Logout Gateway to the world of smart farming independently specialising in data-driven cultivation optimisation for greenhouse horticulture officially opened its new office in Utrecht on February 2nd This expansion marks an important milestone for the rapidly growing company as it aims to make its innovative services even more accessible to customers across the Netherlands the central location offers the opportunity to attract new talent The Utrecht office opening comes just 10 months after Ledgnd’s headquarters moved from the Dutch city of Capelle aan den IJssel to a larger space in Vlaardingen This underscores the strong growth the company has experienced in recent years The platform enables growers to integrate data from climate computers and plant feedback systems into a single overview both illuminated and non-illuminated growers are increasingly utilising the insights provided by MyLedgnd to increase yields “The opening of our Utrecht office marks another significant milestone,” says Ramon van de Vrie but also a centrally located base that brings us closer to our customers in the northern part of the country It also presents an opportunity to attract talented employees who want to contribute to a sustainable future for greenhouse horticulture.” Van de Vrie explains that the decision to open an office in Utrecht aligns with the company’s growth ambitions and its commitment to supporting the sector with innovative solutions “We see that our clients and employees are spread across the country A second location in the heart of the Netherlands enables us to respond more quickly and establish new collaborations.” With the formal opening of the Utrecht office Ledgnd is taking another step toward sustainable “This move shows that we are on the right track,” says Van de Vrie “But the most important thing is that we can serve our customers better while remaining an attractive employer for talent in greenhouse horticulture We are always looking for people who want to contribute to innovation and sustainability.” A delivery van hit an 81-year-old woman and 80-year-old man walking in Capelle aan den IJssel on Wednesday evening the elderly couple was walking on Ketsendijk when they got hit by the car First responders tried to resuscitate them Rijnmond reported that the couple was walking their regular route home after attending a club night at the Westerkerk They were crossing the street when the delivery van hit them The man ended up quite a bit further on the road and the woman landed at the bottom of the dike that runs along the road The couple was from Capelle aan den IJssel The vehicle involved was an electric delivery van for a restaurant The police told Rijnmond that the young man was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs The driver is still in custody for questioning The police are still investigating how the accident happened and it is not yet known whether the young man is suspected of any criminal offenses Complaints about excessive artificial lighting are on the rise in the Rotterdam region, prompting environmental inspectors to conduct late-night investigations recorded a sharp increase in reports of light pollution Most complaints involve bright advertising lights and sports field floodlights Environmental inspectors rely on standards from the Nederlandse Stichting voor Verlichtingskunde (NSVV) to determine whether light sources exceed acceptable levels excessive artificial lighting can disrupt sleep and have harmful effects on wildlife including disorienting birds and affecting their migration patterns inspectors specializing in light pollution at DCMR spend their nights measuring light intensity at various locations During a recent visit to Capelle aan den IJssel they investigated complaints about a football field’s floodlights “The lights were on just a moment ago,” Knops said scanning the area from a resident’s balcony Security lights at sports facilities often turn off automatically Van der Zwaal explained that LED technology has contributed to the problem “Any business can now install a bright LED billboard with moving images,” he said business owners voluntarily dim lights when approached by inspectors “One restaurant owner lowered the brightness on the spot using an app,” Knops recalled A car dealership on Goeree-Overflakkee refused to adjust its showroom lighting despite complaints DCMR ultimately imposed fines of 2,500 euros per violation the inspectors measured light pollution inside a resident’s apartment were bright enough to cast shadows on the bedroom walls Using a specialized device called a lux meter the inspectors recorded the intensity of the light After an hour of testing in different rooms they determined that the brightness exceeded permissible levels The football club was asked to adjust the lights either by reducing intensity or repositioning the fixtures Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam gained full independence the company has taken strategic steps to chart its own course and strengthen its independent position within the maritime sector After the closure of the Vuyk shipyard in Capelle aan den IJssel in 1979 marking the end of all shipbuilding activities former employees established a new company: Vuyk Engineering and Trading Founded on the principles of technical know-how combined with experience in cost calculation they gained a reputation as an expert market player able to provide a wide range of services in vessel design and marine engineering "Once it became clear that Vuyk would be sold we defined how we envisioned Vuyk's future," says Floris Toetenel  "The objective was to be independent and not being affiliated with any specific shipyard We aimed to step out of a corporate environment and return to our core: designing and engineering to meet our clients' requirements and we shouldn’t lose sight of that.” agreement was reached on a takeover by Royal Doeksen The Rotterdam-based maritime investment company stepped in as major shareholder allowing Vuyk to continue operating under its own management and as an independent engineering office “This strategic decision was made to ensure and strengthen autonomy." Three different specialisations - vessel design equipment design and operational engineering - work together under one roof "We are the last remaining independent maritime engineering office in the Netherlands and are also the only maritime engineering firm to represent three specialisations This means we not only possess in-depth knowledge and experience in each of these disciplines but we also have the ability to seamlessly integrate our three specialisations within one project." "By continuously investing in knowledge development of new technologies we remain at the forefront of innovation," said Erwin Put noting Vuyk's commitment to new technologies "We are not only involved in improving existing solutions but also strive to develop knowledge of new solutions that respond to market needs." In-house knowledge of topics such as methanol hydrogen and even nuclear power demonstrate the dedication to exploring sources beyond traditional methods sharing our knowledge and thus promoting an open dialogue we want to contribute to the development of the entire maritime industry." Vuyk's engineering team has laid a solid foundation for further development Nearly the entire staff was retained after the acquisition in 2021 “Our people are the backbone of Vuyk,” says Put two employees celebrated their 25th and even 40 years of employment Senior employees are the best tutors for younger colleagues by sharing their expertise and career lessons with the younger generations This only benefits the professional development of young talent in the organisation and thus the future of Vuyk "We consider it important that our engineering team is composed of different perspectives and backgrounds in order to strengthen our innovative power and creativity our focus is not only on attracting talent "We strive for a working environment where employees feel valued and can develop which is essential for achieving our long-term goals." The renewed independence also brought challenges Toetenel acknowledges that this is an ongoing process of improved visibility and full transparency: "In an industry where partnerships and