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IJsselstein is still investigating the possibilities for building in the Kromme IJssel area, local residents speak of a ‘disastrous plan’
“The number of homes that the municipality intends to build in this area is too high. That affects the area too much,” he says. Even if it is up to…
Quick starts loser pool with victory
As of this week, the major league baseball is split into two pools: a winner’s pool of four teams and a loser’s pool of five teams. The top three teams…
Griftland College Soest may build a larger school, costs: at least 31 million euros
Rector Kees Versteeg left the public gallery of the council chamber relieved after the vote. The almost 44-year-old building on Noorderweg has been the subject of debate for a long…
How Germany deals with the wolf: ‘The people have learned to live with it’
Earlier in our series about the wolf, the Utrecht historian Maarten van Rossum talked about what the Iron Curtain has meant for the animal. “Wolves are living in the Netherlands…
The Utrecht council does not opt for additional cuts despite the imminent shortage of millions
GroenLinks, the council’s largest party, also does not want all cuts to be at the expense of the social domain, such as youth care and the Wmo. “Stopping certain facilities…
Will Pride Utrecht be a multi-day event from now on? ‘Be open to it’
GroenLinks wonders whether a large multi-day event will not ensure that Pride moves towards commercialization, instead of the fight against inclusion. “That depends on how you organize it,” says Voortman.…
Father continues to firmly deny responsibility for near-fatal brain injury in son, OM demands 5 years in prison
In a long, emotional session, in which many family members were present, the court discussed the facts with the suspect. He had picked up his son from the nursery at…
Utrecht wants more sustainable asylum reception instead of temporary places
The reception is also somewhat flexible. This allows additional asylum reception places to be set up if there is an increased influx, but if the places are not needed for…
National commemoration of deceased police officers in the context of Rob Oostrom’s death: ‘An example for the police and society’
Garden of Reflection Just behind the stately, white castle of Huis ‘t Velde in Warnsveld in Gelderland lies the Garden of Reflection. Every year, the police hold a memorial service…
Hockey players beat India in Pro League
Earlier on Wednesday, the Dutch hockey players also won their fourth game in the Pro League. The team of national coach Paul van Ass also beat China (4-0). Felice Albers,…