Tag: PROVINCE OF UTRECHT
House of Representatives: cherry growers can still use pesticides
BBB submitted a motion to this effect, which is supported by PVV, VVD, CDA, ChristenUnie, SGP, FvD and JA21. The parties fear that “Dutch cherries are in danger of disappearing”…
Read back live blog: This is how King’s Night went in the province of Utrecht
The weather looks good, but take a jacket or sweater with you, the Red Cross warns. The cold, chilly weather of last week seems to make way for slightly higher…
No beer during King’s Day? TikTok video and text carts are causing confusion
Six Utrecht political parties yesterday asked written questions to the council about the text carts. “This gives the impression that enforcement will be imposed on any possession or consumption of…
Utrecht cherry growers relieved: Chamber wants to allow pesticides
Together with other female cherry growers, she entered into discussions with MPs, including Caroline van der Plas (BBB) and Mirjam Bikker (CU). “Cherry companies are often family businesses, and women…
Sports Short: Monster defeat Quick, three more gold medals for para swimmers
SWIMMING Rogier Dorsman has won his fourth gold medal at the European Championships for Paralympic athletes. won gold again. The Amersfoorter, who was previously the fastest in the S11 category…
Vaccine against bluetongue available, veterinarians will quickly start vaccinations
The bluetongue virus is spread by a type of small mosquitoes called midges. Bluetongue mainly affects sheep, but also cattle. The virus gives them a high fever, swelling and the…
Utrecht’s power grid is so full that natural gas remains necessary for new construction
Despite all efforts to wean the Netherlands off gas, natural gas will still be desperately needed in the province of Utrecht in the coming years to continue building homes. In…
Sports Short: victory for UVV baseball players, Visscher to second round in Spain
BEACH VOLLEYBALL Mixed success for Robert Meeuwsen at the Pro Tour Beach tournament in Mexico. Together with Alexander Brouwer, the Nieuwegeiner won his first group match in two sets against…
Complaints against the Dutch state for pollution and health damage caused by PFAS
The case will be the first class action in the field of PFAS contamination in which the government is held accountable. The poisonous substance is also present in the ground…
Sports Short: Visscher to second round in Spain, again gold for Dorsman
BEACH VOLLEYBALL Mixed success for Robert Meeuwsen at the Pro Tour Beach tournament in Mexico. Together with Alexander Brouwer, the Nieuwegeiner won his first group match in two sets against…