affiliations are often the norm we have to be clear that we are completely autonomous from external parties and that we operate on the basis of client's wishes," he explains "The bottom line is that we can work with anyone the customer considers important." Toetenel continues: "A proactive approach to the market and transparent working methods have allowed us to strengthen our commercial activities both in the Netherlands and internationally Our independence brought us back to the table with major contractors and we have also carried out several dredging and offshore wind projects in the United States in the past three years We have also been heading further into Europe OEMs and suppliers within the offshore wind industry." A look into the future reveals ambitious plans: "With a vision to strengthen our global presence we are in the advanced stages of opening new subsidiaries in a couple of strategic locations This expansion will allow us to offer our services to a wider range of international clients and to serve their local needs Official announcements are scheduled at the beginning of the second quarter.” emphasizing plans to reinforce core values of knowledge most importantly: continuing to listen closely to our customers and partners." 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Netherlands [Advent Magazine with tedNEWS] In the fourth quarter 2022 edition of the Netherlands Union Conference magazine ‘Advent‘ profiled is long-standing member Freida Southuwat-Tomasoa indigenous to the Maluku Islands (also called the Moluccas) “Sugar!” That’s what Frieda Souhuwat-Tomasoa thought when she drove back from Assen to her hometown of Capelle aan den IJssel Observing a huge number of military vehicles heading north Frieda was determined to come up with a plan to end the train hijacking at De Punt was tired of waiting and had decided to end it by force More on her dramatic role as a mediator in a crisis situation later but first we need to go back a little further in time The book “A Forgotten History” by Coen Verbraak contains fourteen interviews with leading leaders from the Moluccan movement At the kitchen table in her home in Capelle aan den IJssel she talks about her long commitment to the Moluccan cause.¹ After the declaration of Indonesian independence in 1949 It was quite a transition for the Tomasoa family From a spacious house (‘we had a privileged position’) to a small room (six metres by three) in the former Vught concentration camp Frieda hardly realised where she had ended up at the premiere of Coen Verbraak’s interview series in Hilversum because I thought: that’s how my parents lived there.” It was in 1951 that Frieda arrived in the Netherlands with her parents and three brothers Frieda’s father had played a prominent role in the Dutch colonial army (KNIL) and was in the resistance during the Japanese occupation Het narrowly escaped being beheaded by a Japanese native Frieda’s grandparents had converted to the Adventist faith in the Moluccas That also played a particularly important role for her parents and Frieda herself “It was a very difficult time for the family I’m sure faith kept my parents going.” Her mother made sure that Frieda didn’t go to the domestic science school as was usual for girls at the time Her motto was: we are now in the Netherlands Me and my father would pray that God would guide us through this The stay of Moluccans in the Netherlands was meant to be temporary But with an increasing pressure from the Moluccan community on successive Dutch governments to make a stronger effort for the independence of the Moluccas it was natural for Frieda to support the establishment of the RMS and so became active within the Moluccan movement She was later become one of the most important Moluccan leaders she regretted the radicalization of Moluccan youth in the 1970s I have volunteered for the Organization of Unrepresented Nations.² Over the years you go through a development My parents taught me not to return evil for evil You can change militancy by engaging in dialogue and I’ve seen much more achieved with that In my role I was sent to countries at war and was a member of the peacemaker teams in Taiwan You can come to a solution with dialogue.” Frieda played the same role between 1975 and 1977 when a train was hijacked twice by Moluccan youths in the Netherlands As the youngest member of the mediation team with the Dutch government “Prime Minister Den Uyl gave us another chance to convince the young people to lay down their arms We thought the mothers would be able to convince the youngsters to stop the hijacking because Minister Van Agt ordered military intervention The military had orders to shoot the hijackers.” The violent end of the train hijacking caused anger and sadness in the Moluccan community Manusama managed to calm down the community.” Frieda further explained “He also made it clear that the Moluccan community must live according to the laws and standards of this country He was a strong leader.” Frieda also thinks that eventually the Moluccan youth realized that actions had no effect and that dialogue works better Conversation with Netherlands Prime Minister Rutte Fast forward to 2022 and Frieda shares that talks are now underway with the Dutch government about strengthening their relationship with the Moluccan community Frieda has been invited to enter into a dialogue with Prime Minister Mark Rutte “That has never happened in the 72 years that we as a Moluccan community have been here in the Netherlands” “I told him that it is time for a gesture towards the Moluccan community and the penny seems to have dropped.” ‘Masohi: Sharing and Doing Together.’ Frieda lives with her husband in the Moluccan neighbourhood in Capelle aan den IJssel and would not want to live anywhere else “It’s our culture – where we share things together The community is here for us where everyone helps each other We call that masohi: sharing and doing together.” And Frieda is quick to point out that it is completely in line with her Adventist faith by the way you help people in the form as written in the Bible – serving involves not putting yourself first In that way you are able to command respect.” As an elder at the Adventist congregation of the Rotterdam North church Frieda also serves on the executive bodies of both the Trans-European Division and the General Conference there are projects in more than 200 countries to help people then I am just very proud to be a member of this church” Frieda is also involved in a new and innovative relationship with the Indonesian embassy  Invited by the new ambassador to get acquainted “He told me to get rid of the enmity and that we should help each other the ambassador wants to mean something to the people of the Moluccas – which is a poor nation the desire for independence by the Moluccans is becoming ever stronger.” The natural question to ask Frieda has to be; what will the situation be like between the Netherlands and the Moluccas in ten years’ time but also for the Moluccans in the Netherlands then we can also see bright spots in the Moluccas Atjeh in the north of Sumatra now has a form of autonomy and Frieda hopes that this is also reserved for the Moluccas “Each island ultimately wants its own people to rule Perhaps the old idea of ​​a federated state will come back on the table.” Frieda supports many social projects on the Moluccas and encourages Dutch companies to invest on the island and I also believe in the power of prayer” “God will help you because I have experienced that many times in my life.” The original version of this article can be found in the fourth quarter 2022 edition of the Netherlands Union Conference magazine ‘Advent‘  [Photos: Adventist Media Exchange CC BY 4.0,Tor Tjeransen, Victor Hulbert, David Neal and Advent Magazine] ted.adventist.org/news is the official news website of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Trans-European Division. © 2025 Trans-European Division of Seventh-day Adventists A series of US-led sanctions on Iranian oil over the past decade have forced Iran’s government to resort to a network of tankers often referred to as a shadow or ghost fleet - which consists of hundreds of vessels controlled by Iranian interests via intermediaries - to evade restrictions