@ariannabetti.bsky.social

Right now my tweets are about the most urgent & pressing issues I can tweet about, Dutch response to COVID-19, US elections & their security. (Also, @ewarren rocks.) Then come NLP/explainable ML, philosophy & other fun shit

🇧🇬#Bulgaria: It's election day in Bulgaria! Eighth time’s the charm? Bulgarians are called to elect their National Assembly for a four-year term. This marks the eighth election since 2021. The Government is led by caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov (-) since February. Polls show “Progressive Bulgaria” (PB), a coalition launched earlier this year by former President Rumen Radev, holding a clear lead over GERB–SDS, led by veteran center-right politician Boyko Borisov. Rumen Radev was elected President back in 2016 and reelected in 2021 with the support of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP). He is generally regarded as part of a conservative wing of the left. If the polls are confirmed, he should be able to form the next government. The question is, with whom? Several other parties are expected to remain in Parliament: the liberal "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" coalition (PP-DB), the "Movement for Rights and Freedoms" (DPS) which represents the Turkish minority, and the far-right "Revival" party. The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) could be kicked out of Parliament for the first time since the fall of the communist regime, with PB clearly encroaching on its electoral base. Results expected later today. #Избори2026

@zhouliang_mask I think the gray is really nice

Do you want to replace the gray sealing ring with a black one?

@Biff234523 Zimi, and you won't look back. It's just superior in comfort, breathability and coolness (unless your nose really doesn't like it, but it's rare).

The only respirator that I’ve worn for the past 3 years is the 9210+ 3M Aura. I’m planning on trying something new this spring, resulting from a combination of: - All of the tech advancements made in this space by makers over the course of the past few years - Relatively low case counts this time of year (especially how we’re trending right now - with the lowest overall numbers since 2023, but YMMV locally), so it’s a good time to experiment - My increasing confidence in my layered precautions, as I’ve only continued to learn more about URTI prophylaxis and about SARS2 - I want something that looks cool Right now, I think I’m considering: - Laianzhi HYX1002 KN100 (ombré/gradient) - Trident Project 3 FFP3 - BreatheTeq KN95 headstrap model All 3 options contain head straps, nose foam, and an aluminum nose wire, just like the Aura, which are all essentials to me at this point when it comes to a quality mask. As far as I know, the WellBefore 3D Pro is the other notable mask that would fit the bill for having those quality components, but their consistent use of GenAI in advertisements takes them off of the table for me. Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions?

@VeronicaAthie @JohnKleinRegina @Catinmyfamily @Engineer_Wong Mmmh I don't think so, no.

@JohnKleinRegina @ariannabetti @Catinmyfamily @Engineer_Wong I know. 🙄 They don´t even think. I was just trying to sense if they had the slightest idea.

@Engineer_Wong: for flying (if neck/muscles allow), AirFanta Wear is a game changer. Many thanks for engineering it. Unexpected bonus: it can be made to look more like high tech cool headphones. KLM crew has remarked on the 4lite a couple of times but so far... Not on the Wear.

@sjeqthfc_fan @alas_chn @Engineer_Wong I am very good at seemingly complying. Also, I had a Zimi KN100.

@ariannabetti @alas_chn @Engineer_Wong Turning it off defeats the purpose though. Hope you said no

@Catinmyfamily @Engineer_Wong Lufthansa crew (sees person with mask and airfanta 4lite held like a baby) 'oh it' s for your breathing..! do you need any help?? Are you alright like this??'

@ariannabetti @Engineer_Wong How did the 4lite convo go?

@alas_chn @Engineer_Wong Unclear. I was asked what it was, then crew discussed it, then once they did nothing, once they asked me to switch it off for taxing and taking off.

@ariannabetti @Engineer_Wong Why do they remark on 4lite? is it not allowed?

just as much as adults. The bottom line People force kids to remove masks because of perception, not science. Because of comfort, not safety. Because of authority, not logic. The kid’s desire to protect themselves is valid.

I greatly appreciate any retweets, quote tweets, bookmarks and comments on this thread - I think this is an important one. ❤️❤️

❗️Good morning everyone. We urgently need your help, and I never use that word lightly, because I don’t like crying wolf. Unfortunately, the situation on the front for the 10th Brigade is pretty dire. Without our interceptors, they can’t hit the enemy recon drones, and then our guys die. It’s a fact, not dramatisation, just reality. So if you can help with a donation below, please do. I’ll leave a link in the comments. And if you can’t afford to donate even a fiver, please just comment and share so that others see this plea from the front. As always, 100% of your donation reaches the front with no leeches in the middle taking their cut. Glory to our Heroes. Glory to Ukraine.

Are you a university instructor who would like to support Ukraine? The Flying University for Ukrainian Students organizes remote classes taught by faculty outside Ukraine for students in Ukraine. Those who have done it find it very gratifying. Express your interest here: flying-university.org

@FT Lmao what trasformative project? Her and berlusconi had a similar electorate who wants almost nothing to change. Same large majority, same years of nothing at all

My name is Richard Woodruff, I'm a 🇬🇧 British volunteer and I've been helping our heroes hold the front line in 🇺🇦 Ukraine for 4 years now, as a volunteer I don't get paid but still need to cover the roof over my head. I'm volunteering 17+ hours per day, 7 days per week so unfortunately don't have time for a "proper job", if you want to keep me going out here I'm trying to raise $500 a month for me to personally survive, nothing more, nothing less. If you have anything spare after donating to Ukraine and you value my work on the ground building drones and tweeting I'll leave a link in the comments below to donate, even $5 a month will make a huge difference 🫡 If you can't donate please just share or comment, it all helps 🫂

@DoorenspleetR @PacoOnPause The best of luck Roy. Do let us know. I hope your lawyer is good. This is beyond enraging

@PacoOnPause Childservices was sent on us by my sons schoolprincipal because my son masked there. They actually said in court that my son is "missing out on important infections" and that the mask "is harmful for his development" Next week there will be a ruling. We hope for better.

A lot of you are risking your health because of a comforting lie..

@KCooperHinton @wonderartsy I teach in a mask. Hang in there.

@wonderartsy I'm the only person I ever see wearing one in the Netherlands.

Still masking... tell me, where are all the people masking in 2026 that others find so offensive? I'm looking for more clean air savvy contacts. #MaskUp

I'm sorry, the women's team having lunch with legend Stanley Tucci while the dudes were served fucking Big Macs at the WH is KILLING ME

Kiel Institute data: just 6 countries — Germany, UK, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands — carry the bulk of Europe's military aid to Ukraine Scandinavia alone: 8% of Europe's GDP, 33% of its weapons funding. Southern Europe (19% of GDP) — just 3% euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/26/ger…

The first time I wrote an article. Let me know what you think. If Europe wants to understand what is coming, this is worth reading.