussia, whose realm had come to encompass the Rhineland roughly 15 years earlier. Everything I encountered there was pleasurable, from the placid stroll through the lush greenery surrounding the castle to the sights inside to the expansive views of the Rhine. In particular, I marveled at the pergola garden and the chapel, with its fine stained glass windows. And it almost defied belief that the calming canopy of foliage is right on the edge of full-on urban bustle. Given that the castle is within Koblenz, it only makes sense to have a look around the city as well. The Deustches Eck, or German Corner, features a monument at the confluence of the Rhine and the Mosel and is among the most visited places in the region. The Schaengelbrunnen statue of a boy spitting water also has become a symbol of Koblenz, and there’s plenty to do while wandering the city center. Top it all off with a raspberry milkshake at Adaccio, or if you’re like me, have two of them. But even if your time is limited, the castles alone make for a worthwhile day trip. And if there’s ever an honorable mention list for that poster I received, Lahneck and Stolzenfels definitely deserve a place on it. Address: Burg Lahneck, Am Burgweg, Lahnstein, Germany; Schloss Stolzenfels, Schlossweg 11, Koblenz, Germany Hours: Burg Lahneck, Tuesday-Sunday until Nov. 1, tours at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.; closed Monday except May 29. Schloss Stolzenfels, Tuesday-Sunday and holidays until Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (last admission at 4 p.m.); Saturday, Sunday and holidays Nov. 1-30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed December and January. Cost: Burg Lahneck’s admission charge is 11 euros for adults and 5 euros for children 4 to 14, cash only. 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Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to the Netherlands is a significant milestone in the bilateral relations between the two countries He said that the visit highlights the highest level of engagement reflecting the strong and growing ties between Qatar and the Netherlands The Ambassador added that the visit underscores the two countries’ shared commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership enhancing political and economic collaboration and promoting regional and global stability Lahnstein said that the Netherlands and Qatar have developed strong and diverse relations since they began diplomatic ties in 1972 initially focusing on trade and investment the relationship evolved into a strategic partnership He pointed out that the two countries also have distinguished economic and trade relations The Ambassador  said that Dutch exports to Qatar have grown significantly after the COVID-19 pandemic rising from €560m in 2020 to €825m in 2022 These exports mainly include fruit and vegetables Lahnstein added that the Netherlands imports mostly mineral fuels These imports have surged from €223m in 2020 to €1.4bn in 2022 largely due to increased LNG deliveries to the Netherlands since the war in Ukraine began He noted that the Netherlands stands out as a digital economy leader boasting substantial infrastructure such as major internet nodes and data centers The Netherlands envisions enhanced collaboration in trade with a particular focus on cybersecurity and protecting digital infrastructure He said that the Qatari investments in the Netherlands total around €7.4bn Notable investments include Q Terminals Group’s majority stake in the Kramer Group and their sponsorship of Feyenoord Football Club Other Qatari-owned assets include the Amstel Hotel He said that foreign investors in the Netherlands receive incentives and support at national and regional levels through the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) NFIA aids companies worldwide in establishing or expanding operations in the Netherlands Lahnstein said that the Netherlands values Qatar’s role as a mediator in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its humanitarian efforts in Gaza 2020 – Clariant color and additive masterbatches made in five plants in Europe and Asia have been awarded OK compost HOME and OK compost INDUSTRIAL labels by the TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium NV testing company The certification means that the masterbatch ingredients will not compromise the biodegradability of the plastic products and packaging in which they are used The masterbatches are formulated and independently tested for compliance with EN 13432:2000 – the widely recognized European standard for heavy-metal content and plant toxicity as well as the EU Packaging Directive ( 94/62/EEC) initially received OK compost INDUSTRIAL certification in 2012 and the latest testing adds the more challenging OK compost HOME label to their products This means compostability is guaranteed not only in industrial