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October 2026

NOS Binnenland · 7 OctTranslated

Temporary protection or asylum? Ukrainians don't really know where they stand

Mixed feelings among Ukrainians after it became known that their asylum applications must be examined. "On the one hand, there is a slight hope that the temporary nature of our stay will end, but on the other hand, we still don't know where we stand," says Ukrainian Jamal Statsenko. An experience shared by Anna Bieliaieva from Vital'nya, a community for Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands. "We are increasingly hearing that people are aware of the European ruling, but what will happen now remains unclear."

LC.nl · 7 OctTranslated

Annelies (55) from Leeuwarden on speed date at 's Heeren Loo. ’I want something else for my retirement’

Not the job interview, but the meeting is central to the speed date day at the care location of 's Heeren Loo in Leeuwarden. And so those interested can also view Esther's apartment.

Omrop Fryslân · 7 OctTranslated

More than 900 kilos of fireworks handed in in Fryslân, especially high yield in Leeuwarden

This week, 903 kilos of fireworks were handed in at two delivery points in Friesland. Through a special action, this was possible without penalty or prosecution. The vast majority of the fireworks that have been brought are regular pop and decorative fireworks. The submission campaign was organised by the government, because since this year a fireworks ban applies to consumers.

NOS Binnenland · 7 OctTranslated

Stolen ancient vase returned to Sicily by Amsterdam museum

The Allard Pierson Museum in Amsterdam has voluntarily returned an illegally excavated ancient vase to Sicily. The Centuripe pyxis, which was part of the museum's collection for nearly 30 years, was handed over to an Italian delegation. The storage vessel dates back to the third century BC and depicts a wedding scene.

NOS Binnenland · 7 OctTranslated

Searches at Overijssel livestock businesses over suspected illegal cattle trade

The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has searched homes and business premises of two livestock traders in Overijssel. They are suspected of fraud in the cattle trade, illegally gathering cattle, and transporting animals that were not allowed to be transported. An NVWA spokesperson said the two traders are suspected of working together. The traders allegedly failed to register animals or registered them incorrectly.

Omrop Fryslân · 7 OctTranslated

Unusual flag on UWV building in Leeuwarden sparks curiosity

A striking flag is flying on the UWV building near the Leeuwarden train station this week. The flag has caught the attention of train passengers and has also sparked curiosity online. On the internet forum Reddit, people are wondering about the meaning behind the flag.

LC.nl · 6 OctTranslated

Theatre company Pier21 postpones premiere of piece ’Wat spilet': ’Just clear genôch foar publyk’

Theatre company Pier21 has postponed the premiere of the play ’Wat spilet’ - scheduled for Thursday 8 October at the Harmonie in Leeuwarden - to make the performance more understandable.

LC.nl · 6 OctTranslated

How are Rianne (31) and Stefan (36) doing in Italy? No guests, a disappeared pallet with paint and a special discovery

They actually wanted to pamper the first guests last summer. Instead, Rianne Tierolf and Stefan van der Meulen had to work hard at their B&B in Italy. The plan has changed, the ’pimple’ has been tackled and their estate gave away a surprise.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 6 OctTranslated

New tool theatre – for people with sensory sensitivity

For people who are sensitive to noise, light or crowds, a theatre visit can sometimes be difficult to predict. Stichting Uit met Autisme has therefore developed a new Package Leaflet Generator. The tool allows theatres, artists and producers to provide information in advance about the incentives that visitors may encounter. Above all, the generator must provide more clarity in advance.

LC.nl · 6 OctTranslated

Every firecracker goes by the fingers on the day of delivery for fireworks in Leeuwarden. ’This bag always moved with us’

If you want to get rid of your fireworks in Friesland because you are no longer allowed to have them in your possession from 1 August, you had to be in Leeuwarden on Tuesday or you can go to Heerenveen on Wednesday morning. Both consumer and illegal fireworks can be handed in anonymously.