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Funeral held for victims of the Hague explosion, Mayor van Zanen attends
3 weeks ago

Funeral held for victims of the Hague explosion, Mayor van Zanen attends

NL Times  

The funeral of three family members who died in a deadly explosion on Tarwekamp in The Hague two weeks ago was held Saturday in the presence of 250 mourners, including family, friends, and Mayor Jan van Zanen. The victims, part of a Chinese family, included a 45-year-old father, a 41-year-old mother, and their 17-year-old daughter. “Li, Renai, and Sofia were …

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The Hague City Council honors victims of the Tarwekamp explosion with moment of silence
3 weeks, 3 days ago

The Hague City Council honors victims of the Tarwekamp explosion with moment of silence

NL Times  

The mayor of The Hague, Jan van Zanen, took a moment to commemorate the victims of the explosions at the Tarwekamp apartment complex a week ago before their city ​​council meeting. “Six people’s lives were taken away, suddenly, out of nowhere,” said Van Zanen. The mayor spoke of his gratitude for the work done by emergency services, which was “not …

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Residents affected in Hague disaster want more answers; Fundraising efforts launched
1 month ago

Residents affected in Hague disaster want more answers; Fundraising efforts launched

NL Times  

The explosions, which tore through the Tarwekamp complex early Saturday, have left the local community reeling. Around 100 residents gathered Saturday night at the Mariahoeve tennis park, many seeking answers about the cause of the explosions and the fate of their neighbors. Mayor Jan van Zanen attended the meeting alongside Deputy Mayor Robert Barker, who oversees the Haagse Hout district …

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Suspicious car found set on fire shortly after fatal apartment explosion in The Hague
1 month ago

Suspicious car found set on fire shortly after fatal apartment explosion in The Hague

NL Times  

Authorities in The Hague said that a suspicious car was found set on fire close to the location where a series of explosions and a fire at an apartment building left five people dead. Remnants of car set on fire found, Criminal investigation underway "A burnt-out car was found near the explosion, the connection is being further investigated. Once search-and-rescue …

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At least five people killed in The Hague blast, four injured
1 month ago

At least five people killed in The Hague blast, four injured

Dutch News  

Emergency service workers worked through the night in their search for people killed in the explosion at an apartment complex in The Hague on Saturday without success and it remains unclear how many people are still missing. The Hague mayor Jan van Zanen told a press conference in the afternoon it is “extremely unlikely” anyone else would be found alive. …

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Four bodies recovered, others missing after The Hague explosion
1 month ago

Four bodies recovered, others missing after The Hague explosion

Dutch News  

It is still unclear how many people are missing in the ruins of an apartment complex in The Hague that was hit by an explosion in the early hours of Saturday morning, the city’s mayor Jan van Zanen has told reporters. However, it is “extremely unlikely” anyone else will be found alive, Van Zanen told a news conference nine hours …

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At least three killed in The Hague apartment collapse; More victims likely
1 month ago

At least three killed in The Hague apartment collapse; More victims likely

NL Times  

At least three people were killed in the early morning explosion and fire at an apartment complex in The Hague on Saturday, said Mayor Jan van Zanen and emergency services officials. Police investigation is ongoing as search for suspicious car continues “The scale of the destruction caused by the fire and explosions defies description,” Van Zanen said. “This is a …

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Several hospitalized in The Hague apartment explosion, mayor says in update
1 month ago

Several hospitalized in The Hague apartment explosion, mayor says in update

NL Times  

At least one child was among the four people already hospitalized after an apartment complex explosion and fire in The Hague, said the city’s mayor, Jan van Zanen, describing the situation as "a very major incident." The fire on early Saturday morning destroyed five two-story apartments and damaged several others, including the tapas bar and beauty salon located on the …

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One found alive in Hague explosion rubble; Fourth dead body recovered
1 month ago

One found alive in Hague explosion rubble; Fourth dead body recovered

NL Times  

Emergency workers rescued someone who was still alive from the rubble of an apartment building collapse on Tarwekamp in The Hague. The announcement by the regional fire service was followed minutes later by confirmation that a fourth dead body was also recovered. It was the first living person rescued from the disaster site since three wounded adults were brought to …

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Hague mayor threatens to use military gear to keep rival climate, farmer protests in check
1 year, 10 months ago

Hague mayor threatens to use military gear to keep rival climate, farmer protests in check

