Tag: Wijk
Many elderly people are satisfied with their lives, also in Wijk bij Duurstede: ‘I am very happy’
The Elderly Happiness Barometer shows that mental well-being is the most important factor influencing happiness in life. Health, social contacts, living environment and financial situation also make a big difference.…
Student transport in Wijk bij Duurstede still three days a week, major concerns among parents
Wijk bij Duurstede has a budget of 67 million euros. It is a big job, says councilor Hans Buijtelaar. “If you have to get more than two million out of…
Activists block coal ship in Wijk bij Duurstede lock
The owner of the lock, Rijkswaterstaat, says it will give the climate activists until 8 p.m. to leave. “Because as long as they have to wait, the skippers will suffer…
From New York to Paris: running sisters from Wijk bij Duurstede run the Olympic course
Wijk bij Duurstede – Berlin, Barcelona, New York and Chicago: twin sisters Valerie and Ilona Joesten (30) from Wijk bij Duurstede have already run at least ten marathons. After tonight,…
Hundreds of children go without student transport for months in Bunnik, De Bilt, Utrechtse Heuvelrug, Wijk bij Duurstede and Zeist
Utrecht was divided into parts. Willemsen-De Koning will be responsible for transport in Utrecht, Montfoort, Oudewater, De Ronde Venen, Stichtse Vecht, Woerden, Houten, IJsselstein, Lopik, Nieuwegein and Vijfheerenlanden. Connexxion has…
3 peregrine falcons born at the Wijk bij Duurstede lock: ‘Today they ate for the first time’
The first peregrine falcon was born on the night of April 24 to 25. The other two hatched one night later, Rijkswaterstaat announced today. That is quite special, because in…
Back to 1998: when Saint Nicholas arrived in an almost flooded Wijk bij Duurstede
Anton Houtsma, mayor of Wijk bij Duurstede, was standing in wellies with Aart Staartjes at his side waiting for Pakjesboot 12. A special role was reserved for Reinier Sijpkens. Utrecht…
VVD members Wijk Bij Duurstede leave party: ‘We no longer support the national VVD’
It took some getting used to during the first council meeting of Wijk Bij Duurstede. Councilors Sybren Van der Velden – Walda, Steven Verhaar and Wout Slijper submitted a motion…
Everything about Anna Wijk – children, comeback and growing up
Anna Wijk age – how old is she? Anna Wijk was born on June 20, 1991. In 2024 she will be 33 years old. Anna Wijk floorball – six WM…
Lieutenant Jansen is with his platoon in the meadows of Wijk: ‘We are ready for it’
On a farm, early in the morning, we find a handful of soldiers. They are hidden, so you won’t see them easily. But when you do see them, it can…