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October 2026

NOS Binnenland · 12 OctTranslated

Disruption at AH could be a cyber attack: 'You don't just take such measures'

Cybersecurity experts say it is possible that someone has penetrated Albert Heijn's systems. Since yesterday afternoon, the supermarket chain has been struggling with a major disruption, Albert Heijn calls it a digital security incident. It has not yet been revealed what caused the outage. Albert Heijn does not want to comment on whether the supermarket has been hacked.

LC.nl · 9 OctTranslated

Mouse infestation worsening for Leeuwarden businesses

The Dutch food safety authority NVWA is inspecting whether catering and food businesses in Leeuwarden are doing enough to keep mice out. According to an inspector, the pest problem among local entrepreneurs is worsening.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 6 OctTranslated

Clothes exchange for men: The Yellow Bootie is all about an evening

No mothers who know exactly what size is needed and no fathers who ask in the background what clothes to bring. Het Gele Laarje is organising a special clothing swap evening for men on Monday 19 October. Het Gele Laarje organises a clothing exchange for children's clothing and shoes every third Monday of the month. Visitors can exchange, buy and have their clothes repaired there.

NOS Binnenland · 5 OctTranslated

Power grid waiting list grows, but grid operators see glimmers of hope

The number of companies and organizations waiting for a connection to use (more) electricity has grown. Nearly 15,500 are now waiting. This is an increase of over 300 in the first half of the year. The figures come from Netbeheer Nederland, the association of grid operators, covering the first half of 2026.