Tag: Netherlands
Police arrest Utrechter after fireworks bomb in Galgenwaard, teenager also arrested after Utrecht disturbances
After a fireworks bomb exploded in the stands of the Galgenwaard in the second half, referee Makkelie briefly stopped the match. “The person who threw the fireworks bomb has been…
Mayor Wijk bij Duurstede about refugee reception: ‘The attitude of some Wijkenaren is a security risk’
What is really needed: daytime activities. “These people are not allowed to work, but they would like to do something,” says the mayor. For that reason, she calls on her…
Fireworks thrower at FC Utrecht – Ajax arrested, club condemns the behavior of part of the supporters: ‘A real shame’
After a fireworks bomb exploded in the stands of the Galgenwaard in the second half, referee Makkelie briefly stopped the match. “The person who threw the fireworks bomb has been…
What about the ‘disintegrating’ Green Heart? ‘Let’s start with an ambassador’
Two friends, journalist Denis L’Ami and artist Arnold Hoogerwerf, live in the Groene Hart. Because of their love for the area, they decided to dedicate an exhibition to this green…
KNMI measures most solar radiation ever, record broken in 1976
In 2085, the KNMI expects a normal value of 219 W/m2. This is an increase of more than 6 percent compared to now. “We therefore expect that the current trend…
Off-road scooter route in Leersum now also suitable for couples: ‘Very nice to do this together’
The heather blooms at its best in August. That is also a reason for Johan (68) and Irene (66) Eggink from Leersum to visit the purple fields. Because Johan can…
Nature increasingly conflicts with housing, but ‘we also have to live somewhere’
It is by no means certain whether Carel and Mirjam will continue to live as quietly as they have for almost 20 years. Bijlenga explains that there are plans for…
Utrecht receives a hundred asylum seekers from Ter Apel in Jaarbeurs
In addition to Utrecht, the people were also taken to Stadskanaal, Zuidbroek, Almere and Groningen, a spokeswoman for the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) reported. About…
Street party in the Netherlands got bloody! 4 dead, 8 injured
A truck plowed into a street party in the district of Nieuw Beijerland in the Dutch province of South Holland. After a large number of first aid and police teams…
Six saints in stained glass complete the chapel of the monumental Villa Jongerius
As was common in a Catholic family in those days, four children devoted their lives to God and became pastor, nun and father. The other six started a family. A…