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October 2026

Omrop Fryslân · 11 OctTranslated

Nicky Souren arrives in countries he has never been before: "What an adventure"

Footballer Nicky Souren made history with Curaçao by qualifying the country for the quarterfinals of the Nations League. The midfielder from Rotterdam experienced special weeks. "The climate has to get used to it for a while," the 26-year-old midfielder laughs as he takes a seat next to the field of the Kooi Stadion in Leeuwarden. He has just returned from the island one day and has completed the first training sessions at Cambuur.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 10 OctTranslated

Arends and Johnson advance to second round at Shanghai ATP 1000

Sander Arends and Luke Johnson have reached the second round of the Shanghai ATP 1000 tournament. The Dutch-British duo defeated Alexander Zverev and Marcelo Melo in two tiebreaks, marking a successful start to their renewed partnership.

NOS Binnenland · 9 OctTranslated

Ice rinks open despite high temperature: 'Otherwise in trouble with competitions'

Despite temperatures around 20 degrees, many Dutch artificial ice rinks reopened last week. Skaters couldn't wait to hit the ice, but others often look at it with surprise. Regularly, the question arises as to whether the skating season cannot start later. Because the higher the temperature outside, the more energy it takes to lay an ice floor.

NOS Binnenland · 9 OctTranslated

Major damage to Topsport Amsterdam office after Olympic Stadium fire

The head office of Topsport Amsterdam, the organisation that supports top Olympic and national athletes, needs to look for a temporary new office space. Due to last night's fire in the crawl space of the parking garage of the Olympic Stadium, the office has become unusable for the time being. The organisation will let you know in a statement. Although the entire damage has not yet been mapped, according to the organization, it is clear that the employees cannot return to the office building in the next five months.

Omrop Fryslân · 9 OctTranslated

Jason Ceka can be deployed at SC Cambuur, which still lacks two names against Zwolle

For three weeks, the football fans had to wait for it, but the Eredivisie starts again. Cambuur is visiting PEC Zwolle this weekend. Coach Johan Plat has used the past few weeks to get his selection fit. For example, Jason Ceka is fit enough to play. Only Daan Visser (severely injured in the knee last year) and the Belgian Wout Asselman are still not ready to play.

Omrop Fryslân · 8 OctTranslated

Out and about this weekend? This is what to do in Friesland

Mills in Fryslân will set their sails in motion for you on Saturday during the Frisian Mill Day. But you can also get moving yourself, for example on a walk in Noordwolde. Would you like to have a coffee after an outdoor performance or attend a concert indoors? You will find the options among our weekly tips. Horses, you will encounter them in Leeuwarden in the coming week. Indoor Friesland will be held there for the 45th time. With "sports, show & entertainment".