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From DigiD to the French government, and from RTL News to Schiphol. Sites from all kinds of agencies went offline for a few hours yesterday. There were leaks in PHP, a language for programming sites. Because those leaks were on the street, the sites were vulnerable to hackers.
The lion heads on the Westerkerk in Leeuwarden are losing their red tongues: historical handles will soon be hanging again. This is due to a special discovery.
After decades, the bronze lion heads on the Westerkerk in Leeuwarden have been fitted with rings again. Three of the four original rings disappeared during the twentieth century. Thanks to an observant resident, replicas were made of the original door knocker, though not everyone is pleased with the result.
After decades, the bronze lion heads on the Westerkerk in Leeuwarden have rings in their mouths again. But not everyone is happy about that. Over the course of the twentieth century, three of the four rings disappeared. Thanks to attentive Leeuwarder Ad Fahner, replicas of the original door handle could be made.
Musical author Geert Jan Kroon from Leeuwarden composed the compulsory work for the first division of the Dutch Brass Band Championships, this weekend in Utrecht. His Inner Citadel is a piece of music with a great personal charge.
Can mummies fall from the sky? In Leeuwarden, LC journalist Pier Abe Santema has known this since Tuesday. During his lunch walk, he found a mummy on the Wirdumerdijk.
The Amsterdam Dance Event kicked off today, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Beyond electronic music, the world's largest dance event also features classical music and art installations. Tens of thousands of DJs and industry professionals are gathering in Amsterdam for performances and networking.
Class preacher Riemer Praamsma is’ very positive ’about the Shelter Action, in which churches are encouraged to provide shelter for status holders while they are waiting for a home.
From Wednesday 4 November, Leeuwarden will once again be dominated by film. Six highlights from the Northern Film Festival programme.
All morning inconvenience on the Leeuwarden - Zwolle Railway Manager Prorail has given an update on the rail disruptions. Passengers between Leeuwarden and Zwolle probably have to take disruption into account until 11.45 am.
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