Tag: AMERSFOORT
Fat bike shaming? E-bikes are allowed in the traffic test, fat bikes are not
Children can participate in the practical traffic exam with a standard bicycle that meets the so-called VVN Bicycle Check. If a child has a regular, non-tuned-up e-bike, that is also…
Fewer councilors and playground equipment: this is how Amersfoort wants to save 24 million
The government will significantly reduce the financial contribution to municipalities from 2026. In Amersfoort this involves 24 million euros in cuts. Savings will be made on youth care, playground equipment…
Fire brigade helps resident into his own home, elevator broken
It is not the first time that the elevator has been broken, according to resident Joop Blad. “I’ve been living here for three years now and it’s regularly broken. And…
‘Life-threatening traffic situation’ in Hoogland will not be reversed
“It is really dangerous,” says Rein Leen, who lives near the road. “People aren’t paying attention and there’s nowhere to go.” According to Leen, once you are on the road…
Remi used tongs to free elephant Yindi from a branch in its trunk
According to Remi, so-called flat-nose pliers with a double hinge should provide the solution. “That’s an existing pair of pliers,” the TU employee continues. “Instead of one hinge point, these…
Judge gives twice as much punishment as demanded to drunk driver who left cyclist seriously injured
The Supreme Court, the highest court in our country, uses three criteria for reckless driving. 1. A suspect must have behaved extremely carelessly.2. By his behavior he must have caused…
Amersfoort benefits mother goes to Brussels for EU help
With recognition as a victim, the recovery operation should get off the ground, but that is more complicated, says a spokesperson for the Ministry of Finance and Benefits. When plans…
Sports Short: ZPC Amersfoort beat, RC Eemland records a big victory
VOLLEY-BALL VV Utrecht lost its home match against Sliedrecht Sport in the losers’ group of the women’s premier league with 3-2. The Utrecht women lost a 2-0 lead at home:…
Glass Biennale settles in Amersfoort
The word “glass” is mainly associated with windows, wine glasses and vases. We think much less about glass as an expression of art. That will change if it is up…
Amersfoort chooses homeless shelter on the Nieuweweg
After the objection period, the municipality says it will enter into discussions with local residents about safety and quality of life. The council wants to see what agreements are necessary…