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October 2026

Omroep Leeuwarden · 5 OctTranslated

Fireworks delivery on Tuesday in Leeuwarden

Residents of Leeuwarden can hand in fireworks on Tuesday 6 October during a special fireworks hand-in event. The campaign is organized to give residents the opportunity to safely return fireworks that they no longer want or are allowed to keep. The fireworks can be handed in between 08:00 and 17:30 at Middelseelaan 16 in Leeuwarden. With the action, the municipality wants to prevent unwanted or leftover fireworks from remaining at home lay

NOS Binnenland · 5 OctTranslated

Power grid waiting list grows, but grid operators see glimmers of hope

The number of companies and organizations waiting for a connection to use (more) electricity has grown. Nearly 15,500 are now waiting. This is an increase of over 300 in the first half of the year. The figures come from Netbeheer Nederland, the association of grid operators, covering the first half of 2026.

LC.nl · 5 OctTranslated

’I expect SC Cambuur from PEC Zwolle to win’

SC Cambuur hoped to take the necessary steps in various areas during the international period. Are the Leeuwarders ready for the resumption of competition?

NOS Binnenland · 5 OctTranslated

5/10 in News Hour: Minors in Sex Ads • Full Grid Solutions • Plague in Russia?

Minors in sex ads Minor boys and girls are still 'offered' through sex ads on legal websites. Eight years ago, those sites promised improvement, but that has hardly come to anything. JA21 and ChristenUnie are now ringing the bell of Minister of Justice Van Weel. But the question is: what can he do about it?

LC.nl · 5 OctTranslated

Splashing opening of the renewed Harmonie in Leeuwarden & Gaza documentary NAZA not in cinemas around 7 October

Festivals, performances or elm loft stuff: there is plenty to experience and see in Friesland. The culture editorial team of the LC will keep you informed of the latest news in this blog.

NOS Binnenland · 5 OctTranslated

De Librije remains the only restaurant in the Netherlands with three Michelin stars

Restaurant De Librije in Zwolle has retained its three Michelin stars this year. This makes it the only restaurant in the Netherlands with three stars. The restaurant has had three stars since 2004. Last April, star chef Jonnie Boer died on Bonaire as a result of a pulmonary embolism.

LC.nl · 5 OctTranslated

From Saturday week no trains between Leeuwarden and Stavoren

From 10 to 17 October, there will be no trains between Leeuwarden and Stavoren. ProRail is working on the track at various locations for the construction of ERTMS, a new train protection system. Buses run between Leeuwarden and Stavoren.

NOS Binnenland · 5 OctTranslated

Gaza documentary NAZA not to be shown in Dutch cinemas on and around October 7

The Gaza documentary NAZA will not be shown in any Dutch cinema tomorrow, Wednesday, and Thursday. Cinemas are complying with a request from the filmmakers not to screen the film on October 6, 7, and 8. According to a spokesperson for distributor Cherry Pickers, family members of the filmmakers are being threatened. The threats are reportedly mainly related to the release of the film around October 7.

NOS Binnenland · 5 OctTranslated

Few inspections carried out despite warnings over sixteen high-risk bridges

An investigation by Follow the Money reveals that at least 16 Dutch bridges are at risk of sudden collapse due to the use of a specific type of steel. Although the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management is aware of the danger, inspections and safety measures are hardly being carried out. The high-risk locations include overpasses on the A27 and A9 motorways.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 5 OctTranslated

Festive reopening of De Harmonie

Theater De Harmonie has officially reopened its doors with a festive celebration. The event featured performances by various local artists and brought together visitors of all ages. Alderman Marcel Visser and the youth mayor performed the official opening ceremony.