Netherlands possible ISIS target in new attack warning
8 years, 4 months ago

Netherlands possible ISIS target in new attack warning

NL Times  

Terrorist organization Islamic State is planning more attacks in Europe and the Netherlands may be a target, according to a warning report Europol released on Friday. The European policing force thinks that ISIS will likely keep to attack tacticts currently used in Syria and Iraq - car bombs, kidnappings, extortion and suicide bombings, AD reports. ISIS is targeting countries that teamed up with the United States in fighting the terrorist organization in Syria and Iraq, according to the report, which is based on information from various intelligence services. "Attacks on random targets have an important effect, namely to increase fear among the population", according to the report.

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Netherlands still at high risk of a terrorist attack; Young people radicalizing online
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Netherlands still at high risk of a terrorist attack; Young people radicalizing online

NL Times  

The risk of a terrorist attack in the Netherlands remains “substantial,” the fourth most severe threat level out of five, according to the National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security. There is a “realistic” possibility of an attack, particularly because of the speed at which young people are radicalizing online, both in right-wing extremist circles and jihadist circles. Young people who …

10 terror plots foiled in Europe in 2023: Dutch security service
11 months, 3 weeks ago

10 terror plots foiled in Europe in 2023: Dutch security service

Dutch News  

At least 10 planned terrorist attacks in Europe were discovered and halted by western security services in 2023, the Dutch security service AIVD said on Tuesday. There have been two major conflicts, numerous terrorist attack plots foiled in the Netherlands and abroad, and the Netherlands is targeted daily in cyber attacks.” The threat level in the Netherlands was raised from …

The Dutch counterterror agency has raised the national threat alert to the second-highest level
1 year, 3 months ago

The Dutch counterterror agency has raised the national threat alert to the second-highest level

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch counterterrorism agency on Tuesday lifted the country’s threat alert to its second-highest level, saying the possibility of an attack in the country is now “substantial.” The announcement marked the first time the threat level has been so high since the end of 2019 and came a week after the European Union’s home affairs commissioner, …

Terrorism threat is growing in the Netherlands from jihadists, right-wing extremists
1 year, 10 months ago

Terrorism threat is growing in the Netherlands from jihadists, right-wing extremists

NL Times  

The threat of a terrorist attack in the Netherlands has increased over the past six months, according to the National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security. In the latest threat assessment, the counter-terrorism coordinator said he sees "increasing signs" that jihadist organizations are preparing terrorist attacks in Europe. People who follow this philosophy, mostly young men, "can immerse themselves in rabid …

EU wants to boost border security against extremist attacks
4 years, 3 months ago

EU wants to boost border security against extremist attacks

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The European Commission wants member …

ISIS split-off a threat in Netherlands: report
4 years, 9 months ago

ISIS split-off a threat in Netherlands: report

NL Times  

A split-off of terrorist organization ISIS is gaining grounds in the Netherlands and may pose a real threat, NRC reports based on a report by research agency NTA. The so-called Hazimi movement is considered even more extreme than ISIS and has around a hundred followers in the Netherlands, the researchers estimate. The Hazimi movement benefited from ISIS' collapse, because it …

Netherlands wants Dutch jihadists to be tried in Iraq: report
5 years, 6 months ago

Netherlands wants Dutch jihadists to be tried in Iraq: report

NL Times  

The Netherlands and Iraq are looking into whether jihadists who fought for terrorist organizations like ISIS can be tried in the Middle Eastern country. Minister Stef Blok of Foreign Affairs is advocating for a separate international tribunal to try foreign rebel fighters in the Syrian civil war, NRC reports. According to Dutch intelligence service AIVD, around 310 Dutch traveled to …

Terror threat level still "substantial" in Netherlands
5 years, 9 months ago

Terror threat level still "substantial" in Netherlands

NL Times  

There is a very real concern in the Netherlands regarding potential terror attacks, particularly from ISIS recruits and jihadists, right-wing extremists, and radical activists, according to Dutch counter-terror office NCTV. Because of this, the terror threat level in the country remains high, with holding at 4 out of a maximum of 5 in the terrorism threat assessment published by the …