The Dutch law firm helped selling Iran's crude through a Surinamese subsidiary based in Capelle aan den IJssel Last month, the US Treasury Department sanctioned several entities for their alleged involvement in shipments of Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products for US-designated entities National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) or Triliance Petrochemical Company Three of the sanctioned companies were registered at ILFT's Suriname address told BNR that he is merely a service provider offering a solution for a client that faces a legal issue at an international level Taheri noted that trading Iranian oil is not prohibited in Europe or the South American country of Suriname emphasizing that his firm and its subsidiary are operating within the law he declined to disclose the identity of the tanker fleet's owner although the website of his firm features the logo of the NIOC under the heading 'Important Clients' head of the Iran Tanker Tracking Program at United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) described the ships registered through ILFT as among the most important carriers of Iranian oil UANI estimates that these six tankers alone have exported 160 million barrels of oil valued at about $10 billion at current market prices since US sanctions took effect Iran exported more than $70 billion worth of oil after the 2015 nuclear deal according to the data released by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) This fell to less than $10 billion in 2020 following a unilateral US withdrawal from the nuclear agreement and then-President Donald Trump’s so-called maximum pressure campaign The figure rose again to just above $40 billion in 2023 in large part due to a myriad of smaller Chinese refineries purchasing Iranian oil masked as originating from other countries This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several 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maritime shipping constraints and a booming e-commerce sector: Strong growth across all regions and major trade lanes combined for a record-breaking first-half performance in terms of CTKs Maritime shipping constraints and a booming e-commerce sector are among the strongest growth drivers the sector has remained largely impervious to ongoing political and economic challenges and the US customs crackdown on e-commerce deliveries from China Air cargo looks to be on solid ground to continue its strong performance into the second half of 2024,” said Walsh Available cargo tonne-kilometres (ACTKs) rose by 8.8% compared to June 2023 The increase was even more pronounced in international operations This growth in capacity has helped to accommodate the surging demand When breaking down the performance by region Asia Pacific led with a 17.0% year-on-year increase in CTKs Each region also saw varying increases in ACTKs and cargo load factors (CLF) indicating a widespread uptick in air cargo activity across the globe several economic factors played a role in shaping the air cargo market in June 2024 as indicated by the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) while new export orders PMI registered a slight contraction at 49.3 global cross-border trade showed a modest 0.1% month-on-month expansion in May and industrial production remained steady compared to the previous month The EU and Japan saw relatively constant inflation rates at 2.6% and 2.8% respectively China’s inflation rate hovered near zero amid weak domestic demand and a persistent real estate crisis since 2023 Photo: Maarten Visser from Capelle aan den IJssel, Nederland, CC BY-SA 2.0 Pölös Zsófia Journalist Trans.info | 6.05.2025 Fragrance on the Fly: Why Pocket Perfumes Are Perfect for Airplane TravelSponsored Article 6.05.2025 all images courtesy of AEMSEN this dry construction method with biobased materials and gas-free apartments provides an attractive ecological residential complex the social interaction between the residents also plays a central role in this concept the shared green outdoor spaces in the form of a green valley are accessible to all residents of the complex via the corridors jasper jägers of AEMSEN says, ‘by modular design and building with prefabricated CLT modules the balance between city and nature can be brought back modular and circular construction with wood really has the future it is lighter than traditional construction it has good insulating properties and it provides much less nitrogen emissions it makes sustainability and circularity accessible to everyone.’ the modular construction system provides CO2 neutral construction and a more efficient and faster construction method than current standards much less building material is needed and construction is less polluting and because all kinds of housing typologies can be made with this building system it makes sustainable and circular buildings accessible to everyone the project consists of prefabricated cross-glued wooden (CLT) residential modules the modules are easily adaptable and reusable crossed laminated timber is fireproof and the indoor climate in the homes is comfortable and healthy building with CLT is lighter than traditional building it has good insulating properties and it produces much less nitrogen emissions environmentally friendly and sustainable way of building by modular design and building with prefabricated CLT modules the symbiosis with nature is further enhanced by integrating greenery and biodiversity into the modular system of façades and roofs the green valley and the greenhouses at the top of the corridors provide space for social interaction between future residents of the complex architecture firm: AEMSEN designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here. happening now! partnering with antonio citterio, AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function, but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style, context, and personal expression. Capelle aan den IJssel, The Netherlands Scandinavian 4 Name: Sharita Harcharan Justin and Jasmijn Location: Capelle aan den IJssel the Netherlands Size: 1,076 square feet Years lived in: 16 years Keep up with our latest house tours each weekday with our House Tour of the Day newsletter By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy one instantly feels relaxed and completely at ease the pale hues and the various tactile elements Sharita says without hesitation: “Lots of white I love natural materials and have an extra fondness for the warm and cuddly ones This has actually been my preference for as long as I can remember With the huge popularity of Scandinavian interiors it has become very trendy which feels a bit funny since it has always been my personal style.” The latter has served her well though: what started out as a little pastime of sharing interior shots on Instagram is evolving into an actual job as a stylist. As more and more people follow Sharita’s Instagram account One memorable project was helping a family who moved to Dubai “Due to the long-distance nature of the job But everyone was super happy with the result,” says Sharita with a big smile With a light-colored home and four children the burning question is undoubtedly: How do they keep it so clean? “Do you know I get that question at least once a week?” Sharita grins There are some basic rules like ‘please eat at the dining table’ The sofa has been treated against stains and we chose good quality rugs so if someone does spill it’s a breeze to remove the spot Last but not least: We take off our shoes when entering the home I find it interesting how white has a bad rap in terms of maintenance while black doesn’t have that reputation but in reality is worse to upkeep on a black surface you will see dust constantly unless you wipe it off every day!” The family is very comfy in their welcoming home but is there anything Shai and Sharita would change They’d really like a more open kitchen that would feel like an extension of the living area Although they would also still like to be able to close the kitchen when desired “Glass doors within a black steel frame would be ideal,” says Sharita “that way we’d still maintain the sense of space while being able to shut off food odors etc Favorite Element: Definitely my