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Due to heavy snowfall and strong winds, it is no longer possible to keep all provincial roads and cycle paths passable. Extensive salting and snow clearing are ...
Source: Province of Drenthe
#ProvincieDrenthe
#Sneeuwval
#Gladheidbestrijding
Source: Province of Drenthe
#ProvincieDrenthe
#Sneeuwval
#Gladheidbestrijding
Important Routes Made Passable First During Snowfall
Due to heavy snowfall and strong winds, it is no longer possible to keep all provincial roads and cycle paths passable. Extensive salting and snow clearing are underway. One salting round with a snowplow takes about four hours before the same spot is reached again. As a result, the accessibility and safety of all provincial roads cannot be guaranteed.
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Due to heavy snowfall and strong winds, it is no longer possible to keep all provincial roads and cycle paths passable. Extensive salting and snow clearing are ...
Source: Province of Drenthe
#ProvincieDrenthe
#Sneeuwval
#Gladheidbestrijding
Source: Province of Drenthe
#ProvincieDrenthe
#Sneeuwval
#Gladheidbestrijding
European Commission Speech Brussels, 07 Jan 2026 Commissioner HansenGood afternoon, and first of all, let me wish you a happy new year! I am glad to see that so...
Source: European Commission
#EU
#EuropeanCommission
#Landbouw
Source: European Commission
#EU
#EuropeanCommission
#Landbouw
Press remarks by Commissioners Hansen and Šefčovič, together with Minister Maria Panayiotou of Cyprus, following the meeting of EU agriculture ministers
European Commission Speech Brussels, 07 Jan 2026 Commissioner HansenGood afternoon, and first of all, let me wish you a happy new year! I am glad to see that so many of you faced the snow to be here today.An...
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 6:33 PM
European Commission Speech Brussels, 07 Jan 2026 Commissioner HansenGood afternoon, and first of all, let me wish you a happy new year! I am glad to see that so...
Source: European Commission
#EU
#EuropeanCommission
#Landbouw
Source: European Commission
#EU
#EuropeanCommission
#Landbouw
European Commission Read-out Brussels, 07 Jan 2026 Today, EU agricultural ministers met in an extraordinary meeting, on the invitation of the European Commissio...
Source: European Commission
#EUlandbouw
#EuropeseCommissie
#Landbouwbeleid
Source: European Commission
#EUlandbouw
#EuropeseCommissie
#Landbouwbeleid
Read-out from the extraordinary meeting of EU agriculture ministers on securing EU food security and sovereignty in an uncertain world
European Commission Read-out Brussels, 07 Jan 2026 Today, EU agricultural ministers met in an extraordinary meeting, on the invitation of the European Commission and Minister Maria Panayiotou for the Cypriot Presidency of the Council. The Commission was represented at this meeting by Commissioners Hansen, Šefčovič and Várhelyi.
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM
European Commission Read-out Brussels, 07 Jan 2026 Today, EU agricultural ministers met in an extraordinary meeting, on the invitation of the European Commissio...
Source: European Commission
#EUlandbouw
#EuropeseCommissie
#Landbouwbeleid
Source: European Commission
#EUlandbouw
#EuropeseCommissie
#Landbouwbeleid
The night closures on the A2 between St. Joost and Born have been postponed to January 16 to 18, 2026 due to bad weather.
Source: Public Works and Water Management
#Rijkswaterstaat
#A2
#Wegwerkzaamheden
Source: Public Works and Water Management
#Rijkswaterstaat
#A2
#Wegwerkzaamheden
A2: night closures between St. Joost and Born moved to January 16-18
The night closures on the A2 between St. Joost and Born have been postponed to January 16 to 18, 2026 due to bad weather.
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 5:10 PM
The night closures on the A2 between St. Joost and Born have been postponed to January 16 to 18, 2026 due to bad weather.
