Rena Netjes
@renanetjes.bsky.social
Arabist. Journalist. Entrepreneur.
With 17 field trips to Syria since 2019, I bring perspectives grounded in firsthand experience and authentic local engagement.
@RenaLingua.
renanetjes@protonmail.com
With 17 field trips to Syria since 2019, I bring perspectives grounded in firsthand experience and authentic local engagement.
@RenaLingua.
renanetjes@protonmail.com
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Religiöse Minderheiten - Drusen sind für das Schicksal Syriens entscheidend
Die Glaubensgemeinschaft der Drusen in Syrien ist politisch zerstritten. Das macht sie zum Spielball von Akteuren im Ausland und Islamisten im Inland.
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#Suwayda Our 20-minute report for @DLF from Suwayda, Jaramana, and Daraa is out. We spoke with (displaced) Muwahiddeen Druze, Bedouins, and Christians, a Muw. Druze Sheikh, intellectuals, and a security official.
With @_MarionSendker.
Auf Deutsch.
www.deutschlandfunk.de/religioese-m...
With @_MarionSendker.
Auf Deutsch.
www.deutschlandfunk.de/religioese-m...
Asked about Austin Tice: Al-Sharaa didn't confirm what Bassam Al Hasan told the @economist.com and @cnn.com about Austin Tice.
November 11, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Asked about Austin Tice: Al-Sharaa didn't confirm what Bassam Al Hasan told the @economist.com and @cnn.com about Austin Tice.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:17 AM
These families live in a cave in the countryside of Hama. "We came back from the camps in the north, but there were no houses left."
November 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
These families live in a cave in the countryside of Hama. "We came back from the camps in the north, but there were no houses left."
Google Translate keeps calling Syria's interim president "law."
November 10, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Google Translate keeps calling Syria's interim president "law."
#Iraq I've watched this interview with Elisabeth Tsurkov twice. It's even hard to listen to; I can't imagine what it was like to experience it.
A few remarkable points:
youtu.be/rFNpJPoawnM?...
A few remarkable points:
youtu.be/rFNpJPoawnM?...
مقابلة خاصة لـ "الحدث" مع إليزابيث تسوركوف المختطفة السابقة بالعراق
YouTube video by AlHadath الحدث
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November 9, 2025 at 4:12 PM
#Iraq I've watched this interview with Elisabeth Tsurkov twice. It's even hard to listen to; I can't imagine what it was like to experience it.
A few remarkable points:
youtu.be/rFNpJPoawnM?...
A few remarkable points:
youtu.be/rFNpJPoawnM?...
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Dit was een heel fijn gesprek, met Pieter van der Wielen.
Hier te luisteren en te lezen: www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
Hier te luisteren en te lezen: www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
Politiek journalist Coen van de Ven: ‘De woede richt zich op links, terwijl rechts vooral regeert’
Het Uur: Coen van de Ven is politiek journalist. In zijn nieuwe boek Een links verhaal vertelt hij wat er gebeurde op links, terwijl Nederland zich blindstaarde op rechts. In Het Uur spreekt hij met P...
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November 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Dit was een heel fijn gesprek, met Pieter van der Wielen.
Hier te luisteren en te lezen: www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
Hier te luisteren en te lezen: www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
Tomorrow our report will be broadcast again in a somewhat shortened form!
@_MarionSendker
@deutschlandfunk.de.web.brid.gy
@_MarionSendker
@deutschlandfunk.de.web.brid.gy
#Suwayda Our 20-minute report for @DLF from Suwayda, Jaramana, and Daraa is out. We spoke with (displaced) Muwahiddeen Druze, Bedouins, and Christians, a Muw. Druze Sheikh, intellectuals, and a security official.
With @_MarionSendker.
Auf Deutsch.
www.deutschlandfunk.de/religioese-m...
With @_MarionSendker.
Auf Deutsch.
www.deutschlandfunk.de/religioese-m...
Religiöse Minderheiten - Drusen sind für das Schicksal Syriens entscheidend
Die Glaubensgemeinschaft der Drusen in Syrien ist politisch zerstritten. Das macht sie zum Spielball von Akteuren im Ausland und Islamisten im Inland.
www.deutschlandfunk.de
November 9, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Tomorrow our report will be broadcast again in a somewhat shortened form!