Netherlands terrorism threat level unchanged after foiled attack
6 years, 6 months ago

Netherlands terrorism threat level unchanged after foiled attack

NL Times  

The terrorism threat level in the Netherlands remains substantial at 4 on a scale of 5 after the arrest of seven suspected terrorists on Friday, the national coordinator for counter terrorism and security NCTV said, RTL Nieuws reports. The arrest of the seven suspected terrorists "fits in with the current threat assessment", according to the NCTV. The threat level in …

Some 30 jihadists heading back to Netherlands: intelligence service
7 years ago

Some 30 jihadists heading back to Netherlands: intelligence service

NL Times  

Some 30 Dutch jihadists who went to join terrorist organizations in Syria and Iraq are "on their way back to the Netherlands", according to Rob Bertholee, director of general intelligence and security service AIVD, AD reports. These suspected jihadists may be in a refugee camp somewhere in the Syria and Iraq region, in a prison, or actually on their way …

Four in 10 Dutch adults think terror attack in the Netherlands is likely
7 years, 9 months ago

Four in 10 Dutch adults think terror attack in the Netherlands is likely

Dutch News  

Four out of every 10 adults in the Netherlands thinks the chance of a terrorist attack is high. Nearly 70% of respondents said they have been concerned about a terrorist attack in the Netherlands and 16% said they had these fears frequently. Nearly four out of 10 said they were alert to possible terrorist attacks on a daily basis. Plans …

Most Dutch worry about terrorist attack in Netherlands
7 years, 9 months ago

Most Dutch worry about terrorist attack in Netherlands

NL Times  

Some 70 percent of adult Dutch are worried about a terrorist attack being committed in the Netherlands, according to a study published by Statistics Netherlands on Monday. Four in ten Dutch think there is a good chance of an attack in the Netherlands and 16 percent worry about an attack on a regular basis. Nearly 40 percent of Dutch say …

Netherlands terror threat level remains high after Manchester Bombing
7 years, 10 months ago

Netherlands terror threat level remains high after Manchester Bombing

NL Times  

The Netherlands terrorism threat level remains high at 4 out of 5 after a believed suicide bombing in Manchester on Monday, the National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security Dick Schoof said on his website. While it is reasonabe to believe that attacks could happen at "soft targets" like concerts - the Manchester Arena attack happened just after the end of …

ISIS won't hesitate to use kids in terrorist attacks in Europe: Dutch terrorism boss
7 years, 11 months ago

ISIS won't hesitate to use kids in terrorist attacks in Europe: Dutch terrorism boss

NL Times  

Dutch foreign rebel fighters in the Syrian Civil War that return to the Netherlands pose a risk to the safety of the country, this includes returning children, according to a Terrorist Threat Assessment for the Netherlands published by the National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security on Thursday. ISIS won't hesitate to use children to commit terrorist attacks, according to the …

Isis could unleash car bombs and chemical weapons on Europe as new terror tactics employed, Europol warns
8 years, 4 months ago

Isis could unleash car bombs and chemical weapons on Europe as new terror tactics employed, Europol warns

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Isis is likely to carry …

Attack on Dutch elections possible warns counter-terror boss
8 years, 4 months ago

Attack on Dutch elections possible warns counter-terror boss

NL Times  

With European citizens becoming more polarized when it comes to integration, Islam and asylum, the Netherlands must prepare for a possible attack during the parliamentary elections in March, cautions Dick Schoof, the National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security. He added that the ISIS propaganda machine is relentlessly targeting “vulnerable, impressionable people who are not on the radar screens of security …

EU faces influx of Isis fighters as they flee Mosul offensive, top official warns
8 years, 5 months ago

EU faces influx of Isis fighters as they flee Mosul offensive, top official warns

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Violent extremists who left Europe …

ISIS also planned attack in Netherlands during Paris Attacks: Report
8 years, 6 months ago

ISIS also planned attack in Netherlands during Paris Attacks: Report

NL Times  

Terrorist organization Islamic State planned to hit more targets during the terrorist attacks in Paris in November last year. CNN's report is based from about 90 thousand pages of European investigative documents, interviews with terrorist experts and sources involved in the investigation that was launched after the attacks on Paris on November 13th. According to the news agency, the documents …