Source: Public Works and Water Management
#Rijkswaterstaat
#A2
#Wegwerkzaamheden
Source: Public Works and Water Management
#Rijkswaterstaat
#A2
#Wegwerkzaamheden
In Amersfoort, a reporting obligation is introduced for homes vacant for more than six months. With this vacancy ordinance, the municipality aims to reduce vaca...
Source: Municipality of Amersfoort
#Amersfoort
#Leegstand
#Woningtekort
Source: Municipality of Amersfoort
#Amersfoort
#Leegstand
#Woningtekort
Amersfoort tackles vacancy with new vacancy ordinance
In Amersfoort, a reporting obligation is introduced for homes vacant for more than six months. With this vacancy ordinance, the municipality aims to reduce vacancy and better utilize existing homes. The ordinance takes effect after approval by the city council.
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 5:09 PM
In Amersfoort, a reporting obligation is introduced for homes vacant for more than six months. With this vacancy ordinance, the municipality aims to reduce vaca...
Source: Municipality of Amersfoort
#Amersfoort
#Leegstand
#Woningtekort
Source: Municipality of Amersfoort
#Amersfoort
#Leegstand
#Woningtekort
Adjusted municipal services due to snow and slippery conditions
Source: Municipality of Zaanstad
#Zaanstad
#Winterweer
#Gladheid
Source: Municipality of Zaanstad
#Zaanstad
#Winterweer
#Gladheid
Adjusted municipal services due to snow and slippery conditions
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Adjusted municipal services due to snow and slippery conditions
Source: Municipality of Zaanstad
#Zaanstad
#Winterweer
#Gladheid
Source: Municipality of Zaanstad
#Zaanstad
#Winterweer
#Gladheid
Despite the winter showers, the town hall is open today. If you have an appointment with the municipality or need to arrange something, you can!
Source: Municipality of Leeuwarden
#Leeuwarden
#Gemeentehuis
#Afvalinzameling
Source: Municipality of Leeuwarden
#Leeuwarden
#Gemeentehuis
#Afvalinzameling
Town Hall Open Until 5:00 PM
Despite the winter showers, the town hall is open today. If you have an appointment with the municipality or need to arrange something, you can!
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Despite the winter showers, the town hall is open today. If you have an appointment with the municipality or need to arrange something, you can!
Source: Municipality of Leeuwarden
#Leeuwarden
#Gemeentehuis
#Afvalinzameling
Source: Municipality of Leeuwarden
#Leeuwarden
#Gemeentehuis
#Afvalinzameling
The arrival of thousands of new homes, extra greenery, and new infrastructure in Lisserbroek is an important step for the living environment and housing develop...
Source: Municipality of Haarlemmermeer
#Haarlemmermeer
#Lisserbroek
#Woningbouw
Source: Municipality of Haarlemmermeer
#Haarlemmermeer
#Lisserbroek
#Woningbouw
Arrival of thousands of homes, extra greenery and new infrastructure in Lisserbroek one step closer
The arrival of thousands of new homes, extra greenery, and new infrastructure in Lisserbroek is an important step for the living environment and housing development in the region.
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 4:50 PM
The arrival of thousands of new homes, extra greenery, and new infrastructure in Lisserbroek is an important step for the living environment and housing develop...
Source: Municipality of Haarlemmermeer
#Haarlemmermeer
#Lisserbroek
#Woningbouw
Source: Municipality of Haarlemmermeer
#Haarlemmermeer
#Lisserbroek
#Woningbouw
More space to park bicycles at 14 R-net bus stops in the municipality of Haarlemmermeer
Source: Province of North Holland
#NoordHolland
#Fietsparkeren
#OpenbaarVervoer
Source: Province of North Holland
#NoordHolland
#Fietsparkeren
#OpenbaarVervoer
More space to park bicycles at 14 R-net bus stops in the municipality of Haarlemmermeer
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 4:35 PM
More space to park bicycles at 14 R-net bus stops in the municipality of Haarlemmermeer
Source: Province of North Holland
#NoordHolland
#Fietsparkeren
#OpenbaarVervoer
Source: Province of North Holland
#NoordHolland
#Fietsparkeren
#OpenbaarVervoer
The Public Prosecution Service demands a 40-month prison sentence for a man from Delft suspected of drug trafficking.
