NEW YORK — Russia convenes the UN Security Council over the destruction of the Kakhovka dam in the lower reaches of the Dnipro River. The Russian envoy to the UN in New York has confirmed this, according to Russian media. Ukraine also wants the UN Security Council to address the serious damage to the dam. … Read more
VANSCHOTEN – At the Veurseweg in Voorschoten, a person became trapped between a number of containers during the unloading of the truck. Several emergency services have arrived at the scene. Several police motorcyclists also arrived at the scene. The victim has since been freed and rushed to hospital under motorcycle escort. We don’t know if … Read more
ZOETERMEER – From 13 May, a weight restriction will still apply on an important traffic artery in North Holland (N9). The A7 near Purmerend was previously closed to professional freight transport. This means that two of the three major traffic arteries (north-south) have a weight restriction and therefore freight transport has to detour with all … Read more
NEW YORK — Former US President Donald Trump is expected to be arrested Tuesday. He writes that on his own social media platform Truth Social. He calls on his supporters to protest. It is believed to be an investigation into a $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford. That … Read more
AMERSFOORT – DAF dealer Bakker Commercial Vehicles proudly presents the latest DAF High Performance FTG XG+. Created with passion, attention and innovation, this ‘special edition’ of the XG+ exudes quality, mastery and freedom. The limited edition truck is only available from Bakker Bedrijfswagens. Bakker Bedrijfswagens has remained faithful to the original design of DAF TRUCKS. … Read more
SITTENSEN – In Sittensen, Germany, a large fire raged in the storage of a bus dealer in the night from Saturday to Sunday. When the fire brigade arrived, a hall with several buses, chassis and trailers was on fire. The hall was a storage shed of a bus dealer. Immediately, several firefighters wearing respiratory protection … Read more
HOLTEN/WADDINXVEEN – Dachser takes over Transportgroep A. Müller BV with its head office in Holten, the Netherlands. In addition to the warehouses, this acquisition includes the extensive fleet of conditioned trucks. The two companies have agreed not to disclose the acquisition price. The definitive acquisition is currently pending approval by ACM. Müller is active in … Read more
RIJSWIJK – Water and greenery in cities and villages have many positive effects on public health and the living environment. But water can also pose health risks. RIVM is therefore introducing an online Water Quality Check. The online Water Quality Check is a new instrument to map the microbiological risks of new and existing water … Read more
NEW YORK – During a gay pride in New York, panic broke out among those present on Sunday evening when they thought they heard shots. Hundreds of people rushed out of Washington Square Park. Police say the explosions were caused by fireworks. “No shots were fired in Washington Square Park. After investigation, it was determined … Read more
UTRECHT – About 20 to 37 percent of the patients who contracted a corona infection during the first and second wave, had long-term complaints. This is the conclusion of the Nivel health institute after research. The institute examined more than 10,000 patient records and questioned people who visited their GP because of corona. The so-called … Read more