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A police detention cell
Crime
Eight arrested after minor boy stabbed in Noardburgum fight
18 April 2026 - 09:45
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The Dutch royal family, from left to right, Crown princess Amalia, Queen Maxima, King Willem-Alexander, princess Ariane, princess Alexia, posing in the gardes of Huis ten Bosch Palace. 30 June 2025
Politics
Royal Family’s King’s Day route in Dokkum revealed; Festival weekend planned
30 January 2026 - 15:37
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An ATM bombing damaged the facade of the Keatsmuseum on Voorstraat in Franeker, 26 April 2024
Crime
Explosive used in ATM robbery damages Keatsmuseum
26 April 2024 - 15:20
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Eise Eisinga Planetarium in Franeker
Culture
Eise Eisinga Planetarium fully booked daily since receiving World Heritage status
21 October 2023 - 15:50
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Eise Eisinga Planetarium in Franeker
TechScienceCultureLifestyle
Planetarium’s visitors double after securing UNESCO World Heritage status
21 September 2023 - 19:30
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Eise Eisinga Planetarium in Franeker
TechScience
Eise Eisinga Planetarium in Friesland declared an UNESCO world heritage site
19 September 2023 - 11:30
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A Dutch Firetruck in action on the heathland near Ede
Weird
Fire in candy factory leaves Friesland city smelling like caramel
23 March 2018 - 08:47
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Crime scene
Crime
Murdered woman's partner found dead in Friesland ditch
29 September 2017 - 09:26
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Cheers
CrimeInnovation
WhatsApp sex blackmail lands boy, 13, in jail
26 March 2015 - 09:52
Crime
Friesland sex trafficking case nets two arrests
20 March 2015 - 12:08

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