workspace I love working at my computer here or flipping through an interior magazine This was a deliberate decision: I would be secluded but at the same time I would also share the space with the kids while they enjoy crafting at the dinner table or watching a movie on the sofa so I found it challenging to make it cozy as well as functional By painting the walls white and hanging a large round mirror the entry feels a lot more spacious I used natural materials like a wooden coat rack and a narrow wooden bench; it adds warmth to any space it’s important to not fill the room with jackets and shoes A few nice plants are the finishing touch to make the entry look homey What Friends Say: Everyone who visits says it’s a pretty I often hear them say words like “peace” and “Zen”; which is great because that’s exactly what I want our home to radiate Biggest Embarrassment: None that I can think of I don’t even have bad buys since I always give a purchase much thought to determine if I truly want it Of course I see many things that are pretty I like to mix sleek design with soft and tactile materials My absolute fave are products that are exclusively handmade; I find these so so beautiful Proudest DIY: My favorite DIY has to be my felt memo board Very simple and yet so indispensable for my workspace But it turned out I’m not nuts about cork and it would also define and darken the space I was actually looking for something pretty and functional Then the idea hit me to stick felt to the wall It’s a special kind of felt: 8 millimeters thick (0.31 inch) very natural and exactly what I was looking for I cut out the right size and stuck it to the wall with a special glue very simple but really good-looking and functional It’s perfect for hanging all my lovely things That’s what’s so great about a felt wall: You can keep on pinning and removing stuff without ruining the wall Biggest Indulgence: My pink armchair from HAY There’s a pink HAY cushion in the entry and I very much love the fabric’s delicate color So I went to the HAY store and asked if this particular fabric could be used to upholster one of their chairs And that was actually possible: I could pick the chair model So it felt like this chair was made especially for me Best Advice: Don’t let the trends lead your decisions since home decor styles keep on shifting and for most people it’s impossible to change their interior every year you can change some accessories or transform a wall with paint or wallpaper This will already have quite some impact on the overall look You’ll see: a different vase here and a new cushion there will give your home a new feel That way your home will be updated without costing a lot Last but not least: always stay true to yourself it’s the base for creating a warm and cozy home Dream Sources: Elle Decoration, Rom123 BATHROOM Mirror Strap – HAY Throw Colour Plaid – HAY ⇒ House Tour & House Call Submission Form See More: ⇒ Recent House Tours ⇒ House Tours on Pinterest Read the commentsFiled in:ApartmentOrganic Modern The home you love starts here The home you love starts here Apartment TherapyThe wordmark for the Apartment Therapy brand.More From Us By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. High-Risk Citizens A software is used for detecting potential benefit cheats in the Netherlands The government keeps quiet about how that works Civil rights activists are taking the matter to court Capelle aan den Ijssel is a Dutch town on the edge of Rotterdam If one took the town administration's word for it you’d better stay away from the municipality of 66,000 residents the place suffers from an "erosion of values and norms" in "multi-problem families" who are "mainly occupied with surviving on a day-to-day basis" A disproportionally large share of council housing and fading social cohesion paired with work migrants who only stay temporarily and often do not report their residence lead to moonlighting in illegal garage workshops many people outside the Netherlands have quite a different picture of the country the Netherlands were famous for their welfare state When things were going well for the small country it was possible to live carefree off social and unemployment benefits the Dutch government's all-round care system has been scaled back and replaced by appeals to self-responsibility the Dutch authorities are using far-reaching technical facilities to identify citizens who may be cheating the state by cashing in on wrongfully collected housing The magic word is SyRI: System Risk Indication Citizen data stored by various authorities and state institutions are combined and analysed tax data can be compared with information on who receives state aid and support Or information on the place of residence with data from the naturalisation authority the software allegedly detects an "increased risk of irregularities" SyRI would set off an alarm if someone received housing benefits but was not registered at the address in question An employee from the Ministry of Social Affairs would then take a closer look at the data If they believed that something could be amiss which is passed on to the relevant authorities The agency responsible for housing benefits would send an inspector to the "risk address" in question For Tijmen Wisman, chairman of the civil rights NGO Platform Bescherming Burgerrechten (Platform for Civil Rights Protection) The data protection principle of purpose limitation is turned on its head because it is not defined for which purposes the data was collected individual citizens are not even informed if the software classifies them as a "high-risk citizen" "You end up in a register and get a score for a certain risk," says Wisman "On the basis of the data in this register decisions are made that affect you personally as an individual But you don't even know that you're in the register or what consequences that can have for you personally." Does this mean that the Netherlands are a surveillance state It’s obvious that many things are done differently there compared to other countries So-called "intervention teams" have existed in the Netherlands for around 15 years: police the service providers for employee insurance social security and local authorities have been working together in interdisciplinary teams to intervene in socially deprived areas This is not necessarily meant as a repressive approach.  It is no secret that crime and social problems are often connected Different authorities working together in this area can also be of advantage – social issues are not just left to the police But what if those who work together in teams now also merge the citizen’s data to form profiles – is that a breach of privacy or rather the extension of a cooperative approach information on fines and tax data to data of state support services information regarding the place of residence data concerning reintegration at work after a long illness and personal debts up to information on the health insurance status According to civil rights activist Tijmen Wisman there had been no intensive discussions on the new regulation; on the contrary the regulation was "simply waved through" by Parliament in 2014 We'd like to present you content that is not hosted on our servers the content will be loaded from external servers Please understand that the third party may then process data from your browser "The risk model is a collection of one or more sets of related risk indicators that may be combined to assess the risk that certain natural or legal persons are not acting in accordance with applicable law If one were to disclose what data and connections the Inspectie SZW is looking for (potential) lawbreakers would know exactly on which stored data they would have to concentrate" Have the SyRI projects up to now really made a significant contribution to combating welfare abuse tax fraud or violations of labour law?  