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October 2026

Omrop Fryslân · 10 OctTranslated

Who saved Romke Fopma's family in 1942 when their ark sank in Echtenerbrug?

Romke and Froukje Fopma from Leeuwarden traveled with their three young children on a small ark to Vollenhove in 1942, but the boat sank in Echtenerbrug. They were saved by the inhabitants, but who were they? The family is looking for these people. Romke and Froukje were Yvon van der Meer's grandfather and grandmother and she and her cousin Jeltje Fopma would very much like to know who these rescuers were, in order to thank them - after almost 85 years.

Omrop Fryslân · 10 OctTranslated

Search in the water of Leeuwarden yields nothing | Driver disappeared after collision with lamp post

Code yellow applies to Fryslân between 12 noon this afternoon and 10 a.m. tomorrow. The KNMI warns of thunderstorms with a chance of heavy gusts of wind and locally heavy rain. During the showers, wind gusts between 60 and 80 kilometers per hour can occur. Locally between 30-50 millimeters of rain may fall, in some places there is a chance of more. Search operation after accident involving motorcycle that fell into water

NOS Binnenland · 10 OctTranslated

Podcast De Dag: waiting for the surrogacy law

In the Netherlands, approximately thirty to fifty families have a child every year with the help of a surrogate mother. And that number is increasing. Prime Minister Jetten also says he sometimes thinks about it for himself. But nothing is legally regulated for this group and that leads to unpleasant situations for both intended parents and surrogate mothers.

NOS Binnenland · 9 OctTranslated

Podcast De Dag: Geen Televizier-ring, maar wel pearls

Last night, the reality programme De Bondgenoten won the Golden Televisier ring. The other nominees were consumer program Kassa and the drama series Woeste Grond . Very different programs were included in the TV price and there is so much more to see. Many programs hardly get any attention.

NOS Binnenland · 9 OctTranslated

Disappointment about 'camp pleasures' 99-year-old: 'The truth is bad enough'

"It is important that the stories that are told and the people we honor are reliable and authentic," says the National Committee for Commemoration Capitulations about the news that claims made by the 99-year-old Willem Wilbrink, who has so far continued as a war hero, are incorrect. Among other things, a publication in the Historisch Nieuwsblad this week showed that Wilbrink was not in the concentration camp in Dachau .

Omroep Leeuwarden · 9 OctTranslated

Mata Hari Returns: more than just the story of a spy

Who was Mata Hari anyway? The world-famous Frisian dancer and spy was the focus of the musical Mata Hari Returns in Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie on Thursday evening. Reporter Esmee was present and saw how the performance not only tells the special life story of Mata Hari, but also addresses current social themes. From the first moment, the musical manages to attract attention.

Omrop Fryslân · 9 OctTranslated

What do those special boats do in the canals of Leeuwarden?

In the coming days, you will be able to encounter special creations on the water of Leeuwarden. A yellow car, a floating bed or a dragon, for example. They came here from France. Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, the Prinsentuin is transformed into a magical dream world. A French art collective ACQUAFORTE Compagnie sails across the water in an illuminated parade. Especially for Leeuwarden, the makers have also created the well-known Leeuwarden Mata Hari incorporated in the piece.