A new night train connecting Amsterdam and Barcelona is planned; proposed by the start-up European Sleeper, it could be launched by December 2023 or earlier, according to the company's application to the Dutch Consumer and Market Authority

Children from poor families have a better chance of moving out of poverty if they catch up on language deficits, are well nourished and eat healthier food, said Office of Social and Cultural Planning

Dutch national railway posted operating losses for €304 million in 2022, despite revenue rising by over a third to 3 billion; the railway was plagued with performance issues: 8% trains were late and delays led to €5,4 million in refunds

Police arrested three men suspected of hacking computer systems of organizations, extorting their management and trading in stolen private data belonging to tens of millions of people causing millions of euros worth of damage

Smoking cannabis in public will be banned in Amsterdam's red-light district from mid-May, as part of a series of policies aimed at reducing nuisance for residents, with tightened rules on alcohol sales and earlier closing times for bars and brothels