Etiket: Rhine
The Rhine does not give way to Romans, not even at Vleuten
There is a tree on a lawn in the new residential area of Vleuten-De Meern. “A black alder”, says archaeologist Erik Graafstal. But in his mind’s eye he sees something…
The Rhine is too dry for inland shipping, which is crucial for the German economy
The water level of the Rhine near Kaub is so low that it is impossible for most shipping traffic to navigate.Statue Joris van Gennip On a dark blue camping chair,…
Low water level Rhine reveals surprising secrets | NOW
Despite the heat, there are still some beachcombers on the beaches along the low-lying Lower Rhine. Special finds are sometimes made in the midst of a lot of litter. Such…
German waterway authority considers it “not likely” that traffic on the Rhine will be shut down | Abroad
Despite the ongoing drought, the chairman of the German Directorate for Waterways and Shipping, Hans-Heinrich Witte, does not expect shipping traffic on the Rhine to be shut down. “That is…
Water in the Rhine, Waal and IJssel is extremely low, companies in trouble: ‘Never seen this’ | Inland
The old record low according to the sign (4.72 meters above NAP) from 2003 has thus been broken, but in reality that record was already broken in October 2018. Even…
Why a rabbi, a Sikh foreman and six more spiritual leaders gather on a boat on the Rhine
Spiritual leaders from all over the world are calling for attention to the importance of clean water.Statue Marcel van den Bergh / de Volkskrant On the top deck of the…
Lower Rhine Cup: MSV Duisburg makes a fool of themselves against SV Straelen
This is THE chance for my Wuppertaler SV to defend the title again in the final against a supposedly easier opponent. Would love to see the WSV again in the…
94th Rhine Derby: Gladbach fans protest – Baumgart gives away a hat
Mönchengladbach (dpa) – 1. FC Köln enthusiastically enjoyed its derby triumph, the Gladbach fans, on the other hand, were pissed off and demanded a discussion with those responsible in front…
Inland tanker runs aground, Lower Rhine partly blocked | Inland
The skipper of the Chabeli wanted to sail backwards into the harbor of Wageningen, but this failed due to the strong current. The ship is loaded with 2200 tons of…