composting plants where conditions are less controlled and breakdown is achieved much more slowly now are also compliant with both standards is certified to supply OK-compost-labeled masterbatches to Asian customers A masterbatch is a pelletized material that incorporates a high concentration of a colorant or an additive evenly dispersed in a plastic material called a carrier resin masterbatch pellets are added to natural (uncolored) resin to produce a plastic part with the desired color or performance characteristics the Clariant OK compost masterbatches use only non-toxic and heavy-metal-free ingredients and the amount of colorant or additive used in a given volume of plastic is strictly limited Only biodegradable carrier resins – mainly starch-based polymers like polylactic acid (PLA) – are used This development is part of Clariant Masterbaches’ strategy to offer solutions for a more sustainable packaging and to further strengthen our sustainable product portfolio “We are very happy to be able to make these compostable materials more widely available not only in Europe but now also in Asia” says Dr Global Head of Innovation & Sustainability for the Clariant Masterbatches business unit “Receiving the OK compost HOME label is especially important to many of our customers.” Dahlia Bianca Bousaid and Brendan Sears Cox were united in marriage on July 9 at The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Chapel The bride is the daughter of Farid Abousaid of New York She is the granddaughter of the late Ali and Shafiqa Abousaid of Aley and the late Joseph and Evelyn Lahnstein of New York The bridegroom is the son of Kenneth and Beth Sears Cox of Williamstown He is the grandson of the late Eugene and Marguerite Luke Cox of Lakeland and the late Russell and the late Lois Lambert Sears of Parkersburg The bride is a 1999 graduate of Monument Mountain Regional High School and is employed as Assistant Vice President Engagement at United Way of Massachusetts Bay The groom is a 1998 graduate of Williamstown High School He is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Wake Forest University School of Law and is employed as an attorney with Proskauer Rose LLP The bride was presented in marriage by her mother strapless Mikado column gown with 3D floral lace embellishments Sydney Ayers and Emma Mayer served as flower girls “The Irish Blessing” was read by sisters of the groom Musicians were Su Yin Chan and Daniel Dickson | https://www.newsandsentinel.com | 519 Juliana St. Gaping at the wacky assortment of smoked foods in the display case at Neopol Savory Smokery I'm as slack-jawed as that happy idiot of TV fame some of them topped with such ingredients as caramelized onion Smoked New Zealand mussels glisten in their green-gold shells smoked garlic and even smoked tofu beckon from the case No matter how often I visit Neopol — either the first store or its new outlet at Union Market in Washington — I never lose that sense of wonder it's the smokehouse version of Willy Wonka's madcap chocolate factory "We are more of a European style of smoking," founder Barbara Lahnstein tells me when I stop by to talk technique She is referring to Neopol's smoking method as well as its ingredients Brown walks me over to the rectangular all-wood red smoker and opens the heavy doors to reveal a pastrami in the latter stages of smoking He tosses soaked maple chips on the low fire Neopol keeps the temperature between 125 and 175 degrees Fahrenheit slightly above cold smoking (90 degrees) and significantly below barbecue (225 to 275 degrees) which tend to keep the heat steady throughout the cooking process referring to how he decides when to add wood The idea is that the different temperatures create the textures they want maple and oak woods adds complexity to the flavor Ingredients include some not found in your average barbecue joint: Neopol uses coriander and cardamom in spice rubs and adds oranges and wine to brines The raw fish is flown in from Scotland three times a week in keeping with the philosophy of cooking by feel The time depends on such variables as the salmon's weight and fat content and the amount of moisture in the wood Salmon flavors include a spicy whole-grain mustard Some of the salmon is rubbed with orange marmalade adds a little flavor and acts as a buffer to the smoke," Brown explains adding that marmalade was chosen after trying other ingredients such as maple syrup: "You can leave the salmon in the smoker without the fish breaking up It helps keep the fish moist." The smoked fish is sold by the pound in spreads and even in a house-made crepe with hand-mashed potatoes Neopol's signature is a smoked-salmon BLT: house-smoked bacon with slices of fresh tomato and a pile of spring lettuces topped with a layer of smoked salmon on toasted bread slathered with Neopol's own aioli The salmon's rich flavor and soft