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October 2026

NOS Binnenland · 15 OctTranslated

One-third of requested grid power capacity comes from data centers

Nearly a third of the requested power capacity on the waiting list for grid connections comes from data centers. This involves a total of 15 gigawatts, which equals the combined current power capacity of virtually all Dutch households. Grid operators are urging the cabinet to make clear decisions on where and how many data centers can still be accommodated.

Omrop Fryslân · 15 OctTranslated

Replacement of railway bridge in Leeuwarden is cancelled

The plan to replace the HRMK railway bridge near Leeuwarden with an aqueduct is canceled. That is one of the choices the cabinet is making to deal with billions in infrastructure shortfalls, sources from The Hague report. The HRMK bridge is located on the southwest side of Leeuwarden and runs over the Van Harinxma Canal in the direction of Heerenveen. More than 80 million euros was available from the national government for the project.

NOS Binnenland · 15 OctTranslated

15/10 in Nieuwsuur: Is Trump pulling his hands off Ukraine? • Nuclear weapons on political agenda • Too little power for data centers

Is Trump pulling hands off Ukraine? It is the biggest conflict between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump since their confrontation in the White House. It gives the impression that Trump is turning away from Ukraine again. On Friday, there was suddenly a deal between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin about the delivery of hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel by Russia to the US.

NOS Binnenland · 15 OctTranslated

57 arrested in Croatia following clash between Ajax and Hajduk Split fans

Police in the Croatian city of Split arrested 57 people overnight following a confrontation between fans of football clubs Ajax and Hajduk Split. The teams play against each other tonight in the Conference League. Croatian media report that police stepped in to stop hundreds of rioters from fighting in the city center. The incident involved around 200 Ajax supporters and 300 Torcida Split (hardcore Hajduk Split fans).