Tag: Netherlands
400 years ago a dike broke in the Netherlands – a company is still paying interest for the consequences to this day
It is a rarity and has survived a lot: the oldest promissory note in the world that still earns interest today. Its story begins in 1624. What kind of interest…
Going to the office on Monday or having a meeting a little later? In this way, companies try to make rush hour more bearable
Province of Utrecht – Are Tuesdays and Thursdays your regular office days? Then you are not alone. There were again a record number of traffic jams in the province this…
GP post is bracing itself for holidays: ‘It will be busy anyway’
When do you call the GP post and when 112? If you or someone else is or appears to be in mortal danger, call 112. You can do this day…
Be careful with chocolate, but don’t leave the roulade net lying around: dangers for pets around the holidays
There are more dangers than just fireworks around Christmas and New Year’s Eve for pets. “Like the roulade net. Every year there are dogs that eat that net,” says veterinarian…
Be careful with chocolate, but don’t leave the roulade net lying around; dangers for pets around the holidays
There are more dangers than just fireworks around Christmas and New Year’s Eve for pets. “Like the roulade net. Every year there are dogs that eat that net,” says veterinarian…
Basketball Association shocked by reports of serious misconduct
Nieuwegein – The Dutch basketball association NBB has immediately suspended an employee pending further investigation. The Nieuwegein-based association reported this in a statement. The reason for this is very recent…
Puppet theater about courage: ‘Pushing your limits, trying out something new that you actually find scary but doing it anyway’
The Wonder Shell is also about courage, according to Joke: “I have had to do and do courageous things in my life. For example, I have traveled alone. That was…
Glass rain in the garden: neighbor wants half a million from owner Maarssense greenhouses
A blown-away shed roof falls on a greenhouse complex. The wind then has free rein, resulting in many windows being shattered. That is annoying for the owner of the greenhouses.…
Where can you skate in the province?
Those who want to skate in Utrecht have plenty of options. A visit to the Steck garden center where you can skate for free on the sustainable skating rink. According…
In conversation with Marc van Rossum: why do we still not know who the Heul girl is?
Utrechtse Heuvelrug – She was found dead, without clothing, laid out in a shallow hole and covered with leaves near the De Heul parking lot. She couldn’t have been older…