texture beautifully complement the hearty chewy bacon to make for an inspired twist on a traditional favorite Neopol also makes a killer item that's called a salad but is more of a chunky spread Thick with pieces of smoked salmon and spiked with diced celery and onion "We have our own idea of how we want it to be," he says Having moved to Baltimore from her native Stuttgart in the early 1980s when she was barely into her 20s she taught herself to smoke foods because she missed the smoked herring of her youth She trained on a typical backyard grill and moved up to a smoker that she designed who apprentice with someone or read everything they can She added rosemary branches and orange peels to the fire to see what flavor difference they would make her approach to cooking reflects her free-spirited Shortly after she moved to Baltimore and gave birth to Dorian To say that she was a stranger in a strange land is an understatement "But I didn't want to go back to Germany," Lahnstein "I didn't want to hear 'I told you so' from my mother." The friendship was all the support Lahnstein needed The two women taught themselves to smoke salmon She couldn't get the same quality here as they have in Germany she says.) They sold their smoked foods at farmers markets and opened a cafe/art gallery in Baltimore called Metropol When Metropol lost its lease and closed in 1997 Lahnstein and Dunson returned to farmers markets Lahnstein went out on her own and opened Neopol in the Belvedere Square Market Neopol began also operating at Washington's Eastern Market weekend flea market Representatives of the then-fledgling Union Market in Washington asked Neopol to open a pop-up It sold in one day what Lahnstein had hoped to sell in two That success led to the opening of a permanent outlet at Union Market adding a pantry of smoked items and a second J&R wood-fueled smoker Under consideration is an outlet at a farmers market in Philadelphia preparing the fish for its varying-heat treatment Related: Cosmetics & Toiletries Elevates, Expands Scientific Advisory Board Richter joined Zschimmer & Schwarz in 2020 as director of global group controlling, risk management and treasury and has been a member of the management of the operating company Zschimmer & Schwarz GmbH and Co KG Chemische Fabriken in Lahnstein since 2021 Richter commented: "Zschimmer & Schwarz has been standing for innovation and customer proximity for almost 130 years It is both an honour and an obligation for me to help shape the strategy and operations of a family-owned company with such a long tradition." Clausen commented: "I would like to thank all employees the advisory board and the shareholder families for the excellent cooperation over the past 16 years."     Neopol Savory Smokery recently opened a deli at its production kitchen at 873 Hollins St in the Lion Brothers Building of the UM BioPark in Hollins Market Neopol has been running a commercial kitchen out of the approximately 3,300 sq but recently opened for retail deli hours this fall The deli at Neopol’s Hollins Market location is now open Wednesday from 11am to 6pm Neopol will add days to its lineup in the future as business picks up and hopes to add breakfast hours in the future which was started more than 30 years ago by Barbara Lahnstein with son Dorian Brown later joining the business has locations at Belvedere Square in North Baltimore and Union Market in Washington  Neopol also sells its smoked foods at farmers markets in Baltimore and Washington including at the Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar and 32nd Street Farmers Market Lahnstein is from Germany and Neopol is a European-style smokery with influences form Germany and Scandinavia Neopol smokes more than 1,200 pounds of salmon a week and offers other smoked meats such as gravlax The menu at Neopol’s Hollins Market location includes its signature Smoked Salmon BLT; additional sandwiches with its smoked meats and portobello mushrooms; salads with fish and meats; and servings of smoked salmon salad Customers can also buy smoked salmon and gravlax by the pound Neopol offers signature lemonades including its cardamom ginger lemonade The dining room at the Hollins Market location has reclaimed wood tables as well as couch seating There is a deli fridge where customers can see the smoked meat and salad selections Most of the space is dedicated to its kitchen which has two smokers and a loading dock to pack up for farmers markets While Neopol expects to get business from University of Maryland Brown and Lahnstein hope it will be an asset for the entire Hollins Market community Brown said the COVID-19 pandemic was a challenge but Neopol has been able to hang on thanks to catering orders from the University of Maryland Brown said things at Neopol are “coming together,” but in comparison to the heart of the pandemic he said things are now going “great.” Founder and Publisher of SouthBMore.com, longtime resident of South Baltimore, and a graduate of Towson University. 