Tag: Province
One more, but still few female mayors in the province
This is evident from figures from the Dutch Association of Mayors. Only Utrecht (Sharon Dijksma), Montfoort (Petra van Hartskamp), Nieuwegein (Marijke van Beukering), Wijk bij Duurstede (Iris Meerts), Renswoude (Petra…
The province of Utrecht is questioning all residents about wind turbines
According to the municipality, almost 500 people participated in the online poll, approximately 5 percent of the population. Two-thirds of the respondents are men, one-third are women. The largest group,…
Utrecht is the most ambitious cycling province in the Netherlands
Province of Utrecht – No province has as many cycling plans as Utrecht. Safe school routes, grade-separated intersections for cyclists and pedestrians and an outdoor space that invites exercise: it…
Samvel Shahramanian elected head of secessionist province
Nagorno-Karabakh has chosen a new president. After the resignation of Arayik Haroutiounian ten days ago, parliament elected Samvel Shahramanian this Saturday, September 9, as head of this secessionist province of…
Poor air quality in the province: ‘Sensitive to smog? stay inside’
Smog caused by ozone can lead to (an increase in) respiratory complaints, such as coughing and shortness of breath, worsening of asthma complaints and a decrease in lung function. Irritation…
200 entrepreneurs from the province in trouble due to corona debts: ‘A lot will stop’
It is difficult to say when the problems arose for the entrepreneurs, says Hordijk. For example, he heard the story of a restaurateur, who already had thin margins before corona.…
Politicians angry about research into Old Temple: ‘Province does not take us seriously’
The deputies have clearly not changed their position after the investigation they commissioned during the summer holidays. They write that homes at Oude Tempel have been discussed for some twenty…
Utrecht is a relatively safe cycling province, but not everywhere
Five provinces are doing better than Utrecht, namely Drenthe (4.7 bicycle crashes per ten thousand inhabitants), Zeeland (5.1), Flevoland (5.4), Friesland (5.5) and Limburg (6.7). Nevertheless, the number of cycling…
After yet another tram accident, the province still wants railway barriers at Koekoekslaan Nieuwegein
Safe on paper Tram accidents are not unknown in Nieuwegein. In the spring of 2021, three trams derailed after a collision with a car. As a result of those accidents,…
Province of Utrecht in talks with minister about nitrogen plans: ‘Amount requested is realistic’
The province of Utrecht has previously made a draft plan that amounts to around 3.7 billion euros, although that amount may be slightly higher or lower. Of the 3.7 billion…