Tag: Netherlands
Bizarre outfits in the city, Heroes Dutch Comic Con returns to Utrecht
The gathering for lovers of films, series, cosplay, comics, computer games and other forms of entertainment is annually attended by tens of thousands of people. They can meet actors and…
Tilburg agents aim service weapon at four teenagers from Houten
It is forbidden to carry a weapon that looks just like real on the road. More than once, in such a case, police officers were forced to draw their own…
It was uncertain for a while, but the Dutch Deaf team is going to Brazil anyway
The Deaflympics have been around since 1924, but they are not that well known. The Dutch Deaf Team does not fall under the Paralympic Games or the KNVB, but under…
Legacy of Femke’s grandfather to tiny houses in Wijk: ‘A place of their own for five young people’
The plan arose at the kitchen table after Jan Muis, Femke’s grandfather, died in March 2020. He was a councilor, alderman and deputy mayor in Odijk for many years. “My…
‘Super bonbon’ Domtorentje exists 100 years
The Domtorentje was conceived in 1922 by Theo Blom. Van Sloten: “Thirty years ago we took over the business from his son Gerard Blom. He then said: we make quite…
Utrecht primary school wants to cut down trees in the fight against starling nuisance: ‘The stench is unimaginable’
Today, 20:04 † 2 minutes reading time © Pixabay UTRECHT – De Fakkel primary school in the Utrecht Tuinwijk wants to cut down eight trees because of serious nuisance from…
New construction Tabaksteeg Leusden one step closer
The papers state that the municipality and the foundation will exchange a piece of land. The municipality will receive the plot of land at Tabaksteeg in exchange for a piece…
Alderman Klaas Verschuure says goodbye to Utrecht politics
UTRECHT – Klaas Verschuure stops as alderman and says goodbye to Utrecht politics. The D66 politician says that he thinks it is time for “further dreams and ambitions”, although he…
Utrecht University is 386 years old, watch the celebration here
Today, 15:55 † 2 minutes reading time © RTV Utrecht UTRECHT – Utrecht University is celebrating its birthday this afternoon in the Dom Church in Utrecht, also known as the…
Arrests and illegal goods seized during control in Utrecht port area
UTRECHT – Three arrests were made this week in the Utrecht harbor area near Lage Weide in the fight against drug crime. The suspects were arrested for performing illegal work,…