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October 2026

NOS Binnenland · 14 OctTranslated

Podcast The Monarchy: what next after research on the Orange's colonial past?

The king must work with the cabinet to repair the backlogs caused by the colonial past. This is stated in the plan of Zwart Manifest, a collaboration of organisations working against racism, which was presented to Prime Minister Jetten this week. "After recognition and apologies, it is now time to work on recovery," says Dagmar Oudshoorn, director of Amnesty International Netherlands and affiliated with Zwart Manifest.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 14 OctTranslated

VIDEO: Foundation Outings for the Elderly Friesland celebrates 10th anniversary with big anniversary show

A festive anniversary show full of music, famous artists and special memories! Stichting Uituitjes voor Ouderen Friesland celebrates its tenth anniversary with De Grote Jubileumshow. Omroep Leeuwarden takes care of the image registration and gives a taste of what the public can expect. The three-hour anniversary show brings together several artists who have been involved in the activities over the past decade of the foundation.

NOS Binnenland · 14 OctTranslated

100 years of Winnie the Pooh: 'Without the First World War, he would not have been there'

On an adventure in the Hundred Bunderbos and always looking for honey. There can only be one: the world-famous bear Winnie the Pooh. A hundred years ago, the first book about him appeared, later followed by many Disney cartoons. The collection of stories by the British writer Alan Alexander Milne was published on 14 October 1926.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 13 OctTranslated

Four new social housing units delivered in Hempens

WoonFriesland and Friso Bouwgroep delivered four new social housing units on the Skoalledyk in Hempens on Monday 12 October. The new residents received the keys to their home that day. With the new building, both organisations want to contribute to the supply of affordable rental housing in Frisian villages. For two residents, the delivery is extra special: they previously lived next to each other on the Skoalledyk and are now returning to their familiar street.

NOS Binnenland · 13 OctTranslated

Farmers' organisations want to talk to the minister about their own nitrogen proposals

The nitrogen letter from the Cabinet and no longer need a permit for everything. This is what farmers' organisations that have united in the Agriculture Alliance and want to talk to Minister Van Essen want. This afternoon, they presented their plans in the Nieuwspoort press centre in The Hague. The chance that the minister will take over the plans seems minimal.