Source: Public Prosecution Service
#OM
#drugshandel
#rechtspraak
Source: Public Prosecution Service
#OM
#drugshandel
#rechtspraak
Prison Sentence Demanded for Drug Trafficking
The Public Prosecution Service demands a 40-month prison sentence for a man from Delft suspected of drug trafficking.
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 3:13 PM
The Public Prosecution Service demands a 40-month prison sentence for a man from Delft suspected of drug trafficking.
Source: Public Prosecution Service
#OM
#drugshandel
#rechtspraak
Source: Public Prosecution Service
#OM
#drugshandel
#rechtspraak
How we deal with snow and slipperiness
Source: Municipality of s-Hertogenbosch
#DenBosch
#Sneeuw
#Gladheid
Source: Municipality of s-Hertogenbosch
#DenBosch
#Sneeuw
#Gladheid
How we deal with snow and slipperiness
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Due to weather conditions, many flights are currently being cancelled, including flights to Damascus.
Source: Repatriation and Departure Service
#DTenV
#vluchten
#Syrie
Source: Repatriation and Departure Service
#DTenV
#vluchten
#Syrie
Cancelled Flights Syria
Due to weather conditions, many flights are currently being cancelled, including flights to Damascus.
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Amsterdam was in full bloom in 1926
Source: Municipality of Amsterdam
#Amsterdam
#RoaringTwenties
#Stadsontwikkeling
Source: Municipality of Amsterdam
#Amsterdam
#RoaringTwenties
#Stadsontwikkeling
Amsterdam was in full bloom in 1926
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Amsterdam was in full bloom in 1926
Source: Municipality of Amsterdam
#Amsterdam
#RoaringTwenties
#Stadsontwikkeling
Source: Municipality of Amsterdam
#Amsterdam
#RoaringTwenties
#Stadsontwikkeling
Rijkswaterstaat is organizing information evenings about measures to improve the ecological water quality along the Frisian IJsselmeer coast.
Source: Public Works and Water Management
#Rijkswaterstaat
#FrieseIJsselmeerkust
#Natuur
Source: Public Works and Water Management
#Rijkswaterstaat
#FrieseIJsselmeerkust
#Natuur
Open Evening: Water Reed and Floodable Grassland along the Frisian IJsselmeer Coast
Rijkswaterstaat is organizing information evenings about measures to improve the ecological water quality along the Frisian IJsselmeer coast.
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Rijkswaterstaat is organizing information evenings about measures to improve the ecological water quality along the Frisian IJsselmeer coast.
Source: Public Works and Water Management
#Rijkswaterstaat
#FrieseIJsselmeerkust
#Natuur
Source: Public Works and Water Management
#Rijkswaterstaat
#FrieseIJsselmeerkust
#Natuur
Province of North Holland renews lighting policy: light where needed, dark where possible
Source: Province of North Holland
#NoordHolland
#Verlichting
#Veiligheid
Source: Province of North Holland
#NoordHolland
#Verlichting
#Veiligheid
Province of North Holland renews lighting policy: light where needed, dark where possible
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Province of North Holland renews lighting policy: light where needed, dark where possible
Source: Province of North Holland
#NoordHolland
#Verlichting
#Veiligheid
Source: Province of North Holland
#NoordHolland
#Verlichting
#Veiligheid
Business travel accounts for a large part of the emissions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (BZ). On the path to a more sustainable future and 40% less CO2 by...
Source: Foreign Affairs
#Rijksoverheid
#Duurzaamheid
#CO2reductie
Source: Foreign Affairs
#Rijksoverheid
#Duurzaamheid
#CO2reductie
Smarter travel: how Foreign Affairs aims to achieve 40% less emissions by 2030
Business travel accounts for a large part of the emissions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (BZ). On the path to a more sustainable future and 40% less CO2 by 2030, there is room for improvement. BZ achieves this, for example, with the Travel Smart campaign and use of data.
