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September 2026

NOS Binnenland · 18 SeptTranslated

Not three but eight days of food needed at home, researchers warn

The Dutch should build up a larger emergency stockpile of food than is currently advised: for eight days instead of three. This is what researchers from the Clingendael Institute and Erasmus University say who have looked at food security in our country on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture. Our supermarkets and suppliers are now operating so efficiently that there are hardly any supplies for emergencies, they warn.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 18 SeptTranslated

Jelte's Legacy

Jelte was 5.5 years old. A lot happened in those years. On Sunday 11 October, two days before his birthday, De Harmonie in Leeuwarden will be dedicated to Jelte's Legacy. The afternoon will be presented by Barend van Deelen and Wijnand Speelman.

NOS Binnenland · 18 SeptTranslated

Why power banks on an airplane aren't such a good idea

Flight KL735 was on its way from Amsterdam to Curaçao for a few hours on Thursday, when the power bank of former KLM director Camiel Eurlings caught fire in business class . A small fire started near a chair and a man suffered burns. The cabin crew managed to extinguish the fire quickly, but the damage to the aircraft was so great that the pilot decided to return to Schiphol.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 18 SeptTranslated

Solidair Friesland wins national volunteer prize for commitment to (ex-)detainees

Solidair Friesland won the Social Capital category at the National Volunteer Awards 2026 on Friday. The Leeuwarden organisation will receive €3,000 for this. The prize was awarded in Akoesticum in Ede. Solidair Friesland was chosen from 322 entries from all over the country.

NOS Binnenland · 18 SeptTranslated

Restitutiecommissie: return Van Goyen painting to Goudstikker heirs

The Dutch State must return a painting by Dutch landscape painter Jan van Goyen to the heirs. This was decided by the Restitutiecommissie, which advises on Nazi-looted art in the Netherlands. The painting, Vissers aan de oevers van een plas, is part of the Rijkscollectie and is currently located in the Mauritshuis in Den Haag. The artwork was originally part of the collection of Jaques Goudstikker, one of the most prominent Jewish art dealers in the Netherlands.

NOS Binnenland · 18 SeptTranslated

Jan G. from Overasselt arrested in Germany for drug smuggling

The man from Overasselt, whose house was shot at this month, has been arrested in Germany. He was arrested at the request of the Dutch police . Sources confirm to the NOS that it is 28-year-old Jan G.

NOS Binnenland · 18 SeptTranslated

18/9 in Nieuwsuur: Direct conflict with Russia? • Russians afraid of mobilization • France under the spell of De Gaulle

Direct conflict with Russia? There are concerns about subsequent escalations and even possible direct armed conflict with Russia. According to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Russia is preparing direct 'hybrid' attacks on countries that support Ukraine. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) think tank is also warning that Russia is stepping up actions against critical infrastructure in Europe.

NOS Binnenland · 18 SeptTranslated

Teenager from Groningen who is suspected of murdering parents remains incarcerated

The 15-year-old girl from Lake Groningen, who is suspected of killing both her parents, remains in custody for at least ninety days longer. This was decided by the court in Groningen during an initial pro forma hearing. Due to the young age of the defendant, the hearing took place behind closed doors. The Public Prosecutor's Office (OM) informs that research has shown that the girl acted alone.

NOS Binnenland · 18 SeptTranslated

Fourteen arrests after azc protest Opheusden, all from the neighborhood

The police made fourteen arrests last night during a protest in Opheusden in Gelderland against the possible arrival of an asylum seekers' centre. Twelve of the fourteen suspects come from the municipality of Neder-Betuwe, which includes Opheusden. A suspect comes from the municipality of Buren and one from the municipality of Rhenen. The members of the group are suspected of criminal offences such as not listening to orders from the police and open violence.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 18 SeptTranslated

Motorcyclist collides with trailer on J.H. Knoopstraat in Leeuwarden

An accident occurred on the J.H. Knoopstraat in Leeuwarden around 11:20 a.m. on Friday morning. A motorcyclist collided with a trailer there. Emergency services arrived on the scene. The Mobile Medical Team was also deployed to support ambulance care. The fire brigade helped to free the victim. Nothing is known at this time about the condition of the persons concerned. The J.H. Knoopstraat is because of the accident the police are investigating the circumstances of the accident.