@_MarionSendker
@deutschlandfunk.de.web.brid.gy
@_MarionSendker
@deutschlandfunk.de.web.brid.gy
The big question here is: WHY only now? In December, almost a year ago, IS members moved from Deir Ezzor to the major cities. Various Syrian civil society networks are monitoring these movements in Deir Ezzor/Eastern Homs (I've seen videos of it) to Damascus, Homs, Aleppo (and Afrin.)
November 9, 2025 at 7:43 AM
The big question here is: WHY only now? In December, almost a year ago, IS members moved from Deir Ezzor to the major cities. Various Syrian civil society networks are monitoring these movements in Deir Ezzor/Eastern Homs (I've seen videos of it) to Damascus, Homs, Aleppo (and Afrin.)
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חדש שלי עבור @the7eye.org.il -
תחקיר רויטרס חושף מספרים מדהימים: כ-10% מהכנסות מטא מגיעות מפרסום הונאות ונוכלויות, המכניסות לה כ-16 מיליארד דולר בשנה • מדי יום מתפרסמות בפלטפורמות שלה כ-15 מיליארד מודעות זדוניות • הפוליטיקאים בישראל מתעלמים גם הם - רק לא להסתבך עם צוקרברג
www.the7eye.org.il/567670
תחקיר רויטרס חושף מספרים מדהימים: כ-10% מהכנסות מטא מגיעות מפרסום הונאות ונוכלויות, המכניסות לה כ-16 מיליארד דולר בשנה • מדי יום מתפרסמות בפלטפורמות שלה כ-15 מיליארד מודעות זדוניות • הפוליטיקאים בישראל מתעלמים גם הם - רק לא להסתבך עם צוקרברג
www.the7eye.org.il/567670
מטא, מפעילת פייסבוק ואינסטגרם, היא תשתית של מפעל הונאות גלובלי
תחקיר של רויטרס חושף את המספרים המדהימים: כ-10% מהכנסות פייסבוק ואינסטגרם מגיעות מפרסום הונאות ונוכלויות, המכניסות לה כ-16 מיליארד דולר בשנה • מדי יום מתפרסמות בפלטפורמות של מטא כ-15 מיליארד מודעות מז...
www.the7eye.org.il
November 9, 2025 at 6:06 AM
חדש שלי עבור @the7eye.org.il -
תחקיר רויטרס חושף מספרים מדהימים: כ-10% מהכנסות מטא מגיעות מפרסום הונאות ונוכלויות, המכניסות לה כ-16 מיליארד דולר בשנה • מדי יום מתפרסמות בפלטפורמות שלה כ-15 מיליארד מודעות זדוניות • הפוליטיקאים בישראל מתעלמים גם הם - רק לא להסתבך עם צוקרברג
www.the7eye.org.il/567670
תחקיר רויטרס חושף מספרים מדהימים: כ-10% מהכנסות מטא מגיעות מפרסום הונאות ונוכלויות, המכניסות לה כ-16 מיליארד דולר בשנה • מדי יום מתפרסמות בפלטפורמות שלה כ-15 מיליארד מודעות זדוניות • הפוליטיקאים בישראל מתעלמים גם הם - רק לא להסתבך עם צוקרברג
www.the7eye.org.il/567670
"Women without heart disease, who met the recommended 150 minutes of exercise per week, saw their heart disease risk drop by 22 per cent. For men, that risk went by 17 per cent. Women with existing heart disease, who exercised for 250 minutes a week, dropped their risk of death by threefold.."
"Women without heart disease, who completed 250 minutes of exercise each week, lowered their risk of heart disease by about 30 per cent. Men required 530 minutes for the same benefit."
indianexpress.com/article/heal...
indianexpress.com/article/heal...
150 minutes of exercise may not be enough to prevent heart attacks, says new study: Why men need twice as much exercise than women per week
Heart benefits increase when women stretch the same routines per week by 50 per cent and men by 200 per cent
indianexpress.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:59 AM
"Women without heart disease, who met the recommended 150 minutes of exercise per week, saw their heart disease risk drop by 22 per cent. For men, that risk went by 17 per cent. Women with existing heart disease, who exercised for 250 minutes a week, dropped their risk of death by threefold.."
