A power outage occurred in Enschede on Wednesday morning after a possible explosion at a substation on the Vechtstraat in the city in Twente A worker was injured during the incident and it led to the power outage which began at 11 a.m A nearby resident said that she heard a huge bang at the high volate substation on Wednesday morning A spokesperson for the safety region has no knowledge of an explosion He added that the Labor Inspectorate will have to investigate the events Paramedics and firefighters were dispatched to the Vechtstraat at about 11:05 a.m. Over 20,500 homes were affected by the power outage in Enschede and the nearby villages of Lonneker and Glanerbrug were affected The hospital in Enschede was not affected by the outage The regional newspaper Tubantia were hit by the power outage “colleagues kept the website working with their laptops,” said the site's editor Daan Bonenkamp and museums were forced to close due to the incident Emergency personnel had to rescue at least six reports of people who were stuck in elevators as a result of the power outage People are often stuck inside residential buildings or care institutions elevators during power outages Enschede in the east of the Netherlands was known for its  textile industry This water-intensive industry extracted great quantities of groundwater which eventually caused numerous natural streams to dry up The land was later exploited for building roads and houses without the natural streams being able to absorb it This causes flooding of streets and houses The Stadsbeek project tackles groundwater and rainwater flooding in the Pathmos and Stadsveld districts the area around the stream has been adapted to the future climate by This Enschede-wide climate approach keeps the city healthy and attractive to live in the municipality of Enschede cooperates with the Water Board To tackle the water problems properly at once The project sets a local society in motion by integrating wishes and ideas of residents Stakeholders are working together including the municipality To get a proper understanding of the problems the municipality of Enschede first conducted a survey made 75 home visits and carried out soil drilling Three meetings for local residents provided information about the Stadsbeek project The municipality organised meetings for residents to involve them in the design and improvement of their own living environment residents were able to design the stream and the layout of their own street which led to great support and enthusiasm Project Stadsbeek is an example of the 'Climate Active City' Stadsbeek increases the city's livability and climate resilience to flooding and heat stress The stream brings cooling to the city through evaporation supply of cool water and greenery on the banks This story has been submitted by a partner of the #WaterWiseEU campaign. The EU-wide campaign focuses on water resilience, aiming to change the way we see, use and value water. Find out more about the campaign and how you can get involved EU Environment newsletters deliver the latest updates about the European Commission’s environmental priorities straight to your inbox The consequence for the Apollo Vredestein plant in Enschede is a structural reorganization: around sixty fixed-term contracts will not be renewed and the plant’s shifts Tyrepress and Tyres & Accessories subscribers can log in below to read the full article If you are not yet a Tyrepress or Tyres & Accessories subscriber Subscribe now If you would like the latest news from the Chinese tyre industry in Chinese, visit our partner site TyrepressChina.com Apollo Tyres Ltd, headquartered in Gurugram has announced its intention to halt production at its Enschede manufacturing plant in the Netherlands by mid-2026 This strategic move comes in response to ongoing cost challenges and evolving market dynamics that have impacted the company’s European operations The company cited sustained increases in energy and labour costs coupled with weakening demand for specific product categories—such as Spacemaster and agricultural tyres—as key reasons for the decision intensified price competition from lower-cost manufacturers has made continued operations at Apollo Tyres Netherlands BV (ATNL) financially unsustainable the company noted that the elevated cost environment is unlikely to improve in the foreseeable future ruling out the possibility of restoring long-term viability at the site is engaged in the production of tyres for both passenger and agricultural vehicles the Dutch operation generated ₹1,463.6 crore in revenue—around 5.8% of the company’s total consolidated revenue The unit’s net worth stood at ₹1,166.7 crore contributing 8.4% to the group’s overall net worth “Submitting our proposal to the Works Council has been an incredibly difficult step,” he said “Despite various cost-saving initiatives over recent years ongoing inflation and structural pressures left us with limited options discontinuing production emerged as the only viable path forward.” Employees were informed of the proposed closure during a town hall meeting and Apollo Tyres has reiterated its commitment to supporting its workforce through the transition The company also plans to maintain transparent communication with all key stakeholders to ensure minimal disruption to business continuity The proposal remains subject to consultation with the Works Council and final approval from the company’s supervisory board Apollo Tyres is recognized for its advanced technology in tire design and manufacturing which contributes to improved safety and fuel efficiency The company’s focus on research and development supports its ongoing efforts to deliver reliable and cutting-edge tire solutions to customers around the world The story of ‘MAKE IN INDIA’ has reached far and wide. 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Read more info@themachinemaker.com +91-703-093-2700 Contact Us India's Top 2025 Photo: Depositphotos.comThe Vredestein tyre factory in Enschede will close its doors in a year’s time which blamed high energy bills and inflation for the decision Trade union FNV described the announcement as a “black day” for the generations of people who have worked at the plant The decision illustrates the Netherlands’ “failing industrial strategy,” the union said CNV union official Nicole Engmann said workers at the factory had done all they could to stave off disaster The closure is the “latest example of how the Netherlands is losing its industry,” she said the factory workforce was slashed by 750 jobs The company produced its first Vredestein cycle tyres in 1910 and opened the Enschede plant in 1952 which opened a European division in Hungary in 2017 We could not provide the Dutch News service without the generous support of our readers Your donations allow us to report on issues you tell us matter and provide you with a summary of the most important Dutch news each day Many thanks to everyone who has donated to DutchNews.nl in recent days We could not provide this service without you Please help us making DutchNews.nl a better read by taking part in a short survey Manufacturing Today India Home > Automotive & Transportation > Apollo Tyres to shut Enschede facility amid financial strain Apollo Tyres now aims to ensure a smooth transition for employees and stakeholders while adjusting its European strategy India’s Apollo Tyres will stop production at its Enschede plant in the Netherlands by summer 2026 and shrinking demand for certain tyre segments The move marks a major strategic shift for the company as its Dutch operations contributed nearly 6 per cent to total revenues last year Apollo Tyres Ltd stated that “these factors, with pricing pressures from low-cost competitors, render manufacturing at Apollo Tyres Netherlands BV (ATNL) uncompetitive.” The company added that the cost pressures are likely to continue making long-term operations at the Enschede plant unsustainable run by the company’s Dutch unit (ATNL) Even though the company tried to reduce costs rising inflation cancelled out the benefits Also Read: Rajeev Kumar Sinha appointed chief manufacturing officer of Apollo Tyres Apollo Tyres Netherlands generated ₹1,463.6 crore in revenue contributing 5.8 per cent to the company’s total income and accounting for 8.4 per cent of its consolidated net worth The decision will significantly affect its European operations “Submitting the Request for Advice to the Works Council on the intended decision to discontinue production has been enormously challenging,” said Benoit Rivallant we saw no other option than to recommend the discontinuation of the production activities at Enschede.” The company has informed its employees via a town hall meeting and assured its commitment to supporting them through this transition It will continue to consult the Works Council and seek approval from its supervisory board before finalising the move Customers and suppliers will be kept updated to ensure business continuity Apollo Tyres NL BV has announced its intention to discontinue tyre production at its Enschede plant in The Netherlands by the summer of 2026 submitted for advice to the Work’s Council follows a deep dive into the company’s operational challenges and a stubbornly persistent inflation monster — Apollo’s Enschede operations found themselves squeezed from all sides Add to that a shrinking demand for Spacemaster and agricultural tyres and growing pressure from low-cost competitors and you have the perfect recipe for unsustainable manufacturing “We left no stone unturned to cut costs and improve efficiency discontinuing production was the only viable option.” Apollo Tyres isn’t abandoning ship overnight though and partners that business will continue as usual during the transition Employee support measures and consultations with the Work’s Council are already in motion ensuring a structured and transparent exit process hinges on the completion of consultation processes and supervisory board approvals Apollo Tyres NL is a part of Apollo Tyres Ltd. Apollo has established a stronghold in more than 100 countries marketing its products under the Apollo and Vredestein brands While the closure signals the end of an era for the Enschede facility Apollo’s global ambitions stay firmly on track The focus now will be on strategic manufacturing hubs that can better weather economic uncertainties while delivering competitive products across markets even giants have to pivot when the winds blow too hard closing the Enschede plant might feel like slamming the brakes but it’s more like plotting a smarter route ahead But if there’s one thing we know — the road to success often has a few speed bumps Summer is officially over and unfortunately that doesn’t mean you have to spend every single day on the couch I’ll talk about the 16 best activities to escape the rain IkeaMy go-to activity for rainy weather is spending the day at Ikea You might think it’s just for couples moving in together or students moving into their dorms you can have hours of fun just by wandering around their famous Swedish meatballs are a must at the end of the day At the Game Box in the city centre of Enschede you can spend your rainy afternoon playing all kinds of fun games you can enjoy unlimited gaming for one or two hours From claw machines and dancing games to shooting as many basketballs as possible into a hoop; there’s something for everyone there Who says bouncy castles are for children only Jumping around for an entire afternoon is quite a workout as well so if you’re still looking for an excuse to skip the gym sometime: here it is Don’t forget to bring your friends and challenge each other you might have a hidden talent for scoring a hole-in-one you really must do a Grolsch Brewery Tour once get a tour of the brewery and - most importantly ;) - get plenty of time for tasting A rainy day is the perfect excuse to have a movie marathon at home on the couch Grab some popcorn and a cosy blanket and enjoy your favourite films or series Then head to Vue or Kinepolis for the latest films Now that you have accepted that summer is actually over you