Alkmaar

Dutch manslaughter trial involving body dismemberment

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Alkmaar court hears case of man accused of killing and dismembering father

A 33-year-old man from Heerhugowaard is appearing in an Alkmaar court for the January 2021 death of his father, Albert Visser. The defendant admitted to the killing but maintains he acted in self-defense, alleging his fa

Zoo and petting zoo funding in Belgium and Netherlands

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Flanders government allocates €2 million annually to Antwerp Zoo and Planckendael

Regional petting zoos in the Netherlands and Belgium are facing operational challenges. In Alkmaar, the De Rekerhout petting zoo is requesting 300,000 euros from its local municipality to repair structural issues such as

Alkmaar infrastructure and housing development

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Alkmaar advances plans for Bestevaerbrug canal connection

The Dutch government has pledged 100 million euros to Alkmaar to support housing and accessibility initiatives. Approximately 82 million euros of this funding is earmarked for infrastructure, including the tunneling of t

Diplomatic dispute over football supporter ban in Alkmaar

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Alkmaar Mayor maintains ban on Israeli fans for AZ vs Hapoel match

The Alkmaar city council rejected a motion to allow Hapoel Be'er Sheva supporters to attend an upcoming AZ Alkmaar match on October 15. Mayor Anja Schouten stated the exclusion followed “pressing requests” from Amsterdam

Thrift store celebrations in Netherlands and Flanders

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Kringwinkel and Opnieuw & Co celebrate Day of the Thrift Store

In the Netherlands, National Thrift Day was celebrated to promote sustainability and the reuse of goods. Organized by Kringloop Nederland, the annual event featured activities such as fashion shows and gift hunts in loca