Tag: SHARON DIJKSMA
Mayor Dijksma about threats: ‘You were not allowed to go to the bakery alone’
Isabella had to be driven to and from work by the police. “From an administrative point of view, that is very uncomfortable, very annoying,” he said earlier in an interview…
Education protest in Utrecht is canceled, municipality fears violent pro-Palestinian demonstrators
The protest was organized by student organizations LSVb and ISO, trade unions FNV, CNV and AOb, and WOinActie. Colleges and universities support the protest. The participants would gather at the…
Big party at Domtoren tonight with Máxima, Utrecht artists and a light show
Many Utrecht residents have admired the renovated Dom Tower since the scaffolding was gradually completed. But that does not mean that the municipality will simply ignore the completion of the…
Utrecht councilor Lot van Hooijdonk is resigning
Councilor Van Hooijdonk has achieved a lot in the city, but not everyone is happy with it. This is how she created the environmental zone for cars. The city boulevards,…
Utrecht Olympians and Paralympians honored by Dijksma: ‘The city is proud of you’
A total of fourteen Utrecht athletes won an Olympic medal. Hockey players Lars Balk, Luna Fokke, Jonas de Geus, Jip Janssen, Renée van Laarhoven, Duco Telgenkamp, Anne Veenendaal and Derck…
Utrecht Olympians and Paralympians honored by Dijksma: ‘Medal can be taken out of the box again’
A total of fourteen Utrecht athletes won an Olympic medal. Hockey players Lars Balk, Luna Fokke, Jonas de Geus, Jip Janssen, Renée van Laarhoven, Duco Telgenkamp, Anne Veenendaal and Derck…
Mayor Dijksma: cabinet must distance itself from Wilders’ post about Halsema
Halsema said yesterday in response to the pro-Palestinian demonstration that counter-demonstrations fall under the fundamental right to demonstrate within sight and hearing distance of the purpose of their demonstration. “Whether…
Council members sued by Denk faction leader: how did it get so out of hand?
Utrecht – Group chairman Mahmut Sungur van Denk is taking seven Utrecht councilors to court, he confirms after reporting from the A.D. He does this because they wrongly accused him…
Library closed, or property tax increased: Utrecht municipalities struggle with government plans
Next year, Dutch municipalities will receive less money than they expected, because the government has taken 675 million euros from the municipal fund. The following year, 2026, is also called…
More tasks, less money: dissatisfaction among Utrecht municipalities about Budget Day plans
Next year, Dutch municipalities will receive less money than they expected, because the government has taken 675 million euros from the municipal fund. The following year, 2026, is also called…