Tag: Netherlands
Woerden gets asylum center in former Campina headquarters
It is striking that coalition party Lijst van der Does (LvvD) does not support the plans. Party leader Lenie van Leeuwen thinks fifteen years is too long. She also has…
56 runners take on the Domtorenloop: ‘Four men with a hammer encountered’
The event is held as part of the Dom Pakt Uit to celebrate the completion of the restoration of the tower. These are naturally narrow corridors, which is why a…
Two Limburgers arrested for explosion at Vianen home
The Public Prosecution Service reports that it concerns two young men from Limburg. One of the two was arrested today, the other will be in custody for a longer period…
A sky-high student debt? Guus and Daan built a website to help students
Guus’ website does not provide advice, only insight. With a few clicks on the website, you can see what the current student debt is and look at other options. What…
D66 Utrecht: Supervision and enforcement must start dealing with serious matters
Supervision and Enforcement (THOR) must stop bullying entrepreneurs and focus on matters that really matter. That is what faction leader Maarten Koning of D66 said yesterday in a committee meeting.…
The Film Festival starts, these are the viewing tips from director Jean van de Velde
Van de Velde does not dare to make any statements about the quality of the films this year. “It depends a bit on who you ask.” According to the Utrecht…
Schoof: ‘Rotterdam suspect possibly a confused man’
Little is known about the man from Amersfoort who stabbed two people at the Erasmus Bridge last night, one of whom died. Eyewitnesses heard the man shout “Allahoe akbar”, but…
Nearly 300 films at the Netherlands Film Festival: where should you go?
Van de Velde does not dare to make any statements about the quality of the films this year. “It depends a bit on who you ask.” According to the Utrecht…
Woerden agrees to asylum seekers’ center for 400 asylum seekers
It is striking that coalition party Lijst van der Does (LvvD) does not support the plans. Party leader Lenie van Leeuwen thinks fifteen years is too long. She also has…
Bicycle depot flooded with 700 bicycles from Utrecht Central Station – and not everyone picks them up
“The contractor who is emptying the bicycle shed on behalf of the municipality called last Friday. Whether I had enough space.” The bicycle shed on the Westplein in Utrecht, on…