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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience and security A fire raged in a house on Englandstraat in IJsselstein on Friday morning Three people were present in the home when the fire broke out One of the people was taken out of the home by the fire department The other two residents were able to leave the home themselves All three were taken to the hospital with unknown injuries The home that caught fire was a terraced house a spokesperson of the safety region explained The other homes on the block were evacuated Shelter has been arranged for the residents Around eight people were forced to leave their homes due to the fire Two of the residents visited the General Practice Center as they may have taken in too much smoke The fire was hard to reach for the fire brigade as it was mainly raging in the attic and the stairs in the home were no longer safe for use This led to the fire department attempting to put out the fire from outside the house There is a lot of smoke in the IJsselveld district as a result of the fire Residents have been advised to close all windows and doors and to turn off ventilation systems The police are investigating the incident in order to rule out arson Kurdistan Economy Interviews Reports Condolences multimedia Related Links is the most popular location for home hunters on housing website Funda both in October and in the first nine months of this year In October alone there were over 408,000 searches for a home in the town known for having the biggest Christmas tree in the country in the form of an illuminated radio mast cities like Amsterdam and Utrecht are far more popular “But IJsselstein generates the most views per home and that makes it the most popular.” Bart Rietveld, a born and bred IJsselsteiner and head of the local history society, told the AD he would be surprised if his home town did not top the list all the services that a big city has – with Utrecht only 15 kilometres away – but the charm and peace of a small city rich in history has a population of 34,000 and was first given city rights in 1331 “You’ve got hospitals in Utrecht and Nieuwegein close by and good connections with the A2 motorway and the fast tram to Utrecht,” Rietveld pointed out A quick search on Funda shows there are currently 61 properties for sale in the town They range in price from €265,000 for a flat of 46 square metres in a modern block to a splendid detached home with lake and dovecote for €3.3 million Five of the top 10 towns in Funda’s October ranking are in Utrecht province the Groningen commuter town of Zuid-Laren is in Drenthe 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 The "World’s Tallest Christmas Tree," a 366.8-meter-tall illuminated Gerbrandy Tower in IJsselstein was lit for the 26th time on Saturday evening marking the return of a celebrated Dutch holiday tradition and the tower’s 120 LED lights now shine brightly across the region attended by local residents and dignitaries featured a ceremonial lighting led by IJsselstein’s Mayor Patrick van Domburg and the chair of the foundation responsible for the annual display Though the accompanying Christmas market in the city center was canceled due to the weather the lighting ceremony continued as planned officially a radio and television transmission mast is fitted with 120 energy-efficient Osram HQL LED lamps mounted on cables stretching four kilometers long The lights are attached at heights of approximately 125 the lighting cables are secured to existing guy-wire blocks ensuring the structural stability of the display introduced to replace the less efficient halogen bulbs used in previous years “The switch to LED has significantly reduced energy consumption,” said a spokesperson for the foundation the lighting effort comes with significant costs “Installing the lights alone costs 55,000 euros with an additional 800 euros in energy costs,” the spokesperson noted The project is supported by 2,000 donors and sponsorships from local businesses including vintage artworks by giants of Franco-Belgian comics such as Peyo François Schuiten and Jean-Claude Mézières The auction will be held at Heritage’s headquarters in Dallas and simulcast to Heritage Auctions Europe in IJsselstein “Our team at Heritage Auctions Europe has procured an offering of exceptional depth and breadth,” said Jim Halperin “This is just the start of what we expect will be regular auctions devoted to this growing and powerful category.” depicts Tintin and Captain Haddock on an adventure in the heart of the Andes (est From Peyo, the creator of the internationally famous Smurfs, comes the Original Cover Art for Spirou #1447 which is drawn Peyo himself and features 10 characters in a single illustration (est A page of Original Art from Corto Maltese by legendary Italian comic book creator Hugo Pratt (est $43,000) is expected to spark spirited bidding Corto Maltese is perhaps Pratt’s greatest contribution to European comics and the page from the 1978 story “And Other Romeos and Other Juliets,” is an iconic representation of the artist’s signature black and white illustrations.  