Tag: Netherlands
Neighborhood disappointed: Railway Museum playground equipment is a ‘lookout tower’ in the backyard
Neighbor Jacqueline is also upset. “There was a huge big old tree,” she says, pointing to the now somewhat barren view from her backyard. Looking over her fence you can…
Utrecht City Council signs 2 billion euros for next year
The coalition parties GroenLinks, D66, PvdA, ChristenUnie and Student & Starter are mainly satisfied with this budget. Julia Kleinrensink (GroenLinks) notes that the municipality is in dire straits and that…
Da Vinci Eemland school, assessed as ‘very weak’ by inspection, closes
The primary school offers education to gifted students in groups 1 to 8 with an IQ of 130 or higher who need intensive care and guidance. The education inspectorate stated…
Mural honors deceased Ezra (8) after fatal accident: ‘He was a beautiful little boy’
“This is one of the most special projects I have worked on,” says Jan Heinsbroek, aka artist JanIsDeMan. “Ezra was a really beautiful little man. It touches me deeply, especially…
Community service and driving ban for speeding driver who hit woman crossing on red light
The woman will never recover from her injuries. Her body is completely destroyed and she suffered serious, permanent brain damage. The woman is in a wheelchair, can no longer function…
After the fire in the town hall, things are getting better, Soest wants to renovate the hall for 6.5 tons
An insurance expert estimates the damage caused by fire, smoke and extinguishing work at 357,000 euros. The motive for the arson is being sought in a possible conflict with the…
Protest video and manifestation to prevent tree felling in Amelisweerd: ‘This is a crucial moment’
The PVV minister is now on a collision course with the municipalities, the province of Utrecht, nature organizations and lovers of the forest near Amelisweerd. Jos Kloppenborg of Core Group…
Did suspect Marc S. really lose his memory after the death of his wife?
The suspect insists that his partner died from an accidental fall in the bathroom. After finding her there, he moved her to the bedroom and laid her on the bed.…
Petition against increasing boating rates: ‘Huge step’
Bakker would also like to sail electrically. But converting his boat is not possible, the purchase of an electric boat starts at two to three thousand euros and that is…
ZiZo restaurant on Oudegracht is open again: ‘Care is not just making connections’
For the first time – after two weeks of renovation – ZiZo’s doors are open again. New owner Oscar Larik joins three of his employees – Janine, Tim and Marilyne…