Tag #Utrecht

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Jelle van der Zee (1936-2023): A Life in Multiple Acts

Jelle van der Zee, a multifaceted Dutch personality who passed away at 87, excelled as a hockey goalkeeper, jazz musician, PR advisor, and event organizer, leaving a significant impact on Utrecht's cultural and environmental landscape.

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Utrecht Street Newspaper to Pay Fines for Homeless Sleeping Outdoors

The Utrecht street newspaper St. Maarten will pay fines issued to homeless people for sleeping outside, totaling approximately €34,000 last year, due to the municipality's continuation of this practice despite criticism and other cities ending similar policies.

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Utrecht Shopping Center Closes Nightly Due to Disturbances

Due to escalating disturbances involving alcohol, drugs, theft, and fights, Utrecht's Hoog Catharijne shopping center will close nightly from midnight to 6 AM, starting this summer, for at least a year, impacting pedestrian access between the city center and the station.

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Utrecht Expands Dog Leash Law Due to Wolf Encounters

To prevent future wolf-dog confrontations in Utrecht province, Netherlands, dogs must be leashed in expanded areas from March 15th to September 15th, following multiple incidents involving wolves and dogs; advice regarding children in the forests has been adjusted.

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Utrecht's Concours: Classic Fine Dining with a Modern Twist

Concours, a fine-dining restaurant in Utrecht, offers a refined experience with multi-course menus featuring seasonal, locally-sourced dishes and sophisticated wine pairings, though some experimental combinations prove less successful than others; the innovative dessert, however, suggests a promisin...

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"Newly Discovered Roman Road Alters Understanding of Utrecht's Ancient Infrastructure"

"Archaeologists in Utrecht, Netherlands, unearthed a previously unknown 5-meter wide Roman road branching from the Limes, the Roman Empire's northern border, to the Domplein. The discovery, made during construction in the Merwedekanaalzone, includes side lanes and ditches, resolving a long-standing ...

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Festival Oude Muziek: A Revitalized Celebration of Early Music

The Festival Oude Muziek in Utrecht, Netherlands, celebrated early European music (Medieval to mid-18th century) from September 1st to 7th, featuring diverse events, including Gregorian chant, theatrical performances, and innovative audio techniques.

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Utrecht Shopping Center to Close at Night Due to Increased Disturbances

Utrecht's Hoog Catharijne shopping center will close nightly from midnight to 6 AM for at least one year due to increased nighttime disturbances, including fights, drug dealing, and severe pollution involving groups of 30–50 people, prompting concerns about public safety and the need for a broader n...

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Utrecht Highway Expansion Partially Halted Pending Further Environmental Justification

The Dutch Council of State ordered Minister Madlener to provide a more thorough justification for expanding highways A12 and A27 near Utrecht due to insufficient nitrogen emission reduction plans; however, the highway widening near Amelisweerd, requiring 800 trees to be cut, can proceed.

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PSV's Unprecedented Struggles: Investigating the Reigning Champion's Decline

PSV, the reigning Dutch champion, has surprisingly won only one of its first five Eredivisie matches in 2025, losing its top spot to Ajax; this article investigates the reasons behind their unexpected vulnerability.

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Toxic Work Culture and Racism at Utrecht Street Cleaning Department

A report reveals a toxic work environment at Utrecht's municipal street cleaning department, with employees reporting bullying, discrimination, and racism, leading to one employee experiencing depression; the municipality plans to address this with stricter codes of conduct, additional training, and...

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"Newly Discovered Roman Road Section Alters Understanding of Roman Infrastructure in Utrecht"

"Archeologists in Utrecht, Netherlands, unearthed a previously unknown 30-meter-wide Roman road section branching from the northern Limes to the Castellum Traiectum (Domplein), altering our understanding of Roman road networks and answering a long-standing question about the Limes' route."

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