Stories on Dutch society, crime, courts, education, migration, public services, the environment and everyday life across the Netherlands.
Asylum housing in the town of Loosdrecht opens amid protests, highlighting the balance between community pressure and humanitarian needs.
CO2 emission costs for households by 2028 could lead to energy poverty, warns PBL, a Dutch environmental assessment agency. Vulnerable groups are…
Dutch femicide cases are rarely labeled in court. Maastricht University calls for clearer legal definitions to address gender-based violence.
A dolphin stranding near Egmond, a coastal town in North Holland, has ended in tragedy, highlighting the challenges in marine wildlife rescue…
A severe fire in Bunnik has damaged a car business, injured one person, and forced 50 residents to evacuate. The cause remains…
A hantavirus scare prompts the repatriation of 13 Dutch nationals from the Hondius cruise ship, triggering a six-week quarantine.
Sloterplas safety concerns rise as harassment incidents increase. Amsterdam police deploy additional resources to ensure public safety.
The Sittard uranium incident highlights the importance of regulated waste disposal and potential hazards of radioactive materials.
Radboudumc quarantine issues expose safety flaws as 12 staff face hantavirus exposure, prompting protocol review.
Dutch criminal evaluations at Pieter Baan Centrum now take just 3-4 months, down from 9, speeding up legal processes significantly.