In a reply to a request by AlgorithmWatch the Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment says that results are only available for a single project so far namely for the operation in Capelle aan den Ijssel described above There were 113 risk reports for this project The identified violations of the law have resulted in the discontinuation or recovery of state benefits and allowances in a total volume of 496,000 euros (including subsequent savings)" [su_box title="When and How is SyRI Used?"]SyRI is not used throughout the whole of the Netherlands but only at the specific request of a so-called co-operation association The request for such a cooperation usually comes from a municipality whose administration would like to work together with other administrations such as the social insurance carrier for employees or the tax authorities The goal is defined by law: To combat or prevent the unlawful use or recourse to public money or social security institutions or other income-related state benefits action is supposed to be taken against tax and duty fraud and labour law violations but also against illegal exploitation of labour SyRI has been applied four times so far: in addition to Capelle aan den Ijssel also in Eindhoven and projects have been running in Haarlem and Rotterdam since 2018 the municipality of Eindhoven has not sufficiently succeeded in gaining an overview of the developments and steering them in a positive direction” the plan was to " break through the intimidating climate and contribute to improving the quality of life in this district and the industrial area" This should be done by using the data "required for the 'Neighbourhood-centred approach' risk model built into SyRI" "It was determined that the use of the respective data is necessary to achieve the objectives of the project." In Haarlem data is compared coming from the municipality the social security bank responsible for child benefit and pensions the immigration authority and the Inspectie SZW which is responsible for the prosecution of labour law violations "This may reveal unlikely data combinations that give rise to further investigations," the application states trying to find out exactly how the SyRI software is supposed to contribute to solving these problems the only answer is that thanks to a "risk analysis" supported by SyRI "a selection of risk addresses" is going to be provided The inspectors of the agencies and authorities do not seem to know where to start That’s why it comes in handy if the software suggests names and addresses of people for whom there is any irregularity in the data.[/su_box] the data is examined for so-called "false positive" signals as Ministry spokesman Ivar Noordenbos explains to AlgorithmWatch: "Since the data is linked automatically in accordance to a pre-defined risk model it can happen that a risk is wrongly indicated because of imperfections in the model To give a fictitious example: Assuming that the model would not be familiar with the concept of retirement homes then recipients of the basic state pension could be suspected of living in a common household without having reported this A data analyst at Inspectie SZW therefore first examines the software's signals for such obviously false risk signals so that no risk reports are generated the data analyst would notice that the situation of the recipients of a basic state pension is different than presumed The corresponding data would be sorted out as 'false positives' so that they would not be used in any subsequent checks Such false signals are also used to adjust the risk model as far as possible so that the corresponding error does not occur again” 62 of the 113 cases in Capelle aan den Ijssel have not been found to be in violation of any law which was intended precisely to guarantee the protection of privacy The Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment declined to comment on the current proceedings the part of the law that concerns the use of SyRI would have to be declared unlawful It would then have to be amended or even be completely abolished The Dutch government would have to put its risk profiling on hold whether the civil rights initiatives can sue SyRI at all or whether a person directly affected would have to prove that their fundamental rights had been violated As long as it is not known just how SyRI works proving exactly that should be extremely difficult Every two weeks, our newsletter Automated Society delves into the unreported ways automated systems affect society and the world around you Subscribe now to receive the next issue in your inbox Police in the Rotterdam district of Hoogvliet fired at two suspects during a high-speed chase Tuesday evening The incident unfolded after officers responded to a report of a firearm threat in nearby Hellevoetsluis officers located the two suspects in a car but later resorted to shooting directly at the fleeing vehicle a 20-year-old man from Rotterdam and a 35-year-old from Capelle aan den IJssel were apprehended and taken to the hospital with injuries police discovered an object resembling a firearm The Dutch National Criminal Investigation Department (Rijksrecherche) has launched an investigation into the police shooting a standard procedure when officers discharge their weapons and individuals are injured The Dutch authorities have placed Sami Bekal Bounouare on the National Wanted List The Moroccan-Spanish man is wanted for involvement in the attempted assassinations of a Spanish politician in Madrid and an Iranian activist in Haarlem He is also wanted for a murder in Capelle aan den Ijssel in 2021 The authorities offered a €50,000 reward for information that leads to his arrest Bounouare is suspected of directing an attempt to assassinate an Iranian activist and publicist in Haarlem during the early hours of June 6 this year Internationally, Bounouare is wanted for involvement in an attempt to assassinate Spanish politician Alejo Vidal-Quadras in Madrid in November 2023 The far-right politician was shot in the face by a suspected hitman and barely survived the attack The Dutch police have arrested two suspects for involvement in the attack on Vidal-Quadras, a 27-year-old woman from Den Bosch and a 38-year-old man from Tunisia Both are also suspected of involvement in the attempted assassination of the Iranian activist in Haarlem in June A 27-year-old Colombian is also in custody for the Haarlem attack Bounouare is also suspected of involvement in the assassination of 37-year-old Wisam Al-Albassi in Capelle aan Den IJssel in 2021. The man was shot dead while walking his dog. The Dutch authorities offered a 50,000 euro reward for information that leads to Bounouare’s arrest The man has lived in the Netherlands since 2010 but also spending time in Schiedam and ‘s Hertogenbosch The electricity grid in Rotterdam and the surrounding area has reached its maximum capacity Large consumers who apply for a new connection or want to expand their existing one will now end up on a waiting list The affected area includes a large part of Rotterdam-Zuid Parts of Capelle aan den IJssel and Krimpernerwaard are also affected Stedin is investigating whether it can reward some large consumers for using electricity at non-peak times Large consumers who would like to participate can register with the grid operator Stedin also appealed to households and small businesses to avoid peak hours on the electricity grid - between 4:00 p.m “By using charging stations and heat pumps mainly outside these peak hours residents and businesses help relieve the electricity grid,” regional director Maarten Bijl said Stedin is working with TenneT on expanding and strengthening the grid around Rotterdam and expects it to have space again from 2029 The power grid throughout the Netherlands is under pressure Demand for electricity keeps rising as the country transitions away from natural gas for cooking and heating and fossil fuel vehicles Zuid-Holland is the only province in the Netherlands that still has some space on the electricity grid All other provinces are colored red or orange “Zuid-Holland still has some white spots because heavier grids were installed here due to the many industries,” a spokesperson for Stedin explained to NU.nl the electricity grid is reaching the limits of its capacity and therefore expansion is necessary A 30-year-old man from Gouda was arrested on Thursday evening in Capelle aan den IJssel following the laser projection of anti-Semitic texts onto a building, the police announced on Friday Police Several reports were received around 11 pm on Thursday about a blue laser-projected text on a white office building in the Rivium business