Tag: Utrechts
New director of Utrecht’s Catharijneconvent museum
“I look forward to working with the team on the development of Museum Catharijneconvent. I am also happy to contribute to this beautiful museum based on my personal involvement in…
Utrecht’s anthem by Herman Berkien reaches Top 2000: ‘It’s great that it worked’
The song ‘Utereg me stadie’ by Herman Berkien is in the Top 2000 this year, the end-of-year list of NPO Radio 2. Joop de Jager’s campaign was a success. He…
Alderman Lot van Hooijdonk again survives a vote of no confidence in the debate about Utrecht’s parking app
Ultimately, two motions were submitted. A motion of censure was supported by the entire opposition. A motion of no confidence was only supported by VVD, CDA, DENK, UtrechtNu!, Utrecht Solidair,…
‘Investigation into liquidations by Utrecht’s murder squad is expanding’
In 2016, the 26Koper gang was rounded up after a huge weapons discovery in Nieuwegein. Now that a number of convicted members will soon be released or have already been…
Residents of Utrecht’s moldy flats will receive a large part of their rent back
Lawyer Gor Gabrelian, who acted on behalf of the residents with an office colleague, is pleased with the ruling. “The trust that tenants have placed in the judiciary has been…
Utrecht’s Ulu Mosque now has a museum function: ‘We hope that people with a prejudice will come in’
The Largest Museum in the Netherlands is a collaboration between the Utrecht Museum Catharijneconvent and churches, synagogues, temples and mosques. Anique de Kruijf, interim director, is proud that the mosque…
Limburg wins the first Regional Song Contest, Utrecht’s Melanie comes seventh
It is the first single from the Maastricht winner, writes the Limburg broadcaster L1. “She enlisted the help of Kirsten Michel and Didier de Ruyter from Soundwise Musicstudio in Amsterdam…
Utrecht’s Ulu Mosque will become a ‘museum hall’ just like the Dom Church
“The power of the Largest Museum in the Netherlands lies in making visible beautiful treasures that now remain hidden from the general public,” Museum Catharijneconvent said. “It starts the moment…
Judge confirms: squatters on Utrecht’s Catharijnesingel may remain in the building for another week
On October 1, the ground floor of Catharijnesingel 91 was squatted. Much to the frustration of the owner, who was busy with a renovation. The contractor was temporarily unable to…
Highlights: This is what FC Utrecht’s victory over Ajax sounded like on stream
Utrecht – The match between FC Utrecht and Ajax was a true rollercoaster. Ultimately, the Utrecht team managed to win 4-3 against the Amsterdam team. Of course, this football spectacle…