can go ice skating again at IJsbaan Twente: the perfect way to be active on a cold Finish off with a hot chocolate with whipped cream afterwards and your wintery afternoon is complete A rainy day just calls for diving into a book with a warm drink and a sweet treat you can curl up on the sofa with your book at home the FRIDA Book Café is the perfect spot for you A classic game night (or afternoon) with your friends or housemates is a great way to spend a rainy day as long as your friendship survives a game of 30 Seconds.. A rainy day is the perfect time to soak up some culture you can visit Rijksmuseum Twenthe and De Museumfabriek for free Art lovers should visit the Rijksmuseum Twenthe where you can enjoy a permanent collection as well as changing exhibitions you not only get to see interesting collections but you can also participate in many interactive activities Whether you are an experienced baker or just love good food baking is the perfect way to spend a drizzly afternoon Try a new recipe or bake your favourite cake all by yourself (okay a baking mix from the supermarket counts too ;) ) Dutch boterkoek and chocolate chip cookies: quick to make and anyone can do it And if you love caramel and chocolate as much as I do try making a millionaire’s shortbread once Then go to one of the many escape rooms in Enschede Because why lock yourself inside your student room when you could be locked in a room filled with puzzles and riddles to solve shopping may not be the very first thing that comes to mind when it’s raining but that’s exactly why it’s the perfect time to go so you can try on all the clothes you like without queuing for the fitting room Or how about a trip to Designer Outlet Ochtrup where you can spend the entire day shopping And if you really don't feel like running from one shop to another in the pouring rain you can always go to the Klanderij and do some indoor shopping you might as well dive straight into the pool at Aquadrome Whether you prefer doing laps or going down the slide If you like to be active but prefer to stay dry an afternoon of climbing or bouldering is the perfect activity for you Enschede has several climbing and bouldering halls there’s nothing better than treating yourself to delicious food you can take your time to try all kinds of dishes from different cuisines With a well-filled stomach and a cosy atmosphere you'll get through that rainy day just fine Stories on this platform cover our latest research by pioneering scientists and student life at the University of Twente Questions, tips?E-mail us at stories@utwente.nl Independent journalism at the University of Twente Aiming to improve the wellbeing of local citizens UT scientists are working directly with the inhabitants and municipality of Enschede In a case study focused on the Twekkelerveld neighborhood researchers are asking the locals to help design changes to the city landscape wishes and challenges of the citizens,’ says Carmen Anthonj Associate Professor at ITC Faculty and lead of the research the study involving Enschede citizens relates to bigger projects focused on the role of green and blue spaces and their impact on people’s wellbeing There are many benefits of green and blue spaces in cities They can also be used for retaining water and therefore prevent flooding the spaces have restorative effects on people’s health leading to less stress and anxiety higher productivity and more positive emotions ‘Green and blue spaces also increase social cohesion in the area because they bring people together,’ adds Javier Martinez from ITC ‘They offer more possibilities for physical activity because they provide more attractive places for people to walk The ITC scientists are running a study focused on Twekkelerveld an Enschede neighborhood adjacent to the UT campus ‘We chose this location because of its very close proximity to the university,' states Martinez 'It's one of our direct neighbors and an important part of our community.’ it’s a very diverse and cosmopolitan area which makes it different from other neighborhoods,’ adds Anthonj making it all the more relevant for the UT.’ also has a lot of potential to become greener Twekkelerveld is an area with a high density of buildings compared to other parts of the city,’ clarifies Anthonj ‘Another reason for selecting Twekkelerveld is its diverse community Access to public blue and green spaces is beneficial for all particularly in areas with disadvantaged groups where there may be fewer private gardens.’ which relates to research on Co-Designing Climate-Sensitive Blue and Green Spaces with Vulnerable Urban Populations a collaboration project funded under the VU-UT Alliance and Coalition Responsible Societies The study also aligns with the broader goals of the Horizon Europe project WISER (Well-Being in a Sustainable Economy Revisited) Associate Professor of Urban Quality of Life and Inequalities at ITC Faculty WISER focuses on the role of green and blue spaces and their impact on people’s well-being particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds The UT researchers are already closely collaborating with the municipality and they plan to directly involve the local citizens ‘We want to co-design public blue and green spaces with residents based on their own needs and desires We are very interested in understanding their perspectives on the built and natural environment and how it impacts their wellbeing,’ says Martinez And they will be applying the latest technologies we will use a new AI tool from UrbanistAI through which the participants can easily indicate what they would like to change in their neighborhood The tool displays photos of Twekkelerveld and allows the people to directly change these photos ‘It’s very easy to use even though what’s behind it is very elaborate It’s a great tool to communicate with the people and see what they need in terms of green and blue spaces.’ The case study will run for about a year and ‘dive deep’ into the needs of the neighborhood ‘We decided to not focus on the whole city because every neighborhood in Enschede is very unique People strongly identify with their neighborhood This sense of belonging is very important because by improving the environment and feeling responsible for the quality of their neighborhood people also improve their entire community.’ ‘We see this as an opportunity to bring citizens and decision-makers closer together’ the Enschede municipality is very interested in the results of the study ‘They especially appreciate the co-design approach They already involve citizens in the planning and decision-making process but it is often difficult to get them to participate,’ says Anthonj ‘We see this as an opportunity to bring citizens and decision-makers closer together We hope to provide input for the city’s plans and planning.’ The scientist also hopes to raise awareness about the different needs of the many population subgroups ‘Even just one neighborhood is a very diverse community but different groups of people are often not considered,’ points out Anthonj the UT research aims to understand the challenges and to pilot a new approach to decision making ‘We want to know what problems they face and how blue and green spaces can improve their wellbeing,’ says Martinez ‘I see the project as a good opportunity to practice the engagement with our direct neighbors with our community – both with the residents and the municipality.’ Het onderzoeksprogramma ‘Samen aan de slag met burgeronderzoek in Twente’ is uit de startblokken Met financiële steun van de Provincie Overijssel zijn vijf ingediende burgerwetenschapsprojecten beloond elk met een bedrag van maximaal 10.000 euro Samen met Twentse burgers stropen UT-onderzoekers de mouwen op om waardevolle onderzoeksresultaten te realiseren The UT’s new research programme ‘Civic and Citizen Science’ is off to a good start With financial support from the Province of Overijssel five submitted citizen science projects have been rewarded with up to 10,000 euros each UT scientists are rolling up their sleeves and working towards valuable research results as evident from the new Shaping 2030 strategy and DesignLab's ambitions Is it a ‘buzzword’ or can it bridge the gap between science and society Three UT experts present their views on the concept of ‘citizen science.’ zo blijkt uit de nieuwe strategie Shaping 2030 en de ambities van DesignLab Een ‘buzzword’ of een remedie tegen de kloof tussen maatschappij en wetenschap Drie UT-experts geven hun kijk op het fenomeen ‘burgerwetenschap’ Sinds één jaar is Monique Tabak hoogleraar bij de vakgroep Biomedical Systems & Signals Met haar leerstoel Personalised eHealth Technology wil ze de zorg verbeteren en ontzien met hulp van (e-health) technologie Monique Tabak has been a professor at the Department of Biomedical Systems & Signals for one year now With her chair in Personalised eHealth Technology she wants to improve and spare healthcare with the help of (e-health) technology With the magazine ROOTS we want to connect students and companies We do this by bringing stories of starters on the labor market They talk about living and working in the region companies come into the spotlight of students and students get an idea of the life that awaits them and what opportunities there are in the region A 25-year-old man from Rijssen passed away on Thursday after he had become unwell during the Enschede Marathon, Tubantia reported The man completed the half marathon on Sunday before collapsing after the finish line due to heart issues The heart issues led to him being resuscitated after the finish and then slipping into a coma for four days, RTV Oost reported. We were hoping for a positive outcome for days.” She added that the organization was deeply affected by the news Our condolences go out to his family and loved ones.” The organization would not release any more information about the man due to privacy reasons This was the 55th edition of the Enschede Marathon Around 18,000 people participated in the running event It was reported last week that a doctor had warned runners and members of the crowd in the Rotterdam Marathon, which also took place last weekend, to watch out for signs of heat stroke in participants Apollo Tyres announced Friday that it will close the historic Vredestein factory in Enschede in the summer of 2026, citing high energy costs and inflation. About 500 workers will lose their jobs at the more than century-old plant, according to NOS. The Indian parent company informed employees during a staff meeting Friday afternoon confirming fears that had been reportedly growing among the workforce The closure marks another chapter in what unions describe as the ongoing erosion of industrial production in the Netherlands “This is a black day,” FNV union representative Monique Daamen said to NOS “It is deeply sad for workers who have often worked there for generations.” Daamen blamed the closure partly on what she called “failing industrial policy in the Netherlands.” CNV union official Nicole Engmann said employees at Vredestein had done everything in their power in recent years to prevent a worst-case scenario it turns out that was not enough,” Engmann said to NOS She called the closure “yet another example of industrial decline in the Netherlands,” adding high energy costs and inflation have played a role in the decision to relocate production to another country a significant amount of employment disappears from our country there is a role for the government to level the Dutch competitive position.” The company’s decision follows years of warning signs According to its most recent annual report Apollo Tyres had already transferred sales operations and other assets from Apollo Tyres Vredestein to its European division in Hungary about a year and a half ago Workers were first alerted Thursday to attend a meeting Friday afternoon Many feared the worst after learning that Apollo Tyres CEO Benoit Rivallant would be present Trade unions were not allowed to attend the in-person meeting but were informed beforehand through a digital briefing Municipal leaders expressed dismay at