Tag: Netherlands
Mayor Dijksma after ‘overwhelming’ Vuelta: ‘No money for another big event for the time being’
Nevertheless, the residents of Utrecht cannot expect such a large event in the coming years. “There are a lot of dreams, but I always have to keep my feet on…
Photographer harassed while taking a picture of confused man in Woerden
In addition to the emergency personnel, photographer Justin Egberts was also present to report on the incident. He says that he was attacked at least twice during his work. “Initially…
Man tasered with knife and shot in the leg during arrest in Utrecht
Police had to use force to arrest the man and he was tasered. However, this did not have the desired effect, so one of the officers grabbed his firearm and…
Utrecht costume maker makes clothes for waders: ‘I like adding fairy tales to the world’
France, Belgium, Romania, Germany and China, Jelleke and her couple Jelicious travel all over the world. The acts and accompanying costumes are also very different. “We have golden trees, peace…
GGD Utrecht is looking for staff for a new injection round
Meanwhile, other GGDs are also looking for staff. The GGD Gelderland-Midden reports that recruiting pickers and people for administrative positions is going well. “Recruiting nurses and doctors is a bit…
Back in time at Historical Festival Vreeland: ‘Everything that has a history is here’
Today, the different models of vehicles will be on display and there will also be live music performances. Zeldenrijk is proud to be part of the organization, although he admits…
Monastery garden soap from Landgoed Oostbroek: ‘We commemorate the holy martyr Laurentius with our soap’
Saint Laurentius was a martyr who devoted himself to the poor, says Hellevoort. “That’s why this monastery is dedicated to Laurentius. This is also reflected in the coat of arms…
Municipality of IJsselstein is sick of squeaking trams: ‘The problem must be solved now’
The problem arose after the province, which is responsible for the route, renewed the trams and the rails. Several times the province thought it had found the answer to the…
How do we keep new housing developments liveable? ‘Give nature space’
They also see this need for rest, recreation and nature at the Land in Zicht market garden. “In February it was still fallow here and you had to jump over…
Bol equals Fanny Blankers-Koen with third gold at European Championships
Femke Bol has won a third gold medal at the European Athletics Championships in Munich. The athlete from Amersfoort helped the relay team to the European title in the 4×400…