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Petroleum and Energy 26 March-27 August 1999 Born in Trøgstad in the County of Østfold 9 December 1949 daughter of farmer Knut Enger (1924-) and Aslaug Olberg (1926-2007).Married 1975 to consultant Geir Lahnstein (1946-) son of oboist Kees Lahnstein (1902-1975) and Randi Guldahl (1912-1993) family name later changed back to Enger Anne Enger grew up at a farm in Trøgstad and passed her university qualifying exam at Askim in 1968 social work and diaconal service (1975) at the Norwegian Lutheran Hospital and College (Diakonhjemmet University College) in Oslo before becoming a teacher of nursing there from 1978 1978-1979 Lahnstein headed the secretariat of the People’s Movement against Free Abortion Her view was that the decision to have an abortion should be taken by a committee consisting of the pregnant woman a person chosen by the woman and a person representing society In 1980 Lahnstein became secretary of the Centre Party’s group at the Storting (Parliament) and in 1985 she was elected Member of Storting for the County of Akershus Lahnstein became leader of the Centre Party’s parliamentary group in 1989 few months before the party took over government together with the Conservative Party and the Christian Democratic Party In November 1990 Lahnstein came to control the toppling of Syse’s Government due to internal conflicts on Norway’s EU policy Lahnstein announced that in her view the Labour Party should take over and the Centre Party’s breach with the non-socialist block thus was a fact In 1991 Lahnstein was elected leader of the Centre Party and in the 1993 elections the Centre Party became the Storting’s second largest party This led to cooperation between the Centre Party the Christian Democratic Party and the Liberal Party During the election campaign leading up to the referendum on Norwegian membership in the EU in late 1994 Lahnstein was the leading figure of those opposing membership – without any other formal platform than her role as leader of the Centre Party She gradually came to handle the role with political strength primarily concentrating on constitutional and democratic arguments In the years leading up to the Storting elections in 1997 the Christian Democrats and the Liberals was presented as a possible government alternative After a while Lahnstein passed on the candidature as prime minister to Kjell Magne Bondevik of the Christian Democratic Party When Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland’s Labour Government resigned due to the elections results in 1997 the road was open for a centrist government with Lahnstein as minister of culture and deputy to the prime minister Lahnstein was acting prime minister for some weeks in September 1998 The decision to build a new opera in Oslo was a main issue in Lahnstein’s period as minister of culture she was acting minister of petroleum and energy in the spring of 1999 and led the process leading up to the appointment of Gunnar Stålsett as (Lutheran) Church of Norway bishop of Oslo in 1998 – against the wish of the Christian Democratic Party In the spring of 1999 Lahnstein left the post as leader of the Centre Party to her government colleague Odd Roger Enoksen who also took over the role as deputy to the prime minister Lahnstein left the Government in October 1999 and soon said she would not take re-election to the Storting In late 2001 she was appointed general secretary of the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue Anne Enger was appointed county governor of her native County of Østfold in 2004 Kilder:Norsk Biografisk LeksikonOffice of the County Governor of Østfold Norwegian Ministries Digitalisation Organisation (DIO) The new river cruise ship will sail guests in 78 staterooms with the line’s signature twin balconies A week after AmaWaterways christened its largest ship ever with AmaMagna the river cruise line welcomed another ship when AmaMora was christened during a ceremony in the Rhine Gorge on Thursday Ensemble Travel Group President Libbie Rice AmaMora is the second of the line’s ships to be christened at Lahnstein And here’s the big moment @ensembletravel @EnsembleLibbie pic.twitter.com/NznPMyFR53 — Daniel McCarthy (@DMcCarthyTravel) July 18, 2019 “It is my pleasure to experience this very unique moment,” the Mayor of Lahnstein the honor was the “first time being a godmother to anyone or anything,” she told those in attendance “I am honored to be a part of the AmaWaterways family.” Rice carries on the AmaWaterways tradition of honoring travel industry women “who are role models for women and the younger ones” with godmother titles the wife of one of AmaWaterways’ original founders Jimmy Murphy Rice follows Samantha Brown, who helped christen AmaMagna last week, along with Karst, the late Michelle Morgan, Christine Duffy, Valerie Wilson, Michelle Fee, Jackie Friedman, and many more.  