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The first signs of this threat have also become visible in the Netherlands. In March 2026, several attacks took place, including on a synagogue in Rotterdam, a Jewish school in Amsterdam and an office building in the Amsterdam Zuidas business district.
The central question I want to answer in this blog is: when do we really speak of an extremist or terrorist attack? In the Netherlands, there is a government body that deals with these issues on a daily basis: the NCTV. The abbreviation NCTV stands for National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security.
an extremist or terrorist attack. But imagine it suddenly happens in your own environment. Would you know what to do? Most people have never really thought about this. The very idea is frightening, which is why we often push it aside.
As the year draws to a close and we look ahead to 2025, I am pleased to share this final blog of the year with you. I’m proud to conclude this year with a diploma as a Radicalization and Terrorism Expert.
With the current DTN at level 4 and the (planned) attacks on events in Europe in the past year, changes in event policy regarding terrorism are necessary
An integral reform of private security companies and their guards, incorporating them into the government's security domain, will contribute to a safer Netherlands.
Terrorism is a complex and often controversial subject, with varying perspectives on what qualifies as terrorism. What may be seen as a terrorist act by one party can be viewed as a legitimate fight for freedom by another. For example,…