Rijkswaterstaat warning: Monday may be more travel time due to farmer campaigns | NOW

Rijkswaterstaat warning: Monday may be more travel time due to farmer campaigns |  NOW

Road users should take into account extra travel time and possible delays on Monday because of the farmers’ protests, Rijkswaterstaat advises. It is also wise to check traffic information before departure and, if necessary, leave later or work from home. Farmers previously called on their own communication channels to “complain the whole of the Netherlands” … Read more

Police arrest suspect for disturbances at Van der Wal home NOW

Police arrest suspect for disturbances at Van der Wal home  NOW

The police arrested a 39-year-old resident of Lochem on Wednesday evening. He is suspected of being involved in the disturbances that broke out in Hierden on Tuesday evening at the home of nitrogen minister Christianne van der Wal. The detainee is suspected of open violence and destruction after rioting farmers broke through a police line … Read more

Traffic measures in Stroe due to farmers’ protest, schools close doors | NOW

Traffic measures in Stroe due to farmers’ protest, schools close doors |  NOW

Wednesday’s farmers’ protest in the outskirts of Stroe (Gelderland) led to a number of traffic measures in that area. Schools will also close and the protest will have an impact on public transport. The municipality of Barneveld has advised residents and businesses to stay at home on Wednesday. The protest against the nitrogen measures could … Read more