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September 2026

NOS Binnenland · 28 SeptTranslated

RTL: Dutch national arrested in investigation into hacker collective ShinyHunters

A Dutch national has been arrested over involvement with the hacker collective ShinyHunters, reports RTL Nieuws. ShinyHunters is known for a large-scale attack on Odido earlier this year, in which data from millions of Dutch citizens was stolen. The suspect is reportedly 23-year-old Pepijn van der S., who was sentenced in 2023 to four years in prison for extortion, money laundering, and hacking companies. He has been free since the start of this year.

LC.nl · 28 SeptTranslated

Bird shelter Fûgelpits turns against higher village mill Ternaard & former snack bar owner from Leeuwarden sues LC in court

Bird sanctuary De Fûgelpits in Moddergat is turning against a larger windmill that the Ternaard Village Mills Foundation wants to place on its site. ’Ternaard’ speaks of breach of word. That and more in today's news overview.

LC.nl · 28 SeptTranslated

Research into the exploitation of Thai women began with checks on homes in Leeuwarden. ’They played an essential role’

Two men (46 and 39 years old) from Leeuwarden allegedly sexually exploited Thai women. The women worked as prostitutes in the suspects' homes. "They are inhumane situations."

LC.nl · 28 SeptTranslated

Jeroen ten Brink brings people back to work. 'Sometimes you just have to give someone another chance'

For Jeroen ten Brink of Deltawerkers, reintegration starts with the individual. But in the end, the result also counts: a sustainable job. From Leeuwarden, he helps both employers and people facing barriers to the job market find the right match.

LC.nl · 28 SeptTranslated

Fryslân flourishes: the catalyst for a sustainable village future

Fryslân Blooms is like an oil stain. Originating from Arcadia, the foundation that shapes and manages the legacy of Leeuwarden/Fryslân Cultural Capital 2018, one village was helped in 2023 to organise a flowering week. A year later, there were seven and in 2025 almost thirty. The ambition is to make Fryslân the sixth Blue Zone in the world.

LC.nl · 28 SeptTranslated

Fryslân fascinates: the catalyst for a sustainable village future

Fryslân Blooms is like an oil stain. Originating from Arcadia, the foundation that shapes and manages the legacy of Leeuwarden/Fryslân Cultural Capital 2018, one village was helped in 2023 to organise a flowering week. A year later, there were seven and in 2025 almost thirty. The ambition is to make Fryslân the sixth Blue Zone in the world.

LC.nl · 28 SeptTranslated

Free healthy food from low-income social food gardens in Nieuwehorne and Darp

The first social food gardens were created in Nieuwehorne and Darp six years ago. The initiators found each other and soon became a source of information for others who also wanted something like this. Fochteloo, Leeuwarden, Appingedam and Zuidlaren followed. And then much more.

NOS Binnenland · 27 SeptTranslated

Problems at hospitals with Citrix, patients cannot view file

Several Dutch hospitals are experiencing computer problems with Citrix this weekend that prevent patients from viewing their data. The National Cyber Security Center reports that there were vulnerabilities in the Citrix program Netscaler, which have now been fixed. Z-Cert, the center of expertise for cybersecurity in healthcare, had therefore warned hospitals of problems at Citrix as a precaution. of “critical vulnerabilities”.

LC.nl · 27 SeptTranslated

Tjitske Reidinga nominated for Golden Calf

Leeuwarden-born actress Tjitske Reidinga (54) has been nominated for a Golden Calf for Best Lead Drama Series.

LC.nl · 27 SeptTranslated

83-year-old Stiens woman donates her body to science

An 83-year-old resident of Stiens has decided to donate her body to science after her death. Mrs. Faassen made the decision last spring because she considers a traditional funeral a waste of money. According to her, the choice brings her peace of mind.