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September 2026

NOS Binnenland · 25 SeptTranslated

Hackers extort customers from shopping service Flink: pay or publish data

A previously unknown hacker group claims to have broken into grocery deliverer Flink. The hackers are currently approaching employees and customers with an ultimatum: if they do not pay, their data will be published. This concerns an amount of approximately 10 to 15 euros in crypto currencies, according to communication from the hacker group that the NOS has seen. Customers and employees have until October 2 to pay.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 25 SeptTranslated

War seemed a long way off in 1937. How far is it now?

The Army Day of 1937 in Leeuwarden shows how the Netherlands slowly became aware of a changing reality. Almost ninety years later, historian Stefan Kortrijk looks at that history again. A parade through the city, soldiers on the street and army demonstrations. In 1937, Leeuwarders became acquainted with the armed forces during a major Army Day.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 25 SeptTranslated

Amaryllis in action all week during Week Against Bullying

This week is dedicated to the Week Against Bullying throughout the Netherlands. The subject is also given plenty of attention in Leeuwarden. Youth workers from Amaryllis are committed to talking to young people about bullying throughout the week. They do this not only in schools, but also in other places where young people come together and via social media.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 25 SeptTranslated

Ruud Roosken (100) receives a congratulatory visit from the deputy mayor

Deputy Mayor Abel Reitsma paid a congratulatory visit to Mr Ruud Roosken from Leeuwarden on 24 September, who turned 100 on 12 August. He had already celebrated an extensive party with family and friends. On behalf of the municipality, the warm congratulations were conveyed to him and the party was repeated thinly.

NOS Binnenland · 25 SeptTranslated

Almost 2.6 million euros raised for Nepal by Red Cross

With giro 6868, the Red Cross raised 2.59 million euros for the victims of the flood in Nepal, a month ago tomorrow. The aid organization reports that the money is needed, among other things, to provide good shelter for people who no longer have a home in the coming winter. The organization reports that thousands of people, including many children, are still living in temporary shelters. According to the Red Cross, cholera is common in Nepal, with a peak at the end of the rainy season in August and September.

NOS Binnenland · 25 SeptTranslated

Rotterdam tests shared housing for homeless with severe mental health issues

An experiment is starting in the Rotterdam region where forty homeless people with severe psychiatric and addiction issues will live together in a single building. Under supervision and guidance, they will receive long-term housing to help reduce public nuisance on the streets. This trial aims to address the national shortage of suitable housing facilities for this vulnerable group.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 25 SeptTranslated

Two-car crash on Jansoniusstraat in Leeuwarden

An accident involving two cars occurred on Jansoniusstraat in Leeuwarden on Friday morning, September 25, at around 10:55 AM. Both vehicles were heavily damaged in the collision. Paramedics checked the occupants at the scene, but no one required hospitalization. Police and ambulance personnel attended, and a recovery company will tow the damaged vehicles.

LC.nl · 25 SeptTranslated

New special education building in Leeuwarden already too small

A new, spacious, and low-stimulus building for a children's day center and special education has opened on Plataanstraat in Leeuwarden. Due to the growth in special education, the location is already proving to be too small. Nevertheless, the children and staff are very pleased with the new facility and its courtyard garden.

NOS Binnenland · 25 SeptTranslated

Suspect in murder of Syrian teenagers claims diminished capacity

The investigation into the fatal shooting of two Syrian teenagers in Piet Wiedijkpark in Amsterdam is still ongoing. The court criticized the poor cooperation of the 25-year-old suspect, who is mostly exercising his right to remain silent.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 25 SeptTranslated

NHL Stenden students create 3D animation about consumer temptation

Students at NHL Stenden have created a 3D animation highlighting the impulse to constantly buy new products. The project illustrates how people are inclined to replace perfectly working devices, such as headphones, as soon as a newer model is released.