Stork Talks

This week we talk with Bitcoin entrepreneur and blockchain expert, Tey El-Rjula about why bitcoin is the new internet of money. Tey was born in Kuwait but grew up in Beirut, Lebanon. He was separated from his mother at age 5 and spent 2 years in a refugee camp in the  Netherlands. His is a story of inspiration, fueled by a determination to make 'invisible people, invincible'. Tey believes that blockchain and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are the way to do this. 

Intro Music provided by: Artlist.io

This week, we talk with Humanist celebrant, Zena Birch, about how we mark seminal moments in our lives - births, deaths and unions. Zena tells us what a humanist approach to life means for her and how, as the Humanist equivalent of a minister, she prepares for weddings, funerals and naming ceremonies.  

Intro Music provided by: Artlist.io

This week we bring you the highlights of our shows in 2020. It has been an extraordinary year in many ways and that includes a range of extraordinary people we have interviewed from our home studio here in the Hague. From  Europe's youngest politicians to Brexit, the re-introduction of canals to the Hague and some of the best fish shops, baristas and high tea , the City of Peace and Justice  continues to be home to a fascinating range of people and initiatives.  If you want to re-listen to the full episodes from which these highlights are taken, use the list below: 

 - Beirut fundraising initiative by Tey El Rjula.

- Ethica restaurant interview.

 - Re-opening of canals in the Hague.

 - Interview with Nigerian business women, Ebere Akadiri

 - Brexit for Dutch business & interview with barista, Zeeshan Malik 

 - professional cycling race in East Africa with Mikel Delagrange

Imagine a 4 day cycling race that takes you through one of the most beautiful game parks in the world? This is what cycling enthusiast, Mikel Delagrange and his team of volunteers at Lola Bikes & Coffee are planning for next year. The park in question is the Masai Mara in Kenya and the idea is to bring cycling to East Africa and provide a platform for local cycling talent. We also take a festive tour of the Hague to find out the secrets of the city's best gluhwein, hot chocolate and spiced cider drink. Yum! 

How will Brexit affect Dutch business? Stork Talks to Head of Foreign Direct Investment at the Hague Business Agency, Laurens Kok, about what Brexit might mean for the Hague's NGO and Impact economies. We also hear from coffee lover and award-winning barrister,  Zeeshan Malik, who hails originally from New York but has chosen to make the Hague home. 

This week we find out more about euthanasia here in the Netherlands from the End of Life clinic based here in the Hague. We also turn our focus from tea to coffee, looking at what makes Italian coffee,in particular, so special. 

This week's Stork of the Week is Nigerian businesswoman and entrepreneur, Ebere Akadiri, who was inspired to use her business skills to address the issue of human trafficking, right here in the Hague. In our hospitality segment, we delve into the very British treat of scones and tea in our chat with Richard, long-time proprietor of Scallywags tearoom. 

This week we speak with Polish activist, Mila Killam, as she rallies support here in the Netherlands for the protests going on in her homeland against unconstitutional changes to abortion laws. We also start our month-long investigation into tea and coffee with a visit to the Hague's very own Matcha tea house.  

This week we hear from the Hague's very own bike mayor on what he plans to get more children cycling to school. We also do some trick and treating at one of the Hague's favourite sweet shops as it prepares for Halloween! 

This week we find out more about exactly how  Brexit is going to affect Brexpats living in the Netherlands. We also delve into the tough time that restaurant owners are having as they are closed once more due to corona regulations.