Tag: Netherlands
Emotional meeting about school closure Hekendorp: ‘Explore every conceivable scenario that leads to retention’
One of the speakers in the Hekendorp village hall was Jacques van der Horst, chairman of the Village Platform. “We were going to consult with the school board about options…
The province of Utrecht has the most shelters for Ukrainians
Other regions have not met the number of shelters imposed by the government. Zaanstreek-Waterland, for example, has almost 900 shelters, of which about 200 are in use. Just over 500…
Utrecht library in financial hardship: without policy change, the deficit will rise to 1.5 million euros every year
UTRECHT – The library in Utrecht is in financial difficulties. The rising energy and maintenance prices and necessary investments in ICT and innovation, among other things, will cause an annual…
Podcast Stadhuisplein Utrecht: ‘Forming a new coalition will be a difficult process’
That is what the panel members of Stadhuisplein Utrecht think. These are Tom Staal, political reporter for Geen Stijl, Yet van den Bergh, former alderman for Liveable Utrecht and Arjan…
Brabant scout must give direction to the Utrecht city council
The interpretation debate was more like a series of speaking engagements than a debate. During those individual lectures it turned out that the scout will have a difficult job. GroenLinks…
Ukrainian refugees with disabilities received at care institution in Overvecht
Many volunteers help with the reception of the refugees. A lot has to be arranged in the first few days, such as registration with the municipality, medical help and living…
One and a half years in prison and TBS for Utrechter who extorted vulnerable neighbors in Rivierenwijk
Ricky is mentally retarded, has psychological problems and is heavily addicted. If he is not treated, he will continue to break in, rob and extort vulnerable elderly people to earn…
Artificial reefs should improve biodiversity in Utrecht’s canals: ‘It’s good, but it could be better’
Fish that currently swim in the Utrecht canals are pike, bream and oride. They enter the city via the Vecht and the Krommerijn. “People who have looked at the fish…
Lesson at primary school about transgressive behaviour: ‘It is quite easy to end up in such a situation’
UTRECHT – With the start of spring, the week of Spring Jitters also starts today. A project week for primary schools of the Rutgers sexuality center, which is completely devoted…
Veenendaal in mourning after the death of councilor Mila Jansen (37): ‘So young, so unfair’
“It is with great sadness that we learned of the very sudden death of Mila. So young, so unfair”, says Lokaal Veenendaal. “For years, Mila has devoted herself with heart…