Tag: Netherlands
Utrecht looks up: Dom Tower shines with new economical lighting
The Dom Tower is the symbol of Utrecht. The new lighting emphasizes this, says the design agency Speirs Major Light Architecture. The agency made many light installations of iconic buildings,…
Prison sentence for man who squeezed nurse’s throat
The Amersfoorter is a heavy drinker, it became clear during the substantive hearing of the case. He has been diagnosed with several psychiatric disorders in the past. The man, who…
Cameras must again make the Drieberg neighborhood safer: ‘We draw a line’
More cameras in the area. That was also the case last year. Then the Groenhoek fell prey to vandalism, arson and violence. It wasn’t as bad as two years ago.…
Opinions are divided about new ATM in Oudewater: ‘Afraid of an explosive burglary’
But not everyone is happy with the new vending machine in the middle of the shopping street. “Because explosive attacks have increased, you now see them less and less in…
Not just cycling to school after robberies: ‘It seems less safe, but that’s not true’
For criminologist Marc Schuilenburg, this is a typical case of the ‘security paradox’. Safety has been increasing for twenty years, but the opposite seems to be true. This is because…
Public Prosecution Service wants 8 years in prison for 66-year-old man who stabbed his wife Rienalda to death after 30 years together
In a conversation with the probation service a few months ago, V. confessed again that he had stabbed Rienalda to death. But he denied it again in court today. “I…
GroenLinks and PvdA Utrecht are joining forces
GroenLinks faction leader Julia Kleinrensink does not want to say whether she is happy with the merger. “I honestly think it is something that is up to the members. And…
Utrecht religious chairmen share statement for ‘connection and respect’
“Our shared values of solidarity, justice and peace are our guiding light,” write the presidents of six religious communities. With this they hope for more “respect, connection and dialogue with…
Local residents of Galgenwaard report light pollution due to yellow lamps
Pink lamps FC Utrecht started using two sets of new lamps in December last year. Those purple-pink ‘assimilation lamps’ ensure that the grass grows better in the winter when there…
Religious leaders call for dialogue: ‘Muslim hatred does not help against anti-Semitism’
“Our shared values of solidarity, justice and peace are our guiding light,” write the presidents of six religious communities. With this they hope for more “respect, connection and dialogue with…