the loss of one of the city’s historic employers “It is really an unpleasant surprise,” said Enschede Mayor Roelof Bleker Bleker acknowledged that the news was not entirely unexpected energy-intensive production location,” he said to NOS of the factory “I think all possibilities have been investigated to keep the location open Bleker described the situation as “dramatic” for the employees A special neighborhood was once built for them,” he said the mayor expressed hope that all affected workers would find new employment within the next year Companies are growing and looking for people,” he said and you’re going to stay in Enschede for a while during the summer then it might be a good idea to plan some small day trips Not to say Enschede has nothing to offer – our city is quite lovely and quaint but sometimes you just want to get out for the sake of getting out With the summer comes the perfect time to leave Enschede for a little while to experience some more of what the region has to offer a perfect city for a day trip from EnschedeMost trips within the Netherlands can be day trips if you plan them accordingly so I could have listed every place in the Netherlands reachable by train from Enschede from the station than just using the usual modes of public transport especially for a day trip (at just € 4,55) and you’ll never want any other public transport once you have a trusty bike by your side Located a half-hour bike ride from Enschede Gronau is a really close German town to the East of Enschede (perks of living super close to the border Going to Gronau by bike is the definition of a day trip: you can take some really scenic routes and experience a great deal of nature on your bike there’s a nice free zoo you can visit for an hour or two (with wallabies/kangaroos!) and there’s comparatively cheaper food available I recently went and visited some of the parks and of course ate some nice food at the end (a little Asian restaurant called Asia Haus really good food) all in the span of around 5 hours If you’re planning on going here to check out some of Germany While you could technically cycle the 20 kilometers from Enschede I’d really just take the train if I were you Bad Bentheim is a small town near the border and you can take a train from either Enschede or Hengelo if you live closer A must see in Bad Bentheim is its famous castle as well as the town’s various churches and gothic architecture then Bad Bentheim’s the ideal day trip to make You could also make this trip if you’re already in Gronau and want to bike a bit further ;) though this time I would implore you to take the train (unless you really want to bike with a bustling population and a university There’s lots to do here: from gazing at architecture and exploring the city to experiencing Münster’s night life – if there’s one thing I’m sure of You could take a stroll along the Prinzipalmarkt and ogle at the gabled buildings Lambert’s Church a bit further along and view the inside and finally wander about the Rathaus (town hall) I would recommend stopping by the rooftop cafe for a little break between exploring the city – aside from some nice coffee the cafe offers a gorgeous panoramic view of the historic city If you get the chance to visit the city during Christmas time then the Münster Christmas Markets are a must visit so you can’t go wrong with any of them – one of the advantages of living in a small yet well-connected country Deventer is around an hour away from Enschede so enough to sightsee and be back in time for dinner One of the oldest cities in the Netherlands and some of the coziest shops I’ve ever been in Deventer is apparently famous for its cookies which I’m ashamed to say have not yet tried Deventer also hosts the Deventer Bookmarket (usually on the first Sunday of August) which is fitting for a city so historically important for its printing businesses If you want to change things up a little and get away from Enschede for just a little bit About half an hour away from Deventer is Zwolle the transport hub of the Eastern Netherlands – you’re well connected to just about every major city if you find yourself in Station Zwolle you can rent a boat and sightsee the city from its canals and check out the inner city right after There’s a great bookstore called Van der Velde which is located in a church and also serves as a cafe Zwolle is well-known for its restaurants – why not treat yourself and have a picturesque dinner by the city center where you can also gaze at the magnificent Grote Kerk From museums and architecture-marvelling to shopping Zwolle is always a place I look forward to visiting Het Rutbeek is a lake in the South of Enschede but it’s far enough from the city that you can officially call it a day trip if you decide to go there and not by taxi (you know exactly who you are) and you’ll be treated by a really nice route filled with greenery and nature you can do your typical lake activities: go for a swim and have a nice big barbecue with your friends so grab your friends and drag them to Het Rutbeek Grab the opportunity for a trip now while the school year is over Hopefully you have a great day in any location you choose for a day trip It is already mid-winter and the holidays are just around the corner there are plenty of fun activities to enjoy Whether you prefer heading out or staying indoors these are the best winter activities in and around Enschede Enschede Lights Up Festival - Photo by Emiel Muijderman1 in December you can always lace up your skates on the ice rink on the Oude Markt during Winters Enschede skate a few laps and warm up afterwards with a drink in the café did you know you can still enjoy a drink on the terrace in winter Order a hot chocolate while enjoying the charming view of the ice rink you can enjoy the most beautiful light projections in the centre of Enschede which is also the starting point of the walking route Enschede Lights Up takes place from 12 to 15 December Do you also find it such a pity that many friends and housemates head back home for the holidays Then why not organise a Christmas dinner with all your friends and housemates here in Enschede Ask everyone to bring a dish and decorate your house with lights and decorations Don't forget to play Mariah Carey and throw on a cheesy Christmas jumper and your evening is complete In the Netherlands, Sinterklaas is a traditional holiday that is extensively celebrated Playing a Sinterklaas game with housemates or friends is a nice activity for an evening of fun You roll a dice to determine whether you steal Then the Wilminktheater is the place to be there are lots of great Christmas performances there From traditional shows and musicals to Christmas concerts and comedy shows but there are also nice performances that are not language-dependent a trip to Intratuin may not sound too exciting at first but especially during the winter months it is really worth it The shop is fully decorated in Christmas style It’s the perfect place to get inspired and buy Christmas decorations or a mini Christmas tree for your room You can even book a Christmas high tea or grab an oliebol (Dutch deep-fried pastry) at the stand outside there is nothing better than watching Christmas movies get snacks and hot chocolate (or bake your own Christmas cookies) and put on your favourite Christmas movies Classics like Home Alone and The Polar Express are a must the Ice Sculpture Festival showcases stunning ice creations this year the Ice Sculpture Festival no longer takes place in Zwolle but that doesn't make it any less worthwhile If you have a day off and don't mind travelling a bit the ultimate winter activity is probably skiing or snowboarding in the snow because just 2.5 hours away from Enschede you'll find Winterberg: perfect for a weekend getaway If you don't have the time or budget to go to Winterberg visit one of the indoor ski halls in the Netherlands instead Here you will find an artificial slope where you can ski and snowboard or take lessons Dutch police have released camera footage of a wild police chase in Enschede. The chase was ended when a police car smashed into the vehicle. The suspect was arrested by officers when he jumped out of the car and tried to flee on foot. The 24-year-old man from Poland was unharmed, NOS reported Police footage shows the end of a chase that lasted for 75 kilometers between Apeldoorn and Enschede The chase started on Monday evening when a car was stolen in Utrecht The owner alerted the police shortly after this The driver was asked to stop on two occasions but ignored the plea which resulted in a chase that went up to 190 kilometers an hour It included police vehicles ramming into the car the suspect driving on the wrong side of the road A police dog was used to arrest the suspect when he tried to flee He is currently still in custody for theft Police have stated that they will share more footage from the chase This comes a day after a stolen vehicle was hit by a train in Berghem near Oss, which resulted in two men losing their lives. This had also been preceded by a police chase. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Politie Basisteam Enschede (@politie_enschede_) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eenheid Landelijke Expertise en Operaties (@pol_infra_zwolle) and it’s time to dig up your spring clothes Are you still looking for fun things to do this spring Here are the 10 best activities for students in and around Enschede Volkspark in Enschede - photo by Hermen GerritsGo terrace hoppingOnce the temperature rises above 15 degrees you know what time it is: time to hit the terrace and you’ve got everything you need for a relaxed afternoon in the sun A picnic with friends is the perfect way to enjoy a relaxing afternoon outdoors Grab some snacks and fruit from the supermarket buy your favourite sandwich from Broodbode or bake something yourself and find a nice spot outside Abraham Ledeboerpark or Van Heekpark are all great places to wind down on your picnic blanket Or cycle to the Rutbeek or Hulsbeek for an afternoon by the water Now that the weather is nice, it's the perfect time to exercise outside. There is a great skating route (without too many bumps 😉) from Roombeek to Lonneker, for example. You’ll also find loads of cool walking and cycling routes around Enschede and the campus Or go for a nice run through the park or across campus Are you looking for a fun destination for your next bike ride relaxed ride will take you from Enschede to the Lonneker Molen (Lonneker Windmill) in about 20 minutes The Lonneker Molen is a cosy spot to enjoy the sunshine you can even visit the mill and its accompanying shop If you are a fan of pannenkoeken (Dutch pancakes) or you want to try them out What screams spring more than a good ice cream And the best ice cream in Enschede comes from Van der Poel Are you going for a classic or will you try the flavour of the month Newborn animals are the ultimate sign that spring has arrived At local petting zoos like Kinderboerderij De Wesseler Kinderboerderij Erve ‘t Wooldrik and Dierenpark Het Hulsbeek there are several cosy tea houses and gardens where you can relax with a refreshing drink Check out spots like Theetuin Schuif's aan a hidden gem practically located on campus Some of these tea houses also have a pick-your-own garden where you can harvest your own bouquet of flowers high and spinning attractions to claw machines and bumper cars Do you have a garden or balcony that could use some love Get some nice plants and flowers from the home and garden centre tomatoes or strawberries to enjoy your own home-grown food this summer Don't have a garden or balcony? No worries! A few new houseplants or tiny herb plants from the supermarket will still do the trick! Moreover, you could also become a member of the Drienerlo Organic Garden Association where you can rent an allotment garden on campus for just €20 a year spring cleaning might not be the most exciting activity ever and take some time to tidy and clean your room from head to toe Convince your housemates to also tackle the common areas together and don’t forget a