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In Leeuwarden, the fifteen-year-old pilot site (demo site) for water innovations has been modernised and reopened. Very important for the Frisian economy, claim owner and operator. How, for example?, we asked Sneker entrepreneur Hans Wouters.
During the coming turn of the year, no exemptions will be granted in Leeuwarden for organized fireworks activities. According to the Board of Mayors and Aldermen, there is insufficient time, capacity and policy preparation to carefully elaborate the possibilities for this. The college has been following the national discussion about the fireworks ban for a long time. In addition, the board sees various bottlenecks around the feasibility and enforcement.
Accidents and rain caused the busiest Thursday morning rush hour of the year today, according to the ANWB. Around 8:45 AM, traffic jams reached a total of 936 kilometers, making it the second busiest morning rush hour of the entire year. According to Rijkswaterstaat, there were 577 kilometers of traffic jams at the peak moment.
Municipal housing costs in Leeuwarden will increase significantly in 2027. According to the draft budget, an average household will pay 996 euros to OZB, sewage levy and waste levy next year. In 2026, that was 855 euros. The total budget of the municipality of Leeuwarden is 847 million euros.
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From October 3 to 10, the Skjin Wetter cleanup campaign takes place across Fryslân. Volunteers in the municipality of Leeuwarden will also participate to remove trash from waterways and banks. According to the organizers, action is urgently needed due to poor water quality in the Netherlands.
Three more Frisian municipalities will not allow fireworks during the upcoming New Year's Eve. Smallingerland is still considering a central event, but Harlingen and Leeuwarden are not. A consumer fireworks ban went into effect this year. Only associations and foundations can still set off fireworks under certain conditions, such as organizing a public fireworks show. However, they must first obtain an exemption from the municipality.
Doctors at Radboudumc have successfully reconstructed clitorises so they are fully functional and can achieve orgasms. This was shown in an initial study of women who lost part of their clitoris due to vulvar cancer. Out of the first 23 patients who underwent the reconstructive surgery, 90 percent were able to experience a clitoral orgasm again. This occurred three to six months after the operation.
Today marks the second day of the general financial debates, with Minister Heinen and State Secretary Eerenberg answering questions from members of parliament. Additionally, the Dutch national football team will play an away match against Greece in the Nations League tonight.
Following a council meeting on asylum seeker housing in Rhenen, two windows of the town hall were destroyed by fireworks. Riot police were deployed to manage the situation. Earlier in the evening, an unannounced demonstration took place, which reportedly remained peaceful.
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