A ‘playful statement’ by Dutch and German farmers. They protest at the application center for asylum seekers in Ter Apel, because they ‘no longer feel welcome’. Today also in Ter Apel: a convicted politician from Chile was caught. These are the stories from Drenthe and Groningen that you should not miss today.
Today in Ter Apel: refugees (crisis), block farmers and a fugitive former mayor from Chile
Three big stories in Ter Apel today. Firstly, the refugee crisis that still persists there, despite Rutte’s ‘national crisis approach’. Reporter Maaike Borst explains how it’s possible that despite our prime minister’s weighty words, the reception center has not yet made any progress.
What about the influx of asylum seekers and refugees in Ter Apel? Are there really as many as some politicians claim? These are the numbers and the facts.
In any case, it is too busy at the registration center at the moment. So, the farmers thought, we go the extra mile and go there with dozens of tractors to draw attention to our nitrogen case.
Finally, a completely different case: Karen Rojo from Chile was arrested there yesterday morning. The former mayor was convicted of election fraud and was sentenced to five years in prison in her country. Maybe not the talk of the town here, but on the other side of the world.
Do you still trust the handymen?
A fake contractor would certainly precede 16 victims in Groningen and Drenthe in total a quarter of a million euros have scammed. After he was unmasked by Alberto Stegeman and convicted for the practices, he later struck again.
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Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil. On image. 1200 times
This summer we will visit Groningers and Drenthe with special stories. Today was Herman Sandman at Gozen Beikes (69) from Nieuwe Pekela. In his house there are 1200(!) ‘Hear, see and be silent’ figurines. Frequently asked question: who cleans them all?
More news from Groningen can be found here † Who was that vain man who used to parade proudly through the city? Reporter Ernst Slagter made a portrait of Jan Evert Scholten the most popular man of his time.
Honored Audience! With (maybe) the smartest person
Today you can listen to a new episode of our culture podcast. Kirsten looks forward to the performance of good old Bob Dylan (in Amsterdam, that is). Joep is still full of his meeting with Tom America. And they call Orange Skyline singer Stefan van der Wielen † He will soon make his appearance in TV quiz The smartest person.
Furthermore, our culture page full of stories and backgrounds. And reviews † All † a lot † reviews †
Just look how beautiful your bike is
Three old men cycled to the end of the world † Today was the last leg. Not everyone made it to their destination and those who did make it were not without heartache. Read the final piece of a beautiful and emotional journey to Finisterre on the Atlantic Ocean.
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Recommendation from the editors
Live report from the court in Groningen by court reporter Sander Dekker. He heard American T. explain in a flat tone how he hacked, in an X-movement, tried to take out the male cop who stopped him. A chilling story definitely worth reading.
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