Politics / Council

Twenty-three people in Leeuwarden want to become bicycle mayors. Nineteen men and four women applied; especially those over the age of forty.

The Earth will certainly warm up by more than 1.5 degrees, the UN said in a report today. The number has been the holy grail for tackling climate change for ten years. And even though it is certain that we will not achieve that goal, policymakers continue to hold on to it. Listen here: You can listen to this episode of De Dag via NPO Listen and all other podcast apps.

The historic boltjalk 'Us Thús' is in danger of being lost due to rules and rising costs. The municipality of Leeuwarden sees the ship as a houseboat, which means that it is not eligible for monumental status. That makes a legal difference, because a houseboat cannot be seen as a historic ship, but a houseboat can. The ship has been moored in Leeuwarden for seventy years and has been moored in Warten for a year.

On Wednesday, October 21, the Leeuwarden city council is hosting an informative meeting regarding the accommodation of local clubs and social organizations. From 20:45 to 22:15, representatives can share their experiences, challenges, and future plans with council members in the city hall's council chamber.

The Frisian Environment Federation (FMF) calls on residents of Friesland to switch off unnecessary lighting on Saturday 24 October. During the 22nd edition of the Night of Night, attention will be drawn to light pollution and its consequences for people and nature. Various activities have been organised in the province where residents can experience the night themselves. The Netherlands is one of the most lightly polluted countries in the world.

Dutch churches are calling on local parishes to provide temporary housing for status holders in places like vacant rectories or church annexes. The 'Actie Onderdak' initiative was launched by the Council of Churches in the Netherlands, which represents 19 Christian organizations. Through this effort, the churches aim to help address the national refugee housing shortage.

127,000 euros can be distributed by the municipality of Leeuwarden for plans that young people have for the municipality. The registration has now been closed and has yielded thirty-three plans.

Next year, travelling by train will again be a lot more expensive. On average, the price of a train ticket at NS increases by 4.7 percent. The "income from train tickets is needed to purchase new comfortable trains, pay the increased costs and continue to invest in good facilities," says Daan Schut, who is responsible for fares on the NS Board of Directors. Traveling in off-peak hours will be cheaper.

Former politician Coos Huijsen has passed away at the age of 87. He is considered the world's first openly gay member of parliament and served in the House of Representatives for the CHU starting in 1972. Huijsen died at home after a short illness.

Local interest groups in the Leeuwarden region are concerned about the consequences of the new Defense Act, although the mayor sees no cause for concern. Additionally, the seal center in Lauwersoog faces impending bankruptcy, causing great worry for its staff. These topics were among the main local news stories of the past week.