News about research, school, nature, celebrations, and the Song Contest (Friday, May 15)

Argentina is sending scientists next week to Ushuaia, where De Hondius departed on April 1. All 52 people who arrived in Eindhoven tested negative. The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu) advises Dutch passengers to undergo six weeks of home quarantine.

Some students receive extra attention from teachers at school. In the meantime, the University of Groningen (Rijksuniversiteit Groningen) has to save 45 million euros. Rector Jacquelien Scherpen says that education and research come first, but the measures are painful.

Media report that approximately half of the Dutch species are under pressure. Many bees and day butterflies have already disappeared. In Den Bosch, dozens of dead waterfowl have been found near Sluice 0.

In Musselkanaal, Mayor Klaas Sloots opened the 33rd Snikkeweek. Visitors will see historic ships and sailor music there in the coming days. Also, the Strandheem Festival in Opende attracts thousands of visitors during Ascension Day with music, speakers, and children's activities.

The songwriter from Eindhoven, Joep van den Boom, is in Vienna at the Eurovision Song Contest. He contributed to Malta's entry and wants to participate next year. NOS also reports that today is Ascension Day and the second semi-final is taking place.