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Dutch Rail Operator NS Begins Training Security Staff to Carry Batons

Feb 25, 2026

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6 min read

Dutch Rail Operator NS Begins Training Security Staff to Carry Batons

One-year trial equips 75 enforcement officers with short batons from late April as aggression against train personnel continues to rise.

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Netherlands Launches Emergency Support Point Trial in 70 Municipalities

Feb 25, 2026

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6 min read

Netherlands Launches Emergency Support Point Trial in 70 Municipalities

Pilot programme tests neighbourhood hubs where residents can get information, report emergencies and coordinate with authorities when power and communications fail.

Health

Community

Thousands of Dutch Citizens May Have Wrongful Criminal Records Due to Uncorrected Name Errors

Feb 24, 2026

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6 min read

Thousands of Dutch Citizens May Have Wrongful Criminal Records Due to Uncorrected Name Errors

Identity mix-ups in police databases and court systems leave innocent people with convictions while actual criminals evade punishment, problem known since 2012.

Legal

Cybercriminals Behind Odido Hack Set Thursday Deadline for €1 Million Ransom

Feb 24, 2026

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5 min read

Cybercriminals Behind Odido Hack Set Thursday Deadline for €1 Million Ransom

Notorious cybercriminal group threatens to publish stolen data of up to 8 million Dutch telecom customers on dark web.

Breaking

Crime

Feb 23, 2026

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6 min read

Netherlands Celebrates Record-Breaking Winter Olympics in Milan

Ten gold medals surpass previous best this Olympic season as Dutch skaters dominate both long and short track.

Sports

Culture

King Willem-Alexander Swears In Rob Jetten as Netherlands' Prime Minister

Feb 23, 2026

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4 min read

King Willem-Alexander Swears In Rob Jetten as Netherlands' Prime Minister

Youngest prime minister in Dutch history leads minority cabinet requiring opposition support for all legislation, as small protest greets swearing-in ceremony.

Politics

Spring-Like Weather Expected Wednesday with Temperatures Up to 20 Degrees

Feb 21, 2026

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3 min read

Spring-Like Weather Expected Wednesday with Temperatures Up to 20 Degrees

Dramatic temperature swing from winter to near-record warmth forecast for late February.

Environment

Netherlands Tops Global Quality of Life Rankings for 2026

Feb 20, 2026

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3 min read

Netherlands Tops Global Quality of Life Rankings for 2026

Five Dutch cities claim top five spots worldwide, though high cost of living remains a significant drawback.

Economy

Community

Feb 20, 2026

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5 min read

Why the Netherlands Wears Orange

The colour has nothing to do with the fruit, but everything to do with a small French town and an 11-year-old boy's unexpected inheritance.

History

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King Willem-Alexander Swears In Rob Jetten as Netherlands' Prime Minister

Youngest prime minister in Dutch history leads minority cabinet requiring opposition support for all legislation, as small protest greets swearing-in ceremony.

Politics

Who Will Be Most Affected by the Coalition's Budget Cuts?

Older workers, the chronically ill and disability benefit recipients face the sharpest reductions as the government seeks €6.5 billion in social security savings to fund defence spending.

Politics

Record Number of Voting Aids Available as Council Members Report Doubled Intimidation Rates

Voting aids now online for 258 municipalities as EU citizens and non-EU residents of five years or more prepare to vote alongside Dutch nationals on 18 March.

Politics

Dutch Rail Operator NS Begins Training Security Staff to Carry Batons

One-year trial equips 75 enforcement officers with short batons from late April as aggression against train personnel continues to rise.

Legal

Thousands of Dutch Citizens May Have Wrongful Criminal Records Due to Uncorrected Name Errors

Identity mix-ups in police databases and court systems leave innocent people with convictions while actual criminals evade punishment, problem known since 2012.

Legal

Mobile Phone Fines Jump 50 Percent as AI-Powered Cameras Catch Distracted Drivers

New focusflitsers detected over 73,000 offences in their first year of operation, contributing to a total of 248,000 fines for handheld device use in 2025.

Legal

Netherlands Celebrates Record-Breaking Winter Olympics in Milan

Ten gold medals surpass previous best this Olympic season as Dutch skaters dominate both long and short track.

Culture

International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR)

Discover films, new voices, and unforgettable stories at IFFR. Every year, Rotterdam transforms into a city-sized cinema full of premieres and inspiration.

Culture

Historic Amsterdam Church Destroyed by Fire on New Year’s Eve

Vondelkerk church largely destroyed in fire as authorities report dozens of firework related-arrests in Amsterdam and hundreds nationwide during chaotic celebrations.

Culture

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Dutch Rail Operator NS Begins Training Security Staff to Carry Batons

LATEST ARTICLES

Netherlands Launches Emergency Support Point Trial in 70 Municipalities

Thousands of Dutch Citizens May Have Wrongful Criminal Records Due to Uncorrected Name Errors

Cybercriminals Behind Odido Hack Set Thursday Deadline for €1 Million Ransom

Netherlands Celebrates Record-Breaking Winter Olympics in Milan

King Willem-Alexander Swears In Rob Jetten as Netherlands' Prime Minister

Spring-Like Weather Expected Wednesday with Temperatures Up to 20 Degrees

Netherlands Tops Global Quality of Life Rankings for 2026

Why the Netherlands Wears Orange

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POLITICS

King Willem-Alexander Swears In Rob Jetten as Netherlands' Prime Minister

Who Will Be Most Affected by the Coalition's Budget Cuts?

Record Number of Voting Aids Available as Council Members Report Doubled Intimidation Rates

LEGAL

Dutch Rail Operator NS Begins Training Security Staff to Carry Batons

Thousands of Dutch Citizens May Have Wrongful Criminal Records Due to Uncorrected Name Errors

Mobile Phone Fines Jump 50 Percent as AI-Powered Cameras Catch Distracted Drivers

CULTURE

Netherlands Celebrates Record-Breaking Winter Olympics in Milan

International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR)

Historic Amsterdam Church Destroyed by Fire on New Year’s Eve