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Marco Bottelier (59) and Margriet Wiedemeyer (51) left Accare last week after a major row at the top of the management of the institution for child and youth psychiatry with branches in Dokkum, Drachten, Leeuwarden and Sneek in Friesland.
The former postal sorting center on the Snekertrekweg in Leeuwarden is in the picture as a location for the Freya College, the future free school for secondary education. Last summer, the private school received the green light from the ministry. Since then, the municipality of Leeuwarden has been looking for a building in which education can take place. The school will hold an open day on Wednesday, November 4, in the building on Snekertrekweg, which served as a temporary provincial government building between 2006 and 2011.
The former mail sorting center on Snekertrekweg in Leeuwarden is being considered as a potential location for Freya College, the future vrije school for secondary education. The school received the green light from the ministry last summer. Since then, the municipality of Leeuwarden has been looking for a suitable building. The school is holding an open day on Wednesday, November 4, in the Snekertrekweg building, which served as a temporary provinciehuis between 2006 and 2011.
Running in Leeuwarden is holding the Aeres Fitrun on Sunday, October 25, a run for young and old. The starting point for this edition is also the school for pre-vocational and secondary vocational education on Jansoniusstraat in Leeuwarden. The run has existed for years under different names and has been the first 'real' run for many runners. The 5 and 10 km routes back and forth through the Escher Akwaduct provide an extra challenge.
Mills in Fryslân will set their sails in motion for you on Saturday during the Frisian Mill Day. But you can also get moving yourself, for example on a walk in Noordwolde. Would you like to have a coffee after an outdoor performance or attend a concert indoors? You will find the options among our weekly tips. Horses, you will encounter them in Leeuwarden in the coming week. Indoor Friesland will be held there for the 45th time. With "sports, show & entertainment".
The Dutch cabinet is allocating 50 million euros to help the Port of Rotterdam overcome nitrogen restrictions. This funding is intended for nature restoration next year, which should allow new construction and other permits to be issued again. Additionally, the current affairs program Nieuwsuur will examine the broader national approach to the nitrogen crisis.
Due to extremely low water levels in the Rhine, the well-known digital measurement board at Lobith is temporarily out of service. The measuring tube is currently hanging above the water level instead of below it because of the drought. As a result, it is currently impossible to display the active water levels at this location.
Nearly half a million homes in the Netherlands are facing current or imminent foundation problems. Although timely inspection and prevention can prevent significant damage, many homeowners are unaware of the condition of their foundations. An experienced resident from Rotterdam emphasizes the importance of taking action to prevent potential collapse.
Police have fined 29 drivers who filmed or photographed a serious accident on the A58 highway near Oirschot while behind the wheel. According to the traffic police, capturing such footage is highly disrespectful. Two people were injured in the collision and received first aid at the scene from emergency services.
The cause of the fire that destroyed the monumental Vijverzathe farm in Jelsum remains uncertain. The police have not been able to determine how the fire started during the night of August 26 to 27.
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