LC.nl · 6 OctTranslated
Police: no evidence of arson of the Great Emperor in Leeuwarden
The fire that burned down the Great Emperor in Leeuwarden two weeks ago was not ignited. That is the conclusion of the police after forensic investigation.
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NOS Binnenland · 6 OctTranslated
Adults predominantly positive about LGBT people, well-being of some groups 'worrisome'
Broadly speaking, the views of adult Dutch people about homosexuality, for example, are unchanged compared to two years ago. However, there are major differences between the individual LGBTI+groups. Moreover, the well-being of the groups varies greatly. This is evident from the biennialLGBTIQA +monitor of Movisie, Panteia and Ipsos I&O.
Omroep Leeuwarden · 6 OctTranslated
New tool theatre – for people with sensory sensitivity
For people who are sensitive to noise, light or crowds, a theatre visit can sometimes be difficult to predict. Stichting Uit met Autisme has therefore developed a new Package Leaflet Generator. The tool allows theatres, artists and producers to provide information in advance about the incentives that visitors may encounter. Above all, the generator must provide more clarity in advance.
Omroep Leeuwarden · 6 OctTranslated
Clothes exchange for men: The Yellow Bootie is all about an evening
No mothers who know exactly what size is needed and no fathers who ask in the background what clothes to bring. Het Gele Laarje is organising a special clothing swap evening for men on Monday 19 October. Het Gele Laarje organises a clothing exchange for children's clothing and shoes every third Monday of the month. Visitors can exchange, buy and have their clothes repaired there.
Omroep Leeuwarden · 6 OctTranslated
New Vodafone and Ziggo store opened in Nieuwestad
The renewed Vodafone and Ziggo shop on Nieuwestad in Leeuwarden has officially opened. After a thorough renovation, the location has been set up as a so-called ‘neighbourhood store’, where customers can go for personal help and advice on digital questions. Robin Kroes, Director Consumer Market of VodafoneZiggo, opened the store together with Alderman Abel Reitsma by cutting the ribbon.
LC.nl · 6 OctTranslated
Every firecracker goes by the fingers on the day of delivery for fireworks in Leeuwarden. ’This bag always moved with us’
If you want to get rid of your fireworks in Friesland because you are no longer allowed to have them in your possession from 1 August, you had to be in Leeuwarden on Tuesday or you can go to Heerenveen on Wednesday morning. Both consumer and illegal fireworks can be handed in anonymously.
LC.nl · 6 OctTranslated
Every firecracker goes by the fingers on the day of delivery for fireworks in Leeuwarden. ’Here's my surprise package’
If you want to get rid of your fireworks in Friesland because you are no longer allowed to have them in your possession from 1 August, you had to be in Leeuwarden on Tuesday or you can go to Heerenveen on Wednesday morning. Both consumer and illegal fireworks can be handed in anonymously.
NOS Binnenland · 6 OctTranslated
Passenger ship at Zeeland is stuck on sandbar, passengers evacuated
Along the coast near Zeelandic Flanders, a passenger ship with 75 people on board was stranded on a sandbar. Almost all people on board have now been evacuated. A spokesperson for the Dutch Coast Guard confirms this to the NOS. The evacuated passengers were taken to Breskens.
NOS Binnenland · 6 OctTranslated
6/10 in Nieuwsuur: Student protests in France • APB in Eerste Kamer • German intelligence chief arrested • Citizen resilience
Student protests in France: Today marks another major day of student protests in France, this time supported by education unions. They are protesting against overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, and high workloads. These protests sometimes escalate into violent clashes with the police. Dozens of people have already been injured, and thousands of demonstrators have been arrested.
NOS Binnenland · 6 OctTranslated
Fashion site Asos possibly hacked, customers receive strange notification
British fashion site Asos may have been hacked. Users of the app received a cryptic notification on their phone this morning, from which it can be concluded that the clothing company has been hacked. On social media, customers share screenshots of the notification. The message is addressed to the Asos security team.
