Tag: AMERSFOORT
Monster job for ProRail this summer: ‘Everything is being renewed’
ProRail will replace the rails, the rails, the stones between the rails, the overhead lines and kilometers of cables. “In short, everything will be new,” says the construction manager. The…
The council wants a quick approach to ‘unsafe cycle path’ in Amersfoort, but according to the council this is not necessary
A total of 3,500 euros will be allocated for this. In addition, the council wants to encourage people to cycle together at night with the ‘Out together, home together’ campaign.…
Arrests and seized cars during major inspection in Amersfoort
The inspection was a collaboration between the municipality, police, labor inspectorate and tax authorities. This had already been planned, but there were also signals of undermining crime on the industrial…
Even longer wait for diving in Bosbad, work delayed again
After many setbacks, the work on the pipes has been completed. The pipework was in very poor condition and that is why the municipality decided to replace it. This was…
Johan and Hermien have been married for 65 years, what is the secret?
Johan and Hermien independently answer the question about the secret of a good marriage the same: “Give and take.” Although Hermien adds that it does require more giving: “That’s because…
Despite fierce criticism, Amersfoort is opening its doors to wind turbines
At the end of last year, the government drew up new, provisional standards that the turbines must meet. These concern sound, shadow and distance. For example, no homes may be…
Pieterse takes the European mountain bike title for the second year in a row
Amersfoort – Puck Pieterse has won the European mountain biking title for the second year in a row. The Amersfoort all-rounder rode away from five-time world champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot halfway…
Mischa Bredewold also wins the second stage of the Basque Country
Demi Vollering attacked just below the top of the Urruztigaina, the toughest climb of the day, just under 40 kilometers before the finish. In the descent, the Dutch champion was…
State lottery jackpot falls in Amersfoort, player wins 13.8 million net
Amersfoort has previously won prizes. At the New Year’s Eve draw in 2022, the top prize of 30 million also fell in Amersfoort. There are sixteen draws every year; twelve…
Stage victory Mischa Bredewold in the Basque Country
“I felt good and was able to save myself during the stage,” said Bredewold. “I didn’t have to make any extra effort because the girls protected me so well. It…