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The new European migration pact has been in effect for 100 days, aiming to speed up asylum procedures. While the process has indeed become faster, the Dutch Council for Refugees (Vluchtelingenwerk Nederland) and asylum lawyers are raising concerns. They argue that this increased speed comes at the expense of thoroughness and quality.
You don't always have to look at art with your eyes alone. That is exactly what artist Monica Ntege Jolo wants to show. With beads, shells, sand and other materials, she makes colourful works with relief and structure. Her art is meant not only to look at, but also to touch and experience.
A new national reporting point is being established to track incidents such as vandalism and threats against mosques. According to the Contact Body for Muslims and Government (CMO), there is currently no clear overview of the scale of these issues. Starting Sunday, mosque boards can submit reports online to this new registry.
Today marks the first court hearing in the Meerstad parent murder case. Meanwhile, parliamentary elections for the Duma have begun in Russia, with critical opposition parties excluded from participating. The weather today features a mix of sunshine and cumulus clouds.
Together with Bart Stevens, Sander Arends has qualified for the semi-final of the ATP Challenger 100 tournament in Rennes, France. The first-placed Dutch duo settled in the second round with the French/Australian duo Ugo Blanchet/Tristan Schoolkate: 6-4, 7-6(2). Convincing win Against Martineau and Gueymard Wayenburg, Arends and Stevens had little trouble winning in the first round: 6-4 6-3. In the second round on on Thursday, the French/Australian duo Ugo Blanchet/Tristan Schoolkate will be the opponent.
Special owls can be found in and around Grouw. These recognizable owls are especially active at dusk and night. During the day, they like to find a quiet place to rest, often close to each other in trees. As a result, they are sometimes difficult to discover.
Former mayor Sybrand Buma received the title of honorary citizen of the municipality of Leeuwarden last Friday during his farewell. As a farewell gift, he also received a special model of historic Leeuwarden. The model is made on the basis of a city map from the period 1644-1649, which was drawn by Joan Blaeu. The buildings on the map are recreated in 3D.
In the coming years, the municipality of Leeuwarden will continue to focus on greening and making the city centre more attractive. The programme for the city centre stems from an earlier initiative by the city council, which drew attention to the increasing vacancy rate and the attractiveness of the centre. According to Hans Faber, responsible for the implementation and plans, this is not only about new projects, but also about making better use of existing places. The city centre of Leeuwarden, like many other city centres, is facing changes.
Two cars collided on Wednesday evening at the intersection of the Schrans and Zuiderplein in Leeuwarden. In the accident, one person was injured. The collision took place around 9:55 pm. The police and ambulance arrived urgently to provide assistance.
Two people were seriously injured in a one-sided accident with a motorcycle on Havanklaan in Leeuwarden during the night from Wednesday to Thursday. One of the victims was seriously injured. The report was received by the emergency services around 2 a.m. On the spot, police and aid workers found a motorcycle that had ended up in the bushes.
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