Tag: Oudewater
Farm with thatched roof in Oudewater lost after fire: also burning on the balcony of two homes in Utrecht
The fire in Oudewater was the largest. It was reported to the fire brigade at 1.15 p.m. Two hours later, the fire brigade decided to let the affected part of…
Big fire in farm with thatched roof in Oudewater: also fires in two homes in Utrecht
The fire was reported to the fire brigade at 1.15 p.m. An hour later, the firefighters were still busy fighting the flames, according to spokesman Marcel van Westendorp: “They are…
First temporary homes for Ukrainians arrive in Oudewater: ‘Unbelievable what resistance has been achieved here’
De Vries is therefore proud of how quickly this shelter has come about. “It is unbelievable what resistance has been achieved here. Statenland had to be raised, the homes had…
‘Forgotten’ Oudewater still gets a mention in Madurodam: ‘Glad that Mayor De Vries raised this’
The secret and at the time illegal meeting is explained in Madurodam on the basis of an exhibition space where the story of the origin of the Netherlands is told.…
Repairing things hit in Oudewater: ‘There is immediately a long queue’
Everyone who comes in knows at least one of the volunteers who are busy at work. Because the ‘café’ has been closed for so long as a result of the…
Remarkable find in Oudewater: criminals hide large amounts of heroin in pallets of bricks
“A very crazy story”, as a police spokesperson calls the way in which the drugs are hidden. At least 108 bricks contain bags containing a substance that is most likely…
Residents of Oudewater revolt against contractor who prunes nesting birds
OUDEWATER – A contractor in Oudewater has set to work preparing a reception center for Ukrainian refugees for construction. On Statenland, where temporary homes are to be built, pruning has…
Lawyer: Polish suspect fatal stabbing incident Oudewater stabbed man in stomach from storm
It was not yet clear during this preparatory session in Utrecht court what the reason was for the violence. The incident caused a lot of commotion in Oudewater, where apparently…
Oudewater and Woerden also apply the brakes due to a lack of staff
Both municipalities say there is a shortage of people in many departments. It is also extra busy for various reasons. “Corona, problems with filling vacancies due to a very tight…
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.…