Tag: Netherlands
Van Rossem Tells: The last shipyard in the middle of the Netherlands
Sometime in the sixties of the last century, the shipyards and the activity that those yards brought with them disappeared from Vreeswijk and the surrounding area. Residents protested, but it…
Utrecht churches take the lead in receiving refugees: ‘Church can switch quickly’
The reception of refugees from war-torn Ukraine is going very well. That is the view of De Protestantse Kerk Utrecht, which itself plays an important role in the process. Churches…
Only elected councilor GroenLinks Veenendaal waives seat
The party announced today that not 19-year-old Faber, but Van der Weele will take the only seat that GroenLinks won on Wednesday. Kim Faber starts as a shadow councilor to…
First official spring day and the storks and motorcyclists are back
Today, 11:06 † 2 minutes reading time © Favebook Ouwehands Zoo PROVINCE OF UTRECHT – This afternoon at 4.33 pm it is officially time: then spring begins. The astronomical spring…
Toads walking en masse, rescue team in Zeist is running at full speed: ‘If you hear this sound, you’re sold, right?’
The toads are having a hard time In recent years† The cause of this lies in various factors, says Stijn. “A number of exotic viruses are active among toads. But…
Damage and injuries in rear-end collision on N201 Mijdrecht
The accident happened late last night, in front of Hotel Mijdrecht Marickenland. A car coming from Mijdrecht stopped on the roadway to turn into the hotel parking lot. Several motorists…
Utrecht Purebred Dog Association fears survival after adopted motion: ‘We are going bankrupt’
On May 1, it will finally happen: the move of the Utrecht Purebred Dogs Association (URV) from Zuilen to Overvecht. This should bring an end to years of soap opera…
Car rams into shop from Amersfoort bakery
According to a police spokesman, there were no injuries and the perpetrator drove out the window and then fled in his car. The car was found and seized. The investigation…
Over the border, then what? André helps Ukrainian refugees to the Netherlands
Pouw Vervoer from Vianen has been driving back and forth to the border with Ukraine for several weeks now to help people fleeing the war in that country. On the…
Too-joyful mandarin is back, but where?
JanIsDeMan, real name Jan Heinsbroek, does not want to reveal where the mandarin has now found its new place. According to him, it is a quest and he calls on…