An important painting by François Schuiten, titled Paris in the Twentieth Century (est was created by the co-author of The Obscure Cities for the cover of Jules Verne's “forgotten” novel published in 1994 The Original Cover Art by Jean-Claude Mézières for Valerian Vol. 19 (Dargaud, 2004) is considered one of the finest examples of Mézières talent who along with writer Pierre Christin is credited for creating the blueprint for French science fiction comics A powerful original painting by Spanish artist Luis Royo titled Isolde and Tristan Circuits (Norma, 2005) (est $22,000) is a highly sought after illustration which was published in the art book Subversive Beauty ·         Corto Maltese in Siberia Preliminary Original Art (Casterman ·         The Original Art for Page 25 from The Black Incal (Humanoïdes Associés who garnered worldwide acclaim predominantly under the pseudonym Moebius and Gir ·         French artist Yves Chaland's Original Art from Freddy Lombard Vol.4 (1988) page 34 for the story titled "Vacation in Budapest" (est ·         Original Art from French artist Jacques Tardi’s Adèle Blanc-Sec Vol.2 (Casterman Heritage Auctions’ inaugural European Comic Art Auction is June 2 in Dallas, Texas, and will be simulcast to Heritage Auctions Europe Office in IJsselstein, the Netherlands. Bidding is now open at HA.com/7188 This year’s AI Summit Brainport focused on human-centered AI and its alignment with human values and goals The 2023 AI Summit Brainport took place on November 2 in the iconic – but not AI-generated – venue of the Evoluon in Eindhoven The summit was organized by Eindhoven University of Technology’s EAISI – an acronym for Eindhoven AI Systems Institute – the province of Noord Brabant a topic discussed in several presentations Since the welcoming speech by the host and director of EAISI Carlo van de Weijer it was clear that AI is not coming to replace humans “Humans that can work with AI will replace humans who don’t.” AI applications are surging amid concerns over the ruling the technology should have G7 countries agreed on establishing an AI code of conduct before the first global summit on AI hosted by the UK US President Joe Biden also issued an executive order regulating the promises of AI and managing its risks The European Union previously released its own AI act introducing a risk-based approach to regulating the technology In a thought-provoking keynote by Cognition and Affect in Human-Technology Interaction professor Wijnand IJsselstein the metaphors commonly used in describing AI were questioned Machine learning – a technique to make AI learn by experience – has nothing to do with human learning “A machine doesn’t take any initiative to learn; it doesn’t contextualize has no subjectivity nor curiosity,” he said.  A similar debunking was done to deep learning an expression to define a subset of machine learning simulating the human brain with multiple neural network layers using human attributes yields epistemic confusion “Language shapes our understanding of AI,” stressed the academic the researcher believes AI can improve our understanding of the world and better grasp it in different ways.  Another example brought by IJsselstein is Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences humans have eight different kinds of intelligence Individuals often have one of them more developed than the others intelligence like the spatial one can’t (yet) be reproduced Regulating AI sets boundaries and fosters the development of human-centered technology Following an introduction to the AI Act by Susan Hommerson from TU/e’s policy officer research “It might go wrong; we need to normalize AI just as we do with toys or medical devices,” said Koen Holtman a Systems Architect and AI safety expert.  NXP Semiconductors Global Privacy Officer Wouter van der Loop also underscored the need to put some control on the technology defining responsibility and accountability believes the EU law provides a good approach towards regulating individual and collective risks while it falls short of addressing societal ones “It’s not obvious that we will be in control,” he said.  The human brain has unmatched capabilities AI can tirelessly process information but does so at the expense of thousands of megawatts of power daily in an effort to replicate what our brain does with no more than twenty watts Is it possible to combine the two to create the perfect brain?  The TU/e's BayesBrain project was presented in a round of AI research presentations BayesBrain is attempting to create the world’s first brain-on-chip AI computer as highly programmable as a chip can be while being as energy-efficient as our neurons are TU/e scientists envision combining cutting-edge chips with cultivated cells obtained through stem cell tech.  Hybrid governance is the research focus of Professor Frauke Behrendt she studied the use of AI to enable sustainable mobility particularly in mobility as a service (MAAS) In delving into the underlying dynamics behind decision-making processes The professor believes that hybrid governance could be achieved with policymakers aware of the possibilities brought by AI and leveraging it for implementing sustainability If human values are to remain the cornerstone of our future how should we steer development in a way that AI systems care about what we care about Metacognition is defined as the practice of being aware of one’s own thinking and using it to plan and evaluate one’s learning or problem-solving The risk of not handling it properly might result in an AI that selects and prioritizes things we care about.  