Tag: Netherlands
Finally a decision on the future of Soestdijk Palace tonight
During the long process, a majority of the council already showed a positive attitude towards the developments on the estate. “This village could use some commotion”, was said at the…
500 spots left in Utrecht portrait gallery for city anniversary
There are still 500 spots available for a portrait and people can still register until May. Carolien Arnold, artistic director of ‘Come to stay’ makes it clear once again that…
Amersfoort opts for purchase protection for the entire city: ‘Living is not a luxury but a right’
The CDA wanted an even higher amount of 376,000 euros in the council chamber for the purchase protection, because otherwise the protection would amount to little. This amendment was voted…
Wood burning in Amersfoort banned
“A ban in code orange and red is a good step in countering the nuisance, health damage and air pollution caused by wood smoke,” says Dillian Hos, party leader of…
Oudewater city council votes in majority for new indoor and outdoor pool
The plan that was on the table was drawn up by the Oudewater Swimming Pool Management Foundation (SBZO). What it comes down to is that a new swimming pool will…
A look at the Commodore club in Maarssen: ‘Still working on the nostalgia of the past’
Today, 20:15 † 3 minutes reading time MAARSSENBROEK – Floppy disks with two thousand games and the beeping and crackling of four antique game computers: in the Commodore room of…
More Christian parties sign rainbow ballot box agreement: ‘Insanely beautiful, we feel supported’
Nieuwenhuijze explains that it is primarily a practical and concise list of points that they can use immediately. “It is very important to actively focus on increasing safety, for example…
Rapid decrease in number of corona cases, Utrecht ICs are also empty
Today, 16:51 † 2 minutes reading time © RTV Utrecht PROVINCE OF UTRECHT – The omikron wave of the corona virus is weakening quickly. In the past week, 27,806 positive…
Self-test in the works for early detection of heart disease, kidney damage and diabetes
Today, 13:41 † 2 minutes reading time © Tesa Robbins, Pixabay UTRECHT – Researchers are preparing a self-test for a population screening to detect cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and…
Still fewer driving licenses than before the corona pandemic
Fewer driving licenses are still being obtained than before the corona pandemic. This is evident from new figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). In 2021, 7.8 percent more new driving licenses…