Only if your car has air-con
Drimmelen.
For the first time this summer there were traffic jams towards the North Sea beach, reports the Brabants Dagblad today.
But not everyone stayed in the car for a couple of hours to cool down. It was "pleasantly crowded" on the beach by the swimming pool at the campsite Biesbosch Marina Drimmelen. Children enjoyed playing on the beach and cooling off in the water while others relaxed and sunbathed.
Nearby Drimmelen harbour also had plenty of activity with people enjoying the sun on their boats.
Wednesday 3 August 2011
Break-in at shopping centre foiled
Red faces at Redwing
On Monday, police caught four men trying to break in to the Koperwiek shopping centre in Capelle aan den IJssel, the Metro reports today.
The men, aged between 19 and 21 had smashed the entrance door of the centre when they were noticed by police. The thieves ran to the metro station but the police managed to arrest them.
Google translates Koperwiek as redwing.
On Monday, police caught four men trying to break in to the Koperwiek shopping centre in Capelle aan den IJssel, the Metro reports today.
The men, aged between 19 and 21 had smashed the entrance door of the centre when they were noticed by police. The thieves ran to the metro station but the police managed to arrest them.
Google translates Koperwiek as redwing.
Dutch police must learn to tweet
Police union sees little in it.
From September police officers will receive twittering lessons. The "social media master class" will ensure officers can use the online messaging website.
The initiative comes from the Digital Forensic Investigation Department. Frans-Jan Mulschlegel from the department says in the latest edition of Police Academy magazine that social media should be a standard part of officer training. The police union sees little value in it.
However it comes with a warning. "If you want to post something that is not consistent with your police work or that you might pay for later, then you just shouldn't do it" says Mr Mulschlegel in the Metro today.
PIN payments "a disaster"
Checkout workers in training for London 2012
Customers in the Netherlands, used to swiping their payment cards and keeping them, are experiencing problems with a new system where they must insert their card into the terminal and leave it there until the transaction is complete, De Telegraaf reports today.
The change in procedure is making many customers forget to remove their card so usually sedentary checkout workers are having to go after customers to return their cards to them. This new "100 metres with credit card relay", while great for supermarket workers' fitness, leads to delays at the till and therefore longer queues.
In addition to confusion over when to take it out, some confounded customers are also experiencing insertion difficulties as "sometimes the slot is on top and sometimes it's on the bottom"
The new system was launched this spring to protect consumers from card skimming.
Customers in the Netherlands, used to swiping their payment cards and keeping them, are experiencing problems with a new system where they must insert their card into the terminal and leave it there until the transaction is complete, De Telegraaf reports today.
The change in procedure is making many customers forget to remove their card so usually sedentary checkout workers are having to go after customers to return their cards to them. This new "100 metres with credit card relay", while great for supermarket workers' fitness, leads to delays at the till and therefore longer queues.
In addition to confusion over when to take it out, some confounded customers are also experiencing insertion difficulties as "sometimes the slot is on top and sometimes it's on the bottom"
The new system was launched this spring to protect consumers from card skimming.
Tuesday 2 August 2011
Fewer robberies in Amsterdam
The number of robberies in the city over the last 6 months fell by 29 percent. The attacks have been more violent than previously though, and jewellers and wholesalers are relatively more likely to become victims.
National Police figures showed a drop to 181 for the past 6 months compared to 254 for the same period last year. The municipality claims this is a result of it's tougher stance on youth crime. Metro newspaper reported that robbers are often heavily armed. The municipality announced it's clampdown to combat the problem will continue.
National Police figures showed a drop to 181 for the past 6 months compared to 254 for the same period last year. The municipality claims this is a result of it's tougher stance on youth crime. Metro newspaper reported that robbers are often heavily armed. The municipality announced it's clampdown to combat the problem will continue.
Many more Poles than expected
The increase in the number of migrants from middle and eastern European countries, especially Poland, is much greater than expected.
VVD ministers called the surge in labour migration "the most important development" in years.
In 2004 the Central Planning Bureau estimated the number of migrants would be between 7500 and 15000. That was on top of approximately 10000 seasonal workers. By 2008 there were an estimated 100000 Eastern Europeans and this year there are 200000 registered.