"Women without heart disease, who completed 250 minutes of exercise each week, lowered their risk of heart disease by about 30 per cent. Men required 530 minutes for the same benefit."
indianexpress.com/article/heal...
indianexpress.com/article/heal...
150 minutes of exercise may not be enough to prevent heart attacks, says new study: Why men need twice as much exercise than women per week
Heart benefits increase when women stretch the same routines per week by 50 per cent and men by 200 per cent
indianexpress.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:57 AM
"Women without heart disease, who completed 250 minutes of exercise each week, lowered their risk of heart disease by about 30 per cent. Men required 530 minutes for the same benefit."
indianexpress.com/article/heal...
indianexpress.com/article/heal...
Sophie Straat zingt een reactie op het door AI gegenereerde nummer 'Nee tegen AZC':
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open.spotify.com/playlist/4Yw...
Vrijheid, Gelijkheid, Zusterschap
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November 8, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Sophie Straat zingt een reactie op het door AI gegenereerde nummer 'Nee tegen AZC':
open.spotify.com/playlist/4Yw...
open.spotify.com/playlist/4Yw...
Reposted by Rena Netjes
From Sweden’s heathlands to Spain’s soil, our nature is getting a fresh start 🌍🌱
The LIFE Programme is investing €358 million in 132 new projects to restore habitats, cut pollution, and power the clean transition.
Together, we’re building a greener, more resilient 🇪🇺.
More: link.europa.eu/JvJ7kR
The LIFE Programme is investing €358 million in 132 new projects to restore habitats, cut pollution, and power the clean transition.
Together, we’re building a greener, more resilient 🇪🇺.
More: link.europa.eu/JvJ7kR
November 8, 2025 at 8:33 AM
From Sweden’s heathlands to Spain’s soil, our nature is getting a fresh start 🌍🌱
The LIFE Programme is investing €358 million in 132 new projects to restore habitats, cut pollution, and power the clean transition.
Together, we’re building a greener, more resilient 🇪🇺.
More: link.europa.eu/JvJ7kR
The LIFE Programme is investing €358 million in 132 new projects to restore habitats, cut pollution, and power the clean transition.
Together, we’re building a greener, more resilient 🇪🇺.
More: link.europa.eu/JvJ7kR
First youth party in Gaza between the ruins..
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November 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
First youth party in Gaza between the ruins..
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Solidarity with Sudan demonstrations in Damascus and Aleppo today.
November 7, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Solidarity with Sudan demonstrations in Damascus and Aleppo today.
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BREAKING: The armed wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, the al-Quds Brigades, says it will hand over the remains of a deceased Israeli captive tonight.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/e606tn
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/e606tn
November 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
BREAKING: The armed wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, the al-Quds Brigades, says it will hand over the remains of a deceased Israeli captive tonight.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/e606tn
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/e606tn
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On the 🇳🇱elections and the EU @catherinedevries.bsky.social:
"For years now, Dutch politics have been oscillating between pragmatic euro-realism and latent Euroskepticism. But this election may finally signal the pendulum’s slow return toward a more pro-Europe center"
www.politico.eu/article/neth...
"For years now, Dutch politics have been oscillating between pragmatic euro-realism and latent Euroskepticism. But this election may finally signal the pendulum’s slow return toward a more pro-Europe center"
www.politico.eu/article/neth...
As the Netherlands moves to the center, Brussels is watching
It seems the Euroskepticism that once dominated the political mood has given way to a quiet mandate for cooperation and reform.
www.politico.eu
November 3, 2025 at 7:35 AM
On the 🇳🇱elections and the EU @catherinedevries.bsky.social:
"For years now, Dutch politics have been oscillating between pragmatic euro-realism and latent Euroskepticism. But this election may finally signal the pendulum’s slow return toward a more pro-Europe center"
www.politico.eu/article/neth...
"For years now, Dutch politics have been oscillating between pragmatic euro-realism and latent Euroskepticism. But this election may finally signal the pendulum’s slow return toward a more pro-Europe center"
www.politico.eu/article/neth...
November 7, 2025 at 9:09 AM
"Syria denied a Reuters report on Thursday, November 6, claiming that the United States is preparing to establish a military presence at an air base in the Syrian capital, Damascus, to help enable a security agreement Washington is mediating between Syria and Israel."
