Stories from Netherlands
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Dutch Children Out of School Amid Education Crisis
Approximately 17,000 Dutch children are currently not attending school, prompting alarm from Minister Tielen.
Protesters Chain Themselves to Rotterdam Railway
Protesters chained themselves to a railway in Rotterdam, Netherlands, to prevent the shipment of weapons.
Two Suspects Report for Assault After Immigration Protest
Two suspects have reported to the police in connection with an assault that occurred following a protest against immigration.
Adult Website Motherless Back Online After Content Flag
The adult website Motherless has returned online after being temporarily inaccessible. Dutch prosecutors had flagged content on the site related to sexual abuse, leading to its brief outage.
Over 40% of Anti-Asylum Riot Arrests Outside Municipality
More than 40% of individuals arrested during anti-asylum riots were from outside the municipality where the disturbances occurred. This indicates a portion of participants were not local residents.
Dutch Minister Requests Emergency Shelter from Municipalities
A Dutch minister has asked municipalities to provide emergency shelter, indicating a need for such facilities. This request comes as train lines in Norway are set to be closed for upgrades, requiring bus replacements.
Dutch Government Missed 2025 Goals
Many short-term goals set by the Dutch national government were not met in 2025.
Dutch Civil Servant Numbers Rise Despite Austerity Plans
Despite successive governments aiming for austerity, the number of civil servants in the Netherlands has increased again in the past year.
Dutch Court Ruling Halts Zeeland Rail Traffic
A court ruling has led to the closure of rail traffic in Zeeland for several months.
Dutch Pharmacist Refuses Care on Religious Grounds
A pharmacist in the Netherlands has publicly refused to provide care due to religious beliefs.