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
The fire brigade took action twice this evening to extinguish a bonfire on Schultestraat in Assen. The fire brigade was called to an outdoor fire around 9.10 pm. When emergency services arrived there, wood and furniture appeared to have been set on fire. The fire brigade extinguished the fire. Later in the evening, the fire … Read more
During a search operation in the center of Assen, the police seized knives, scissors and soft drugs, among other things. The check was done last Friday, the police are on tonight Facebook the results announced. A total of 225 city center visitors were checked and 88 vehicles were searched. In addition to the potential stabbing … Read more
City center director Kjeld Vosjan: “We can certainly appreciate a funny joke like this, but Vincent has a financial and also a social value (…). Visitors from all over the country walk this route through the city center past all kinds of expressions inspired by Van Gogh. Now our eye-catcher is missing in a very … Read more
Arriva’s night train between Groningen and Schiphol, with a stop in Assen en route, will continue to run next year. According to the carrier, hundreds of train passengers use the connection every week during the night from Friday to Saturday, which has been in existence for about a year. Not only the Groningen – Schiphol … Read more
NOSThe E. coli bacteria were found during an inspection In association with RTV Drenthe NOS News•today, 09:10 E. coli bacteria were found in the drinking water of Assen and Rolde during an inspection. Residents are advised to first boil their drinking water for three minutes. It concerns according to RTV Drenthe about 30,000 households. How … Read more
The folding trailer is back. Sales of the folding trailers rose by more than twenty percent last year and the producers in Drenthe have also noticed an increase this year. Campooz in Assen is the largest producer of folding trailers in our country. “Ten years ago you were laughed at on a birthday if you … Read more
A man was injured in a stabbing on Koopmansplein in Assen tonight. No one has been arrested yet. The victim was taken to hospital. No information has been released about his condition. The police speak of ‘suspects’ who are still missing. After the incident, which happened around 8 p.m., Koopmansplein was cordoned off by officers … Read more
A wildfire broke out in the Paaskamp nature reserve in Witten just after midnight. According to a spokesman for the fire service, an area of about 300 by 100 meters was on fire. Around three o’clock last night, the Drenthe Security Region reported that the fire was under control. The fire brigade remained present for … Read more