Dutch farmers face a surge in tractor and agricultural machinery thefts, particularly in Flevoland, with reports also emerging from Groningen, Overijssel, and North Brabant. Authorities link the increase to international gangs from Eastern Europe exploiting the lack of surveillance measures…
The landscape artwork De Tong, located between Almere and Lelystad, has been removed due to repeated copper thefts. The decision was made by the province following significant damage sustained over the years, most recently having the lower half stripped. The…
The municipality of Lelystad has stated it will only allow fighter jets at Lelystad Airport if the airport opens for holiday flights as well. This comes in response to the Dutch Ministry of Defence’s consideration of the airport as a…
The iconic landscape artwork ‘De Tong’ along the A6, created by artist Rudi van de Wint, is set to be removed due to repeated copper thefts. Despite previous restorations and security measures, thieves have stripped the piece multiple times, prompting…