Ensembletravel’s Libbie Rice and AmaWaterways’ Kristin Karst celebrating the AmaMora christening Before being appointed president of Ensemble in 2011 Rice worked for companies across the industry during her decade-and-a-half-plus in travel “Libbie has always found time to take on the equally challenging and important role as a wife and mother,” Karst said sailing guests in 78 staterooms with the line’s signature twin balconies It offers two restaurants—the Main Restaurant and the Chef’s Table Restaurant that offers a seven-course tasting menu to all guests who make a reservation—and sails with a focus on wellness with a variety of wellness classes along with a fleet of of 25 bikes onboard AmaMora brings “comfortable staterooms The ship will continue to cruise the Rhine offering its “Captivating Rhine” itineraries between Basel and Amsterdam It will move to “Christmas Markets on the Rhine” itineraries starting at the end of November AmaWaterways expects its fleet to grow to 27, with another four ships coming down the line —one under construction, one close, and two orders. Speaking to press, Karst and Schriener left open the possibility of building another double-wide vessel, similar to what the line did with AmaMagna because of the reception the ship has received since its debut Subscribe to TMR From a new sunset Sky Deck dinner option to lively after-dinner entertainment Avalon is extending the typical river cruise day First-time ASTA River Cruise Expo attendees talk about why you shouldn’t miss next year’s event — and how to make the most of it TMR sat down with Uniworld’s executive vice president of sales for North America at the 2025 ASTA River Cruise Expo Expedition travel isn’t a trend — it’s a mindset shift Princess said the move is part of its global deployment strategy TMR was among the first guests onboard Avalon’s all-new Bordeaux river cruise Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker a hundred years from now someone will discover the hundred volumes of the Second Encyclopedia of Tlön,” wrote Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986) in the epilogue to his 1941 story Tlön Borges’ words led the German artists Peter Malutzki and Ines von Ketelhodt to work from 1997 to 2006 (re)constructing the Second Encyclopedia of Tlön in a fifty volume Even the bindings vary in material and printing while each spine is labeled with the first four letters of its keyword from A to Z “Because our system of order was the alphabet we of course wanted all letters to be represented in the end We did realize that we could only do justice to our presumptuous ambition of packing the whole world into fifty volumes in details and fragments; but we hoped the found shards would give a notion of the whole structure.” to which we owed the encyclopedia’s title played an important role as a source of inspiration but we could present the idealistic world of Tlön only mirrored on our own world Already in the first volumes quotes from Borges’ had sporadically flowed in But only after some years did we realize that … a substantial part of the Tlön-text and we then decided to gradually incorporate the complete text in the encyclopedia; like a red thread that winds its way through the project in intricate paths.” For more information, see their website: http://www.tloen-enzyklopaedie.de/e_texts/index_texts.htm “Although Ines was member of the group Unica T for many years as Peter was of the FlugBlatt-Presse these groups or presses have nothing to do with the publication of the encyclopedia At the beginning we decided to publish the project under the name Zweite Enzyklopädie von Tlön nothing else you’ll find in any colophon of any volume.” “Concerning the place of publishing there are three: Peter worked from 1997 til 2003 in Lahnstein later we both moved to Flörsheim so the last volumes until 2006 were produced in Flörsheim Oberursel and Flörsheim are the places where we produced the encyclopedia.” the artists have prepared a separate exhibition catalogue offering information on the history Each volume is described in detail with its theme if you can’t purchase the entire set the exhibition catalogue can be purchased separately and Patty Gaspari-Bridges who helped make this acquisition possible Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Qatar H E Ferdinand Lahnstein Qatar: Qatari investors have recognised the Netherlands as one of the top attractive investment destinations in the world for decades which is consistently ranked among the happiest countries in the world with a high quality of life and good work-life balance has drawn global investors to the market benefitting from a skilled and highly educated workforce and excellent infrastructure including