UNESCO declares Utrecht a city of literature
The FIFA World Cup is almost upon us and alas there is no Dutch interest this time around. We could all support Belgium I suppose, but that would take rather a leap wouldn’t it?...
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Jon Wilkins
Jon Wilkins is Welsh and lives in England. He is a writer. A Europhile and Remainer, he is a regular visitor to Utrecht and has set his crime novel series in the city.
Syrian celebrity hairdresser welcomes new clientele
In Damascus, Maher Mansour (39) had two busy hair salons where many celebrities would visit to get groomed. He appeared on TV regularly, fully indulged in a profession he loved so much. But then...
Talented Utrecht expat singer and musician to appear on Voice of Holland
Palmer, will appear on The voice of Holland, the original program that Americans know simply as “The Voice.” The television show, which originated in Holland, showcases singing talent who perform for coaches who can...
Studio Makkink & Bey and Piasa Paris grand auction
Making Space Studio Makkink & Bey to Auction Unique Pieces PARIS – Studio Makkink & Bey and Piasa Paris have joined forces to realise a grand auction of unique pieces, prototypes and limited edition...
Fast food chain Taco Bell coming soon to Utrecht
The fast food chain Taco Bell are soon to be opening up a branch in Utrecht although the exact date of inauguration is still unknown. The Tex-Mex food chain would like to be situated...
The Ventura Centrale 2017 review – magical installations beneath rough vaults
Eight abandoned warehouses, six exhibitors, one Sea Food Mobile, over 35.000 visitors, a Milano Design Award, and one very proud team – that’s what sums up the first edition of Ventura Centrale. We knew...
Dutch would like to pay extra for ‘orange’ power
AMSTERDAM – 40% of all Dutch is willing to pay more for green power. Half of this group is also willing to count down additional money for green power generated in the Netherlands, also...
Things about the new Utrecht Centraal station you should know about
The new Utrecht Centraal train station, one of the busiest urban commuter hubs in the Netherlands, officially opened in December, after six years of renovation work to expand infrastructure and commuter services. Originally, Utrecht...
Airbnb hosts may be required to pay tax to Utrecht municipality
Homeowners who decide to become Airbnb hosts may soon be required to pay a 5% tourist tax on each rental period towards the Utrecht municipality. This is already the case in Amsterdam since February. Hotels and...
Bock beer festival will take place at Mick O’Connells Irish pub
Many were disappointed to hear that the Bock Beer festival would not take place at the Ledig Erf square this year. Erik Verhoef, an employee of the Mick O’Connels pub, was unable to tolerate the...
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