deep-clean of your oven Make sure to clean out your winter clothes while you’re at it This will give you a great excuse to go shopping for new spring outfits later ;) Thrift shopping has been on the rise in recent years who love everything that’s cheap and readily available That’s why I’ve compiled a list of my go-to thrift shops in Enschede for the students who love clothes but don’t know yet where to get them secondhand Kringloopwarenhuis Het GoedDefinitely a popular one among students especially those who live in the city centre and on campus Het Goed offers a decent selection of clothes since it’s directly on the way from campus to the city and nearby other useful shops I’ve found a bunch of goodies there – from extremely cheap Edifier speakers to extremely cheap office chairs You’ll probably find the thing you didn’t know you needed right here Apple & Ei offers a very nice collection of clean and fashionable second-hand clothes I also appreciate that they sort by colour (and I think and you can find clothing from the most random brands to some fairly high-end ones or donate your clothes to charity through them if they end up being unsold While some of these stores do sell vintage items SPITS Vintage has a clear definition of what counts as vintage: their pieces so most clothes come from the 20th century I was a little hesitant about this one because it literally looks like a warehouse but when I walked in and saw the endless collections of everything I mean everything: there are rooms upon rooms of different stuff from ceramics to jewellery to old instruments and albums It’s definitely a little unorganised (some rooms are very chaotic) but I think that adds to the warehouse vibe but some friends have given me their opinion on it All that’s made me feel is that I have to go visit sooner rather than later because the clothes I saw were truly thrift-shoppy my friends told me their little cafe is also very good so feel free to munch on a sandwich while browsing their wares ThriftTale is a pretty well-known webshop that has a physical store in Enschede as well Although their collections are pretty good and seasonal I’ve found that their prices are a bit on the higher end of thrift shops that my favourite autumn coat came from ThriftTale All Terre Des Hommes stores in the Netherlands are run by volunteers who make sure that the money from their shops goes to charity; their mission is to fight and stop child exploitation They’ve got the standard collection for thrift shops: clothes They’ve also got a very nice assortment of jewellery and decorations other second-hand shops in Enschede that I haven’t visited which are basically right next to each other and they have a pretty rad collection from what I hear fitting in with Enschede's history with textiles and fabric a lot of closet sales and vintage kilo sales are held throughout the city as well Under the name 'Enschede Student Movement' UT students want to get a local student union off the ground in Enschede The initiative is supported by the National Student Union Other student cities have had local unions for many years that are part of the federation of the National Student Union (LSVb) Think of the Amsterdam ASVA or the Groninger Studentenbond To date, Enschede does not have such a union. A group of UT students wants to change that. There is currently a WhatsApp group with fourteen students two of whom are in direct contact with the LSVb The ball started rolling after the realization that Enschede does not have its own student union 'That coincides with the current momentum of the student movement This movement is very strong at the moment and has already got the long-term studying fine off the table through campaigning.' But there are more problems than the long-term studying fine from too high a workload to sky-high study costs which means that students in The Netherlands already have to work more than anywhere else in Europe.' A union should help students come together in order to get students' ideas and concerns on the agenda The idea is that such a local union forms a collective voice to housing and student wellbeing at the university in a broader sense: 'A better Enschede for every student' The 'Enschede Student Movement' is still an action group The long-term goal is to set up a student union One of the first steps towards this is a meeting The LSVb will also explain student union movements how they work and what people can do for them Onder de noemer ‘Enschede Student Movement’ willen UT-studenten een lokale studentenvakbond in Enschede van de grond krijgen Het initiatief wordt gesteund door de Landelijke Studentenvakbond Internationale studenten betalen meer huur dan Nederlandse studenten voor kamers van dezelfde oppervlakte En ze hebben het toch al moeilijker op de woningmarkt International students face higher rents per square metre than Dutch students according to the Dutch Student Union (LSVb) The housing market is also less welcoming to non-domestic students Eén op de vijf uitwonende studenten heeft ramen van enkelglas Milieuorganisaties en studentenvakbond LSVb willen dat hun huur vanaf 2024 wordt verlaagd One in five students living independently have single-glazed windows Environmental organisations and the Dutch Student Union (LSVb) are now calling for a rent reduction for these students from 2024 onwards Tientallen studenten hebben zich gemeld bij de Landelijke Studentenvakbond vanwege hun stijgende energierekening Ze kunnen geen aanspraak maken op compensatie door de overheid en komen in de financiële problemen Dozens of students have notified the Dutch Student Union (LSVb) about their rising energy bills They cannot apply for government compensation and are getting into financial problems The language used in the demonstration in Enschede is almost entirely English This is typical of the staff and students of the University of Twente and Saxion University of Applied Sciences The activists present do not understand a government that speaks of innovation as a 'solution for just about everything' and at the same time cuts innovative higher education in the east of the Netherlands which is strongly internationally oriented.The world doesn't end at Glanerbrug On the sixth day of the relay strikes in higher education Shrinking region Twente desperately needs the university, says Tom Veldkamp, ​​rector of the University of Twente (UT). He stands unnoticed among the crowd listening to the speakers on the sixth day of the relay strikes in higher education anthracite brick and the gray sun blinds of various university buildings about a thousand demonstrators have gathered at the peak Veldkamp: “The economy in Twente is growing but the number of inhabitants is decreasing Companies such as VDL in Almelo are eager to have our highly educated people New chips that work on light are being developed at this university ASML's suppliers are located in this region.” two of the five faculties of the UT are already in dire straits The UT has to cut back 'due to a whole set of factors' The budget of the ITC faculty (Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation) comes partly from the pot for development cooperation which the government is cutting back on anyway Laura Windig is a project manager for educational programs at this faculty which has almost exclusively international students She is a bit nervous because - she tries to shout over the tape - she has a meeting tomorrow Our programs are focused on doing good for the world internship coordinator at the same faculty When asked whether she is mainly concerned or angry What has been built up here is being treated so carelessly You are squandering the future if you do not invest in knowledge.” Jaarsma does not fear for her own job directly subject teachers who have come here with their families “Maybe that has to do with the culture of their home country that they find it exciting to be at a public demonstration.” Erik Kemp is a student at the UT in Enschede and a municipal councilor for Volt and went to Groningen to pick up the flag that is passed from city to city The world does not end at the Glanerbrug border crossing.” Student and member of the PvdA parliament in Overijssel Emma Peetsma agrees “I have noted the word 'innovation' in the coalition agreement And then you strangle the institutions that are the driving force behind innovation a lecturer and policy officer at Saxion University of Applied Sciences thinks it is a shame that the unions involved seem to be mobilizing the universities in particular He works in Apeldoorn and is the only one from his team who traveled to Enschede for the actions “I did get a lot of thumbs up in the app group.” Verwijmeren expects that the cuts will also affect HBO but certainly also through the disastrous policy regarding international students I am seriously concerned about our English-language programs and our international colleagues My students will be working in the international hotel management field.” Three young Dutch students are enjoying the sun that occasionally comes out with a free portion of fries and a can of soda is a second-year student of the English-language Computer Science program and admits that he came to the demo 50 percent for the fries "But I also want to continue studying here," he says The fellow students look at each other laughing Ryan continues bravely: “I don’t really get involved in politics but if they go on strike everywhere I assume there is a problem.” In The Hague the AOb and other educational organizations today presented a manifesto to members of the Senate: 'Don't do it Stop the disastrous cuts in higher education they are bad for the whole of the Netherlands.' This page was translated automatically, if you see strange translations please let us know you can easily visit many festive and unique markets Whether you prefer to stay close to home or are willing to travel a bit further we have listed the best Christmas markets for you Photo by Emiel MuijdermanDeventerCharles Dickens fans take note: Deventer hosts an annual Dickens Festival the characters from Charles Dickens' novels come to life and you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into a 19th-century English town you can visit two charming Christmas markets in the city making it the perfect destination for an enjoyable day trip you can never go wrong with our German neighbours there are no less than six different Christmas markets held in the city centre With around 300 beautifully lit stalls offering unique gifts all kinds of delicacies such as apfelstrüdel Also convenient: Münster is easy to reach by a direct train from Enschede you will arrive in the city centre of Münster from where you can walk straight to the first Christmas market because for a fixed amount you can buy a cheap group ticket for up to 5 people The location makes this Christmas market very unique as it takes place on the grounds of Bentheim Castle you can also visit the exhibition rooms of the castle itself The Christmas market is open from Friday to Sunday and entrance costs €8 Bad Bentheim is easy to reach by train: from Enschede What makes this market so special is its location: most of it takes place in the underground marlstone caves of Valkenburg Christmas lights and light sculptures that create a magical atmosphere you have to buy tickets for around €10 each The Christmas market in Valkenburg is very popular Valkenburg is quite a journey from Enschede but it’s well worth it if you make a weekend trip out of it or combine it with a visit to the Christmas market in Maastricht or Aachen One of the best (and biggest!) Christmas markets in Germany can be found in Düsseldorf Scattered throughout the city are seven Christmas markets it offers a fantastic view of the entire city Then go ice-skating on the ice rink and warm up with chocolate milk or glühwein afterwards Düsseldorf is not a quick trip from Enschede with public transport so be sure to invite a friend with a car or book a bus trip online because in Enschede you can also enjoy the Christmas spirit in December While there is no traditional Christmas market with stalls the city centre is decorated with beautiful lights and you can skate on the ice rink on the Oude Markt there is a free light art route with light projections throughout the city centre Perfect for a cosy afternoon or evening with friends Four UT researchers are hosting a local ‘Pint of Science’ festival at the Twentsche Foodhal on 19 and 21 May The event combines a ‘relaxed atmosphere with cool science’ says PhD student and one of the organisers ‘It’s a non-profit organisation which originally started in the UK in 2012 I lived in the UK for a bit and the initiative is quite well-known there and I loved to visit them I noticed there wasn’t a local Pint of Science while it was there in other cities in the Netherlands So I texted the national organisation and joined forces with three UT colleagues to set up a local Enschede event.’ ‘It’s meant to bring researchers to the pub around the corner So it should at least have a relaxed atmosphere since a lot of people love to go to a bar or pub We hope to combine that with science; that attendees are able to find out about some interesting fields of research and learn cool things We’re all used to technical talks at conferences ‘Since this is the first time we’re hosting this in Enschede, we’re starting small with two events which is about volcanoes and artificial intelligence That one is about rollercoasters and earth observation we hope to cater to both an international and local audience.’ Pint of Science is an annual non-profit science festival meant to communicate scientific developments to the public by having scientists giving talks in public spaces like pubs and bars The festival takes place in May and was hosted across more than 400 cities and 25 countries last year This is the first time the festival takes place in Enschede The local festival is hosted by four UT researchers: Max Winkelmann Anne Rikhof and Anthony Thornton from the ET faculty and Amin Shakya from the ITC faculty especially if you consider developments like budget cuts and polarisation… This is a way to share to people about why they pay tax money to fund research – and what important work is being done with that money.' We just hope that everyone who attends the events has a good time It was important for us to start small; while I lived in Edinburgh there were at least five Pint of Science events every day during the festival We hope this first edition will be received positively and we’ll see where it goes from there.’ UT-atletiekvereniging Kronos loopt als titelverdediger van het algemeen klassement warm voor de alternatieve Batavierenrace De ambities zijn wat minder hooggespannen dan de vorige jaren maar de hoop is er op een klassieke Bata-atmosfeer Ondanks de kritiek van universiteiten zet de Europese Commissie het plan door: Horizon Europe moet ook ingezet kunnen worden voor militaire toepassingen (dual use) Vooral bedrijven moeten daarvan profiteren Vanaf september 2026 gaan studenten in het hoger onderwijs 2.694 euro collegegeld per jaar betalen Dat is een stijging van bijna honderd euro Reden daarvoor is de relatief hoge inflatie van afgelopen jaar Eerder deze week lag een groot deel van Enschede plat door een grote stroomstoring Bij de UT hangt een heleboel af van stroom van hooggevoelige onderzoeksinstallaties die wekenlange metingen doen tot grote dataverwerking a large part of Enschede was down due to a major power outage from highly sensitive research installations that take measurements for weeks to large data processing What happens in the event of a power failure University is the perfect time to pick up a new skill I’m not gonna be getting any Michelin stars any soon My favourite dishes are traditional dishes from back home in Indonesia but I had no idea where to get ingredients – at first and are unsure of where to get ingredients Enschede has some pretty nice foreign goods stores where you can get most of everything you’re craving Read on for a compilation of my favourite international stores and restaurants in Enschede Asian Stores There are two Asian stores I frequent, and that’s more than enough for me. The one I shop at the most is called Peter Hu and you can find all your traditional Asian ingredients here all your Eastern vegetables – when I first came here The reason why I shop here more often is because this store also sells cheap homemade tofu The other Asian store I shop at is called Toko Het Oosten which is conveniently located in the city centre with all your essential sauces and dry ingredients and I’d recommend Toko Het Oosten purely because it’s in the city centre and within walking distance of most things in the city that homemade tofu in Peter Hu just can’t be beaten I’ll go out of my way and bike those extra two minutes to get there Although not in Enschede, Amazing Oriental is extremely popular among international students All their locations are pretty far from Enschede so you’d have to make a trip by train to get there and if we happen to see an Amazing Oriental as we’re walking ADA also has a dedicated stand for Baklava with a variety of flavours and shapes priced by kilogram so make sure you don’t go too overboard with the shopping There are also several Turkish restaurants in Enschede. The one I frequent the most is Eethuis Zeytin The other restaurants are scattered around the city although the big ones you see near the restaurant area in the city centre are a bit pricier than Zeytin Also of note: I also do my shopping for protein in Turkish shops Things like chicken and beef are usually cheaper here than in your typical supermarket chains I’d recommend you to do the same if you’re a student ;) Located near Toko Het Oosten in the city centre is a Surinamese shop called Toko Switi We’ve made hallacas and arepas with ingredients from this store so I’d say it has its fair share of South American ingredients then swing by on Fridays or Saturdays – Toko Switi makes Surinamese snacks and sandwiches to take away More a department store than a grocery shop or Toko, Majenis Tropical Centre sells everything from wigs and cosmetics to art pieces This store also sells a variety of ingredients and food and not just African – Caribbean food is sold here as well They have this really good bag of plantain chips tastes amazing so make sure to swing by if you’re nearby in the city centre but I’ve been too afraid to go in after looking at their prices Maybe once I graduate I’ll treat myself to some delicious Patagonian steak A sudden explosion in an electric vehicle parked in the Irenegarage above the Jumbo supermarket on Noorderhagen led to the full evacuation of the store and the adjacent Irene Promenade shopping center Saturday evening, Tubantia reports. The blast reportedly caused significant panic and released toxic smoke across parts of the city center The incident occurred shortly before closing time “We came up from the store and saw only smoke—you couldn’t see your own hand,” Jumbo employee Cas “All customers and employees were asked to leave The white electric car was parked in a designated charging area in the Irenegarage Authorities have not confirmed whether the vehicle was actively charging at the time “It’s still unclear what exactly caused the explosion but we suspect the battery was the source,” said a spokesperson from the fire department The vehicle was reportedly almost completely destroyed in the fire Firefighters escalated the alert level to a “large fire” due to the location in the busy city center and the involvement of an electric car Multiple fire engines were dispatched to the scene Though the flames were extinguished quickly the car was burned out entirely and later removed from the garage and submerged in a dunk tank to safely cool the battery two cashiers and their supervisor stood in the cold “Our jackets are still inside,” a Jumbo employee told Tubantia “I was just scanning items when it happened The fire released toxic smoke that reportedly spread through Noorderhagen and Van Lochemstraat A concerned man rushed toward the firefighters “How many cars are burning?” He later said “I wish I had never parked it there.” His car had been parked right next to the one that exploded only one vehicle is confirmed to have burned so far though other cars may have sustained damage The Irene Promenade shopping center was shut down entirely for the night Jumbo reportedly confirmed to Tubantia that the store would remain closed due to possible light smoke damage No injuries were reported in the explosion While not the coldest in the northern hemisphere but the long spells of single-digit temperatures the lack of sunlight and vitamin D can take a toll I’ll share tips for surviving the Dutch winter What to expect from Dutch winterYou’ll know that winter is knocking on your doorstep once the days become grey wearing a trench coat and some light outerwear with the winds howling like wolves pushing against your bike and rain splattering against the ground like the rapid crescendo of a drum Average temperatures will range about 3 degrees Celsius sometimes dropping down to below zero once the sun is down The number of sun-hours will also decrease: an average day during the winter is around 8 hours where in the summer the sun rose early and set well into the evening Next are tips on how to actually survive the winter Layering is simple: wear enough to stay warm without feeling restricted saving heavier jackets for outdoor commutes Start with thermal underwear or long johns which provide warmth both outside and indoors I prefer jackets with hoods to protect my ears Scarves are both stylish and functional for extra warmth and good gloves are crucial for biking in cold weather While I don’t use specialized shoes (probably why my shoes look horrible after every winter) consider rain or winter boots if you want better protection which are useful for keeping your lap dry in heavy rain Don’t trap yourself in your room or accommodation: winter blues are definitely a thing and can cause seasonal depression Make sure that you’re out with people you’re comfortable with whenever you feel like you’re getting cooped up with yourself Remember to take care of yourself: exercise You probably need more rest during the winter than outside of it If you’re part of a club or study association make sure you hang out with them and do activities together then consider wintery activities like ice skating or making s’mores You can watch Christmas-y movies and play board games If you don’t feel like interacting with other people You can take it as the perfect time to cozy up your room: warm up a cup of hot chocolate or coffee This is more of a personal tip, but if you’re finding it hard to stay upbeat at home, consider spending your workdays on campus The campus of the University of Twente looks beautiful with a blanket of snow over it staying on campus forces me to get my work done Some cases of winter blues can really just be a lack of vitamin D go for a walk and bask in the sunlight (if you’re free and it’s not raining) you can take vitamin D supplements to help you if you’re really feeling gloomy orange light in my room (as opposed to a harsh yellow or white one) really helps substitute the lost sunlight SAD (seasonal active disorder) lamps also exist take the time to do some wintery activities with friends This can be anything: from going to Christmas markets to Secret Santa with your people The winter months are the perfect time to bake and try new Gather around a fireplace if you happen to find one and enjoy the moment with friends around you – friends That’s really all that helped me get through what would have been an unimaginably lonely first winter I surrounded myself with good, fun people, and had a blast getting through the cold with them. Really embrace the concept of winter, and the concept of the Dutch word gezellig - which you can read more about in this article I get this vivid image in my mind: huddled around a fireplace with friends with hot chocolate and sweets and good food nearby The winter is the perfect time for gezelligheid even when it doesn’t seem so at first: you just have to find your people Following an