Still a "real" chance of terrorist attack in Netherlands
8 years, 8 months ago

Still a "real" chance of terrorist attack in Netherlands

NL Times  

The terrorism threat level in the Netherlands remains unchanged, according to the National Coordinator for Terrorism and Security Dick Schoof in his periodic Terrorist Threat Assessment Netherlands. There is still a "real" chance of a terrorist attack in the Netherlands, but no concrete evidence that an attack is planned, NU.nl reports. The threat level for the Netherlands is still on …

Muslim women frequently targeted in Netherlands hate crimes
8 years, 11 months ago

Muslim women frequently targeted in Netherlands hate crimes

NL Times  

The hotline for reporting Islam-phobia recorded a total of 158 cases of violence against Muslims in the Netherlands last year. The terrorist attacks in Paris last year had a definite effect on the number of violent incidents against Muslims in the Netherlands. The hotline noticed an increase in reports after both the attack on Charlie Hebdo in January 2015 and …

Muslim groups call for anti-terror demonstration in Amsterdam
9 years ago

Muslim groups call for anti-terror demonstration in Amsterdam

Dutch News  

A number of Dutch Muslim organisations are planning to hold a gathering on the Dam in central Amsterdam on Friday to show their solidarity with the people of Brussels following Tuesday’s deadly bomb attacks. ‘Jew, Muslim, Christian or person without religion; every person of good will has been hit by the terrible images which reached us from Brussels on Tuesday,’ …

Muslim groups call for anti-terror demonstration in Amsterdam
9 years ago

Muslim groups call for anti-terror demonstration in Amsterdam

Dutch News  

A number of Dutch Muslim organisations are planning to hold a gathering on the Dam in central Amsterdam on Friday to show their solidarity with the people of Brussels following Tuesday’s deadly bomb attacks. ‘Jew, Muslim, Christian or person without religion; every person of good will has been hit by the terrible images which reached us from Brussels on Tuesday,’ …

Brussels attacks: EU’s terror problem will get worse
9 years ago

Brussels attacks: EU’s terror problem will get worse

Al Jazeera  

EU must deal with the threat of terrorist attacks from a security standpoint as well as socially and politically. Tuesday’s deadly terrorist attacks in Brussels are yet another reminder that the scourge of terrorism in Europe is a long-term problem that may very well get worse before it gets better. Less than a week ago, Europe’s most wanted fugitive, Salah …

ISIS planning attacks in Europe, says Dutch counter-terror boss
9 years ago

ISIS planning attacks in Europe, says Dutch counter-terror boss

NL Times  

New indications point to terrorist organization Islamic State planning more attacks in Europe, according to National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security Dick Schoof. But there are currently no concrete indications of an attack being planned in the Netherlands and the threat level therefore remains unchanged at "substantial", he writes in the Terrorist Threat Assessment Netherlands, which was sent to Parliament …

Dutch terrorism tzar concerned about anti-refugee violence
9 years ago

Dutch terrorism tzar concerned about anti-refugee violence

Dutch News  

The Dutch counter terrorism service is ‘concerned’ about the increase in violence, intimidation and threats being made in the Netherlands in relation to refugees and Islam. In its first report of 2016, the NCTV said it expects an increase in violent confrontation between far-right and left campaigners and that extra vigilance is needed at both a local and national level. …

Dutch terrorism tzar concerned about anti-refugee violence
9 years ago

Dutch terrorism tzar concerned about anti-refugee violence

Dutch News  

The Dutch counter terrorism service is ‘concerned’ about the increase in violence, intimidation and threats being made in the Netherlands in relation to refugees and Islam. In its first report of 2016, the NCTV said it expects an increase in violent confrontation between far-right and left campaigners and that extra vigilance is needed at both a local and national level. …

Isis 'recruitment cell' uncovered in counter-terror police raids in Belgium
9 years, 1 month ago

Isis 'recruitment cell' uncovered in counter-terror police raids in Belgium

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Belgium’s federal prosecutor said the raids, which saw 10 …