Risks connected to AI are evident to anyone While stopping its development is out of the question regulation needs to step in to set boundaries and protect from the dangerous drifts AI can generate Source: Innovation Origins A series of explosive attacks on two homes in Nieuwegein and IJsselstein may be directly connected with football supporter riots in the FC Utrecht stadium in May this year Security personnel working for FC Utrecht live in the targeted homes a match between FC Utrecht and Go Ahead Eagles in Utrecht got out of hand when supporters tried to storm the field twice GA Eagles supporters believe that the Utrecht security was too hardhanded with at least one Galgenwaard visitor criminals repeatedly attacked two addresses in the region: a house in the Zenderpark district of IJsselstein and a home in the Fokkesteeg district in Nieuwegein two men on a scooter threw an explosive at the home in IJsselstein Mayor Patrick van Doesburg of IJsselstein closed the home because “the police have detailed information that the house may be of interest to people with criminal intentions.” On July 27 explosives were thrown at the home in Nieuwegein The police said that the two cases were related explosives were again found at both addresses The police arrested one suspect in Nieuwegein and two in IJsselstein Both homes were closed again for two weeks Research by AD showed that the residents of the two targeted addresses both work in security a lawsuit in which the residents challenged the decision to close their homes confirmed the link with FC Utrecht The victims and lawyers refused to respond to the newspaper’s questions HOPE RIVER – Pieter Ijsselstein didn’t think he’d be squeezing the juice out of potatoes for a living Ijsselstein and his wife had moved to P.E.I He then studied at UPEI for his master’s degree in business administration “Our idea was to develop a number of income generator opportunities.” Subscribe now to access this story and more: Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience They explored a variety of crafty business ventures An important component to making paper is starch which Ijsselstein knew he’d have no problem sourcing from the Island’s potato industry expecting to simply dip his hand into the juice and extract the starch that accumulated at the bottom Ijsselstein rubbed the suds on his hands and his skin Later that evening he planned to work on another side-venture that required a base liquid in its recipe – bar soap “Why don’t I just try this liquid?” he said and after moving operations out of his basement he’s now making over 1,000 bars of potato soap a day Island Potato Soap Company ended up being one of Ijsselstein’s most successful ventures He’s selling tater-made soap out of about 150 retailers across Atlantic Canada “It’s a great product for under $10,” Ijsselstein potatoes that are typically too damaged to go to market Some of his partnerships have his products shipping as far as Taiwan and Hong Kong “Our main markets are still the tourists that come here,” he added Some of Island Potato Soap Company’s products are named after licenced Anne of Green Gable characters He’s also developed a coffee soap that he’s currently pitching to Tim Horton’s He likes to add humour to some of his products and he’s thinking of creating an Impeachment Soap for U.S Ijsselstein’s business was featured on a Japanese documentary about P.E.I. and he appeared on CBC’s Dragons’ Den to potentially make a deal with the show’s hosts possibly because he refused the offer he was made as part of the 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy 6 most iconic Christmas trees in the NetherlandsBookmarkBookmarkBy Simone JacobsUpdated on Dec 10 2024If there’s anything that makes it feel like the festive season glass baubles and tree toppers make the weeks leading up to Christmas a magical time So to keep the Christmas spirit alive this winter why not go on a hunt to see a dazzling Christmas tree in the Netherlands Put on your favourite Christmas sweater and gather the family and kids for a winter adventure as we take a look at some of the biggest and most beautiful Christmas trees in the Netherlands Video: YouTube / The Netherlands and Beyond but it’s certainly one of the most iconic in the Netherlands The Gerbrandy Tower in IJsselstein is the tallest broadcasting tower in the country at 366,8 metres high and during the Christmas season it only becomes more impressive the tower located in the Dutch province of Utrecht is turned into one of the biggest Christmas trees in the world Dozens of lights are stringed onto the cables that support the great height of the structure So if you want to see a unique Christmas tree Imagine nibbling on delicious Dutch food with a festive Christmas tree in view That’s what you can expect with the Pulitzer Amsterdam Christmas tree the tree provides a focal point for experiencing