early push from the home side FC Twente took the lead just before halftime as Michel Vlap capitalized on a defensive error which Bertrand Traoré slotted in to make it 2-2 Ajax’s next match will be a home fixture in the Eredivisie against PEC Zwolle with kickoff at 16:45 at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.FC Twente - Ajax 2-2 (1-0)43 UT employees are laying down their work today as part of the relay strike against cuts to higher education we'll keep you updated on the latest developments The strike day will conclude shortly opposite the city hall at Ko's egg when there is clarity on the decision in the Senate regarding the proposed budget cuts Halfway through the very last debate on the education budget universities are campaigning outside the Senate door Will the Senate provide another political miracle UT employees on the Oude Markt are engaging in conversation with passersby There will also be a table with cupcakes and games for children ITC researcher Carissa Champlin asks people about topics they think are important and that UT should do more research on A new lecture is scheduled every 15 minutes including about membranes for clean drinking water and the 'bicycle of the future' A bystander watching the activities hopes the strike has an impact 'I am from The Hague and work in education myself I'm interested and will engage in conversation with the people standing here in the square.' The crowd has been at the Oude Markt for a while now Where previously there were about four hundred people on the O&O square the crowd in the city centre seems somewhat thinned out 'I expected more of a crowd at the Oude Markt I was at the O&O Square myself this morning Especially for the fired S&T employees reports hearing many positive sounds about the strike She does call it disappointing that UT calls this day a protest action and not a strike despite the fact that there are not many students They may not fully realize how important this is for education I'd also like to see more engagement with the municipality.' The crowd has left campus and is making its way to the Oude Markt via Hengelosestraat where strikers from the university of applied sciences are joining them Passing drivers honk their horns in sympathy to the UT employees follow the car and follow the noise!' With those words from Kees Wesselink-Schram the march to the center of Enschede was started The podium is cleared and the flags are put away A number of UT employees go back into the buildings the rest follow the orange vehicle driving ahead of the troops the atmosphere at the O&O square was amiable People have pinned on the symbolic red squares - the symbol of WOinAction - and are listening to the speakers on stage Employees of the French fries stall cannot complain about the crowds The crowd on the square consists of roughly four hundred members of the UT community only as an employee can you formally go on strike If there is one message that is repeated ad nauseam by the long list of speakers - from students to local politicians - it is this one Only the reasoning behind the words sometimes differs Enschede alderman Harmjan Vedder made a case for the significance of education for the region chant and give speeches on the O&O square If you peer through the windows into the labs and offices a stone's throw from the square you will also see that certainly not all UT employees are laying down their work today the minor fair is also taking place in the DesignLab With a makeshift red square on his chest – cut out of a pack of chocolate sprinkles – as a symbol of the protest 'because it is an important moment to draw attention to our minors' But he does join the march to the Oude Markt and the activities in the city center I certainly wouldn't call it a win-win situation It's more about making the best of a lose-lose situation.' While the O&O square is filling up more and more, UT professor Arend Rensink performs the self-written protest song. Familiar to many who were also present last November: 'In dit rot-regeerakkoord or just a protest action - as UT itself announced on its own service portal We made a summary of six questions and answers about this strike day there is a stage and a first aid stand and French fries stand have also been taken into account The O&O square is ready to receive a crowd Organization of the strike is in the hands of trade unions FNV and AOb, together with action group Twente For Protest (WOinActie) and the Enschede Student Movement This morning they try to mobilize and inform as many people as possible through picket lines and information stands The plenary programme starts at 11:30 a.m. A first group of strikers reported to the main entrance at 8 a.m We hope to achieve that in Enschede as well.' A majority of the University Council voted in favour of the budget for 2025 on Wednesday morning This is despite a number of major concerns particularly regarding how realistic the budget is and how concrete the UT's financial measures are Een meerderheid van de universiteitsraad stemde woensdagochtend in met de begroting voor 2025 met name over hoe realistisch de begroting is en hoe concreet de financiële maatregelen van de UT zijn 2024 was a particularly turbulent year for the UT As the end of this calendar year approaches we'll take you through the latest state of affairs in five questions and answers 2024 was financieel gezien een bijzonder onrustig jaar voor de UT nemen we je in vijf vragen en antwoorden mee in de laatste stand van zaken FC Twente has been handed a severe punishment by the UEFA for racist and discriminatory comments during their match in the UEFA Europa League against SS Lazio Footage showed Lazio winger Loum Tchaouna complaining to the team's bench about the racism after he was substituted in the match The club from Enschede will have to close a part of its stadium for fans in its next home match in the competition against the Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise on November 28 The club was also issued a fine of 83,125 euros for the mishap during the Lazio match which included people in the crowd throwing drinking cups onto the field and unfurling an offensive banner "According to UEFA, it has been established that supporters treated a Lazio player in a racist and discriminatory manner during the 0-2 loss It is sad that this happened in our stadium and deeply affects us all," said general manager Dominique Scholten on the club’s website "The impact this has on the well-meaning supporters We are doing everything we can to track down the perpetrators There is no place in our stadium for people who display this behavior." Specific information about which stands the punishment will apply to will follow from UEFA It has been confirmed that a part of their fanatical supporter section The Twente for Protest action group is pulling out all the stops one more time to make a statement against the cuts in education The group calls for a protest in front of the city hall in Enschede on Wednesday afternoon at 13:00 one of the initiators of 'Twente for Protest' hoped to focus fully on completing her PhD again after the protest on 25 November she wants to make her voice heard again on Wednesday because next Thursday the decision will be made in the House of Representatives about the cuts in education 'We take our whistles and banners with us again This time at the town hall on the Ei van Ko in Enschede There we give one or two speeches and then we hand over a letter to the mayor Roelof Bleker The goal is to speak to the mayor and receive support from him At the protest in The Hague - two weeks ago - several mayors from the country were present.' Claassen is not only targeting students and staff of the University of Twente the initiator also wants to appeal to the wider public 'I want to bring the subject to the attention of the entire region and community because the cuts go far beyond the universities demonstrations have also been announced in Nijmegen The busy month of December is unlikely to result in a high turnout I was surprised every time with the high turnout De Twente for Protest-actiegroep zet nog één keer alle zeilen bij om een statement te maken tegen de bezuinigingen in het onderwijs De groep roept op om woensdagmiddag om 13.00 uur te protesteren voor het stadhuis in Enschede Het is de ‘day after’ na een bewogen protestdag op het Malieveld in Den Haag Naar schatting demonstreerden twintigduizend mensen tegen de bezuinigingen in het onderwijs ‘Alles rond dit protest kostte pijn en moeite een van de initiatiefnemers van 'Twente for Protest' It is the 'day after' after an eventful day of protest on the Malieveld in The Hague An estimated twenty thousand people demonstrated against the cuts in education 'The turnout is far above my expectations Everything around this protest cost pain and effort one of the initiators of 'Twente for Protest' Onder de noemer ‘Twente for Protest’ bereidt een groep UT’ers zich voor op een landelijke protestactie op 14 november tegen de overheidsbezuinigingen universitair docent bij de BMS-afdeling filosofie en een van de initiatiefnemers die wordt gesteund vanuit het college van bestuur Under the name 'Twente for Protest' members of the UT community are preparing for a national protest action on 14 November against government cuts assistant professor at the BMS department of philosophy and one of the initiators Met donkere bezuinigingswolken vanuit Den Haag boven het hoofd gingen zo’n veertig UT’ers donderdagmiddag in de Ravelijn hierover met elkaar in discussie How many UT employees are willing to strike And what form should a strike at the UT take With dark clouds of austerity approaching from The Hague about forty UT employees discussed this with each other in the Ravelijn on Thursday afternoon we were approached by the municipality of Enschede with their wish for the realisation of housing on the UT campus It concerns realisation of housing on a plot on Witbreuksweg located right next to the existing student houses it was said that the project had been put on-hold for the time being partly in anticipation of developments in The Hague The municipality informed neighbouring residents by letter last week of its intention to investigate the possible realisation of these houses they wrote that ‘it concerns 100 flex homes that can be built relatively quickly These new homes could provide a place to live for various house seekers in our municipality young people and other one- and two-person households Should the study lead to a positive result the homes could also provide a place for displaced people from Ukraine who have found a (temporary) new home in Enschede.’ UT is surprised by the communication that has taken place from the municipality about this The Executive Board has so far only taken note of the municipality's wish but has not yet taken a further position on it We await further talks with the Municipality of Enschede and the housing corporation The proposed location is the light green shape next to the parking lot The Dutch Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Discussion Group (NMR-DG) is hosting its 59th annual meeting on Friday The meeting is organised with the backing of the Analytical Chemistry Section of the Royal Netherlands Chemical Society (SAC-KNCV) The event offers an excellent opportunity for scientists and professionals from both academia and industry to discuss the latest advancements in NMR and MRI researchers from across the Netherlands will present their work and a poster presentation session with awards will take place 🎟️ Registration: Free, but mandatory before October 22, 2024📧 Poster abstracts: Submit your abstract by mail by October 25 Don't miss the chance to engage with cutting-edge research and build valuable connections with peers. For more details on the program and speakers, visit the official event page. We look forward to seeing you on November 8 in Enschede This means that hundreds of new students will be introduced to the UT where do they come from and what are they especially looking forward to U-Today looked them up and introduces you to a few first-year students 'I'm very enthusiastic about student life here There is therefore no doubt that I will join an association There is an association with motorcycles and I have experience with motorcycling One hundred percent sure that I will become a member of that association My expectation is that it will be a lot of fun The main choice to come to the Netherlands is because most people speak English well my first impression of what I see now is overwhelming.' 