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October 2026

NOS Binnenland · 5 OctTranslated

Jef Van gestel and Cheroney Pelupessy win Gieskes-Strijbis Podium Prize 2026

The tenth edition of the Gieskes-Strijbis Stage Prize, the largest stage prize in the Netherlands, goes to the Belgian theatre maker and artist Jef Van Gestel and choreographer and dancer Cheroney Pelupessy. The prize is awarded annually to two creators who contribute to the diversity of the performing arts in the Netherlands. The jury praises Van Gestel's performances because he "plays the border area between theatre, performance, visual arts and object theatre".

NOS Binnenland · 5 OctTranslated

Smarter power grid could save billions in expansion costs, say experts

Grid operators estimate they will need 235 billion euros in the coming years to expand the electricity grid. However, experts argue this is partly a waste of money. They believe the current grid should be used more efficiently and point to places where this is already happening successfully. For instance, some homes are now using significantly less power thanks to new innovations.

NOS Binnenland · 5 OctTranslated

This school already has a general telephone ban: 'They spend less time in the toilet'

The government's advice to ban mobile phones in schools throughout the school leads to divided reactions among educational organisations. For example, the VO council - the association for secondary schools - calls the advice exaggerated. "More than 57 percent of schools already have a so-called Home or Safe policy and that percentage is increasing," says the Council. "There is no indication that such sharp advice will help further the growth that's already happening.”

NOS Binnenland · 5 OctTranslated

Fourteen months for man who stalked ex and publicly blackmailed

The court in Rotterdam sentenced a man who stalked his ex for years in absentia to a prison sentence of fourteen months. The husband and wife had a quarrel, which was mainly about dealing with their daughter and parental authority over her, which the husband does not have due to a previous court ruling. To get his way, the 42-year-old man bombarded his ex with phone calls, letters, cards, and unwanted home visits. He also did his story in TV shows and on social media.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 5 OctTranslated

First soft and sunny in Leeuwarden, from Wednesday autumn weather

The first days of October in Leeuwarden are still soft and pleasant. With temperatures around 20 degrees and regularly sunny periods, the autumn weather will remain calm for the time being. From Wednesday, the weather will change and we will have to deal with more clouds, rain and later showers. The mornings can start fresh in the coming days and some fog can occur locally.

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.