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03. July 2025
Europe/International03. July 2025

Student group from Wuxi visits Bocholt

Chinese youngsters explore German twin city

A group of students from Jiangnan Middle School in Wuxi, China, visited the city of Bocholt from Sunday 29 June 2025 to Wednesday 2 July 2025. The occasion was the 40th anniversary of the declaration of friendship between the two cities in 2025. 43 students, five teachers and one organiser explored the Westphalian city and got to know the German education and everyday life system.

02. July 2025
Europe/International02. July 2025

Eighth aid transport packed for Ukraine

Relief supplies for the city of Verkhniodniprovsk // Sports equipment, generators and much more on board

Sporting goods, generators and medical equipment will be making their way from Bocholt to Ukraine again next weekend. The city of Verkhniodniprovsk, which is linked by a solidarity partnership, will once again receive relief supplies, which will be transported there on a 40-tonne lorry.

Europe/International02. July 2025

Travelling without borders for peace and freedom

Bocholt companies cycle together to the art exhibition "Freiheitsstrom"

The German-British, German-French and German-Chinese Societies in Bocholt jointly organised a bicycle tour to the cross-border open-air exhibition "Freiheitsstrom". In glorious summer weather, 14 of the 18 participants cycled a distance of around 70 kilometres, engaging intensively with the themes of peace and freedom.

01. July 2025
Europe/International01. July 2025

Exhibition: WE ARE PART OF CULTURE

Free exhibition from 18 to 24 August 2025 at LernWerk // Topic: Inclusion and acceptance of LGBTI+ people

The municipalities of the Achterhoek region and the cities of Bocholt and Borken have jointly developed a special exhibition with the aim of raising awareness for an inclusive society. As part of the exhibition, Achterhoek Pride is joining forces with Bocholt Pride on 23 August in Bocholt.

Europe/International01. July 2025

EUREGIO Council meets in Almelo - focus on water management and drought management

On 27 June 2025, the EUREGIO Council visited Waterschap Vechtstromen (Dutch water authority) in Almelo. Both Waterschap Vechtstromen and the city of Almelo are members of the EUREGIO.

After being welcomed by the Water Count Stefan Kuks and the Mayor of Almelo, Richard Korteland, Kim ter Keurs, project manager at Waterschap Vechtstromen, presented the new German-Dutch initiative to combat drought (Drought Strategies in Water Management, DIWA for short). The GPRW platform, unique along the German-Dutch border, is the initiator of the Interreg VI project for drought strategies in water...
16. June 2025
Europe/International16. June 2025

Successful "Brit Pic" as part of the Münsterland Picnic Days

British and Irish music and treats on the kubaai site

Over 40 visitors came to the "Brit Pic" at the kubaai cultural centre last weekend. In bright sunshine and a fresh breeze, the guests enjoyed the British flair with colourful hats, chequered blankets and culinary delights. The British picnic in Bocholt took place as part of the Münsterland Picnic Days 2025.

11. June 2025
Europe/International11. June 2025

First visit to the twin town of Akmenė in Lithuania

Celebration of "70 years of Akmenè rayon" // Visit to a cultural festival

Mayor Thomas Kerkhoff was a guest in the Lithuanian district of Akmenė on the occasion of his official inaugural visit. He was accompanied by a small administrative delegation. The visit emphasises the friendship that has grown and the strategic development of the town twinning between the two municipalities.

04. June 2025
Europe/International04. June 2025

New mayors in twin town Rossendale

Mayor Thomas Kerkhoff congratulates Michelle Smith and Jackie Oakes

Mayoral elections have now been held in the English twin town of Rossendale. The new Mayor of Rossendale is Michelle Smith, Councillor for the Britannia and Lee Mill ward, who was elected at the annual council meeting in May and will be assisted in her duties by the new Mayoress Jackie Oakes. The term of office for the Rossendale Mayor and Mayoress is one year.

30. May 2025
Europe/International30. May 2025

"Brit Pic" on 15 June as part of the Münsterland Picnic Days

British picnic on the kubaai grounds // Participation free of charge

Picnicking in the countryside, in classic English style: this is possible on Sunday, 15 June 2025, at the "Brit Pic" in Bocholt. From 5 pm, the picnic blankets will be laid out on the lawn in front of the LWL-Museum Textilwerk / Weberei on Uhlandstraße.

26. May 2025
Europe/International26. May 2025

Bocholt supports Ukraine with decommissioned fire engine

Emergency vehicle for Ukraine // Transfer in the coming weeks

As part of the solidarity partnership with the Ukrainian city of Verkhniodniprovsk, the city of Bocholt is handing over a decommissioned fire engine to the Blue-Yellow Cross Association, which is organising its transport to Ukraine. The vehicle will continue to be used for rescue and firefighting.