park in the municipality of Capelle aan den IJssel located in the Rotterdam metropolitan area A video posted on Twitter shows the slogan "Joden runden de slavernij blanken schaften het af," translating to "Jews ran slavery The text shown on the building used language previously associated with white supremacy and far-right nationalism by blaming the Jews for all slavery in the past and falsely claiming that white people were not linked to past history of slavery King Willem-Alexander formally apologized for Dutch historical ties to the slave trade.https://twitter.com/maassen_agnes/status/1677195815117283328 After an investigation to determine the probable direction of the projection police officers located a man nearby with the necessary projection equipment The 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of discrimination and incitement to hatred The man remains in custody at a police holding facility and will be questioned on Friday the chairwoman of the D66 party in Rotterdam labeled the text as "repulsive" on Twitter "It's important that the perpetrators are quickly identified I plan to address this in the council with written questions," she wrote A laser projector to display hate speech and statements promoting discriminatory behavior was already used on the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam during the nationally televised New Year’s Eve countdown. 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To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines TU Delft's latest news At the town hall of Capelle aan den IJssel Vuik was appointed Officer in the Order of Orange Nassau – this honour is conferred on a person who has rendered outstanding service to the Dutch society Not only as a scientist Vuik has made a meaningful contribution to society; thanks to his modest connecting and initiative-driven personality he has also meant much to others outside the university walls Kees Vuik’s career at TU Delft started in 1977 with a degree in Applied Mathematics With four of them he shares a TU Delft connection The field in which Professor Vuik operates is numerical analysis A branch of mathematics that bridges the gap between the processes taking place in the reality surrounding us and the prediction of these processes using a computer numerical mathematics has a strong connection with computer science because algorithms must be implemented efficiently on state-of-the-art computers.  Because there is an increasing need for computing power to solve and calculate complex problems Vuik devoted the past few years to the realisation of a Delft High-Performance Computing Centre (DHPC) on the TU Delft campus This supercomputer offers scientists and students more flexibility in their research Vuik fulfilled an important role in the establishment of the Delft Center for Computational Science and Engineering and the 4TU Applied Mathematics Institute Vuik was also elected to the board of EU-MATHS-IN an internationally leading organisation that seeks to strengthen the impact of mathematics on innovative key technologies Vuik is committed to promoting the exchange of information between the various European partners Vuik is also known for his connecting personality a member of the participation council of the Groen van Prinstererschool in Capelle aan den IJssel for many years and for fifteen years he fulfilled the role of treasurer for the local department of the Dutch Cancer Society (an organisation dedicated to improve the lives of cancer patients and their loved ones) John Schmitz – former dean of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering Mathematics and Computer Science – confirms this image: ‘Kees Vuik is broadly committed with integrity and with attention to people He builds bridges to the various engineering applications of mathematics Students learn a lot from Kees and thanks to his efforts they get a great start in society where they can fulfil important functions for our economy Kees is an example for many TU professors.’ Gerard Meijer - who worked at TU Delft for more than forty years and was a professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering Mathematics and Computer Science for many years - also received an award Such as a pressure sensor to make a mammography less painful and a sensor to measure the freshness of dairy products Postbus 5 2600 AA Delft The Netherlands Contact and accessibility Vacancies Reading assistant BrowseAloud Intranet Student portal Donate Disclaimer Privacy & Security CAPELLE • Mevrouw Smaal mocht op 5 januari haar 108e verjaardag vieren Ze is de oudste inwoner van Capelle aan den IJssel Om mevrouw Smaal te feliciteren met haar bijzondere verjaardag kwam burgemeester Oskam langs met een mooi bloemstuk Druk dan op onderstaande knop om gratis push notificaties in te schakelen A Dutch-based law firm has helped the Iranian oil industry evade United States sanctions for years, according to research by BNR International Law Firm Taheri (ILFT) has set up at least six companies since 2020 to manage oil tankers with paid intermediaries as directors so that the real owner remained out of sight This was done by a Surinamese subsidiary of the law firm based in Capelle aan den IJssel the United States put three companies registered at ILFT’s office address in Suriname on its sanctions list The companies are accused of involvement in the trade of Iranian oil Iran uses the income from its oil trade to fund terrorist organizations like Hamas and Hezbollah ILFT owner Masoud Taheri (44) told BNR that he is merely a service provider offering a “solution” for a client faced with a “legal issue at an international level.” The six oil tankers registered with ILFT are managed on paper by Surinamese people affiliated with the firm ILFT plays an important role in Iran’s “ghost fleet,” which consists of hundreds of tankers controlled by Iranian interests via intermediaries This clandestine oli trade earned Iran at least 50 billion dollars last year head of the Iran Tanker Tracking Program and the anti-Iranian advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) the ships registered through the Dutch firm are among the “most notorious” clandestine carriers of Iranian oil UANI estimates that the six tankers registered through ILFT have collectively exported 160 million barrels of oil from Iran since America’s sanctions took effect Taheri told BNR that the trade in Iranian oil is not prohibited in Europe and Suriname and his firm adheres to the law He strongly denies the suggestion that he contributes to financing terrorism Taheri wouldn’t say who is behind the tanker fleet though his website features the logo of the Iranian state oil company NIOC under the heading “Important clients.” Police announced 20 arrests in two separate money laundering investigations on Tuesday The first case involved hundreds of detectives who raided 22 different locations in the Netherlands to tackle an organized crime ring that allegedly laundered over a hundred million euros The other case saw a gang broken up after they used high-end watches and forged documents to launder ill-gotten money Seven suspects were arrested in the first case The investigation was launched over two years ago with an eye on the people taken into custody early Tuesday morning tactical teams raided the suspects' homes and took the suspects into custody More specialized units were sent to Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel and Montfoort to secure commercial properties to allow the hundreds of detectives involved to safely carry out their job "Information was available that the suspects were involved in drug trafficking and money laundering The investigation team believes that in recent years a sum of more than a hundred million euros has been laundered by the suspects," police said The suspects were placed in restricted custody and were only allowed contact with their legal representation A total of 22 homes and commercial properties were raided police in Luxembourg and Serbia also took part in the case in their own countries but Dutch authorities did not release more detail about the international involvement "Expensive cars and cash were seized in today's searches," police said on Tuesday detectives and digital specialists will