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September 2026

NOS Binnenland · 28 SeptTranslated

Over 200 fines for checking delivery people, fat bikes and e-scooters in Rotterdam

At a major traffic check at the foot of the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam, 214 fines were issued at the end of last week. Five people were also arrested and six fat bikes and e-scooters were seized. The action followed reports of nuisance caused by the driving behaviour of meal delivery drivers and drivers of fat bikes and e-scooters. The Dutch Labour Inspectorate and the Aliens Police also participated in the inspection, writes the regional broadcaster Rijnmond

LC.nl · 28 SeptTranslated

Former snack bar owner from Leeuwarden takes LC to court

Ex-snack bar owner Wim Beintema (43) from Leeuwarden is filing preliminary relief proceedings against the LC. He disagrees with an article in which fourteen people told about their negative experiences with Beintema.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 28 SeptTranslated

Arends and Pel reach ATP 250 final in China

Sander Arends and David Pel have reached the final at the ATP 250 AITO Hangzhou Open in China. The Dutch duo defeated fourth-seeded pair Bart Stevens and Evan King in the semifinals. Sander Arends is teamed up with David Pel in China this week. Following the ATP 250 tournament in Hangzhou, a second ATP 500 event in China is also on the schedule.

NOS Binnenland · 28 SeptTranslated

Fire at Eindhoven asylum center extinguished, residents allowed to return

A fire broke out this morning at an asylum seekers' center in Eindhoven. According to Omroep Brabant, the blaze started in a tent on the grounds where bicycle batteries were stored. Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control and allowed the batteries to burn out safely. As a precaution, all residents from the shelter on Sliffertsestraat, estimated at 150 to 200 people, were evacuated outside. Emergency services handed out thermal blankets, and an ambulance was also present. No injuries were reported.