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Business travel accounts for a large part of the emissions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (BZ). On the path to a more sustainable future and 40% less CO2 by...
Source: Foreign Affairs
#Rijksoverheid
#Duurzaamheid
#CO2reductie
Source: Foreign Affairs
#Rijksoverheid
#Duurzaamheid
#CO2reductie
The Public Prosecution Service provides a first overview of New Years cases 2025-2026, noting an increase in suspects and focusing on violence against emergency...
Source: Public Prosecution Service
#OM
#Jaarwisseling
#Veiligheid
Source: Public Prosecution Service
#OM
#Jaarwisseling
#Veiligheid
First Overview of New Years Cases 2025-2026
The Public Prosecution Service provides a first overview of New Years cases 2025-2026, noting an increase in suspects and focusing on violence against emergency workers and illegal fireworks.
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 12:13 PM
The Public Prosecution Service provides a first overview of New Years cases 2025-2026, noting an increase in suspects and focusing on violence against emergency...
Source: Public Prosecution Service
#OM
#Jaarwisseling
#Veiligheid
Source: Public Prosecution Service
#OM
#Jaarwisseling
#Veiligheid
Due to persistent winter weather, it remains impossible for many people to come to the court. This applies to both parties and staff.
Source: The Judiciary
#deRechtspraak
#Winterweer
#RechtbankGelderland
Source: The Judiciary
#deRechtspraak
#Winterweer
#RechtbankGelderland
Consequences of Weather Conditions for Court Sessions in Gelderland
Due to persistent winter weather, it remains impossible for many people to come to the court. This applies to both parties and staff.
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Due to persistent winter weather, it remains impossible for many people to come to the court. This applies to both parties and staff.
Source: The Judiciary
#deRechtspraak
#Winterweer
#RechtbankGelderland
Source: The Judiciary
#deRechtspraak
#Winterweer
#RechtbankGelderland
Rijkswaterstaat and Van Oord have successfully completed coastal maintenance at Noord-Beveland using 100% Bio-LNG, contributing to sustainable coastal care.
Source: Public Works and Water Management
#Rijkswaterstaat
#BioLNG
#Kustlijnzorg
Source: Public Works and Water Management
#Rijkswaterstaat
#BioLNG
#Kustlijnzorg
Coastal Care Noord-Beveland Completed with 100% Bio-LNG
Rijkswaterstaat and Van Oord have successfully completed coastal maintenance at Noord-Beveland using 100% Bio-LNG, contributing to sustainable coastal care.
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Rijkswaterstaat and Van Oord have successfully completed coastal maintenance at Noord-Beveland using 100% Bio-LNG, contributing to sustainable coastal care.
Source: Public Works and Water Management
#Rijkswaterstaat
#BioLNG
#Kustlijnzorg
Source: Public Works and Water Management
#Rijkswaterstaat
#BioLNG
#Kustlijnzorg
The Province of North Holland supports municipalities in Gooi and Vechtstreek with subsidies and a coordinator for shared bicycles.
Source: Province of North Holland
#NoordHolland
#Deelfietsen
#Mobiliteit
Source: Province of North Holland
#NoordHolland
#Deelfietsen
#Mobiliteit
Subsidy and coordinator for shared bicycles in Gooi and Vechtstreek
The Province of North Holland supports municipalities in Gooi and Vechtstreek with subsidies and a coordinator for shared bicycles.
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 11:35 AM
The Province of North Holland supports municipalities in Gooi and Vechtstreek with subsidies and a coordinator for shared bicycles.
Source: Province of North Holland
#NoordHolland
#Deelfietsen
#Mobiliteit
Source: Province of North Holland
#NoordHolland
#Deelfietsen
#Mobiliteit
Due to winter weather, the City Hall in Deventer will close today at 4:00 PM. The Bathmen location remains closed all day.
