Etiket: canals
The world becomes a bloop – on the Amsterdam canals
“The water,” says photographer and director Anker van Warmerdam, “can make everything ugly beautiful.” That is why he photographed Amsterdam, from his boat, through the canals. “The water is in…
Problems in the Suez and Panama Canals – freight costs are exploding
Significantly fewer cargo ships are sailing through the Suez Canal due to tensions arising from the Gaza conflict. There were 42 percent fewer ships sailing on the connection between the…
Water back in Haarlem’s filled-in canals to keep feet dry?
Haarlem wants to investigate whether a few filled-in canals and waterways can be dug open again. Not out of nostalgia, but out of pure necessity. More open water is needed…
Residents demand 30 km zone on Alkmaar canals: “The moment for action is now”
Bram and Erika Vink live in the vicinity of the Geester- en Kennemersingel and the sound of passing traffic is a major disturbance for them. With the citizens’ initiative ‘Safety…
they “slide” along the canals under the flood – Video Gazzetta.it
In view of the first round of the Champions League groups between Milan and Newcastle, English fans have been invading Milan since the afternoon. The Bianconeri were not intimidated by…
Bicycle anglers empty Amsterdam canals: “10 to 15 thousand bicycles a year come out”
Many Amsterdammers have seen them in action: the bicycle fishermen of Waternet. Thanks to them, the canals of the city are a lot safer and cleaner. Thousands of bicycles end…
Like a fish in water: clean canals attract more and more edible species
The fish stocks in North Holland are doing well. The number of fish species in the canals of North Holland inner cities is therefore increasing. This is evident according to…
Already record proceeds for swimming event Swim to Fight Cancer in Haarlem canals
The revenue from Swim to Fight Cancer is higher than ever this year. The organization can already report this – just under two weeks before the event. “We have already…
On land, at sea and in the air, but just a little different in the canals of Meppel. Who will be the first to cycle over the narrow bar to the bell?
On land, at sea and in the air, but just a little different in Meppel. On July 1, JCI Meppel-Reestmond will hold On land, on the canal and in the…
Boatmen on Bruges canals talk too loud
Boatmen on Bruges canals talk too loud No boats on the canals in Bruges today, but when the weather is nice there are quite a few sailing around. And that…