Tag: Netherlands
Podcast Broos Episode 4: The End of the Tunnel
What did the corona crisis mean for Utrecht residents with a vulnerable labor market position? How did they fare financially and emotionally? And to what extent did they receive help?…
2300 customers in Zeist temporarily without electricity
The power outage arose around 09.24 am during excavation work on the Antonlaan: a cable has probably been hit. Initially 2300 customers were without electricity, but soon about 200 customers…
Montfoort buddy families help Ukrainian families find their way
Montfoort – When you ask Ukrainian mothers why they fled to the Netherlands, almost every mother says it is because she wanted to bring her children to safety. They might…
Brittle Episode 4: The End of the Tunnel
What did the corona crisis mean for Utrecht residents with a vulnerable labor market position? How did they fare financially and emotionally? And to what extent did they receive help?…
National Heat Plan starts today, also smog warning
The National Heat Plan comes into effect today, reports the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). The heat in much of Europe can also create smog. People…
Heat annoying? With rheumatism patient Corry (58), everything goes a little more smoothly
She notices it when she gets up. When it’s hot, she has less trouble getting out of bed, says Corry (58). “In the cold things go slower. But then really…
The ‘ultimate holiday feeling’ can be experienced in Schalkwijk during the traditional Tour de Schalkwijk
The Tour lasts a week and today it will be concluded with a time trial. A nice tradition, says Jorrit Smit. “You stay at home for this.” He is the…
Forest fire at Zon & Schild Amersfoort, fire brigade deploys four specialized cars
Four fire trucks that were specially designed for fighting wildfires were deployed on the Utrechtseweg site. By quickly closing in the fire from several sides, it was possible to prevent…
Fire brigade extra alert to wildfires due to drought, but Charly plane remains on the ground
Normally, during a major drought, reconnaissance aircraft Charly also takes off, but the aircraft remains on the ground for the time being. “It’s vacation,” says Westendorp, “so it’s busy in…
MH17 disaster commemorated, bereaved Piet Ploeg: ‘We are reminded of it more often than we would like’
During the commemoration, chairman Ploeg gave a short speech. He said it was nice to be able to commemorate together again. “Here at the monument and the trees we are…