A Dutch court has ordered the embargo of the Instituto Cervantes building in Utrecht, valued at 10 million euros, due to the Spanish state's failure to pay Toyota for renewable energy projects.

Officials in Utrecht, Eindhoven, and Breda turned away revelers from central squares during King's Day celebrations after the areas reached full capacity.

Demonstrators from the Extinction Rebellion protest movement occupied the A12 highway near De Meern in Utrecht, with a group of people sitting on the road near the Oudenrijn junction, causing a partial closure.

Amsterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, and 41 other mid-sized and large Dutch cities have collectively called for an additional €135 million in funding for integration services.

All requests for new or higher voltage electricity connections in Utrecht and its surrounding areas have been paused due to insufficient grid capacity, impacting development in the region.

The electricity grid in Greater Utrecht, Netherlands, has reached its capacity, meaning new applicants for power connections will have to wait.

Located pretty much in the middle of the Netherlands, Utrecht remains a hub for rail commuters, shoppers, and those willing...

Police in Utrecht, Netherlands, have arrested two men on suspicion of setting fire to a man using an electric wheelchair.

A man with a physical disability was injured after being set on fire while driving his electric wheelchair in Utrecht. Suspects are currently at large.

A 48-year-old taxi driver in Utrecht, Netherlands, has been convicted of raping and sexually assaulting four young women in his taxi and sentenced to five years in prison.

A 48-year-old taxi driver from Utrecht has been sentenced to 5.5 years in prison for multiple sexual offenses, including rape and assault. The court emphasized the misuse of his taxi as a place of trust.

Road users south of Utrecht, Netherlands, are experiencing significant delays due to the closure of the A2 highway for maintenance and an accident on the A27.

The province of Utrecht will fine bus companies Transdev and Keolis millions of euros due to persistent problems and service issues on their bus lines.

A forest in Utrecht, Netherlands, is slated for clearing as part of efforts to ensure the cleanliness and quality of the region's drinking water supply.

The municipality of Utrecht is felling more than a hundred trees this week due to the risk they pose to a drinking water reservoir. Cracks in the reservoir led to a bacterial contamination in November, prompting the tree removal.

Work on the sewage system in Wijk bij Duurstede in Utrecht province has turned up rare remnants of what may...

The first voter turnout in the Municipal Elections is trickling through after the first few hours of voting.

In the Utrecht district of Overvecht, two police officers were injured after being targeted with heavy fireworks and glass by local youths.

The province of Utrecht has announced it will cease actively removing nests of the Asian hornet, becoming the seventh Dutch province to abandon the fight against the invasive insect.

The Dutch Council of State has annulled a plan to widen the ring roads near Utrecht, stating that the Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management did not sufficiently clarify how excessive emissions would be handled.

A 'fish bell' system has been implemented in a canal in Utrecht, Netherlands, to assist migrating fish in passing a lock, preventing them from becoming easy prey for herons.

De Utrechtse arts Sarah V. (39) krijgt in hoger beroep een gevangenisstraf van 8 jaar.

The Netherlands recorded three consecutive daily temperature records, with temperatures reaching 15.3°C at the De Bilt weather station near Utrecht on Wednesday, March 4th.

The Utrecht city council has voted to stop issuing fines to homeless individuals sleeping outdoors, a decision that follows significant criticism of the previous policy.

Utrecht’s political-cultural center ACU has canceled a concert scheduled for Wednesday, after coordinating with the band.

The world’s first Fish Doorbell at the Weerdsluis in Utrecht will resume operatio

Police arrested 17 people in Utrecht and another 17 in Arnhem during King's Night celebrations, which authorities described as relatively calm despite large crowds.

Police arrested approximately 400 individuals after climate change demonstrators blocked the A12 motorway near Utrecht, Netherlands.

Extinction Rebellion activists blocked the A12 highway near Utrecht, Netherlands, leading to over 400 arrests as police intervened in the climate protest.

The minute hand of the Domtoren clock in Utrecht, which fell in January, has been successfully reattached and secured. This repair ensures the iconic tower once again displays the correct time on all sides.

The Dutch power grid is facing unprecedented capacity issues, leading to a connection stop for new or heavier electricity connections for businesses and households in the Utrecht region starting July 1st.

'A bitter pill for Utrecht,' calls mayor Sharon Dijksma the full power grid in her city.

The power grid in the Utrecht region of the Netherlands has reached its full capacity, leading to a halt in new or heavier electricity connections starting July 1st. All new applications, including for small consumers, will be placed on a waiting list.

Congestion on the electricity grid is significantly affecting Utrecht, leading to difficulties and delays in the construction of new homes and offices in the city.

The province of Utrecht has received permission to shoot wild boars, primarily to enhance traffic safety. This decision was made by the Council of State, concluding a long-running legal procedure initiated by two animal rights organizations.

An article explores how various cities, including Utrecht, Paris, and Vienna, are redesigning their urban spaces to prioritize cycling, showcasing examples from the world's largest bike garage to new bike lanes.

The largest Apple museum in Europe has opened in the Netherlands, coinciding with the company's 50th anniversary. Located in Utrecht, the museum spans 2,000 square meters.

Major Dutch municipalities, including Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Groningen, and Utrecht, are pressing the Senate to vote against legislation that would make illegal residence a criminal offense.

Dutch construction company Koninklijke Heijmans has been selected to design and build 483 student rooms in Utrecht for €47 million.

Two inmates escaped custody during separate hospital visits in Roermond and Utrecht, Netherlands, with one still at large.

