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Police officers in the Netherlands look out at a group of people on the street as fireworks explode over their head just after midnight on New Year's Day.
Politics
Council of State: Public safety still at risk if fireworks ban rules are not tightened
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A special enforcement officer (BOA) addresses a situation on the street in Amsterdam-Oost. 31 December 2021
CrimePolitics
Municipal enforcement officers to gain power to warn, refer minors starting June 1
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Close up of a tire on a fatbike
PoliticsBusiness
Enschede issues six fines in latest week of fatbike crackdown
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A fatbike rider in Amsterdam
Business
Enschede becomes first Dutch city to ban fatbikes in busy shopping areas
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Man sexually harassing a woman on the street
CrimePolitics
Amsterdam joins cities using special officers to fight sexual harassment in public
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NS security workers
PoliticsBusiness
NS to arm some enforcement officers with batons in two-year trial
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Fireworks set off at the turn of the new year near a police station. 1 January 2023
CrimeEntertainment
Police unions call for nationwide fireworks ban amid safety concerns
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A Handhaving security patrol on Damrak approaching Beursplein in Amsterdam Centrum
CrimePolitics
Enforcement officers in Utrecht allowed to voluntarily wear bodycams
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People dancing in a nightclub
BusinessCultureEntertainment
Young people causing more nuisance for hospitality industry since lockdown lifted
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Nightclub
PoliticsBusiness
Nightclubs to open in defiance of Covid measures tonight