Tag: DISTRICT NEAR DUURSTEDE
Activists block coal ship in Wijk bij Duurstede lock
The owner of the lock, Rijkswaterstaat, says it will give the climate activists until 8 p.m. to leave. “Because as long as they have to wait, the skippers will suffer…
Sisters ran ‘Olympic marathon’ in Sifan Hassan’s footsteps: ‘It was like really participating in the Games’
“We watched breathlessly, it was extra fun to watch her the day after your own marathon,” says Valerie. “We screamed really loudly in the hotel room. We wanted to stand…
From New York to Paris: running sisters from Wijk bij Duurstede run the Olympic course
Wijk bij Duurstede – Berlin, Barcelona, New York and Chicago: twin sisters Valerie and Ilona Joesten (30) from Wijk bij Duurstede have already run at least ten marathons. After tonight,…
No solution yet for student transport: ‘It seems like this is a luxury problem’
Partly due to problems with the tender, the municipalities of Bunnik, De Bilt, Utrechtse Heuvelrug, Zeist and Wijk bij Duurstede were unable to enter into a contract with a new…
Still no solution for student transport, ‘starting the holidays with stress’
Partly due to problems with the tender, the municipalities of Bunnik, De Bilt, Utrechtse Heuvelrug, Zeist and Wijk bij Duurstede were unable to enter into a contract with a new…
School principal Jan retires: ‘Children are now receiving a different upbringing’
Teacher Jan Heijman is saying goodbye to obs De Horn in Wijk bij Duurstede today. The children of De Horn are not happy about him leaving. “Why are you becoming…
Trial against man who shot officers with crossbow halted for more investigation into TBS treatment
“You are not allowed to continue here, I have drawn a line here. Do not cross that line, because then I will shoot you,” Jacco shouted. He had put on…
3 peregrine falcons born at the Wijk bij Duurstede lock: ‘Today they ate for the first time’
The first peregrine falcon was born on the night of April 24 to 25. The other two hatched one night later, Rijkswaterstaat announced today. That is quite special, because in…
Truus (92) finds his way home via yellow footsteps
Halfway through the route, when Truus should actually turn around, she walks straight into the center. Supervisor Luuk does not care that Truus deviates from the route and calmly walks…
New organizer wants to regain the trust of local residents after the festival fiasco last year
As a result, some residents of the neighborhood reacted skeptically when he announced the new event in January, says De Jel. “I understand that. Friends and I had also bought…