According to Social Affairs minister Henk Kamp, the eastern Europeans are welcome in the Netherlands as long as they work and can provide for themselves, and not rely on state benefits.
VVD ministers called the surge in labour migration "the most important development" in years.
In 2004 the Central Planning Bureau estimated the number of migrants would be between 7500 and 15000. That was on top of approximately 10000 seasonal workers. By 2008 there were an estimated 100000 Eastern Europeans and this year there are 200000 registered.
According to Social Affairs minister Henk Kamp, the eastern Europeans are welcome in the Netherlands as long as they work and can provide for themselves, and not rely on state benefits.
Police catch five copper thieves in Rotterdam harbour area
The vigilance of the Seaport Police paid off on Monday with the capture of five copper thieves, reports The Metro.They were a 47 year old Dutchman and four others of unknown age.
The Dutchman was first caught while cycling with cut power lines in Droespolderweg in Europoort. He could give no explanation of origin of the cables and was arrested. Investigation showed the cables came from a nearby industrial site. The man has been issued with a court summons.
An hour later a new report came in of a metal theft in Heijplaat. A witness saw men taking metal from a building there and alerted the police. The police arrested the four and took them into the police station. The men are still in custody.
The Dutchman was first caught while cycling with cut power lines in Droespolderweg in Europoort. He could give no explanation of origin of the cables and was arrested. Investigation showed the cables came from a nearby industrial site. The man has been issued with a court summons.
An hour later a new report came in of a metal theft in Heijplaat. A witness saw men taking metal from a building there and alerted the police. The police arrested the four and took them into the police station. The men are still in custody.
VVD member criticised over Wilders tweet
VVD vice-chairman Mark Verheijen yesterday caused a storm with a tweet about Geert Wilders and the attacks in Norway, reports AD.
Verheijen wrote "Oh poor Geert. Who cares about the 77 deaths. We almost forgot that HE, of course, is Breivik's main victim" The VVD deputy was attempting to demonstrate his annoyance that the Attacks in Norway have been used politically by Wilders and other parties.
Verheijen reported later that it was not his intention to attack Wilders or left-wing parties, only to keep the atrocities in Norway from being 'abused' in political debate.
Last week Wilders, Groenlink and the PvdA fiercely debated the background to the attacks and possible connections to the Netherlands.
Verheijen wrote "Oh poor Geert. Who cares about the 77 deaths. We almost forgot that HE, of course, is Breivik's main victim" The VVD deputy was attempting to demonstrate his annoyance that the Attacks in Norway have been used politically by Wilders and other parties.
Verheijen reported later that it was not his intention to attack Wilders or left-wing parties, only to keep the atrocities in Norway from being 'abused' in political debate.
Last week Wilders, Groenlink and the PvdA fiercely debated the background to the attacks and possible connections to the Netherlands.
No summer holiday for car thieves
Car thieves are busy. According to automotive security specialists there is no summer dip in car crime.
There is an increase in thefts of large SUV type BMWs like the X5 and X6. Also in demand is the Volkswagen Passat.
There is an increase in thefts of large SUV type BMWs like the X5 and X6. Also in demand is the Volkswagen Passat.
Monday 1 August 2011
Argument between prostitutes near Waspik
Friday. Police arrested two suspects on Friday over a threat with a firearm.
A 54 year old woman from Soest said she had an argument with a 44 year old woman and a 38 year old man, during which she was threatened with a firearm.
Police asked the occupants of the car for the weapon but they claimed not to have it. No gun was found in the car but police discovered a cosh and a can of pepper spray. These were confiscated.
Investigation later revealed it was an argument over customers between prostitutes. The victim did not press charges and the suspects were released.
A 54 year old woman from Soest said she had an argument with a 44 year old woman and a 38 year old man, during which she was threatened with a firearm.
Police asked the occupants of the car for the weapon but they claimed not to have it. No gun was found in the car but police discovered a cosh and a can of pepper spray. These were confiscated.
Investigation later revealed it was an argument over customers between prostitutes. The victim did not press charges and the suspects were released.
Mortgage rules tightened from today.
