Maarten Venderbosch (AD) on "Remember Together" in Utrecht and Amsterdam
February 20, 2026
Picture: Jean-Pierre Jans

This week, journalist Maarten Venderbosch published an insightful article in the AD about the upcoming commemorations in our cities. He highlights how Utrecht and Amsterdam are joining forces this year under the theme "Remember Together" to mark four years since the start of the war in Ukraine.
In his piece, Venderbosch describes the shift toward dialogue and human connection. He covers the special evening at Bibliotheek Neude in Utrecht, the Solidarity March toward Dam Square in Amsterdam, and the nationwide moment of silence on February 24th.
As Maarten writes, these events are about more than just looking back—they are about the "symbolic moments of connection" between the Ukrainian and Dutch communities.
👉 Read the full article by Maarten Venderbosch on AD.nl (Dutch): https://www.ad.nl/utrecht/met-dialoog-en-een-minuut-stilte-herdenken-utrecht-en-amsterdam-samen-vier-jaar-oorlog-in-oekraine~a7ffad62/?cb=7f3d595d-924f-450f-8c18-9c04c381b282&auth_rd=1