great public transport and superb cycling infrastructure as well as the port of Rotterdam as gateway to Europe In an exclusive interview with The Peninsula the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Qatar H E Ferdinand Lahnstein and the Chairman of the Dutch Business Council in Qatar (DBCQ) discussed the trade ties between the two nations in addition to substantial opportunities for Qataris Ambassador Lahnstein remarked that Qatari companies private investment firms and individuals have invested an estimated amount of €7.4bn (QR29.26bn) in the Netherlands “The Netherlands is committed to finding and developing sustainable and digital solutions to global challenges I believe that the use of digital technologies has a great potential to reduce the impact of the economy on the environment.” Ambassador Lahnstein stressed the expansion of Dutch-Qatari ties in the digital economy “Protection of digital infrastructures and cybersecurity are important related issues on which we would also like to exchange experiences with Qatar,” he said Dutch exports to Qatar grew significantly post-COVID from €560m (QR2.2bn) in 2020 to €825m (QR3.2bn) in 2022 data processing and telecom equipment and dairy products The Qatari imports also rose starkly from €223m (QR877.54m) in 2020 to €1.4bn (QR5.51bn) in 2022 notably due to the LNG exports to the Netherlands The Netherlands has received an estimated amount of €7.4bn (QR29.26bn) from Qatari state companies as well as private investment companies and individuals Chairman of the Dutch Business Council in Qatar (DBCQ) which has a majority stake in Kramer Group a logistics provider and container terminal operator in the Rotterdam port area QTerminals signed a sponsorship contract with Feyenoord Football Club Emphasising the strengthening cooperation in the field of developing the energy sector “The Qatar-based investment firm Nebras has already entered the booming Dutch market for solar energy by acquiring a significant stake in a Dutch holding company with a photovoltaic power plant.” He highlighted that the Netherlands government expects the Dutch companies to conduct “business responsibly” by identifying and addressing the impact of their activities on people and the planet “We are also proud of the very visible work of the renowned Dutch architects of OMA who also worked for the development of Hamad International Airport Highlighting Qatar’s mediation efforts in Gaza the Ambassador lauded the country’s role to find solutions aiming for a permanent ceasefire “We hope Qatar will continue its pivotal role in mediation especially as negotiations for a ceasefire and the release of prisoners and hostages are at a critical stage The international community must be aware that jeopardising this process comes with a high price have already lost their lives in this conflict underscoring the urgency of fulfilling our obligations under International Humanitarian Law to protect civilians and livelihoods,” he said He affirmed that the Dutch government is committed to supporting a two-state solution based on the 1967 borders the Dutch government considers Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories illegal and in violation of International Law The Ambassador further mentioned that “both the Netherlands and Qatar are committed to providing humanitarian aid to Gaza and other humanitarian crises in the world We acknowledge the need for closer collaboration.” the Dutch Special Envoy on Humanitarian Affairs in Gaza held extensive discussions with Qatari counterparts on air-dropping of aid in Gaza Both the Qatari and the Dutch government are further exploring ways to reach more people in need of essential goods,” he added noting the promising sectors for Qataris to invest in the Netherlands “The Netherlands has formulated ambitious targets related to energy transition and sustainability and these will require large investments now and in the future.” The official accentuated that the so-called top sectors represent the key strategic clusters the government wants to reinforce and where investments are promoted and supported Some of the key sectors other than logistics and energy to invest in the Netherlands include agrifood Expounding on the robust relations between the Netherlands Embassy in Qatar and DBCQ “We help each other with our expertise and networks when there are outbound and inbound missions like with the recent visits from Dutch Cabinet members Referring to the increasing economic ties between Dutch companies and Qatar as this region offers robust growth opportunities for Dutch companies who as you know are traditionally very internationally oriented and always looking for opportunities abroad.” Amsterdam: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani left Amsterdam following an official visit to the friendly Kingdom of the Netherlands HH the Amir and the