Tag: commemoration
The commemoration of the Landing, a ceremony for the present too?
Were the ceremonies which have just marked the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy more political than usual? The answer is yes. Certainly, the memory of the tens…
80 years of the Landings: “In this commemoration, there is also the dimension of reconciliation”
In France, a week of commemoration begins, culminating on Thursday with the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings at Omaha Beach. We are obviously talking about the liberation of France…
Happy 19 May Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day
Happy 19 May Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day. On this special day, we remember the Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his comrades in arms with respect. Today,…
Utrecht commemoration organizations satisfied with quiet ceremonies: ‘Sign of respect that you can be quiet together’
That special moment also remained undisturbed in Utrecht, and was old-fashionedly impressive, according to Johanneke Bedaux. “Despite the bad weather, there were hundreds of people on the square. And Ingmar…
Alternative May 4 commemoration in Utrecht: ‘We want an inclusive commemoration’
Utrecht – An alternative May 4 commemoration will be held in the city of Utrecht tonight, during which the consequences of other wars and conflicts will also be considered. “You…
Resolution condemning the massacre of October 17, 1961: “A day of commemoration is essential”
French deputies approved this Thursday a resolution which condemns the bloody and murderous repression of Algerians committed under the authority of the prefect of police Maurice Papon on October 17,…
Commemoration of tram attack: ‘Serene and very beautiful, but at the same time very heavy’
Utrecht – The tram attack of five years ago was commemorated this morning on the 24 Oktoberplein in Utrecht. “Serene and very beautiful, but at the same time very difficult,”…
Tram attack 5 years ago, follow the commemoration live at 10.30 am on RTV Utrecht
RTV Utrecht will be reflecting on the tram attack all week: online, on TV and on the radio. We look back with those directly involved, including the father of one…
Grandson of the biggest bank robber in the Netherlands calls for extra commemoration
David Bosch (UtrechtNu!) is the grandson of a Utrecht resistance fighter. “Together with others, he committed one of the largest bank robberies in Dutch history,” Bosch proudly told the Utrecht…
Israeli ambassador speaks in Utrecht at the commemoration of the victims of Israel
About a hundred people attended a meeting today to commemorate the victims in Israel. This was organized by the Utrecht Rabbi Aryeh Leib Heintz and his wife Bracha. Deputy Prime…