Detailed reports on criminal cases, public safety, and law enforcement.
Jan 13, 2026
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Police say minors now make up 55% of suspects in robberies, up from 35% a decade ago, as youth crime turns into more serious violence.
Crime
Jan 8, 2026
4 min read
Schools were evacuated as a precaution after anonymous reports, but police say the threats appear false and no explosives have been found so far.
Dec 30, 2025
Cheaper AI tools are helping criminals fake damage photos, invoices, and even voice messages, while new 2025 figures show more scam reports and growing pressure on insurers, online stores, and customers.
Dec 29, 2025
Early police-based counts show 98 homicide victims so far this year, down sharply from 2024, with Amsterdam still recording the most cases.
Dec 22, 2025
7 min read
Waves of fireworks and gasoline bombings shows no sign of stopping despite massive police efforts and hundreds of arrests.
Dec 11, 2025
Lawyers say suspects are detained too easily as nearly half of Dutch prisoners have not yet been convicted, despite human rights warnings.
Legal
Dec 3, 2025
8 min read
From Ajax stadium chaos to deadly explosions and postal package bombs, illegal fireworks plague the Netherlands as government prepares nationwide ban.
Breaking
Nov 28, 2025
Statistics Netherlands figures show partner killings of women remain stubbornly high despite policies and action plans.
Nov 26, 2025
502 fake police officers arrested as incidents soar to over 10,000; scams mostly target elderly people by posing as officers collecting valuables.
Nov 20, 2025
Investigators say over €1 million meant for repairing damaged homes ended up funding luxury cars through forged documents
Nov 18, 2025
Amnesty International report exposes decade of migrant worker abuse on Riyadh Metro project crucial for 2034 FIFA World Cup preparations,
Business
Nov 3, 2025
2 min read
Police detain five suspects aged 17-24 of a fatal Rotterdam shooting as officials investigate the motive behind the early-morning attack in IJsselmonde.
Oct 23, 2025
3 min read
Data leaks and phishing rates surge in 2025, placing the year at a record pace. Authorities urge quick reporting and stronger security action.
Oct 18, 2025
Police say a banana shipment seized in Vlissingen was headed for the site; a 43-year-old suspect was arrested and the mayor has closed the unit for six months while the investigation continues.
Oct 15, 2025
Riot police detain eight as far-right protests target plans to house 337 refugees in Houten and 250 in Uithoorn, with fireworks, threats, and tense scenes
Sep 27, 2025
Over 2,000 reports in H1 2025 about 25% more year on year. Groningen’s CSG notes 53% more contacts as the law broadens offences and puts consent at the centre.
Sep 24, 2025
Following the release of newly-found footage of the suspect, an incident from May is circulating once more. Police are concerned that the identity of the suspect may be fabricated.
Sep 12, 2025
About 15 crashes per 1,000 cars and a higher share of injury crashes. Authorities want to push 30 km/h streets and hotspot fixes to improve safety.
Sep 9, 2025
De Goudvinkjes in Vinkhuizen says a visitor, not staff, is suspected and police found too few leads to proceed. Extra safeguards are in place and an information meeting is being held with the GGD.
Sep 8, 2025
A 53-year-old woman died at a home on Natalie Barneykade; a 29-year-old acquaintance was arrested, and police appeal for witnesses.
Sep 2, 2025
The 49-year-old suspect allegedly used a forklift and van for the heist, but failed to show up in court.
Aug 28, 2025
Nearly three-quarters of Dutch residents don’t know how to scan safely, with one in ten already falling victim to fraud.
Aug 23, 2025
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Police removed two intoxicated individuals from the store after one urinated inside. Both were fined and banned for a year.
Aug 21, 2025
Residents say the drug nuisance is worse than ever, with dealers as young as teenagers active in city hotspots, as reported by NOS.
Economy
Aug 15, 2025
Two separate violent incidents, one stabbing and one shooting, resulted in major police operations in Groningen on Thursday evening.
