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September 2026

NOS Binnenland · 25 SeptTranslated

Minister comes with research into sperm donation, but remains vague about mass donor Simon

Minister Sophie Hermans of Health still has no answer to the question of why the ministry did nothing in 2017 with a tip about mass donor Simon, who for years fathered large numbers of children with women. The women were under the assumption that he only helped a few families. In answers to parliamentary questions, the minister says he regrets "that the parents involved have been in ignorance and uncertainty for so long". the minister came with details of a major investigation into abuses in fertility clinics.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 25 SeptTranslated

Flitspaal Groningerstraatweg/Anne Vondelingweg: 12,191 traffic fines

The speed camera at the intersection of the Groningerstraatweg and the Anne Vondelingweg in Leeuwarden is the best in Friesland with 12,191 traffic fines in the months of May, June, July and August. 11,936 fines were handed out there for speeding and 255 fines for driving through a red traffic light. This has been announced by the Central Judicial Collection Agency in Leeuwarden. In the period January, February, March and April, the speed camera on the said intersection amounts to 16,359 traffic fines.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 25 SeptTranslated

War seemed a long way off in 1937. How far is it now?

The Army Day of 1937 in Leeuwarden shows how the Netherlands slowly became aware of a changing reality. Almost ninety years later, historian Stefan Kortrijk looks at that history again. A parade through the city, soldiers on the street and army demonstrations. In 1937, Leeuwarders became acquainted with the armed forces during a major Army Day.

NOS Binnenland · 25 SeptTranslated

Merwedebrug closed for three days, major delays expected this afternoon

The Merwedebrug on the A27 highway has been closed for three days since yesterday evening due to roadworks. A new, thinner layer of asphalt is being applied to the bridge between Gorinchem and Werkendam. Motorists are advised to expect significant traffic delays, especially this afternoon.

NOS Binnenland · 25 SeptTranslated

Morning briefing 25/9: Dutch Film Festival begins • Pope visits France

Good morning! Pope Leo XIV begins a four-day visit to France, and the trial continues regarding the teenagers randomly shot and killed in Amsterdam. First, the weather: after a chilly start, this afternoon will be very sunny and warm. Temperatures will rise to 19 degrees in the far north and up to 24 degrees locally in the southeast of the country.

NOS Binnenland · 24 SeptTranslated

Sluggish or logical? Varying reactions to the return of the Netherlands to the Eurovision Song Contest

The news that the Netherlands is returning to the Eurovision Song Contest after a year's absence has caused mixed reactions. An independent team of experts must take care of the selection of the submission on behalf of the NPO. The NOS is responsible for the reporting, the previews and the comments. Broadcaster AVROTROS has been determining the Dutch entry since 2010, but withdrew for the past and upcoming edition because of Israel's participation.

LC.nl · 24 SeptTranslated

Again fine rain at speed cameras in Leeuwarden and Heerenveen, this flash in the Zuidoosthoek also stands out

The speed camera along the Groningerstraatweg in Leeuwarden is once again responsible for many thousands of fines. In Friesland, the flash follows at a good distance along the Stadionweg in Heerenveen.

NOS Binnenland · 24 SeptTranslated

Amsterdam Central Station will be largely silent next weekend

Next Saturday, 3 October, there will be no trains at all to and from Amsterdam Central Station. This is due to work, reports railway manager ProRail. On Sunday 4 and Monday 5 October, train traffic was significantly adjusted. According to ProRail, the major renovation of the station has reached "an important milestone".

NOS Binnenland · 24 SeptTranslated

Meta takes down satirical Roel Maalderink video about camera glasses

Tech giant Meta has removed a satirical video by program maker Roel Maalderink and digital rights organization Bits of Freedom criticizing the company's camera glasses. In the Instagram video, which is still available on YouTube, Maalderink films Meta employees outside the company's office in Amsterdam. He asks staff what they think of their company's AI glasses while filming them with the glasses, but the employees want little to do with it.

NOS Binnenland · 24 SeptTranslated

Morning briefing 24/9: Debate on prison cell shortage • Prime Minister Jetten addresses UN

Good morning! In The Hague, a debate is taking place regarding the prison cell shortage, while in New York, Prime Minister Jetten will address the United Nations General Assembly later today. First, the weather: today will be fairly sunny, though a few cumulus clouds will form. High cirrus clouds will also move across later.