accompanying delegation were seen off upon departure at the International Amsterdam Airport Schiphol by HE Adjutant General and Head of the Military House of HM the King Rear Admiral Ludger Brummelaar HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Qatar Ferdinand Lahnstein alongside a host of high-ranking officials in the Dutch government and members of the Qatari Embassy in the Netherlands HH the Amir was accompanied by an official delegation He and his producers are hoping to raise £4,675 to finance a second series of his comic travelogue he returned to his home town of Kettering in the hope of learning who he truly is – and for series two he hopes to travel to Lahnstein in Germany The comedian said: 'You've got to know the twin - you can't know Tia without knowing Tamera you can't know Tweedledee without knowing Tweedledum.' It's thought that Acaster – who has been nominated a record four successive times for the Edinburgh Comedy Award – is the highest profile British comedian to have turned to Kickstarter to finance a project Series producer Stuart Laws said: 'We hope our successful first series and James's increasing popularity will be an attractive draw for fans 'YouTube has given the chance for independent comedy to shine and deliver video that's more personal funnier and truer to the comedians' intentions I hope James has a similar respect for all our potential Kickstarter backers.' going to Germany isn't cheap - so just give us the money Six eight-minute episodes are planned for release in July next year The first series attracted a total of 50,000 views His fundraising campaign starts at 10pm on Sunday here and if the full amount isn't raised by December 8 Gig of the day Julian Clary: A Fistful Of ClaryLincoln New Theatre Royal from 19:30 Coming Soon Stewart Lee vs The Man-WulfLiverpool Philharmonic HallWednesday 7th May from 19:30 Gig of the day Natalie Palamides: WeerSoho Theatre Walthamstow from 20:00 Chortle had 173,000 unique visitors in April 2025 We are currently listing 20,981 upcoming comedy events Website and all original content copyright © Chortle 2000 - 2025 Chortle relies on advertisers to fund this website so it’s free for you so we would ask that you disable it for this site Qatar: The first EU Youth Short Film Festival 2024 with great success at the Doha Beach Club marking a unique collaboration between European and Qatari filmmakers the festival attracted a vibrant audience for the film screenings and masterclasses showcasing the thriving art of short filmmaking across both regions The festival highlighted the power of storytelling to connect cultures and foster understanding stating: “This festival is a testament to the strong cultural bridges being built between the European Union and Qatar The creativity and passion of these young filmmakers is what reframes the cultural ties between the EU and Qatar through telling their stories which resonate long after the festival has ended.” Deputy Head of Mission of the EU Delegation to Qatar announced the winners at the end it the event Best Picture Award went to Olayan by Qatari filmmaker Khalifa Al Marri a touching story of a young Bedouin boy’s bond with his camel The jury praised the film for its emotional depth and compelling narrative of friendship and resilience Al Marri commented saying: “This recognition means a lot to me It’s not only a validation of my work but also a celebration of the stories we tell as a Qatari community.” by the Dutch filmmaker Robert-Jonathan Koeyers stood out for its innovative storytelling and exploration of identity and social conflict The award was accepted on behalf of the filmmaker by H.E Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Ambassador Lahnstein expressed his delight saying: “It is an honor to accept this award on behalf of the Dutch filmmaker Robert-Jonathan Koeyers This recognition reflects the power of cinema to connect cultures and share unique perspectives Honorable Mentions were awarded to two Qatari films: Through Her Eyes by Lolwa Al Jassim a moving portrayal of a mother raising a child with autism which examines societal pressures faced by young girls The festival also featured insightful masterclasses at W Hotel covering “AI in Filmmaking” and “Making Films for Social Media.” We would like to extend a special thank you to our esteemed speakers: Dr Associate Professor at Universidade Lusófona Lisbon-based filmmaker and co-founder of B’Lizzard Motion Pictures Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar Their expertise and contributions provided invaluable insights sparking engaging discussions among aspiring filmmakers The Delegation of the European Union to Qatar extends its deepest thanks to the partners including the participating EU Member State Embassies and the creative collaborators Zerohundred and Final Events for their support in making this festival possible