Tag: NB-KEEP ME INFORMED
Two children discover body in Utrecht park: ‘We will no longer play in that place for the time being’
Olaf and Ties think it was a homeless man. Last week they also saw the man lying in the bushes. But when the boys went to look again today, the…
Mayor of Amersfoort after ignored fireworks ban: ‘The Hague must now introduce a sales ban’
The fireworks issue cannot be solved in one year, the mayor realizes. He is pleased that more and more municipalities are introducing a ban on cutting off. “But we also…
Huge crowds at Utrecht recovery company: ‘I don’t scare anymore’
Every year Ensie deploys extra staff and equipment around New Year’s Eve. “I don’t get scared anymore, it’s been the same song for so many years. You know it happens,…
Fire brigade: 272 incidents during New Year’s Eve, 47 cars in flames
In Woudenberg, which in the past suffered from disorder during New Year’s Eve, it remained quiet. “The collaboration between residents, police, boas and other involved parties led to an atmospheric…
New Year’s Eve: police bombarded with fireworks, restless night in Amersfoort and many fires
At least 20 cars went up in flames in and around the city of Utrecht, especially in Overvecht and Kanaleneiland. It was also hit a few times in Vijfheerenlanden, including…
A new year, a new weather forecast: will it really be winter again?
In the second week of January, the chance of colder weather increases significantly, which means there is more room for the sun. Exactly how cold it will be is still…
Live blog old and new: Mayor furious about many car fires, ‘owners in tears’
Once again many cars were set on fire during New Year’s Eve. Exact numbers are still lacking. There were car fires in Utrecht, Maarssen and Leerdam, among others. A car…
Several homes were briefly evacuated after the Veenendaal apartment fire
The fire broke out around 1:30 am on the fourth floor of an apartment building. The fire brigade deployed several units to fight the fire from the outside and from…
Live blog old and new: Lighting ban Amersfoort does not ensure a fireworks-free New Year
On social media, attention is being drawn to the violence that aid workers have to deal with. “We also want to return to our family and friends in one piece…
New Year’s diving in Utrecht: where can you make a fresh start in 2024?
Fast Forward Sports organizes a dive at the Cattenbroekerplas in Woerden from 12 noon. Participation is free, there is first aid available if something goes wrong and here too there…