Tag: AMERSFOORT
Amersfoort bridge heavily damaged, cyclists have to take longer detours
On June 6, a ship collided with the bridge, causing it to shift. The bridge can no longer be closed safely and is therefore permanently open. Cyclists now have to…
Amersfoort trees sick: ‘Cutting down is the only option’
Amersfoort – A number of sick or dead trees have been found in Amersfoort. Two different types of trees, ash and elm, are affected by a fungus. As a result,…
Mountain bike star Pieterse wins Crans-Montana short track race
Puck Pieterse has won the short track race at the Mountain Biking World Cup competition in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. In the final lap, the Amersfoort native passed her previously escaped compatriot…
Bosbad Amersfoort will partially open this summer
The SRO, the manager of the pool, thinks the schedule is somewhat rosy. “In the most favorable scenario, the schedule is correct,” says Peter de Wilde, manager at SRO. It…
School umbrella organization Amersfoort relieved with extra money after statement: ‘To cover unexpected costs with this’
“We are very happy with this. Ultimately, we have worked very hard on this with 222 school boards in the country, it is nice that it has led to this…
Officers encounter suspicious men at an ATM while getting a sandwich
Amersfoort – Two men were arrested in Amersfoort yesterday afternoon because they behaved suspiciously at an ATM. They were spotted by two police officers who happened to be walking by…
Man who stalked, threatened and abused his girlfriend convicted
A 31-year-old Amsterdam resident suspected of systematic harassment, threats and abuse of his Amersfoort girlfriend has been sentenced to a largely conditional prison sentence and 120 hours of community service.…
Woman got engaged to boyfriend who abused and threatened her, but he still gets punished
According to the court, the man is also guilty of stalking, assaulting and threatening the young woman. He demanded that she always answer the phone when he called, no matter…
Diggy Dex takes a break: ‘Symptoms of stress’
“First the body whispered warnings, now it screams,” writes Koen Jansen (Diggy Dex’s real name). “I have had these kinds of ‘complaints’ before, but never as intense as now. I…
Municipal council has doubts about swimming pool in Park Schothorst, other locations investigated
That is why the city council wants the alderman to also look at other places. It is not clear where, the location list is not public. According to Leeuwenkamp, there…