The province of Drenthe is tackling the connections between A and N roads. In 2025, the A37/N376 points near Veenoord and the A28/N855 near Spier and Dwingeloo will be overhauled. There will be one roundabout at Veenoord, and two roundabouts at Spier. Total costs: 3.6 million euros. The plans are part of the Provincial Executive’s … Read more
The report for theft remains ‘normal’. Vaart in Assen offered to withdraw it if the statue was returned to Assen before Christmas. That opportunity has already passed. “And we think it is important that insurance matters and the like are arranged.” Furthermore, Westervaarder thinks it is a “shame” that Assen had to be deprived of … Read more
The meter-high statue of Vincent van Gogh that disappeared from Assen is justified. The artwork has surfaced in Vledder. New Year’s Eve association De Oliebol is behind the theft. The statue was located at the Kop van de Vaart in Assen as part of the Vincent van Gogh exhibition that runs until January 7. On … Read more
He calls it the absolute low point in his thirteen years as mayor of the municipality of Westerveld. “We still talk about the wolf without looking for a solution. In this way, we continue to polarize the world around this subject,” says Rikus Jager (69). At the beginning of July, Jager made national news after … Read more
Yet the disruption is also noticeable here. To draw attention to this, the Dwingeloo Telescope opens its doors during the Night of the Night. Visitors are welcome to take a look, as long as the phone is turned off. Dijkema: “People can walk by here and look in one of these binoculars at our moon, … Read more
The outbreak of bluetongue among several Drenthe farmers is taking a heavy toll on animal keepers. This is what LTO-Noord director Dirk Bruins says. Bluetongue was diagnosed at three Drenthe companies yesterday. According to Bruins, there is little that can be done about it. “Horseful to have to go through.” Bluetongue was diagnosed yesterday at … Read more