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October 2026

Omroep Leeuwarden · 8 OctTranslated

Indoor Friesland equestrian event starts Friday in Leeuwarden

The 45th edition of Indoor Friesland begins this Friday, October 9, at the WTC Expo in Leeuwarden. The equestrian event runs until October 17. Visitors can look forward to international dressage and show jumping competitions.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 6 OctTranslated

Arends and Pel narrowly miss out on doubles title in Beijing

Dutch tennis players Sander Arends and David Pel narrowly missed out on the doubles title at the ATP 500 tournament in Beijing. In an exciting final, they were defeated in a deciding super tiebreak by Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool. Arends and Pel fell behind early in the match after losing a service game.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 5 OctTranslated

Introducing Short Mat Bowls during a free trial lesson in Leeuwarden

If you are curious about Short Mat Bowls and would like to get to know this sport in an accessible way, you can contact D.O.V. Leeuwarden on Friday 20 November. The association organizes a free trial lesson for people with disabilities that afternoon from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. During the trial lesson, participants can experience for themselves what Short Mat Bowls entails.

LC.nl · 4 OctTranslated

SC Cambuur pleased with progress during international break

SC Cambuur played a double friendly against SV Meppen during an unusually long international break. Although the matches did not result in a victory, the Leeuwarden football club is satisfied with the progress made during this period.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 4 OctTranslated

Arends and Pel reach ATP 500 final in Beijing

The Dutch tennis duo Sander Arends and David Pel have reached the final of the ATP 500 tournament in Beijing. In the semifinals, they secured a convincing victory over the pairing of Alexander Bublik and Juncheng Shang. This win continues the players' successful run in China.

LC.nl · 4 OctTranslated

Foeke Booy Reflects on Life After Sudden Loss of Family Members

Foeke Booy from Leeuwarden has been active in football for 45 years. Following the sudden deaths of his brother and sister-in-law, he has come to realize the relative nature of life. These profound losses have shifted his perspective on what matters.

NOS Binnenland · 4 OctTranslated

Morning brief: Brazilian elections and Dutch national team plays Serbia

The Dutch national football team will play against Serbia in the Nations League tonight, while elections are taking place in Brazil. The day starts with local fog in the Netherlands, but turns sunny in the afternoon. Temperatures will reach between 18 and 22 degrees.