Wake-up call 31/3: Urbi et orbi and Easter fires • Exciting election battle for Istanbul

Good morning! Easter Sunday today. In addition to the Easter Mass and egg hunt, this means that Easter fires are also lit in some municipalities. And in Turkey there are local elections, especially in Istanbul. It will be exciting.

First the weather: The day starts with fog in places and some showers occur during the morning. This afternoon the chance of heavy showers increases from the south, possibly with thunder and hail. With a moderate wind from the southeast, it will be mild with maximum temperatures between 12 degrees in the north and 18 degrees in the east.

Are you going on the road? Here you will find an overview of the work. And here you can see where work is being done on the track.

What can you expect today?

You missed this:

The police watched yesterday’s hostage taking live in Ede via cameras in the café. Mayor Verhulst confirmed this in Nieuwsuur after reporting from De Telegraaf.

One of the café owners was able to see the images on his mobile phone. This may have played a role in the successful outcome of the hostage situation, although the mayor does not want to say.

Other news from the night:

And then this:

Doctors at the Isala hospital in Meppel had a special working day on Saturday. They did not examine people, but five dinosaur eggs:

Happy Easter Sunday!