'The fact that my programme has a collaboration with the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam was very important to me Utrecht does not offer the Creative Technology programme I would have liked to go in that direction so I'm going to participate in a lot of activities during the Kick-In I'm also open to doing a lot of new things Dat betekent dat honderden nieuwe studenten kennismaken met de UT waar komen ze vandaan en waar kijken ze vooral naar uit U-Today zocht ze op en laat je kennismaken met een paar eerstejaars Voor een vliegende start op deze universiteit helpen we je op weg met deze handige handleiding we'll help you get started with this handy handbook Because for a well-informed 'sjaars' Honderden studenten maken tijdens de Kick-In kennis met de Universiteit Twente waar komen ze vandaan en hebben ze er een beetje zin in U-Today laat je tijdens de introductieperiode dagelijks kennismaken met een eerstejaars Hundreds of students will get to know the University of Twente during the Kick-In where are they from and do they look forward to it With U-Today you'll get to know a first-year student every day during the introductory period Master's student Biomedical Engineering The annual conference of the European Society for Artificial Organs Stamatialis is the conference president and organizer The main theme will be “Innovations in (bio) artificial organ and organ models”. For more information, go to the ESAO2025 website We are looking forward welcoming you the campus next year given the fact that thousands of students graduate from various educational institutions in the city every year But what are the chances that young professionals will stay in the region and what is the municipality of Enschede doing to promote this we include students and recent graduates as a target group,' says Wouter van der Zouw spokesperson for the municipality of Enschede two aspects are important for settling somewhere in addition to green surroundings and an interesting job: cultural events and an attractive environment to live in This is one of the conclusions in the report De Koers van Enschede that was published in 2020 by Atlas Research on behalf of the same municipality The report shows that culture is a crucial element in a city's competitiveness Cities that offer a wide range of cultural events are considered desirable places to live in They typically attract highly educated and creative people If these people also have access to attractive living arrangements and neighbourhoods a city will have met the conditions for retaining talent the municipality also bases its insights on studies conducted by other cities and housing corporations in Twente 'We think it is important to keep young people within our city’s boundaries The municipality endeavours to grow towards having 170,000 inhabitants both theoretically and practically trained But how does Enschede score on retaining talent According to the Compendium for the Living Environment (facts and figures about living environment within the Netherlands) both the number of tertiary educated people and the percentage of highly-paid jobs in Enschede are relatively low in comparison with other university cities in border regions If we look at retaining international graduates in the Netherlands the Dutch organisation for internationalisation in education Of all internationals who are still working in the Netherlands five years after graduating (from all universities) fewer than two percent are located in Enschede 35 percent live and work in the Amsterdam area together with UT’s University Innovation Fellows and Novel-T conducted a survey among more than 450 students in order to map how students experience 'sticking around' in Enschede The outcome showed that many respondents find the Twente region pleasant and accessible but that the city of Enschede lacks a dynamic Nightlife in Enschede was rated particularly low by the respondents despite the substantial number of social activities that the city has to offer Initiatives such as the Tankstation (a non-profit cultural organisation) were welcomed because of the sense of community-building it provides and its international character the respondents felt that cultural events on offer in Enschede are limited and insufficiently connected to the international student community This is aimed to boost events organised in Enschede we specifically pay attention to the new kids on the block in the cultural landscape and young artists Organisations for young talent can apply for subsidies.’ and the centre is a meeting place for students The city needs to be a safe place for them with a (more) diverse and distinctive range of shops and restaurants Another suggestion is to create better and more accessible study places in the city centre in the library or in other (public) buildings A vibrant nightlife will help  provide ample diversion and entertainment.' The Action Programme  advises students and youth organisations to draw up an agenda together with the city’s ‘Night Mayor’ to boost Enschede’s nightlife it recommends that more permits for nightly activities should be issued in September the city council chose to set up a so-called Night Council that is to advise the municipality on issues relating to the city’s nightlife' In order to advance Enschede as an international city the Action Programme states that multilingual communication is imperative in public spaces but also in businesses and institutions in the city centre Facilities should be attractive and accessible to international visitors: for example this may include payment facilities for (international) credit cards 'This entire area is transformed into a modern urban living and working area with residential tower blocks that are explicitly intended for young professionals.' two cultural locations linked to the city’s nightlife had to make way Disco 't Bölke ceased business after the Covid-19 crisis as it is will also have to make way for a residential tower block This seems to be at odds with fortifying Enschede’s nightlife most organisations that were in the demolished buildings have found new premises with the support of the municipality It is noteworthy that the prestigious ‘Kop Boulevard’ construction plan (that stretches from the MST hospital to the city centre) came to a standstill in 2022 that featured a budget of 150 million Euros was aimed to surpass the Zuidas district of Amsterdam in quality the plan did not get off the ground due to increased construction costs and stalled negotiations with the project developer although the municipality is still making plans to develop this location further and an action programme for the city centre the municipality of Enschede is committed to retaining talent and young people within the city 'We also keep an eye on offering good economics  and a diverse range of work housing and recreational options,' says Van der Zouw 'These topics are spearhead issues of the municipality The input of students and recent graduates is of vital importance and therefore always included.' This interview was previously published in career magazine ROOTS In this magazine we want to connect students and companies We do this by bringing stories of starters on the labour market and by placing advertorials Are you a recent graduate (<5 years), do you live and work in the region of Twente, Achterhoek or just across the border in Germany and do you want to share your story? Or do you want to advertise as a company? Let us know via [email protected] ➡️Link to magazine The career magazine ROOTS has been made possible with financial support from the Province of Overijssel and Twente Board Enschede is een broedplaats voor talent gezien de duizenden studenten die jaarlijks afstuderen aan de verschillende onderwijsinstellingen Maar hoe groot is de kans dat young professionals in de regio blijven en wat doet de gemeente Enschede om dit te bevorderen ‘In bijna alle gemeentelijke plannen nemen we studenten en pas afgestudeerden mee als doelgroep’ verrijzen vanaf dit jaar nog drie nieuwe woon- werk- en parkeergebouwen op het Kennispark Ze zijn bestemd voor afgestudeerde masters PhD-kandidaten en kenniswerkers die op de vernieuwde Innovatiecampus komen wonen en werken working and parking buildings will be built on the Kennispark They are meant for master's graduates PhD candidates and knowledge workers who come to live and work on the improved Innovation Campus Met hulp van een loopbaancoach kwam Linda Grafen (30) erachter dat haar werk meer focus mag hebben op mensen Sinds dit jaar is ze fulltime projectcoördinator bij TMC Noordoost en houdt ze zich bezig met de ontwikkeling van medewerkers marketing en het initiëren van nieuwe projecten Linda Grafen (30) discovered that her work could focus more on people This year she has taken on the role of full-time project coordinator at TMC Noordoost She is involved in a range of activities from employee development training and education to marketing and new projects ‘Ik vind het mooi om de inwonersbeleving op tafel te krijgen waardoor gemeente en inwoners elkaar beter begrijpen.’ Aan het woord is UT-alumna Annemiek Fokkens (28) een onderzoeksbureau voor de veertien Twentse gemeenten 'I think it is great to have residents' experiences in writing so that both they and the municipality in which they live will gain better understanding of each other.' These are the words of UT alum Annemiek Fokkens (28) a research agency for the fourteen municipalities in Twente The first below-zero temperature of the autumn has been recorded. The temperature dropped to -0.3 degrees Celsius at clog height at the measuring point in Enschede overnight, Weeronline reported It is a bit earlier than typical for the first ground frost after the summer the first sub-zero temperatures after the summer occur on September 28 While the first ground frost after the summer occurred a bit earlier than usual this year The earliest sub-zero temperature after the summer dates from 1973 temperatures dropped to below zero at several stations on August 22 - technically still in the summer The lowest temperature was -2.2 degrees in Twente Since temperature measurements started in 1901 the Netherlands has never had below-zero temperatures in the period from July 20 to August 21 when temperatures dropped to 0.0 at the Volkel measuring point on August 21 Rijkswaterstaat is investigating how it was possible that so much water remained on the A1 and A35 motorways in Enschede and Hengelo on Sunday night but I cannot yet say anything about the exact cause of the amount of water on the highways." Twente was struck by heavy rainfall on Sunday night The motorways were closed off in both directions because there was a lot of water on the road A still unknown number of road users were stranded because of this The spokesperson said people were climbing on their cars to avoid the highly rising water A flooded adjacent road may have caused the nuisance but Rijkswaterstaat is now investigating whether that was the only reason Contractors have drained the water since the incident The roads were accessible for traffic again on Monday morning Only the entrance and exit of the provincial road N735 at De Lutte and parking garages were also flooded in Enschede Although most of the water troubles in Twente are over so we are still receiving some calls," said a spokesperson "We are increasingly confronted with extreme weather But we have not seen this much water at many times," the spokesperson said The fire brigade has mainly been focused on removing the acute danger and the spokesperson said that "cleaning up and emptying cellars is up to the people themselves." The