From today it is no longer possible to obtain a mortgage that doesn't need to be repaid during the term of the loan, reports Parool. It is also no longer possible for a mortgage to exceed the property's value.
This is due to the new code of conduct for mortgage lenders. The code is designed to protect borrowers against borrowing more than they can repay.
The federation of insurers, the Dutch association of banks, the treasury and the financial markets authority want the new code to be binding, even for mortgages arranged under the national mortgage guarantee.
This is due to the new code of conduct for mortgage lenders. The code is designed to protect borrowers against borrowing more than they can repay.
The federation of insurers, the Dutch association of banks, the treasury and the financial markets authority want the new code to be binding, even for mortgages arranged under the national mortgage guarantee.
35000 students actually failed
Students who passed their final exams due to an error by the Dutch ministry of education have been sent a letter stating that they did not pass. The letter also encourages the students to complete their diploma next year.
The letter has been sent to 35000 students, some already had their degrees at home.
The ministry apologised for the error.
The letter has been sent to 35000 students, some already had their degrees at home.
The ministry apologised for the error.
Privacy violators face heavier fines
The Netherlands' data protection authority, the Cbp, is likely to hand out stiff fines to violators of privacy rules this autumn. The Ministry of Justice is currently working on new legislation, AD reported after interviewing Cbp president Jacob Kohnstamm.
Examples will include individuals, businesses and organisations that post photos or video of "suspects" on the internet. Fines could be as much as €25000, says Mr. Kohnstamm.
Examples will include individuals, businesses and organisations that post photos or video of "suspects" on the internet. Fines could be as much as €25000, says Mr. Kohnstamm.
The Netherlands takes world salsa dancing record
The Netherlands is once again a world record holder.
On Saturday during summer carnival, 572 couples danced the salsa simultaneously beating the previous world record of 451, the Metro reports.
The old record was set in Venzuela, the land of salsa.
More than 1100 people participated in the event. Some were professional dancers but parents with children also showed their skills. An expert panel monitored the attempt and a cheer erupted round the square when it became apparent that the record had been broken.
Workshops had been held to properly prepare the participants.
On Saturday during summer carnival, 572 couples danced the salsa simultaneously beating the previous world record of 451, the Metro reports.
The old record was set in Venzuela, the land of salsa.
More than 1100 people participated in the event. Some were professional dancers but parents with children also showed their skills. An expert panel monitored the attempt and a cheer erupted round the square when it became apparent that the record had been broken.
Workshops had been held to properly prepare the participants.
Two dutchmen held over Crete rape
On the island of Crete this weekend, two Dutchmen were arrested on suspicion of raping a Dutch woman, AD reports. The incident is said to have taken place in the resort of Hersonissos.
The two men, aged 20 and 22 years, are said to have forced the woman into sex in her apartment. The victim reports that the incident was recorded on a mobile phone.
The two men, aged 20 and 22 years, are said to have forced the woman into sex in her apartment. The victim reports that the incident was recorded on a mobile phone.
Two arrests following explosion in Emmen
A residential area in Emmen was rocked by an explosion on Sunday afternoon, De Telegraaf reports today.
Police arrested two men with minor injuries, who were seen running from the house. The explosion blew away part of the roof and one of the arrested men was taken to hospital by ambulance.
The affected property was an apartment in the district of Rietlanden. Due to the risk of explosives in the apartment the Police and Fire Department did not immediately enter the property.
As a precaution, ten neighbouring homes were evacuated. The resident had to stay away overnight.
Bomb disposal experts took an amount of suspect material to wasteground outside Emmen for controlled detonation.
It was announced this morning that the investigation in the house is ongoing.
Police arrested two men with minor injuries, who were seen running from the house. The explosion blew away part of the roof and one of the arrested men was taken to hospital by ambulance.
The affected property was an apartment in the district of Rietlanden. Due to the risk of explosives in the apartment the Police and Fire Department did not immediately enter the property.
As a precaution, ten neighbouring homes were evacuated. The resident had to stay away overnight.
Bomb disposal experts took an amount of suspect material to wasteground outside Emmen for controlled detonation.
It was announced this morning that the investigation in the house is ongoing.
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