Utrecht Councilors Lead the Way in Decision to Inspire Other Major Cities and Government Agencies

Utrecht Councilors Lead the Way in Decision to Inspire Other Major Cities and Government Agencies

The motion was submitted in November 2021 by councilors Sungur (DENK), Sturkenboom (Student & Starter) and Van Heuven (Party for the Animals). Mahmut Sungur now says in a response that he is pleased that Utrecht is the first of the four major cities (G4) to take this decision. He thinks it will inspire other municipalities … Read more

Justice Now! of Extinction Rebellion Projections: Controversy Surrounds Display of Palestinian Flag on Cathedral

Justice Now! of Extinction Rebellion Projections: Controversy Surrounds Display of Palestinian Flag on Cathedral

The initiative to display the Palestinian flag on the Cathedral came from Justice Now! of Extinction Rebellion. “The city council has not granted permission for the projection, regardless of the content,” a spokesperson for the municipality said. “Therefore, it was determined where the projection came from, with the aim of ending it.” To find out … Read more

The Resurgence of Gas Station Robberies: A Growing Trend in Utrecht and the Netherlands

The Resurgence of Gas Station Robberies: A Growing Trend in Utrecht and the Netherlands

After an earlier decline, gas stations are suddenly popular with criminals again this year. This is also the case in Utrecht. Robbers have struck at gas stations throughout the Netherlands more than thirty times this year. According to experts, there are several reasons for this, such as the fact that the presence of cigarettes and … Read more

Expanding PrEP Care in Utrecht: Providing Access and Support for Residents on the Waiting List

Expanding PrEP Care in Utrecht: Providing Access and Support for Residents on the Waiting List

The GGD region Utrecht tries to first start PrEP care, where possible, and then guide people to their own GP or other providers. “We do this to give people on the waiting list access earlier. With the extra budget from the municipality of Utrecht that has been available since the beginning of 2023, we have … Read more

Accident on Jan Blankenbrug: Passenger Trapped and Rescued by Fire Brigade

Accident on Jan Blankenbrug: Passenger Trapped and Rescued by Fire Brigade

The accident happened around 11 a.m. on the Jan Blankenbrug between Nieuwegein and Vianen. Several emergency services, including police, ambulance and an air ambulance, were deployed. One passenger became trapped and had to be freed by the fire brigade. The victim was taken to hospital with injuries. 2023-09-13 13:14:29 #Nieuwegein #open #accident #hitandrun #driver #reports … Read more

Utrecht’s New Approach: Effective Repression Measures to Combat Trouble Makers in the Netherlands

Utrecht’s New Approach: Effective Repression Measures to Combat Trouble Makers in the Netherlands

The aim is to make it impossible for the hard core troublemakers to travel around the Netherlands while remaining elusive. “This means that, in line with the Utrecht approach, which focuses on care and safety, more efforts will be made for this group in the coming period on repression and a tit-for-tat policy. This policy … Read more

Water Safety Measures: Boiling Water Recommended for Optimal Quality

Water Safety Measures: Boiling Water Recommended for Optimal Quality

The company emphasizes on de site that residents, despite the cooking advice, can shower, bathe and flush their toilet. “If we can’t guarantee that the water is of the very best quality, we play it safe. People in a normal condition usually don’t get complaints. Boiling the water before using it eliminates any risk.” 2023-08-04 … Read more

Unregistered Collectors in Utrechtse Heuvelrug Demand Cash for Menstrual Poverty

Unregistered Collectors in Utrechtse Heuvelrug Demand Cash for Menstrual Poverty

Utrechtse Heuvelrug – The young men who knocked on doors in Driebergen, and possibly beyond, to collect without a permit for menstrual poverty, insisted on seeing money. Residents who offered sanitary napkins or tampons were turned away. This is evident from an inquiry by RTV Utrecht at the municipality of Utrechtse Heuvelrug. A search for … Read more