Tag: UTRECHT
FC Utrecht receives Ajax: even the biggest optimists are pessimistic
Utrecht – If Appie Boonen and Korneel Evers predict a defeat of FC Utrecht against Ajax in Een Berg Sport, something is wrong. And of course it is: after three…
Utrecht finds housing for 490 status holders faster than expected, Woningnet opens again for others
Refugees who come to the Netherlands must first register in Ter Apel (Groningen). There they will be told whether they will receive a residence permit. If so, they become status…
Utrecht tourism had a good summer, holiday in our own region remains popular even after corona
The holiday parks on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug were full this season, says Michiel van der Schaaf, director of the Regional Bureau for Tourism (RBT) Heuvelrug en Vallei. “The beautiful weather…
BookToks seduce younger reader: ‘A book is strongly promoted in 10 seconds’
The Collective Propaganda of the Dutch Book (CPNB) also sees the influence of the socials on the increasing number of younger readers. “We notice that the sale of English-language books…
Ukrainians in Utrecht and Montfoort hold their breath on Independence Day: ‘Always in suspense’
“It is very sad and extremely painful that you have to celebrate your 31st birthday, while the country from which you have torn yourself away is pulverizing your houses and…
Suspected ax robbery Jumbo suspected of attempted manslaughter, 2 co-defendants released
Two suspects of the violent robbery three months ago at the Jumbo supermarket in Overvecht are allowed to await their trial in freedom. During an introductory session, the court decided…
Mayor Dijksma about abortion demonstrations: ‘These are abrasive fundamental rights’
The debate was requested by Hester Assen of the PvdA. To many questions from Assen, the mayor referred to a letter she sent to the council earlier this month. It…
Major damage to hotel Utrecht after fire: ‘But luckily no one was injured’
“It could have been a lot worse.” Stefanie Bolk says that a number of times, somewhat relieved. She is the manager of the Mother Goose Hotel on the Ganzenmarkt in…
The future of the local media in Utrecht remains unclear: ‘The loss of Bingo FM is not yet on track’
In addition, the license plays a role. Each municipality can grant a license to a local broadcaster through the Media Authority. That license now rests with the regional broadcaster RTV…
Utrecht politicians: ‘Police must stop unnecessary use of bicycle paths on their way to the office’
It has been noticed for some time that the Catharijnekade is regularly used by police cars on their way to the Paardenveld office. The first part of that quay is…