Islamic State: Netherlands to join US-led coalition air strikes in Syria
9 years, 2 months ago

Islamic State: Netherlands to join US-led coalition air strikes in Syria

ABC  

The Netherlands has agreed to join a US-led bombing campaign against Islamic State targets in Syria, the government says. The Dutch army is already participating in the coalition by carrying out air strikes in Iraq with four F-16 aircraft specialising in close air support of ground operations by Iraqi forces. Key points: The Netherlands to carry out air strikes against …

IS planning ‘large-scale’ Mumbai-style attacks in Europe: Europol report
9 years, 2 months ago

IS planning ‘large-scale’ Mumbai-style attacks in Europe: Europol report

The Hindu  

The Islamic State is plotting “Mumbai-style” terrorist attacks directed at soft targets such as public places and restaurants in Europe, and in France in particular, the European Union police agency Europol warned on Monday. Europol chief Rob Wainwright said that the ISIS had “developed a new combat style capability to carry out a campaign of large-scale terrorist attacks on a …

Paris attacks: a round-up of Dutch reactions
9 years, 4 months ago

Paris attacks: a round-up of Dutch reactions

Dutch News  

A poll by Maurice de Hond on Sunday indicates that 70% of the Dutch think there should be more border controls in the wake of the Paris attacks and that 56% think there is a real chance of a similar attack in the Netherlands. Prime minister Mark Rutte: ‘We are dealing with extremists who have only one goal: to destabilise …

Paris attacks: a round-up of Dutch reactions
9 years, 4 months ago

Paris attacks: a round-up of Dutch reactions

Dutch News  

A poll by Maurice de Hond on Sunday indicates that 70% of the Dutch think there should be more border controls in the wake of the Paris attacks and that 56% think there is a real chance of a similar attack in the Netherlands. Prime minister Mark Rutte: ‘We are dealing with extremists who have only one goal: to destabilise …

Dutch Muslim groups condemn Paris Attacks
9 years, 4 months ago

Dutch Muslim groups condemn Paris Attacks

NL Times  

Organizations representing Muslim people in the Netherlands denounced terrorist attacks in Paris that left over 120 people dead and nearly 100 people in critical condition. “We regard these hideous and barbaric attacks on innocent civilians in Paris as an attack on the entire human race,” the Council of Moroccan Mosques in the Netherlands said in a statement immediately after the …

Counter-terror boss denies claim that ISIS operatives headed to Netherlands
9 years, 4 months ago

Counter-terror boss denies claim that ISIS operatives headed to Netherlands

NL Times  

The National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security has announced that there is no concrete evidence to support the claim that a highly placed ISIS terrorist is heading to the Netherlands, hidden among the refugees. The claim was made by Abu Mohammed, one of the activists of underground network Raqqa is Bieng Slaughtered Silently, during a closed meeting of the Parliamentary …

Salafism a concern in Netherlands but no evidence of ISIS among refugees
9 years, 6 months ago

Salafism a concern in Netherlands but no evidence of ISIS among refugees

NL Times  

Dutch security services remain concerned by elements of an ultra-conservative orthodoxical Salafist movement in the Netherlands, the AIVD announced Thursday. Despite this, the agency along with counter-terrorism office NCTV said it saw no evidence of ISIS operatives using refugee status to sneak into the Netherlands and wreak havoc. Simultaneously the AIVD, which investigates both groups and individuals that distribute an …

Defense: Hand off ISIS bombing raids to Belgium
9 years, 10 months ago

Defense: Hand off ISIS bombing raids to Belgium

NL Times  

The Netherlands wants to join forces with Belgium in the fight against terrorist organization Islamic State in a plan in which the countries will take turns with bombing raids over Iraq, Dutch newspaper AD reports. The Netherlands has been fighting ISIS in Iraq since October last year. According to Hennis, it is crucial that all coalition countries fighting against ISIS …

Terrorist threat level remains "substantial"
9 years, 11 months ago

Terrorist threat level remains "substantial"