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Damascus denies establishment of U.S. bases in southern Syria - Enab Baladi
Syria denied a Reuters report on Thursday, November 6, claiming that the United States is preparing to establish a military […]
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November 7, 2025 at 8:40 AM
"Syria denied a Reuters report on Thursday, November 6, claiming that the United States is preparing to establish a military presence at an air base in the Syrian capital, Damascus, to help enable a security agreement Washington is mediating between Syria and Israel."
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A major reason al-Sharaa went to Moscow was to avoid a Russian veto:
UN Security Council removes sanctions on Syria's president, interior minister | Reuters share.google/k9HuRMkivq3f...
UN Security Council removes sanctions on Syria's president, interior minister | Reuters share.google/k9HuRMkivq3f...
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November 7, 2025 at 8:35 AM
A major reason al-Sharaa went to Moscow was to avoid a Russian veto:
UN Security Council removes sanctions on Syria's president, interior minister | Reuters share.google/k9HuRMkivq3f...
UN Security Council removes sanctions on Syria's president, interior minister | Reuters share.google/k9HuRMkivq3f...
SDF leader Hammo: We are preparing for the possibility of war.
November 7, 2025 at 8:26 AM
SDF leader Hammo: We are preparing for the possibility of war.
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Nearly 5 million food stamp recipients will not receive any benefits in November under the plan the Trump administration issued Tuesday to comply with a court order, according to a new analysis. https://cnn.it/47C50CJ
Millions of Americans won't get any SNAP benefits in November under USDA plan, analysis finds | CNN Politics
Nearly 5 million food stamp recipients will not receive any benefits in November under the plan the Trump administration issued Tuesday to comply with a court order, according to a new analysis.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Nearly 5 million food stamp recipients will not receive any benefits in November under the plan the Trump administration issued Tuesday to comply with a court order, according to a new analysis. https://cnn.it/47C50CJ
I've been watching this episode of the Syrian state TV Al Ikhbariyah.
1/ Syria has freedom of speech, both guests criticize the govt.
2/ The frustration of the guest (Druze, I think) I've heard so often in Jaramana: WHY does everyone only talk to the sheiks!
youtu.be/cF1kh0H_tow?...
1/ Syria has freedom of speech, both guests criticize the govt.
2/ The frustration of the guest (Druze, I think) I've heard so often in Jaramana: WHY does everyone only talk to the sheiks!
youtu.be/cF1kh0H_tow?...
الهجري على مواقفه.. كيف ستسير أمور المحافظة؟
YouTube video by قناة الإخبارية السورية
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 8:10 AM
I've been watching this episode of the Syrian state TV Al Ikhbariyah.
1/ Syria has freedom of speech, both guests criticize the govt.
2/ The frustration of the guest (Druze, I think) I've heard so often in Jaramana: WHY does everyone only talk to the sheiks!
youtu.be/cF1kh0H_tow?...
1/ Syria has freedom of speech, both guests criticize the govt.
2/ The frustration of the guest (Druze, I think) I've heard so often in Jaramana: WHY does everyone only talk to the sheiks!
youtu.be/cF1kh0H_tow?...
This was already on my list to visit! The Arabic-speaking village in Cyprus.
Their Arabic/Aramaic dialect is called 'Sanna' - Lisaan-na 'our language'.
www.instagram.com/reel/DQsLOgO...
Their Arabic/Aramaic dialect is called 'Sanna' - Lisaan-na 'our language'.
www.instagram.com/reel/DQsLOgO...
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November 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
This was already on my list to visit! The Arabic-speaking village in Cyprus.
Their Arabic/Aramaic dialect is called 'Sanna' - Lisaan-na 'our language'.
www.instagram.com/reel/DQsLOgO...
Their Arabic/Aramaic dialect is called 'Sanna' - Lisaan-na 'our language'.
www.instagram.com/reel/DQsLOgO...
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Excessive force. PERIOD!
They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.
📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.
They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.
📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.
November 6, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Excessive force. PERIOD!
They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.
📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.
They called them “violent mobs,” but the violence came from the guys with badges and body armor.
📌 Keep sharing videos, everyone, because they’re evidence.