NL Times  

Mayor Jan van Zanen of The Hague said he could indeed authorize the use of military equipment to remove blockades or tractors in his city on March 11. "We cannot handle this alone," Van Zanen told De Telegraaf. Farmers' organization Farmers Defense Force hopes to attract 100,000 people for a demonstration in the Zuiderpark in The Hague next Saturday. Climate …

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Van Zanen apologises for The Hague's role in slave trade
2 years, 1 month ago

Van Zanen apologises for The Hague's role in slave trade

Dutch News  

The mayor of The Hague, Jan van Zanen, has formally apologised for the city’s role in the slave trade and colonial rule. ‘As mayor of The Hague, city of peace and justice, I offer my sincerest apologies on behalf of the executive council for the way in which our predecessors supported and profited from colonialism and slavery,’ Van Zanen said …

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Van Zanen apologises for The Hague's role in slave trade
2 years, 1 month ago

Van Zanen apologises for The Hague's role in slave trade

Dutch News  

The mayor of The Hague, Jan van Zanen, has formally apologised for the city’s role in the slave trade and colonial rule. ‘As mayor of The Hague, city of peace and justice, I offer my sincerest apologies on behalf of the executive council for the way in which our predecessors supported and profited from colonialism and slavery,’ Van Zanen said …

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The Hague scraps New Year's bonfires due to Covid restrictions
3 years, 1 month ago

The Hague scraps New Year's bonfires due to Covid restrictions

NL Times  

The bonfires in The Hague are canceled this year due to the coronavirus measures. According to mayor Jan van Zanen, there are now "too much uncertainty and too few starting points to continue the preparations" due to the coronavirus rules. The municipality also fears an "uncontrollable influx of public" to the bonfires, now that many other cities have canceled their …

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The Hague will investigate the demonstration that took place on New Year's Eve
4 years ago

The Hague will investigate the demonstration that took place on New Year's Eve

NL Times  

The city of The Hague will investigate what happened during a party and or demonstration on New Year’s Eve. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, dozens of people gathered on the Tesselsplein in Duindorp for what appeared to be a celebration of the new year. Music is often made.” Safety distance Images also show that people did not keep sufficient distance at …

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Jan van Zanen tapped to be mayor in The Hague
4 years, 7 months ago

Jan van Zanen tapped to be mayor in The Hague

NL Times  

Jan van Zanen, currently mayor in Utrecht, was nominated to be the new mayor of The Hague. Chris van der Helm, chairman of the confidential committee that led the search for the mayor, called the 58-year-old VVD man an "experienced, powerful director with a lot of mayor experience who can get started right away", NOS reports. D66 chairman in Utrecht, …

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One victim of Utrecht mass shooting still in hospital
5 years, 8 months ago

One victim of Utrecht mass shooting still in hospital

NL Times  

One victim who was seriously injured in a mass shooting in Utrecht last month, is still in hospital, Utrecht mayor Jan van Zanen said in a letter to the city council. In his letter to the city council, Van Zanen looked back on the incident and said that the city is now in the "post-phase" of the attack, according to …

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Utrecht shooting: Rutte urges Netherlands to stand up to ‘attack on our society’
5 years, 9 months ago

Utrecht shooting: Rutte urges Netherlands to stand up to ‘attack on our society’

Dutch News  

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte has said the Netherlands will ‘not yield to intolerance’ after a shooting on a tram in Utrecht left at least three people dead. Do not approach him but call 0800-6070. pic.twitter.com/U1IWEDtUYu — Politie Utrecht March 18, 2019 The national anti-terrorism agency NCTV raised the terror alert level to 5, or ‘critical’ – the highest available …

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Utrecht shooting: Rutte urges Netherlands to stand up to ‘attack on our society’
5 years, 9 months ago

Utrecht shooting: Rutte urges Netherlands to stand up to ‘attack on our society’

Dutch News  

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte has said the Netherlands will ‘not yield to intolerance’ after a shooting on a tram in Utrecht left at least three people dead. Do not approach him but call 0800-6070. pic.twitter.com/U1IWEDtUYu — Politie Utrecht March 18, 2019 The national anti-terrorism agency NCTV raised the terror alert level to 5, or ‘critical’ – the highest available …

Shooting Rutte Renault Terror Utrecht Mosques Van Zanen