Source: Municipality of Deventer
#Deventer
#Stadhuis
#Winterweer
Source: Municipality of Deventer
#Deventer
#Stadhuis
#Winterweer
City Hall closed today from 4:00 PM
Due to winter weather, the City Hall in Deventer will close today at 4:00 PM. The Bathmen location remains closed all day.
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Due to winter weather, the City Hall in Deventer will close today at 4:00 PM. The Bathmen location remains closed all day.
Source: Municipality of Deventer
#Deventer
#Stadhuis
#Winterweer
Source: Municipality of Deventer
#Deventer
#Stadhuis
#Winterweer
On January 6, we installed Agnes Mulder as the new Kings Commissioner in a full Provincial Council hall. It was an afternoon full of warm words and beautiful pe...
Source: Province of Drenthe
#ProvincieDrenthe
#Drenthe
#CommissarisVanDeKoning
Source: Province of Drenthe
#ProvincieDrenthe
#Drenthe
#CommissarisVanDeKoning
Hello Commissioner!
On January 6, we installed Agnes Mulder as the new Kings Commissioner in a full Provincial Council hall. It was an afternoon full of warm words and beautiful performances.
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 10:42 AM
On January 6, we installed Agnes Mulder as the new Kings Commissioner in a full Provincial Council hall. It was an afternoon full of warm words and beautiful pe...
Source: Province of Drenthe
#ProvincieDrenthe
#Drenthe
#CommissarisVanDeKoning
Source: Province of Drenthe
#ProvincieDrenthe
#Drenthe
#CommissarisVanDeKoning
Snow is causing slippery roads this week. Together with Spaarnelanden, we strive to keep roads and bike paths safe.
Source: Municipality of Haarlem
#Haarlem
#Gladheid
#Winterweer
Source: Municipality of Haarlem
#Haarlem
#Gladheid
#Winterweer
How We Combat Slippery Roads
Snow is causing slippery roads this week. Together with Spaarnelanden, we strive to keep roads and bike paths safe.
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Snow is causing slippery roads this week. Together with Spaarnelanden, we strive to keep roads and bike paths safe.
Source: Municipality of Haarlem
#Haarlem
#Gladheid
#Winterweer
Source: Municipality of Haarlem
#Haarlem
#Gladheid
#Winterweer
Owners of social real estate in the province of Groningen can benefit from a new interest discount scheme for sustainability loans.
Source: Province of Groningen
#provincieGroningen
#verduurzaming
#maatschappelijkvastgoed
Source: Province of Groningen
#provincieGroningen
#verduurzaming
#maatschappelijkvastgoed
Attractive Interest Discount Scheme for Loans for Sustainability of Social Real Estate
Owners of social real estate in the province of Groningen can benefit from a new interest discount scheme for sustainability loans.
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Owners of social real estate in the province of Groningen can benefit from a new interest discount scheme for sustainability loans.
Source: Province of Groningen
#provincieGroningen
#verduurzaming
#maatschappelijkvastgoed
Source: Province of Groningen
#provincieGroningen
#verduurzaming
#maatschappelijkvastgoed
The expectation is that the orange code will last until 2:00 PM today, followed by a yellow code at least until Friday morning 8:00 AM.
Source: Province of Flevoland
#ProvincieFlevoland
#Winterweer
#CodeOranje
Source: Province of Flevoland
#ProvincieFlevoland
#Winterweer
#CodeOranje
Winter Conditions – Orange Code in the Province of Flevoland
The expectation is that the orange code will last until 2:00 PM today, followed by a yellow code at least until Friday morning 8:00 AM.
openrijk.nl
January 7, 2026 at 9:45 AM
The expectation is that the orange code will last until 2:00 PM today, followed by a yellow code at least until Friday morning 8:00 AM.
Source: Province of Flevoland
#ProvincieFlevoland
#Winterweer
#CodeOranje
Source: Province of Flevoland
#ProvincieFlevoland
#Winterweer
#CodeOranje