Enforcement officers on a street in Rotterdam
Crime
Only 6 fines in two years since ban on catcalling, sexually harassing women on street
Cannabis plant with fully grown buds, ready to be harvested
Business
Big Tobacco enters Dutch regulated cannabis experiment with stake in largest grower
Child with teddy bear
CrimePolitics
Authorities should not need parents' consent for child abuse investigation: Ruling party
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The Tweede Kamer COVID-19 inquiry committee during a press conference on witness hearings. May 21, 2026.
HealthPolitics
Covid inquiry finds some Dutch mayors refused to enforce rules in late lockdowns
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Woman cooking in the kitchen, adding oil to the pot with sliced up bell peppers on the counter
Politics
14% of Dutch women in “tradwife” relationship: Man makes the money & decisions
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The crowded Damrak shopping street in Amsterdam
PoliticsCultureLifestyle
State commission: Racism embedded in government, anti-discrimination reforms unfulfilled
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Crowded Leidsestraat in Amsterdam
PoliticsCultureLifestyle
People with disabilities still not equal in Dutch society: Human Rights College
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Gavel with lady justice in the background
Crime
Amsterdam court gives fashion consultant 42 months for rape, sexual abuse of minors
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Backpacks hanging on the backs of chairs in a primary school classroom
Crime
Utrecht classroom evacuated over false report of armed student; Minor girl arrested
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A police officer with a service dog.
1-1-2
73-year-old man found alive by cyclists on Veluwe after days-long search
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Amsterdam's Artis Zoo aquarium.
TechNature
Video: Artis Aquarium reopens Saturday after 5 years of renovations
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ING Bank
BusinessTech
ING becomes first major Dutch bank to use AI in nonstandard mortgage applications
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Mercedes driver caught speeding 240 km/h on A2 highway, 7 June 2026
Crime
Mercedes driver caught speeding 240 km/h on A2 highway
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Westelijk Havengebied, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Aug. 2014
PoliticsBusiness
Noord Holland, Amsterdam clash over 10,000-home plan in Westpoort
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A woman works on her bills, stressed about her finances.
Crime
Financial administrators' poor email security put many people with money trouble at risk
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undles of cocaine seized from the cargo ship Arconian are unloaded at the Spanish naval base in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, on Monday, May 4, 2026. Spanish authorities seized a record 35,000 to 40,000 kilograms of cocaine off Western Sahara.
Crime
Investigation links Bolle Jos to record cocaine bust near Canary Islands
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Sideview of a firetruck in Amsterdam, 29 May 2023
1-1-2
Video: Five hurt in Eindhoven home fire; Resident rescued through roof
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Enforcement officers on a street in Rotterdam
Crime
Only 6 fines in two years since ban on catcalling, sexually harassing women on street
Image
Cannabis plant with fully grown buds, ready to be harvested
Business
Big Tobacco enters Dutch regulated cannabis experiment with stake in largest grower
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Child with teddy bear
CrimePolitics
Authorities should not need parents' consent for child abuse investigation: Ruling party
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A young man shows something to his friends on his phone.
Politics
Parliament wants to know how Cabinet is blocking foreign influence
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Shopping street Beurstraverse in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
PoliticsBusiness
Iran war to dampen Dutch economic growth this year: ABN Amro
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Ceremony at the opening of the world’s first cultivated meat farm in Schipluiden on June 5, 2026.
Business
Schipluiden opens world’s first farm growing meat from cells without animal slaughter
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Cybercrime
Crime
Five arrested in Dutch €5M healthcare fraud and money laundering case
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Robin Van Persie seen during UEFA Europa League game between teams of Real Betis Balompie and Feyenoord Rotterdam
Sports
Robin van Persie dismissed as Feyenoord head coach as new directors opt for fresh start
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Damen Shipyards in Gorinchem
Business
Dutch shipbuilder IHC eyes Royal Navy shipbuilding contacts, challenging Damen
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Handcuffs
Crime
Suspect arrested after man wounded in Berkel-Enschot street shooting
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