work with the contents of business administration telephones and computers that were taken today." police said they arrested 13 suspects and raided three homes and a commercial building in an investigation into the facilitators of organized crime The suspects are accused of laundering criminal money through the trade in luxury watches and participating in a criminal organization According to the police the suspects use their trade in Rolex watches to launder money for organized crime “Dealers in exclusive watches sometimes come into the picture in organized crime investigations The watches are used as means of payment or collateral in the large-scale drug trade The suspects arrested on Tuesday are a 71-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman from Rotterdam a 36-year-old and 46-year-old man from Capelle aan den IJssel a 28-year-old woman and a 58-year-old man from Moordrecht They are in restricted custody for further investigation That means they are only allowed contact with their lawyers Investigators searched three homes in Moordrecht as well as a business in Berkel en Rodenrijs Tuesday’s raids were not the first in this investigation and Capelle aan den IJssel and an office building in Alblasserdam Investigators searched a jewelry store in Rotterdam in October 2020 suspected of being used as a stash location The German authorities also searched two jewelers in May this year Ziggo to digitalize its entire TV offeringZiggo to digitalize its entire TV offering an experiment will start with running night subways in Rotterdam and its surrounding areas transit company RET will run subways on all lines for an hour longer on Fridays and Saturdays This means that the last subway will leave Rotterdam at 1:30 a.m. Most all routes will remain the same during this experiment because Pijnacker and The Hague does not want to pay to participate in the experiment They feel the Metropolitan Region Rotterdam The Hague should pick up the bill Nissewaard is also not participating in the experiment Schiedam and Capelle aan den Ijssel a total of 530 thousand euros despite residents' fears for noise pollution "The subway can only turn around in Spijkenisse Whether the night subway will also run on the Hoekse Line The municipalities along the Hoekse Line are not very enthusiastic about the experiment but that may change if it proves successful RET expects to be able to transport around a thousand extra passengers per weekend "That's also good for local entrepreneurs" "But we especially hope that people who go out decide to leave their car because of this That's better for the environment and for road safety because many in the nightlife public have a drink." The success of the experiment will be evaluated in December next year The evaluation will not only look at extra passengers transported but also at problems caused by the extra noise De Kringloopwinkel: Thrift shops in the NetherlandsBookmarkBookmarkBy Manja van KesterenUpdated on Oct 24 there is nothing like browsing my local thrift shop or charity shop (or in Dutch: kringloopwinkel) The smell (reminiscent of my grandma’s house…) The sights (do they really think that obviously haunted doll will be sold?) The bargains (only 50 cents for that vase!) chances you’ll find a priceless heirloom during your thrift shop adventures are pretty slim ever heard of the saying: one person’s trash is another person’s treasure Some of the second-hand items you will encounter during your browsing while our old stuff is still perfectly fine the stuff found at thrift shops just needs some extra love I have found some amazing things at thrift shops such as vintage art nouveau mirrors from the 70s and a cute retro cabinet for only 50 euros Are you ready to give cast-aside things a second chance There are a few thrift shop chains that can be found throughout the Netherlands - these are the most popular ones: RataPlan was founded in 1982 and back then it was called Stichting Kringloopwinkel “To counter the enormous waste of raw materials and energy in society and the associated pollution of the environment.” RataPlan’s first store opened in Den Helder the organisation has 30 thrift shops in North Holland South Holland and Flevoland and provides work to people struggling to find work What can you find at RataPlan? Well, almost anything really. Clothes, furniture, bicycles, toys, household items, books and more and some stores even have a bicycle mechanic to fix your bike Noppes is committed to a green world where everyone is included Noppes collects more than seven million kilograms of textiles and household goods - about 76 percent of these products are reused and rehomed and the rest is recycled This reduces CO2 emissions by roughly 5 million kilograms You can find Noppes here: Purmerend, Wormer, Zaandam, Volendam, Hoorn, Grootebroek, Opmeer, Velserbroek, Beverwijk, Castricum, Nieuwegein, Houten, Woerden and Gouda In the Netherlands, Emmaus consists of 14 residential and working communities All branches are focused on giving people the opportunity to fulfil their lives in a meaningful way to help them get out of a problematic situation to improve the environment by sorting and reusing discarded products as much as possible and to give people with a small budget the chance to buy things for little money And what’s also great is that the money that’s leftover goes directly to charities at home and abroad Founded in 1960 by Edmond Kaiser in Lausanne, Switzerland, Terre des Hommes ("Land of People" or "Land of Men") is an international children’s rights charitable organisation, located in Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, Syria, Switzerland and the Netherlands Terre des Hommes runs over 40 thrift shops in the Netherlands you help the fight against the exploitation of children To see if there is a Terre des Hommes shop near you, enter your postcode in their site’s shop finder In the Netherlands, the Leger des Heils (Salvation Army) has been collecting second-hand clothing and textiles for over 100 years. Today, you can find these clothes in the ReShare Stores ReShare focuses on growth and innovation with benefits for people, society and the environment. They also strive for circularity within the textile industry. To achieve this, ReShare works together with municipalities All the chains mentioned above also accept donations. So, is your attic looking a little messy or did you just Marie Kondo your closet? Take your old clothes and furniture to one of these shops to give them a second chance. Oh, and some of these stores will even pick up your things, so there is no need for you to drive anywhere if you can't Have you ever shopped at a thrift shop in the Netherlands Manja van KesterenManaging Editor at IamExpat Media Door een technische storing is rijkswaterstaat.nl op dit moment helaas niet beschikbaar Voor actuele informatie over ons werk kunt u terecht op onderstaande kanalen: Volg ons op social media om op de hoogte te blijven van de meest recente ontwikkelingen In ons webarchief vindt u een kopie van onze website U kunt ook gratis bellen met de Landelijke Informatielijn van Rijkswaterstaat: Authorities arrested a driving instructor on Wednesday accusing him of having sex with his 17-year-old student Police said the 23-year-old gave the lessons in exchange for sexual acts with the girl He is suspected of placing advertisements on sexjobs.nl a website claiming to be a “erotic marketplace.” Officers working with a specialized unit investigating the identities of undocumented migrants and human trafficking (AVIM) started researching the case after they saw the posting on the website “The suspect advertised driving lessons there which could be paid for by performing sexual acts,” police said in a statement the team discovered that the suspect had had sex with the girl.” The suspect was arrested in his home in Capelle aan den IJssel He is expected to appear before a magistrate on Saturday in an initial hearing Police did not say if sexjobs.nl cooperated in the investigation The site’s code of conduct states that its managers will notify police whenever they think something is in violation of the law The police busted a massive fake designer clothing operation in Capelle aan den IJssel on Tuesday after receiving an anonymous tip