social media

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A Dutch police officer standing by a police car
Crime
Police threatened over video of cop throwing pregnant woman to floor in asylum shelter
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Prime Minister Rob Jetten flanked by his Deputy Prime Ministers, Dilan Yeşilgöz and Bart van den Brink, on the first day of the parliamentary debate on the new government's plans, 25 February 2026
Politics
Top civil servants urge Dutch gov't to abandon social media platform X
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Social media apps on a smartphone
PoliticsBusiness
Risk for democracy: Social media feeds harm people's ability to form their own opinions
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Partial view of teen boy in white t-shirt using laptop
Crime
Europol: Children recruited for violent crime via gaming and social media platforms
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Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on the Google Playstore
Business
Court rules X must give privacy researcher access to personal data in privacy case
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An accident on the A15 between Hardinxveld-Giessendam and Gorinchem caused up to 80 minutes of delays during the morning rush hour on 13 January 2025
Politics
Parliamentary majority in sight for a ban on sharing footage of accident victims
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Hague police officer
CrimePoliticsBusiness
Police to get more power to search social media
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The King's Day crowd gathers ahead of King Willem-Alexander's visit to Emmen, Drenthe. 27 April 2024
CultureLifestyle
Netherlands drops to 7th place in 2026 World Happiness Report; Lowest position yet
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Taking a picture of a little girl.
CultureLifestyle
Experts warn of long-term risks from sharing children’s photos online
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Primary school boy is playing on his phone
Politics
Netherlands again considering ban on social media for kids under 15
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Musician and model Irène Schrader seen in 2024
CultureArtEntertainment
Enigmatic musician Irène Schrader talks imposter syndrome, modeling, and global roots
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Female feet stepping onto a bathroom scale with measuring tape nearby
Health
Almost all young women are sometimes insecure about their body; Third have daily issues
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Primary school boy is playing on his phone
PoliticsCultureEntertainment
Experts say EU lacks legal authority for Dutch plan to ban social media for children
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Selective view of a young woman typing on a smart phone
Health
Lessons at school this week on safe sexting, social media use
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Secondary school girls using a phone in class
CrimeBusiness
Fragmented oversight lets fake celebrity ads flourish on Dutch social media
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Snapchat logo on a smartphone screen
BusinessTech
Snapchat hits 6 million users in the Netherlands amid global growth, youth concerns
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Nadine Froughi in early 2026
CultureEntertainment
Comedian Nadine Froughi's viral hits blend Dutch directness with her "outsider" view
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Online gambling
Business
Dutch Gambling Authority targets social media "share your bet" feature
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Child with a tablet
PoliticsBusinessCultureLifestyle
Experts warn raising social media age limit might not improve youth safety
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Parliamentary leaders Rob Jetten (D66), Henri Bontenbal (CDA), and Dilan Yesilgoz (VVD) presenting their coalition agreement at Nieuwspoort.
Politics
Minority Cabinet deal: Billions for Defense, social media age minimum, later retirement
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Comedian Sjoerd Scott in 2025
CrimeCultureEntertainment
Being scammed for €1,900 inspired stand-up Sjoerd Scott's law thesis and comedy career
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Male doctor with stethoscope
Health
Dutch women with unexplained abdominal pain seek surgeries abroad amid diagnostic gaps
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Person paying online.
Business
Competition decreasing in Dutch markets, "extreme dependency" on non-EU players: ACM
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Young boy using a smartphone
HealthCultureLifestyle
Nearly two-thirds of Dutch support social media ban for children and teenagers