For humans, it is a 38-hour walk from Limburg to Borken, a town in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. But for a wolf it is peanuts, “he can easily cover 80 kilometers per night,” says Jan Loos of the non-profit organization Welcome Wolf. “They can reach about 15 kilometers per hour at a trot.” … Read more
The general threat level 3 for Belgium remains in force, the OCAD emphasizes. “The OCAD asks you to remain attentive and vigilant and to observe the necessary preventive safety measures,” it said in a statement. “The OCAD continues to closely monitor the situation together with its partners.” It is currently the Easter holiday in Flanders … Read more
At Delhaize, the distribution center in Ninove has been blocked since Tuesday evening. This makes it difficult to replenish the stock of dry products and drinks for the time being. Some stores will not be affected by this, others will, depending on the stock that is still available. The blockade at the center in Zellik, … Read more
L1 NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 19:12 In addition to some inconvenience on the road due to the snow in South Limburg, there were also many people today who enjoyed the winter weather. In some places between 15 and 25 centimeters of snow fell locally, and that means: snow fun! A lot of schools were closed, students were … Read more
Edward-MediaThe fire brigade is on site to free people from the attraction In association with L1mburg NOS News•today, 5:17 PM•Adjusted today, 6:36 PM Visitors to the Limburg amusement park Toverland have been stuck in an attraction for hours due to a malfunction. The 17 meter high family attraction Dragonwatch stood still from 2 p.m. The … Read more
Orange Media In association with L1mburg NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 12:01 An old monastery in Heel, Limburg, was lost last night in a major fire. The national monument dates from the seventeenth century. Nothing is yet known about the cause. The fire brigade responded in large numbers with fire engines, water trucks and aerial platforms, writes 1Limburg. … Read more
ANPThe Government in Maastricht, where the provincial government works NOS News•yesterday, 8:30 PM If Geert Wilders goes to government, it will be the first time that his party joins the cabinet. The PVV has already co-managed in Limburg at provincial level. How did that go? Three former directors (ex-PVV, CDA and VVD) look back on … Read more
De LijnAn impression of what the tram line should have looked like NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 22:38 The municipality of Maastricht wants to take Flanders to court because the Flemish government refuses to repay a sum of millions to Maastricht. This concerns an amount that Maastricht and the province of Limburg have invested in a tram connection … Read more
ANP factories on the Chemelot industrial estate NOS Nieuws•gisteren, 22:31 The province of Limburg wants a study into the influence of the Chemelot industrial estate on the health of local residents and employees on the site. In a motion, the Provincial Council requests the council to ask the cabinet to map out the effects of … Read more
Diocese of RoermondThe reliquary containing the bones was opened last week In association with L1mburg NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 13:26 Forensic researchers from the University of Liège will investigate the remains of Saint Lambertus, the last bishop of Maastricht. The reliquary, a box in which the bones of Lambertus van Maastricht are kept, was opened last week. … Read more