some Christmas magic Pulitzer Amsterdam pulls out all the stops by collaborating with designers to bring a new look to their Christmas tree every year With their use of bold colours and different textures you can see a unique-looking tree that still provides oodles of Christmas charm A post shared by Pulitzer Amsterdam (@pulitzer.amsterdam) This Christmas tree on the Lange Voorhout in The Hague is not only a symbol of the beginning of the Christmas season but is also a shining token of the relationship between Sweden and the Netherlands the tree gifted from Sweden is festively lit in front of Museum Escher in Het Paleis As a way to celebrate the Lucia festival - which is a Swedish tradition stemming from the ancient midwinter light festival - there are also performances by choirs and enough mulled wine and hot chocolate for everyone to get into a jolly mood This tree is the highlight of a wonderful cultural event called Gouda by Candlelight, where all electric lights are turned off and the city is illuminated by over 1.500 candles. With the medieval City Hall on the Market Square in Gouda providing the perfect fairytale-like backdrop the enormous Christmas tree - which comes all the way from Kongsberg in Norway - is lit up by over 15.000 glittering LED lights everyone sings Christmas songs and there are many other spectacular performances around the beautifully lit tree A magical and festive atmosphere surrounding a gorgeous tree - what more could you ask for Image credit: KarinR / Shutterstock.com Christmas Town Valkenburg is definitely one of the best Christmas markets in the Netherlands so it shouldn’t be surprising that the Christmas trees are gems too With dozens of sparkling Christmas trees bringing light to the darkest corners of the Valkenburg caves there won’t be a single moment without holiday cheer you can’t forget to check out the amazing Wilhelmina Tower It’s turned into the biggest illuminated Christmas tree in Limburg and will awe you with its bright green lights and great height How can we talk about Christmas trees without also thinking of Christmas decorations one of the largest Christmas baubles in the world shouldn't be left off this list The DOT in Groningen is a planetarium that turns into what has to be one of the best Christmas decorations of the holiday season At a diameter of 25 metres and with more than 6.000 LED lights bringing a rainbow of colours the giant ball will keep you surprised with a different look each evening Whether it’s decorating your own tree for your living room or gazing up at one during a Christmas market there’s no doubt that Christmas trees are a holiday season tradition The Netherlands certainly has many iconic Christmas trees so which one are you going to go see first the Coordinator for International Advocacy (OCIA) of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Consul General of the Netherlands in the Kurdistan Region.They discussed the KRG's Human Rights Plan for 2021–2025 OCIA’s role in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in Geneva and the protection of freedom of expression Consul General IJsselstein emphasised that the Kurdistan Region serves as a successful model in implementing human rights recommendations and continues to make significant progress despite encountering numerous challenges Council of Ministers44001 ErbilKurdistan RegionIraq Email: media@gov.krd This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience Accept Cookies Prime Minister Masrour Barzani received the new Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Kurdistan Region The Prime Minister congratulated him on his assumption of office and expressed the KRG’s full support for the further development of relations between the Kurdistan Region and the Netherlands Consul General Adriaan IJsselstein expressed his gratitude for the cooperation and coordination of the KRG and reiterated his country’s desire to strengthen bilateral relations The Lopik tree has been illuminated since 1992 but financial problems mean some years are skipped. When the cables stabilising the transmission mast have been hung with lights, the tree can be seen up to 30 kilometres away. The lights will be switched on December 13 and turned off on January 7. We could not provide the Dutch News service, and keep it free of charge, 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. If you have not yet made a contribution, you can do so here. Please help us making DutchNews.nl a better read by taking part in a short survey. Good news for students who live in Kanaleneiland, Nieuwegein or IJsselstein. From this summer, they will no longer need to transfer when taking the tram to the Utrecht Science Park. Currently, Jaarbeurs square is still the first and final point of the tram lines to Nieuwegein and Ijsselstein. The tram that goes to the Utrecht Science Park stops at the other side of the station, in the city centre. Passengers looking to transfer from one train line to another must walk approximately 500 metres. This inconvenient situation is due to the large-scale renovations taking place around the central station in recent years. In 2013, the final stop of the tram to Nieuwegein was moved from a place next to Moreelsepark, at the city-centre side of the station, to the Jaarbeurs square, in order to make way for construction works. When tram line 22, which connects the central station to the Utrecht Science Park, was inaugurated in 2019, it was not possible to connect the two lines. But that's about to change. This summer, the two stops are going to be combined. There's also going to be a new timetable. A joint track will be created under the station, which will also be used by busses and taxis. For this reason, additional safety measures are going to be taken, according to a statement by the province of Utrecht. 