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NS has started a trial allowing some enforcement officers to carry batons, citing safety concerns. The move follows a rise in aggression against staff. At the same time, conductors are gradually being equipped with body cameras.

Epic Games has returned its hit shooter Fortnite to the Apple App Store after a multi-year absence. The game was banned in 2020 following a dispute over Apple's mandatory in-app purchase commissions. Epic Games decided to re-list the title now because the company believes its ongoing lawsuit against the tech giant will soon end in its favour.

The historic climate case between Milieudefensie and Shell heads to the Dutch Supreme Court for a final ruling. Environmentalists want to reinstate a mandatory 45% emissions cut for the oil giant. Shell argues that lawmakers, not judges, should set corporate climate targets.

The Dutch trade union FNV has launched a complaints hotline to address rising workplace chaos among Schiphol Airport security guards. The workers transitioned to new employers this week, which triggered immediate scheduling issues and lengthy passenger queues. Both the union and airport management hope the data will help resolve mounting operational bottlenecks.

The Dutch government says special education schools will remain, despite plans to make all schools inclusive by 2035. The statement follows concerns among teachers about merging education types. Officials say the plans have been widely misunderstood.

The Dutch cabinet has held urgent talks with municipalities after protests at asylum centres turned violent. Local authorities called for clear standards and support. New measures include tailored solutions and a mobile support team to assist municipalities.

The Dutch Media Authority warns that social media feeds can undermine democratic debate by promoting content that is driven by attention. Its latest report urges platforms to give users more control and improve the visibility of reliable information. Further investigations into Big Tech’s influence are planned.

Schiphol warns travellers about long queues at security on the first day of its new security setup. The airport has deployed extra staff and is handing out water, while it investigates the cause of the delays. Travellers are urged to arrive early and monitor updates from the airport and airlines.