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Amersfoorters can finally go to the polls about parking policy
That is why he filed a motion to accept the results. Despite the fact that it could count on some support, a majority of the council does not agree with…
The power of sponsors in amateur football: how do clubs keep criminals out?
Utrecht – Wrong sponsors, large sums of cash, money laundering practices, cronyism. Football clubs at amateur level are vulnerable to dubious sugar daddies who take over power at the club.…
Many 100 year olds, but they could still live a healthier life
In the Utrecht region, Baarn has relatively the most residents who are one hundred years old or older. Statistics Netherlands has plotted the number of inhabitants over one hundred per…
A first in Molenpolder in the fight against crayfish: ‘This is a last-ditch effort, it is really a serious problem’
The crayfish is a Hungry Caterpillar. Mating instinct, urge to dig and insatiable hunger characterize the exotic animals. Their gluttony poses a serious threat to biodiversity. Crayfish eat aquatic animals…
From 90 to possibly 10,000 activists: how support for Extinction Rebellion skyrocketed in 1 year
There is a lot of media attention for XR’s actions, but not always positive. Ongehoord Nederland was also present at the Jaarbeursplein on Wednesday. The organization called on activists not…
Bad news for the Oude Tempel housing development: badger headquarters are outside the estate
If the badger family stays, or at least part of it manages to escape forced relocation, the territory will continue to be used. Then another exemption will be needed for…
Lack of teenagers create a grim atmosphere at Abcoude Party Week: ‘Klikos full of drinks taken away’
“And unfortunately it is not only with us, but it is a negative trend that you also see in villages around us,” says organizer Schoonemeijer. Divendal also sees a trend…
9 million for Veenendaal algae grower, the food of the future?
Meat substitutes, pasta and noodles: they are all made from microalgae. In the future, these algae will be used on a larger scale in the food industry, which is better…
Not a wrecking ball, but a dating profile: the University building will be permanently stripped
“Just like on a dating website, each building gets a nice profile,” explains project manager Rosa Surachno. Such a page is filled with photos, videos, plans, maps and, above all,…
Violence comes in waves in Drieberg’s problem neighbourhood, the municipality and residents are preparing for dark days
The municipality of Utrechtse Heuvelrug states in a letter to residents that the behavior of troublemakers is unacceptable. “For many years, this period (towards the holidays) has been dominated by…