The Dutch cabinet has intensified its advice on screen time, recommending that mobile phones be stored in lockers throughout the entire school day. This is part of a wider government plan to protect children online from unacceptable risks, a call echoed by scientists urging regulations on tech companies for youth mental health.

NOS: Dutch government tightens screen time advice, phones locked away all school day

The Dutch cabinet is intensifying its advice on screen time, recommending that mobile phones be stored in lockers throughout the entire school day.

NU.nl: Government plan to protect children online: 'They face unacceptable risks'

A government plan aims to protect children online, acknowledging that they are exposed to unacceptable risks.

NRC: Scientists Call for Action Against Social Media to Protect Youth Health

A strong link exists between mental health issues and smartphone use, prompting scientists to call for regulations on tech companies to safeguard young people's well-being.

New details have emerged regarding the Overasselt incident, with reports indicating that the perpetrators were recruited through Snapchat and threatened that 'everyone must die'.

de Volkskrant: Overasselt Attackers Recruited via Snapchat: 'Everyone Must Die'

The perpetrators of the Overasselt incident were reportedly recruited via Snapchat, with threats including 'everyone must die'.

The Dutch tax authorities are facing a loss of millions in VAT revenue, prompting the investigative service FIOD to launch a probe into fraud within the soft drink industry.

de Volkskrant: Tax Authorities Miss Millions in VAT; FIOD Hunts Soft Drink Fraud

The Dutch tax authorities are losing millions in VAT revenue, prompting the investigative service FIOD to pursue fraud in the soft drink industry.

For the first time, the overall student debt in the Netherlands has decreased, now standing at 28 billion euros. However, the average debt per student continues to increase, reaching 18,000 euros, and the number of students with high debts is still rising.

NOS: Total student debt decreases for the first time, but high debts still increase

The overall student debt in the Netherlands has decreased for the first time, though the number of students with high debts continues to rise.

NRC: Total Student Debt Shrinks for First Time, Average Debt Rises to 18,000 Euros

The total amount of student debt has decreased for the first time, standing at 28 billion euros in early 2026, though the average debt per student continues to increase.

A regulatory body has concluded that the market for school textbooks in the Netherlands is not functioning effectively, raising concerns about its impact.

NU.nl: School book market does not work well, regulator also concludes

A regulatory body has concluded that the market for school textbooks is not functioning effectively.

The sale of new-build homes in the Netherlands has seen a decrease for the fourth consecutive quarter, indicating a continued slowdown in this sector of the housing market.

NU.nl: Sales of new-build homes decrease for fourth consecutive quarter

The number of new-build homes sold has fallen for the fourth quarter in a row.

A Dutch court is set to rule on an unusual stalking case where the defendant is accused of filing an excessive number of lawsuits and complaints against his ex-girlfriend, pushing the boundaries of the right to litigate.

de Volkskrant: Court to Rule on Unique Form of Stalking: 'Limits to Right to Litigate'

A court will rule on a peculiar case of stalking, where the defendant allegedly filed an excessive number of lawsuits and complaints against his ex-girlfriend.

Urban mobility professor Marco te Brömmelstroet argues that the discussion around paid parking in Rotterdam should move beyond costs and privilege, instead focusing on what citizens value most for their streets.

NRC: Interview: The Question Isn't Paid Parking, But Street Priorities

Urban mobility professor Marco te Brömmelstroet argues that the discussion about paid parking in Rotterdam should focus on what citizens value most for their streets, rather than just costs and privilege.