2015 Coming to the Netherlands can make the average person feel vertically challenged the Netherlands is not a country of soaring skyscrapers and mountain peaks Our list shows the good old Dutch trait of moderation is also apparent in architecture and nature Tallest structure This award goes to Gerbrandy Tower in IJsselstein thanks to the aerial mast mounted on its tower Built in 1961 and originally measured at 382.5 metres the Gerbrandy Tower knocked the Eiffel Tower from top spot on the list of Europe’s tallest structures Even with two height reductions in 1987 and 2007 it remains the tallest Dutch structure (366.8 metres) and continues to be used for transmission of television and radio services it also becomes the tallest Dutch Christmas tree Tallest tree A Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) in the grounds of the royal family’s Het Loo Palace in Apeldoorn Leo Goudzwaard and Jeroen Philippona measured the tree at 49.75 metres but this seems somewhat insignificant when compared to its American cousin located in Washington State and measuring 99.76 metres the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam with its 139-metre high asymmetrical pylon is the highest bridge in the Netherlands hill) The award goes to Vaalserberg (322.7 metres) in Limburg Vaalserberg is also the meeting point between the Netherlands Highest sand dune The dunes around Schoorl in Noord Holland are the highest along the Dutch coast with the tallest coming in at about 54 metres – give or take a few grains This makes the village one of the safest places to live if you are worried about rising sea levels the Maastoren in Rotterdam is the country’s highest building at 165 metres Taking the stairs to the top or 45th floor is a guaranteed workout The top five tallest buildings in the country are all in Rotterdam Highest church tower In a country full of churches this award goes to the Dom tower (112.3m) in Utrecht the church tower has amazing views and fourteen ringing bells The rest of the church collapsed in the 17th century Tallest windmill The appropriately named Ambtenaar (civil servant) turbine in Wieringermeer, Noord-Holland, stands 135 metres tall, or 198 metres when the blades are taken into account. It even has its own webcam Tallest chimney Located in the Rotterdam industrial area the two Shell Pernis chimneys built between 1968 and 1974 Tallest Person The Dutch are often said to be the tallest people in the world and Robert Zwaan is considered by the Guinness Book of Records to be is the tallest Dutchman ever at 2.23 metres He is still more than 50 cms shorter than world record holder This list was first published on website Netherlands by Numbers Hydrangea macrophylla 'Ruby Tuesday' by De Jong Plant BV from Boskoop has won the title of Best New Plant at Plantarium 2015 as judged by the Royal Boskoop Horticultural Society jury Email: hwsupport@haymarket.com Register Subscribe Subscribe Utrecht • Eating Out Located in IJsselstein, a municipality and city in the province of Utrecht Loft88 is an urban oasis infused with a delightful boho vibe a place for family and friends to catch up with one another while savouring delicious food and drink Designed by Global Architects NL the 220 square metre space celebrates the beauty of nature with a thoughtfully curated layout that combines urban aesthetics with the appealing ambiance of a beach retreat From wooden chairs and tables to a reed ceiling and an array of natural and eco-conscious products materials and goods were selected with sustainability a priority over style; although the restaurant isn’t short on that either The bar is positioned by the entrance and is a focal point for the entire venue ensuring its visibility from all areas and creating an energetic flow throughout Loft88 transparency reigns supreme with an open kitchen inviting guests to witness the culinary artistry at work A pretty outdoor terrace offers an array of seating arrangements from high bar tables to low settings and intimate lounge areas continuing the bohemian theme; elevated through the use of plant boxes and lush greenery Serving simple yet thoughtful fare from morning to night and with a focus on sustainability and good times this charming restaurant in quaint IJsselstein is a winning combination of style and substance Loft 88 Ijsselstein Photography, Tim Buiting Howie Roll is on a mission to make plant-based cuisine accessible to everybody everywhere; their sushi rolls as good for the planet as they are their customers Believing food can be a force of optimism,.. 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