THE NETHERLANDS

Plan delayed

THE Dutch government has made money available to provide additional insulation to around 2.5 million homes but there’s a problem! Expect considerable delay due to the rules concerning the protection of bats and birds which may be roosting or living in the roofs or walls of these same houses.

Running to Ukraine

A RUNNER from Amsterdam Boas Kragtwijk commenced a sponsored run from Amsterdam to Ukraine on Saturday July 22, planning to complete the 2,500 kilometre journey in 50 days. The aim is to raise money for a medical aid charity for Ukraine, set up by Ukrainian and Belarussian expats living in the Netherlands.