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Keren Hirsch wrote to Shermin Amiri that she was Jewish and lived in the country and city she was writing about. She said that she only felt fear, anger, pain, and sadness. While the event was taking place, she commemorated the victims at a heavily guarded, secret location. According to Hirsch, others could do that publicly, while she had to remember them in secret. #Joods #Herdenken #Angst (translated)

"There will never be anyone like him again. A very emotional and also sad day, because he will no longer play for this shirt. Eternal gratitude for everything he has given us, for defending this shirt like no one else.' 'For me, it was a dream to coach him, and that dream has now come true. I told him that with the little energy I had left. A dream I was able to realize, because I never thought I would be able to become his coach: the best footballer of all time.' National coach Lionel Scaloni was also full of praise after the match." #LionelMessi #Afscheid #Voetbal (translated)

Maaike van Charante wrote that it was a day of mourning, not only for the horrors of 2023 but also for what followed. She said she shared her text to bring people together, not to make them sadder, and that the next day they would continue to fight for the truth and against hate. https://t.co/NjHf5a9yla #Rouw #Samensterk #Strijdtegenhaat (translated)

Ruben Brekelmans wrote that he remembered the victims of the Hamas terrorist attack in Israel, three years earlier. According to him, families and relatives of the innocent people who had been raped and murdered felt that sorrow every day. He stated that he condemned the actions unreservedly and would continue to fight evil. He also noted that Jews in the Netherlands and worldwide were being intimidated and threatened. He said he was committed to combating anti-Semitism and ensuring the safety of the Jewish community. #antismeitisme #herdenken #veiligheid (translated)

It makes me sad to think about what this woman has gone through. It raises poignant and difficult questions about sexual violence, dehumanization, the party culture, and the use of alcohol and drugs. Michael Kotlikoff, the president of Cornell University, said in a video message on Saturday that the university will investigate the role of student organizations on campus. #IAmJaneDoe #Groepsverkrachting #SeksueelGeweld (translated)

The death of writer, cabaret performer, and language virtuoso Paulien Cornelisse at the age of 50 due to cancer has caused deep sadness among readers, colleagues, and friends, who describe her as a lovely, funny, and stylish person who has had an undeniable impact on Dutch culture. #PaulienCornelisse #verdriet #cultuur (translated)

Even we, as distant people, as readers, listeners, viewers, still hadn't had enough of Paulien. Not by a long shot. And then to think about how it is for her husband, her child, her friends, loved ones. A sad reality that she is no longer here 🖤 #rouw #verlies #herinnering (translated)

What incredibly sad news. During The Smartest Person, I got to know Paulien both on and off stage as sharp, funny, and incredibly sweet. I cherish the beautiful memories of our conversations and her wonderful sense of language and humor. She was not able to win the battle against cancer, but the impact she has made with her words, stories, and performances lives on. Much strength and love to her family, friends, and everyone who loved her. How she will be missed. #herinneringen #sterkte #kanker (translated)

Manchester City has been found guilty by the Premier League of 115 charges of serious financial violations, leading to anger and sadness among former players and calls for sanctions from analysts like Jamie Carragher and Roy Keane. #ManchesterCity #FinancieelSchandaal #PremierLeague (translated)

Abortus is onomkeerbaar, geen normale zorg. Maak niet normaal wat enorm verdrietig en tragisch is. Elk leven verdient bescherming, ook als het ongeboren is. Totaal oneens met deze agenda van Pro. Ik blijf opkomen voor de bescherming van al het leven. https://t.co/mYoACwCp9u #Leven #Abortus #Bescherming