Tag: UTRECHT
Here sex workers can think about their future
Vanessa van Egeren worked in prostitution for about twenty years. She stopped years ago, so she knows how difficult that can be. “It sounds easy to quit, but that’s just…
Maatoug official alderman of Utrecht, council waves goodbye to Van Hooijdonk
The council reflected on the rather sudden departure of councilor Lot van Hooijdonk (GroenLinks). Mayor Sharon Dijksma mentioned a number of milestones: the tram to De Uithof, the first environmental…
7 million for cities with low vaccination rates, Utrecht councilor ‘very happy’
The government is releasing 7 million euros to increase the low vaccination rate in major cities such as Utrecht. Utrecht councilor Eelco Eerenberg is very happy with the money, because…
From pasture to residential area: how does the Rijnenburg polder become habitable?
“You have to think very carefully about how you want to develop it,” says urban planner Riek Bakker. The upcoming new construction project is “beautiful”, but the development of a…
Even after adjustments, Overfighters remain concerned about the plans for their neighborhood
Sofyan al Kandoussi is one of the residents in the Overvecht Working Group. He is mainly concerned about accessibility. In this way, the Carnegiedreef will be made car-free. “This will…
Branch of ‘A1 of Roman Netherlands’ discovered in Utrecht
Because we now know for sure that the roads in Roman Utrecht ran differently than had long been thought. The great Limesweg, “the A1 of the Roman Netherlands”, connected all…
Agreement with the government on ‘largest housing location’ Rijnenburg
Utrecht should become the largest new construction location in the Netherlands with 63,000 to 75,000 homes, in Rijnenburg and Groot Merwede. Necessary for the country, but especially for Utrecht, says…
Agreement with the government on ‘largest housing location’ Rijnenburg with 75,000 homes
Utrecht should become the largest new construction location in the Netherlands with 63,000 to 75,000 homes. Necessary for the country, but especially for Utrecht, says councilor Eelco Eerenberg. “Due to…
Consideration center for sex workers in Utrecht: ‘There is too little help for women who are stuck in that life’
Vanessa van Egeren worked in prostitution for about twenty years. She stopped years ago, so she knows how difficult that can be. “It sounds easy to quit, but that’s just…
Eye on very expensive glasses: ‘Robbers move from store to store, also to order’
Utrecht – Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Prada. Glasses frames from these types of luxury brands cost between 1000 and 5000 euros. An interesting loot for criminals, because the (sun)glasses can easily…