GroenLinks-PvdA Proposes Nine-Euro Seasonal Monthly Off-Peak Public Transport Ticket
MP De Hoop proposed the temporary pass during a parliamentary debate on public transport, framing it as a response to record fuel costs. NS is enthusiastic.
Community
Hairdressers Get Government Toolkit to Help Spot Domestic Violence
A new initiative called De Luisterstoel gives hairdressers practical tools to recognise signs of abuse and start a conversation with clients. The pilot launches in Rotterdam before expanding to Friesland, and may be rolled out to other contact professions.
Economy
Dutch Military to Recruit Up to 1,200 Drone Specialists in First-of-Its-Kind NATO Move
The Netherlands will integrate drone and counter-drone units into every combat unit within the army, making it the first NATO country to do so at this scale. Recruitment begins in April.
Crime
Increasing Reports of Honour-Related Violence in the Netherlands
New annual figures from the national police expertise centre show 757 reported cases last year, up from 673 in 2024. A third of all cases now involve the Syrian community, a dramatic shift from a decade ago.
Legal
Dutch Police to Get Power to Collect and Store Public Social Media Data Under New Bill
The cabinet has approved a proposal allowing police to gather and store personal data from public online accounts, something they cannot currently do. The Dutch Data Protection Authority says the bill offers insufficient safeguards.