A detainee who escaped from a hospital in Utrecht, Netherlands, is now suspected of assault and threats, according to a spokesperson for the Public Prosecution Service.

Voter turnout in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht remained low on Wednesday evening for the municipal elections, falling below the already dismal figures from the 2022 local elections.

The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) has launched an investigation into the risks of natural gas explosions following a severe blast in Utrecht city center in January, aiming for a broader study into such incidents.

Das „Vinex-Viertel“ in Utrecht ist die größte Stadtentwicklungszone der Niederlande. Der Begriff steht für Neubauviertel in Außenbezirken großer Städte, die gesamtheitlich gedacht werden.

Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht will receive a total of 7 million euros in 2026 to increase vaccination rates in low-income neighborhoods, the Dutch government announced.

Customers at Dutch coffeeshops can continue to pay with debit cards after a Utrecht court ruled against a payment service provider's plan to stop processing these transactions.

The Arnhem Court of Appeal has sentenced 39-year-old Sarah V. from Utrecht to eight years in prison for repeatedly attempting to kill her newborn daughter in 2020.

The Wadden Sea heritage centre WEC and the University of Utrecht are going to investigate why the seal population in...

The municipality of Utrecht, Netherlands, has officially stopped issuing fines to homeless individuals for sleeping outdoors, a decision made after extensive discussions by the city council.

Utrecht Mayor Sharon Dijksma stated that Utrecht University's security was not in order during several pro-Palestinian occupations of its buildings last year, with demonstrators receiving 'inside' help.

A concert at the left-wing political-cultural center ACU in Utrecht was canceled after an announced far-right demonstration raised safety concerns for volunteers and guests.

Over 600 people gathered in Amsterdam, with another commemoration in Utrecht, to mark four years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The events served as a reminder of the ongoing conflict and its impact.

The Netherlands celebrated King's Day on a largely sunny day, with festive crowds in cities like Amsterdam and Utrecht, despite some areas experiencing significant congestion.

Authorities in Utrecht have advised people not to come to the city during Koningsnacht (King's Night) due to significant overcrowding. The city experienced large numbers of visitors.

Dutch police arrested more than 200 Extinction Rebellion activists after they blocked the A12 highway near De Meern, close to Utrecht. A separate group of six drivers was also detained during the protest.

A 34-year-old woman from Utrecht, Netherlands, has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service for compelling her 9-year-old daughter to steal items from stores like Hema and Action.

A police officer from Utrecht has been arrested on suspicion of raping a teenage girl in Nieuwegein. Authorities are investigating the serious allegations against the officer.

From July 1, the Utrecht province in the Netherlands will no longer allow new connections to its power grid, a decision announced by State Secretary Jo-Annes de Bat amidst a housing shortage.

Dutch police have arrested an 18-year-old man from Utrecht in connection with the assault of a PowNed reporter in the Overvecht district last month.

Dutch e-commerce platform Bol.com has temporarily suspended its partnership with Clen V., a 39-year-old Utrecht entrepreneur, who is suspected of murdering his girlfriend in Amsterdam.

The city of Utrecht has postponed the implementation of stricter access rules for trucks into its city center until January 1, 2027, following legal action threats from the transport sector.

Traffic congestion has continued for a second day around Vianen, Utrecht, due to a closure on the A2 motorway and an earlier crash on the A27, disrupting regional travel.

A new Apple Museum has opened its doors in The Wall shopping center in Utrecht, Netherlands, with support from a major tech retailer.

Utrecht's renowned 'fish doorbell,' which has garnered attention from tens of thousands globally, is reportedly not quite what it seems, hinting at an unexpected twist or revelation.

Transport and Logistics Netherlands (TLN) is taking legal action against the municipality of Utrecht over new, stricter access rules for freight traffic in the city center, which will severely restrict truck access from May 1st.

The Dutch vehicle authority, RDW, has confirmed an error on new driving licenses issued since last June, which depict an outdated map of the Netherlands, specifically showing the province of Utrecht without the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden.

Police have arrested four suspects following disturbances in the Utrecht district of Overvecht last week, where officers were attacked with heavy fireworks, stones, and glass, injuring two.

Alan Hanjalić, a scientist of Bosnian origin, has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Science at Utrecht University in the Netherlands, with his term set to begin on July 1, 2026.

A city bus in Utrecht, which was vandalized by a group of youths, was subsequently used by the police as a 'kind of blockade,' according to a spokesperson for the bus company Transdev.

Police and a city bus were pelted with fireworks in the Overvecht district of Utrecht, Netherlands, though no injuries were reported. The bus driver managed to escape to safety.

More primary schools in Utrecht are abolishing the traditional parental contribution used to pay for trips and extra activities and...

Transdev and Keolis plan to reduce bus services in the Utrecht province starting in April to improve reliability and reduce cancellations, in response to persistent problems.

A podcast episode titled 'The Liberate The Utrecht Fish Edition' features polling expert Tom Louwerse discussing the diverse range of candidates as local elections approach.

In Utrecht, the Netherlands' fourth-largest city, housing issues are the primary concern for voters ahead of local elections.

Utrecht's city council is advocating to stop issuing fines to individuals sleeping outdoors, aiming to decriminalize homelessness.

Dozens of protesters from two opposing groups gathered in Utrecht, Netherlands, as the far-right group 'Defend Netherlands' held a commemoration near a radical-left political-cultural center.

A 37-year-old man from Utrecht, who previously worked as a police volunteer, has been sentenced to six years in prison for the sexual abuse of boys.