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October 2026

NOS Binnenland · 14 OctTranslated

Police and Public Prosecution Service invite Ahold to report a 'cybersecurity incident'

The police and the Public Prosecutor's Office say they have invited parent company Ahold to report the "cybersecurity incident" at Albert Heijn. It is not often that such a call is made in public. A police press release states that there is currently no criminal investigation into the incident at the supermarket chain. The police write that there has been contact with Ahold, but that led to not to a declaration.

NOS Binnenland · 14 OctTranslated

Five years in prison for drunk man who killed 4-year-old child in Maastricht

A 30-year-old man from Maastricht has been sentenced to five years in prison for causing a fatal traffic accident in which a 4-year-old boy died. He drove over 60 kilometers per hour too fast in built-up areas and had more than 3.5 times as much alcohol in his blood as allowed. The punishment imposed by the District Court of Limburg is equal to the requirement of the Public Prosecutor's Office (OM). The court ruled that reckless driving is the cause of the fatal accident.

NOS Binnenland · 14 OctTranslated

Three more arrests for deadly shooting incident Vierdaagsefeesten Nijmegen

The police have made three new arrests in the investigation into the fatal shooting incident during the Four Days Marches in Nijmegen. It concerns an 18-year-old man from Zwaag, an underage boy from Hoorn and a 19-year-old man from Avenhorn. On Monday, the police announced that they had arrested a 19-year-old Amsterdam native and 21-year-old man from Hoorn for the shooting. The suspects are still detained, writes Omroep Gelderland .

Omroep Leeuwarden · 14 OctTranslated

More expensive tank and energy bill: what do we notice about this in Leeuwarden?

Prices at the pump and for energy have risen again in the past month. As a result, national inflation rose to 3.4 percent. Although groceries have gotten a little cheaper in recent months, the question is how long will it stay that way. But what does this price increase mean in concrete terms for the inhabitants of Leeuwarden?

NOS Binnenland · 14 OctTranslated

Prison and Psychiatric Care for Man After Crimes Including Rape of 87-Year-Old Woman

A 27-year-old man from Ede has been sentenced to eight years in prison and mandatory psychiatric care (TBS) for multiple crimes, including attempted manslaughter and the rape of an 87-year-old woman. The prosecution had requested a 13-year prison sentence in addition to psychiatric treatment. The series of offenses occurred between August and October of last year.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 13 OctTranslated

Two cars badly damaged in accident on N359

At the intersection of the Westergoawei (N359) with the Húns, two cars collided with each other on Tuesday morning. The accident involved several occupants, including children. The report of the accident came in around 9:15 am. Several emergency services arrived on the scene as a matter of urgency, including two ambulances and several police units.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 13 OctTranslated

Two pedestrians injured in car collision in Leeuwarden

At the junction of Jan Evenhuisstraat and Dr. Bearda Bakkerstraat in Leeuwarden was hit by a car on Tuesday evening by two pedestrians. Both pedestrians were taken with an ambulance after treatment on site. The accident happened around 7:25 pm at the height of a crosswalk.

Omrop Fryslân · 13 OctTranslated

Police investigate possible shooting in Leeuwarden

The police are investigating a possible shooting on Coopmansstraat in Leeuwarden. The police received a report of a shooting incident on Monday evening and are now investigating whether shots were actually fired and who was involved. After the report, a house in the street was cordoned off with tape. It is not clear whether anyone was injured.