Officers raided a business building on the Rivium Promenade and found “an enormous amount” of fake designer clothing The tip to the police’s anonymous line Meld Misdaad Anoniem was about a person trading in fake brand clothing The information led the police to the multi-company building on the Rivium Promenade the man behind this operation used the building for storage and a store for his criminal activities The police raided the building on Tuesday and found racks and accessories “from just about all major designer brands.” Investigators estimated the value of these counterfeits at around 450,000 euros Officers also searched the rest of the multi-company building and discovered two more units with fake clothing and shoes estimated to be worth another 50,000 euros “The Intellectual Property Fraud Team is further investigating the suspects and the scope of the case No arrests have been made at this time,” the police said including a collision in one area and a broken-down train in another has left large parts of Noord-Holland and Zuid-Holland with reduced passenger train service Dutch railroad manager ProRail identified problems on four routes Monday morning in addition to scheduled maintenance There were no trains running on the route between Haarlem and Zandvoort aan Zee because of the collision Dutch national railway NS said a replacement bus service was in operation Passengers should take into account they may need an extra 60 minutes to complete their journey The problem was expected to continue through the end of the morning A collision was also identified as the reason behind a shutdown in service between Bodegraven and Alphen aan den Rijn Replacement buses will also run there through at least 1:45 p.m This will also impact people traveling between the Utrecht and Leiden central stations Journey times are also likely to be longer on this route until the problem is resolved The NS was also running fewer Intercity trains between Gouda and both Rotterdam and The Hague after a train broke down This was again expected to continue into the early afternoon The extra travel time needed should be about 15 minutes or more Affected routes include Gouda to the two larger cities These incidents were all separate from delays causing up to 30 minutes of extra travel time between Amsterdam and Breda due to scheduled rail works The repairs are due to be completed by Monday the NS advised passengers to monitor the online travel planner for the most up-to-date information opstootjes en met de begeleiding van hulpverleners Bij het ingrijpen kreeg de politie het daarbij vaak flink voor de kiezen ‘De jaarwisseling zou eigenlijk voor iedereen een feest moeten zijn’ landelijk coördinator jaarwisseling bij de politie Maar hij blikt terug op een drukke nacht met heftige incidenten ‘Op verschillende plaatsen werden mensen die feest wilden vieren bekogeld met vuurwerk Ook woningen en auto’s zijn doelgericht geraakt Bij ingrijpen kregen veel politiemensen en andere hulpverleners te maken met agressie en geweld Zij zijn belaagd terwijl ze juist aan het werk waren om anderen te beschermen.’ Door de kracht van zwaar en meestal illegaal vuurwerk raakten meerdere agenten gewond Sommigen daarvan liepen gehoorschade op Het is op dit moment nog niet duidelijk bij hoeveel agenten dat precies het geval was Dodelijke slachtoffers De Mobiele Eenheid (ME) moest vannacht meermaals ingrijpen om de orde te herstellen Bedum en Hedel ondersteunde de ME de brandweer zodat die haar werk kon doen Poortugaal en Amsterdam-West moest de ME optreden tegen grote groepen mensen met bivakmutsen die doelbewust de confrontatie met de politie opzochten Bij een zware explosie in Midwolda zijn meerdere huizen en auto’s beschadigd Omstanders raakten hierbij gewond door rondvliegend glas In de eenheid Rotterdam waren meerdere steekpartijen Zo raakte een vrouw zwaargewond bij een steekincident in een woning Bij een steekpartij in een andere woning raakten drie personen tijdens een feest gewond Eén persoon is in kritieke toestand naar het ziekenhuis gebracht In Capelle aan den IJssel overleed een persoon na een schietpartij Dat gebeurde voor de deur van een pand op een industrieterrein waar op dat moment een besloten feest werd gehouden In Haarlem kwam een 19-jarige jongen om na een tragisch ongeval met vuurwerk In provincie Groningen vonden twee dodelijke verkeersongevallen plaats De politie heeft naar schatting ten minste tweehonderd aanhoudingen verricht tijdens de nieuwjaarsnacht Later deze week wordt dit aantal mogelijk bijgesteld zodra de definitieve cijfers bekend zijn Geweld tegen hulpverleners ‘We zijn diep teleurgesteld over de vele meldingen van agressie en geweld tegen omstanders ‘Ons doel is om deze nacht voor iedereen zo veilig mogelijk te laten verlopen Bivakmutsen hebben niets met feest van doen Doelbewust de confrontatie opzoeken is ronduit verwerpelijk.’ ‘In verschillende eenheden raakten agenten gewond Uit de voorlopige cijfers blijkt dat het zeker enige tientallen agenten betreft Dit is helaas de realiteit waarin we moeten opereren tijdens de nieuwjaarsnacht want we zien dit iedere jaarwisseling weer terugkomen.’ Korpschef Henk van Essen heeft veel respect voor alle hulpverleners die vannacht aan het werk waren ‘De jaarwisseling is voor de politie de drukste dienst van het jaar Daarvoor was helaas weer een extreme politie-inzet nodig Ik zag de tomeloze inzet van alle collega’s die moesten werken in deze omstandigheden Laat ons ongestoord werken en respecteer onze taak om de veiligheid te bewaren Samenwerking buurt Ondanks dit heftige beeld heeft de politie veel incidenten kunnen voorkomen In de aanloop naar de jaarwisseling is geïnvesteerd in contact met sleutelfiguren uit wijken Denk aan buurtvaders en -moeders en jongerenwerkers Zij hielden een extra oogje in het zeil en voerden gesprekken met buurtbewoners Hierdoor werden vannacht meerdere strafbare feiten voorkomen of lukte het om de rust weer terug te brengen in de wijk ‘We zagen in veel wijken dat dit gevoel van gedeelde verantwoordelijkheid heeft geholpen’ ‘Het is niet voor het eerst dat we op deze manier vooraf met elkaar samenwerken We merken dat het in toenemende mate positief effect heeft Ik spreek mijn dank uit aan iedereen die zich rond deze jaarwisseling hard heeft gemaakt voor de buurt.’ 112 De druk op de meldkamers bleef binnen de perken Waar afgelopen jaren het noodnummer 112 overbelast dreigde te raken als gevolg van te veel onnodige telefoontjes In aanloop naar de jaarwisseling is in samenwerking met onder meer veiligheidsregio’s geïnvesteerd in bewustwording onder burgers wanneer zij het noodnummer moeten bellen De politie en brandweer deelden onder meer informatie over nummers die gebeld konden worden bij de incidenten die overlast geven maar geen acuut gevaar In 2001 zijn we in Nederland gemiddeld ruim vijf keer per week op de fiets gestapt Toch zijn er behoorlijke verschillen in fietsgebruik per gemeente; niet alle inwoners fietsen even vaak In gemeenten met het hoogste fietsgebruik verplaatsen inwoners zich wekelijks acht tot tien keer met de fiets Tot deze gemeenten behoren de studentensteden (Groningen plus het aangrenzende Oldebroek en Zwolle) maar ook de gemeenten Houten en Vlissingen.Zuid-Limburgers gebruiken de fiets met minder dan vier verplaatsingen per week minder dan gemiddeld Ook Rotterdammers en de bewoners van Almere gebruiken de fiets weinig Vermoedelijk vormt het openbaar vervoer in deze twee steden een alternatief Het landelijk gemiddeld openbaarvervoergebruik ligt in 2001 op één verplaatsing per week Vooral de inwoners van de grote steden en de omgeving van die steden hebben het openbaar vervoer meer dan gemiddeld gebruikt In die gebieden is er sprake van een groot openbaarvervoeraanbod door een relatief dicht netwerk van trein- Veel ov-gebruik komt vooral voor bij inwoners van Amsterdam en omgeving (Diemen Almere) maar ook in het noordelijker gelegen Purmerend Utrecht en Arnhem reizen wekelijks gemiddeld meer dan anderhalve keer met het openbaar vervoer Inwoners van relatief dunbevolkte gebieden – Zeeuws-Vlaanderen de Achterhoek en het noordoosten van ons land – zijn zelden in het openbaar vervoer te vinden In deze regio’s is het aanbod van het openbaar vervoer beperkt Informatiebeveiliging continue prioriteit voor het CBS