The war that has broken out does not throw a spanner in the works at Carnival, a commemorative coin in honor of the Maastricht Treaty and good weather during the Vastlaovend. This and more, today in the 1Lunch.
Carnival unions: ‘War Ukraine does not throw a spanner in the works’
The Samewirkende Limburgse Vastelaovesvereniginge (SLV) and the Bond van Carnavalsverenigingen in Limburg (BCL) indicate that carnival will continue for the time being, despite the outbreak of war between Ukraine and Russia. The situation is different from the Gulf War, which started just before the mainland in 1991. Then the festivities were stopped. Read more here.
Drug suspect has lost jacuzzi, but can go home
Two Geleen men suspected of growing and trading hemp cuttings will be released on Thursday morning. The judge has decided to suspend their pre-trial detention. Jordan S. (35) comes home to a house that he will no longer fully recognize; the police recently stole his jacuzzi and swimming pool. Read more here.
Commemorative coin in honor of the 30th anniversary of the Maastricht Treaty
The first commemorative coin of this year was minted at the Royal Dutch Mint (KNM) in Utrecht. It is a gold and silver coin in honor of the 30th anniversary of the Maastricht Treaty. Read more here.
Music André Rieu remains popular at funerals
André Rieu’s music remains coveted during farewell services. His number The Rose is also in tenth place nationally of popular funeral songs. This is evident from research by funeral director Monuta. Read more here.
Not a carnival police strike after all: ‘Can’t we make it’
The police will not strike for a better collective labor agreement during the carnival days. Society would be unnecessarily affected. That says Theo Hulsmans, policy officer of the Limburg police. Read more here.
Plenty of sun during fixed weather: about 10 to 12 degrees
Vastelaovesvierders can look forward to a sun-drenched carnival period. According to Meteo Limburg, it will be a sunny and clear weekend. Temperatures will rise to about 10 degrees. Monday and Tuesday it will be even slightly warmer: about 12 to 13 degrees. Read more here.