NL Times  

The terrorist threat level remains substantial and the probability of a terrorist attack in the Netherlands remains real. This is according to the Terrorist Threat Assessment Netherlands and the progress report of the Action Program Integrated Approach Jihadism that was sent to the Tweede Kamer, lower house of parliament, yesterday. According to the assessment, the attacks in Paris and Copenhagen …

The Netherlands is taking 'visible and invisible' extra security precautions
10 years, 2 months ago

The Netherlands is taking 'visible and invisible' extra security precautions

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is taking extra ‘visible and invisible’ security measures following the terrorist attacks in France, prime minister Mark Rutte said on Friday. The ongoing events in Paris ’emphasise the need to remain alert,’ the prime minister told reporters after the weekly cabinet meeting. Rutte said he had been extremely moved by Thursday night’s gatherings in support of French satirical …

The Netherlands is taking 'visible and invisible' extra security precautions
10 years, 2 months ago

The Netherlands is taking 'visible and invisible' extra security precautions

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is taking extra ‘visible and invisible’ security measures following the terrorist attacks in France, prime minister Mark Rutte said on Friday. The ongoing events in Paris ’emphasise the need to remain alert,’ the prime minister told reporters after the weekly cabinet meeting. Rutte said he had been extremely moved by Thursday night’s gatherings in support of French satirical …

New details of F-16 strikes on ISIS revealed
10 years, 5 months ago

New details of F-16 strikes on ISIS revealed

NL Times  

The Netherlands are definitely part of the fight against terrorist organization Islamic State now that the first bombs have been dropped. During the second action two F-16's dropped three bombs on ISIS armoured vehicles that were attacking Kurdish fighters in the northern Iraqi city of Dohuk, close to the Turkish-Syrian border. According to Ko Colijn, defense expert at the Clingendael …

Hague ISIS protests set for Sept 20
10 years, 7 months ago

Hague ISIS protests set for Sept 20

NL Times  

Groups in The Hague demonstrating for or against extremism, are taking each other on in the struggle for a new demonstration ground. After The Hague's Mayor Jozias van Aartsen instated a two-month ban against demonstrations in the previously fertile grounds of the Schilderswijk neighborhood, the battle for the Malieveld is on. On the 20th of September, various groups announce that …

Dutch warned of posb. terrorist attacks
10 years, 9 months ago

Dutch warned of posb. terrorist attacks

NL Times  

Netherlands counter-terrorism coordinator AIVD has warned that the threat of a terrorist attack in the country is "bigger than ever before." The report, named 'Transformation of Jihadism in The Netherlands' warns that the Jihadist movement in The Netherlands counts several hundred loyal members and several thousand sympathisers at the moment. According to the service, the attracting power of the extremist …

'Many' Dutch nationals have joined ISIS extremists: minister
10 years, 9 months ago

'Many' Dutch nationals have joined ISIS extremists: minister

Dutch News  

‘Many’ Dutch nationals have joined up with the ISIS, the extremist Islamic group waging war in Iraq and with links to Syria, foreign affairs minister Frans Timmermans told parliament on Monday in a written briefing. ‘Various measures’ – both in terms of criminal law and administrative law – have been taken to prevent Dutch nationals joining up with groups like …

'Many' Dutch nationals have joined ISIS extremists: minister
10 years, 9 months ago

'Many' Dutch nationals have joined ISIS extremists: minister

Dutch News  

‘Many’ Dutch nationals have joined up with the ISIS, the extremist Islamic group waging war in Iraq and with links to Syria, foreign affairs minister Frans Timmermans told parliament on Monday in a written briefing. ‘Various measures’ – both in terms of criminal law and administrative law – have been taken to prevent Dutch nationals joining up with groups like …

Terrorism threat is "substantial": Counterterror office
11 years, 1 month ago

Terrorism threat is "substantial": Counterterror office

NL Times  

The threat level in the Netherlands remains substantial with Dutch individuals joining Al-Qa'ida connected armed forces in Syria, and some returning after fighting in the conflict. The Dutch government primarily focuses on containing the problem and preventing recruiting activities, according to the website of the National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism. Ten Dutch fighters have lost theirs lives in the …

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