Tag: Netherlands
The province of Utrecht allocates millions for the restoration of 19 national monuments
All monuments that receive money at a glance: the burial chapel of the Eyckenstein country estate in Maartensdijk, the Dom Tower, the Huis Doorn service building, the Bruinenburgersluis on the…
Clothes, throwing eggs and lots of orange: Utrecht celebrates the free market
The traditional party night has been canceled for the past two years due to the corona crisis, so some sellers have extra items for sale this year. “I have a…
Dresses, throwing eggs and lots of orange: the Utrecht free market has started
The traditional party night has been canceled for the past two years due to the corona crisis, so some sellers have extra items for sale this year. “I have a…
Canoe rental company is not right from the judge, terrace on Oudegracht Utrecht should be possible
Initially, it was a temporary terrace, in the summer of corona year 2021. Those permits have been issued by the municipality of Utrecht to meet catering entrepreneurs in their missed…
Amersfoorter (17) who accidentally shot nephew (15) does not have to go back to prison
AMERSFOORT – A 17-year-old boy from Amersfoort who accidentally shot his 15-year-old nephew last year, does not have to go back to prison. According to the court, it has not…
From cat lady to professor: these people received a ribbon today
Most ribbons have been handed out in the city of Utrecht, about 28 people received a ribbon from mayor Sharon Dijksma today. One of those people is Kees van den…
Ribbon rain in the Netherlands? It always starts in Houten
Ho ho, you should absolutely not compare a cross of the Elfstedentocht with a ribbon. Jan Groos, head of the awards department of the Royal Mint in Houten, is unrelenting.…
1 in Rhenen and 28 in Utrecht: again fewer Utrechters get a ribbon
Traditionally, today people who have made an effort for society all their lives are put in the spotlight. Today the mayors of Utrecht pinned a ribbon on 227 residents. From…
Security Council has counted where there is still room for Ukrainians
The cabinet believes that 75,000 reception places should be available for Ukrainian refugees. Council chairman Hubert Bruls, mayor of Nijmegen, called this “a considerable extra task” last week. He thinks…
Oudewater builds temporary housing units for 40 Ukrainians
“We realize that developments are now suddenly moving quickly,” says De Vries in a press statement. “But the situation for the Ukrainian refugees is dire and quick action is required.…