Tag: Netherlands
Few burglaries again in the dark months, but Utrecht and Zeist are popular
Between October and March, police registered 1,355 domestic burglaries in the region, 24 fewer than in the same period a year earlier. Two years ago, just before the corona crisis,…
The hidden stories of Fort Abcoude: ‘Exciting, mysterious and improbable’
ABCOUDE – Lubbert de Boer overlooks the vast fields and the railway from Fort Abcoude. Until May 8, this fortress will be the location of traveling restaurant SterkWater. “It’s a…
IC nurse Matthijs was retrained as a reservist: ‘Really a different world’
The fourteen medical specialists in total became basic military personnel in eight weeks. Learning to march, orientate, but also how to use a gas mask and shooting are part of…
Medieval coin treasure from Hoef and Hague now shines in the museum: ‘This is a unique discovery’
VIANEN – There they are, shining in the showcase light. A total of 486 silver and 12 gold coins. For hundreds of years they were hidden in the bottom of…
Exploratory investigation by the Dutch Safety Board into explosions in flat, Bilthoven clears debris
BILTHOVEN – The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) reports on Twitter that an exploratory investigation into the two explosions in the flat in Bilthoven is taking place today. Yesterday morning, two…
Police arrest 12 suspects of illegal gambling during raid in Soesterberg
During the raid in Soesterberg, a poker table was seized on Wednesday evening. All twelve detainees are suspected of illegal gambling. Two of them are considered prime suspects. The people…
More than a million children work out on sunny anniversary edition of Koningspelen
AMERSFOORT – Everywhere in the province, children took part in the King’s Games today. Since the coronation of Willem Alexander, this national sports day has been held on the last…
Coalition agreement in Utrecht getting closer: ‘We hope to reach an agreement in a few weeks’
PROVINCE OF UTRECHT – “Sure!” says Julia Kleinrensink of GroenLinks, laughing when asked if it will become something. “I’m assuming we’ll work it out together.” GroenLinks, D66, PvdA, Student&Starter and…
Nieuwegein wants to give theater De Kom a one-time extra subsidy of a ton
The theater had asked for the one-time contribution to close a gap in the budget caused by the corona crisis. As a result, the theater had to close its doors…
An average of 10 percent more salary for primary school teacher after agreement: ‘Ensures appreciation’
As a result of the increase, a teacher in primary education earns the same as in secondary education. The government is allocating approximately 920 million euros to close this so-called…