Michael Darmanin
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Michael is founder and managing editor of Utrecht Central. He graduated in Communications and Media at the Hogeschool Utrecht in the summer of 2012. He specializes in Web Development, Content Management and Online Marketing. Interested in co-operation? We are open to all kinds of suggestions. Contact us!
About the city of Utrecht
General information about Utrecht
Utrecht is the capital and most populous city in the Dutch province of Utrecht and is the fourth largest city of...
A brief history of Utrecht Central station
Part 1: Utrecht Central Station in 1843
The first train station in Utrecht was opened in 1843. Constructed in the popular neo-classical style for the...
Staying fit during corona times
Due to the temporary closure of many gyms and fitness centers during the first few months of the corona virus pandemic, many went searching...
Netherlands Film Festival films to premier nationwide
Films at the Netherlands Film Festival this year will premier at over 97 cinemas nationwide as part of their 40th anniversary.
The program this year...
Research continues into implementation of universal basic income
The idea of ​​a universal basic income for all has been around for some time now although its implementation has been lagging. This has...
Stairway to Heaven is officially history
The iconic Utrecht café Stairway, formerly known as 'Stairway to Heaven', will officially close from today onward.
Henk Westbroek and his wife Julia Harris...
Corona virus antibodies found in mothers milk
The breast milk of women who had COVID-19 has been found to contain antibodies against the corona virus. This new finding has emerged based...
Netherlands Film Festival announces nominations for “Forum of the Directors”
The nominees for the "Forum of the Directors" have been announced for the 40th edition of the Netherlands Film Festival. A total of 12...
New anti virus measures as faculties soon to reopen
As activities at the Utrecht Science Park and Rijnsweerd are starting to resume and faculties are once again re-opening their doors, what measures have...
More electric buses for Utrecht
More electric buses are appearing on the roads within Utrecht's public transport system. At the beginning of 2020, there were just 17 electric buses...
Take a hike in Utrecht’s nature at your own risk
Take a hike in Utrecht's countryside and you may come across a BOA; a kind of inspector roaming Utrecht's natural habitats in search of...
Asian hornet emerges in Utrecht
The Asian hornet has made its first appearance in the province of Utrecht after a dead specimen was recently found in Veenendaal.
A threat to...
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With the new lockdown in place we are, perhaps, all looking for some reassurance. At the moment, COVID-19 is unpredictable. And that is challenging....
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Housing shortage in Utrecht and in the Netherlands has always been a topic spoken about. This crisis particularly affects students, young people, and the...
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Utrecht has been labelled the new 'Amsterdam' of the Netherlands for vacationers this coming year after a post on the travel section of the...
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The Netherlands entered 2021 under partial lockdown. With the earliest end-date (19th of January) in sight, discussions begin. The government is trying to find...