Tag: Netherlands
2 years in prison and tbs for serial assaulter Lunetten: ‘Took unconditional sense of freedom’
Previously, the Public Prosecution Service (OM) demanded six years in prison with compulsory treatment, but the court has come to a lower sentence. A total of six women had made…
‘The closure of primary school Goejanverwelle in Hekendorp is a real game changer for the village’
Former school leader Aad Kuiper also knows that the school is important to Hekendorp. “Hekendorp is a place where Catholics, Reformed Protestants and non-believers went to school together,” he recalls.…
Neglected and beyond saving: 14 historic pear trees felled in Leidsche Rijn
Stability is poor because the roots have rotted away. Old age is the main cause, according to the municipality, but also include flooding and mowing damage. Fruit production, as the…
Ukrainian family in Woudenberg: ‘We cannot continue to live as if nothing happened’
Natali, Valera and their daughters Angelina and Michelle lived in Kiev when the war in Ukraine started. Immediately in that first week they jumped into their car and initially fled…
‘College formations much slower than in 2018’
The formation of a new council in municipalities is progressing considerably more slowly than after previous council elections. This is apparent from research by NRC in collaboration with the Association…
Investigation into abuses at Ferm Werk in Woerden has started, also for former employees
These abuses came to light after messages from the Woerden & Democracy faction, in which allegations were made about sexually transgressive behavior by a high-ranking employee. Mayor Victor Molkenboer has…
TeamAlert wants to increase the safety of meal deliverers: ‘Responsibility of deliverers and employers’
Because both employers and employees are responsible, says Plaum. “It is often young delivery drivers between the ages of 16 and 24 who also ride a fast vehicle, such as…
Possible paid parking in nature at Lage Vuursche
“There are places where it is so busy and where nature is so burdened that paid parking puts less pressure on such an area,” said park director Guus de Kruif.…
Special job market in the Galgenwaard
Looking for a job may seem easy now, but for people with an occupational disability it remains a major challenge. Today, more than 200 job seekers came to the annual…
Two people unwell after leaking toxic substance from truck in Amersfoort
When aluminum phosphide comes into contact with water, a dangerous gas is formed, called phosphine. The victims may have inhaled this. According to the VRU, the substance that was inside…