weather also caused damage to the train tracks with a subsidence A spokesperson for ProRail said on Monday that the damage is "quite big" and that an engineering firm and a contractor are currently investigating how and when it can be repaired there have been fewer trains between Sittard and Maastricht for the last day Images show that a hole has appeared in the subsurface between the rails and the fences next to the track near Lutterade in Geleen Express buses have been set up to replace the problems on the track The ProRail spokeswoman said the tracks must be "out of service" when the repair work starts no train traffic will be possible between Sittard and Maastricht ProRail tries to plan such work at night where possible FC Twente have been knocked out of the UEFA Champions League The club from Enschede fought back from a large deficit against Red Bull Salzburg at home to draw but came up just short: 3-3 Joseph Oosting’s team was beaten 2-1 last week by last season’s second-placed best Austrian side FC Twente will continue their European campaign in the UEFA Europa League The club does not have to go through the last qualifying round and is automatically ensured a spot in the main tournament It seemed like Twente was going to have a hopeless night for a long time Not much happened in the first ten minutes Michel Vlap tested goalkeeper Janis Blaswich with a free kick from a distance Red Bull took over control after this phase Dutch manager Pepijn Lijnders's team found their way past Twente with ease They took the lead in the 17th minute after a good pass by Oscar Gloukh who scored a hat trick last weekend in the league who scored via the underside of the crossbar: 0-1 Kjaergaard also scored twice last week in the match against Twente After Moussa Kounfolo Yeo missed a huge chance to double the lead straight after the first goal and Nene Dorgeles beat goalkeeper Lars Unnerstal with a hard shot Twente was not showing much danger but still halved the deficit before halftime It was not surprising that this happened through a set piece All hope was lost at the start of the second half when Mathias Kjølø lost possession of the ball and Kounfolo Yeo dispatched the chance: 1-3 Twente did not give up and got a goal back through Alex van Hoorenbeeck just like Hilgers had done in the first half They needed another two goals to force extra time Unnerstall saved the home side 15 minutes before the end when he saved a penalty after Vlap had handballed it The final attacks of Twente resulted in the 3-3 from substitute Sem Steijn but the decisive goal did not come within eight minutes of injury time Two companies to combine HPC infrastructure with room temperature photonic quantum technology Dutch quantum computing firm QuiX Quantum is to build a data center at its headquarters in Enschede the company and QMware will collaborate to develop the “first fully integrated hybrid quantum-classical platform.” According to QuiX the hybrid architecture will ‘integrate high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure with native quantum computing technology.’ The new data center is expected to be fully operational for commercial applications in August 2023 Details around the specifications of the data center or the hardware being deployed weren’t shared QMware will colocate on-site HPC hardware with QuiX Quantum’s room-temperature photonic-based technology The different hardware types will be integrated with shared memory access through QMware’s proprietary software low-latency optical fiber connection to directly attach the HPC infrastructure with simulated and native quantum hardware “We believe that the Photonics Quantum Processing Units by QuiX Quantum integrated into QMware’s Hybrid Quantum High-Performance Computers are one of the most promising technologies to provide commercially sustainable quantum computing advantage,” said George Gesek chief technology officer and co-founder of QMware added: “We are excited to be working with QMware on this groundbreaking project We are fully committed to making native quantum hardware accessible for early industrial applications QuiX Quantum’s technologies make quantum hardware integration into existing data centers a reality today.” and software development tools and services It also provides access to its hardware through a cloud portal - Atos spin-off Eviden has renamed Atos’ quantum offerings to Qaptiva The Atos Quantum Learning Machine simulation appliance is now known as the Qaptiva 800 After forming a partnership with IQM Quantum Computers in 2022 Eviden said it is now also collaborating with Quandela and Pasqal for joint commercial offers - Honeywell-owned Quantinuum has launched its second-generation quantum computer The company claims the system – which uses a new oval racetrack-shaped ion trap – is the highest-performing quantum computer ever built According to Business Insider the H2 occupies around 200 sq ft in a data center in Denver It is reportedly one of two prototype machines in the facility - US startup SEEQC has deployed a quantum computer in Italy SEEQC System Red has been installed at the company’s R&D lab in Naples - Quantum Brilliance has appointed co-founder and former COO Mark Luo as CEO - IBM has signed EY as a quantum customer and will give the consultant firm access to IBM quantum systems through a cloud portal - Israeli startup Quantum Source has raised $12 million The seed extension investment round was led by Dell Technologies Capital with participation from 10D as well as existing investors Eclipse VC Founded in 2021 and working on photonic-based systems the company has raised a total of $27 million - The US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory has launched a quantum lab The 6,000-square-foot Argonne Quantum Foundry will accelerate advances in quantum information science Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia student houses in Enschede prove to be hotbeds for scabies A taboo and measures that are difficult to comply with make the infection almost impossible to fight GGD Twente advises students to check their website and follow the guidelines closely 'You could easily call it a scabies bomb,' describes Nathalie Christenhusz we tried to raise the issue among students by handing out flyers with playful slogans but little seems to have changed.' Fighting the itchy skin infection seems easier said than done Christenhusz mentions 'intensive physical contact' as one of the main causes especially in the winter months.' Sexual contact also easily leads to infection But the cause may be more simple: Especially female students sometimes borrow each other's clothes for a night out.' Concerts or other occasions in which the audience literally rubs shoulders for more than fifteen minutes can also be a source of infection 'And if they visit other student cities or family it can quickly spread throughout the rest of the country.' Master's student of Business Administration Steven Oosterkamp — as of yet uninfected himself — experienced it up close in his student house "We sometimes share a small house with more than fifteen people You can get it simply by sitting on the couch or chair where an infected person has been sitting it is important that the entire student house is aware of it and adheres to the hygiene measures The treatment can consist of applying ointment whether or not supplemented with a pill treatment in combination with a step-by-step laundry plan for clothing and other textiles is a considerable expense for the average student 'Treatment with ointment can easily cost up to about fifty euros And long-term use can have unpleasant side effects for the skin,' says Oosterkamp Because of the stigma surrounding the infection many students continue their daily lives without reporting it Contaminated clothing must be stored in a hermetically sealed bin bag for three days to kill the mite 'At some point you run out of clothes,' says Oosterkamp The washing advice for clothing also proves challenging 'A lot of clothing is not suitable for the prescribed sixty degrees wash.' The impact of the infection on daily life is significant Oosterkamp: 'People can't sleep because of the itching Some avoid public places for fear of infecting others In addition to the emotional aspect of knowing that you have scabies it can have a significant impact on your study performance.' Christenhusz both literally and metaphorically confirms: 'It's gets under your skin.' Scabies is a skin infection caused by the scabies mite This creature digs minute tunnels under the skin and lays eggs there This causes an allergic reaction that manifests as itchy red bumps The infection can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact or fabrics Enschedese studentenhuizen blijken al bijna drie jaar lang broeinesten voor schurft Door een taboe en moeilijk naleefbare maatregelen blijft de infectie bijna ongrijpbaar GGD Twente adviseert studenten op hun website te kijken en de richtlijnen nauwlettend te volgen Op parkeerplaats P3 naast het Horstcomplex gaat aanstaande woensdag een enorme coronatestlocatie open In de twee megatenten zal op 15 januari het eerste coronavaccin van Twente worden toegediend On parking lot P3 next to the Horst complex a huge corona test site will open this Wednesday Twente's first corona vaccine will be administered in the two megatents on 15 January chill with friends and explore nice spots in Enschede From relaxed picnics in the Volkspark to swimming at Rutbeek these are the best spots in Enschede you should definitely visit this summer Volkspark You probably know Volkspark from all the activities that are organised there But Volkspark is also the place to be for a relaxed summer day it is the ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a while Volkspark is not the only park in Enschede where you can enjoy the nice weather connected to the smaller Van Lochemsbleekpark Further along Hengelosestraat lies Abraham Ledeboerpark This park holds the so-called Green Flag Award making it one of the most beautiful parks in the world Fun fact: in the Abraham Ledeboerpark you can find one of the thickest and largest giant sequoia trees in the Netherlands Name a better way to cool off than with a delicious ice cream You will find the best ice cream in Enschede at Van Der Poel There are two Van der Poel locations in the city centre: one at the Stationsplein and one near the Grote Markt If you get your ice cream at the Van der Poel at the Stationsplein the nearby Willem Wilminkplein is the ideal place to enjoy it in the sun Whether you're looking for action and adventure or want to relax by the water Rutbeek is the perfect place to spend hot summer days it takes a little longer to cycle there (about 25 minutes from the city centre) climbing in the climbing forest or just enjoy the sun at the beach you are even allowed to light the barbecue you can indulge in sports activities such as cycling A dip in the university's outdoor pool is perfect to cool off Swim a few laps or just enjoy the sun and the atmosphere A nice bike ride will get you here within 15 minutes from the city centre relax in the sun or get something tasty from the mill shop The flour for pannenkoeken (the Dutch version of pancakes) is highly recommended: it makes the most delicious pannenkoeken From the Lonneker Mill you can also take beautiful walking and cycling tours we're probably still going to be at the university a lot in the weeks leading up to the summer holidays With full days of lectures and final deadlines it's not always realistic to visit a park or Rutbeek If you still want to relax during your break the park in front of the DesignLab is a great spot Hof Espelo estate in the north-west of Enschede is the ideal place The walking routes are perfect for a relaxing and scenic walk in the shade Here you can escape from your study stress and recharge your batteries The ultimate place to spend summer afternoons and evenings is the Oude Markt The Oude Markt is the bustling heart of Enschede where regular activities and events such as Grolsch Summer Sounds Sit down with friends on one of the many terraces