Violence Against Dutch Police Hits Record High, with Sharp Rise in Serious Attacks
The police recorded almost 13,000 violent incidents against officers last year, with attempted manslaughter and serious assault both up.
Community
How the New Dutch Asylum Laws Will Impact the International Community in the Netherlands
Two sweeping asylum bills head for a Senate vote on 21 April. If passed, they would abolish permanent residence permits, restrict family reunification and criminalise undocumented stay: reshaping what it means to settle in the Netherlands.
Economy
Food Prices in the Netherlands Will Keep Rising into 2027 With Increasing Energy Costs
ABN Amro warns that fixed energy contracts protecting food producers are about to expire, just as the sector remains heavily dependent on natural gas. Meanwhile, the gap between organic and regular food prices has widened sharply.
Crime
Violence Against Dutch Police Hits Record High, with Sharp Rise in Serious Attacks
The police recorded almost 13,000 violent incidents against officers last year, with attempted manslaughter and serious assault both up.
Legal
Cabinet Works on Fatbike-Specific Rules with Age Limit and Mandatory Helmet for Under-18s
The Dutch cabinet presented its fatbike plan on Friday, including a minimum age, a mandatory helmet for under-18s on all electric bikes, and powers for municipalities to create fatbike-free zones.
