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For the first time in history, OG Capitals Leeuwarden and Jumbo Flyers from Heerenveen are playing together in the premier league. Coaches Arjan Peters and Dennis Vollebregt, who previously worked together, are now facing each other as rivals this season.
A car caught fire on Voltastraat in Leeuwarden overnight from Saturday to Sunday. Although firefighters responded quickly to extinguish the flames, the car was completely destroyed. No injuries were reported.
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In the night from Saturday to Sunday, a car caught fire on Voltastraat in Leeuwarden. Firefighters arrived quickly to extinguish the blaze, but the vehicle was completely destroyed.
Dozens of Dutch municipalities under supervision for hosting too few asylum seekers feel their efforts are being ignored by the minister. Currently, 42 municipalities are on a list compiled by Asylum and Migration Minister Van den Brink for failing to meet the requirements of the distribution law. The affected local governments feel unappreciated by the national approach.
D66 is celebrating its 60th anniversary at a congress where thousands of members are expected. Meanwhile, the Dutch national football team is playing against Serbia. Weather-wise, it remains dry with a local chance of fog and lows around 11 degrees.
An 83-year-old resident of Stiens has decided to donate her body to science after her death. Mrs. Faassen made the decision last spring because she considers a traditional funeral a waste of money. According to her, the choice brings her peace of mind.
Across the country, 23,000 people visited the open day at asylum seeker centers yesterday. This is a significant increase compared to last year, when 16,000 visitors attended. The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers organizes this event annually on Neighbours' Day.
The Merwedebrug on the A27 highway has reopened to traffic as of late Saturday evening. Roadworks to apply a new asphalt layer between Gorinchem and Werkendam were completed faster than expected. The closure was originally scheduled to last until Monday morning.
Multiple visitors were injured by a flash fire during a neighborhood party in De Wilp, Groningen. The incident occurred after someone reportedly threw a flammable liquid, possibly ethanol, onto a fire pit. According to a local newspaper, eight people suffered burn injuries.
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