http://english.nctb.nl Nieuwsberichten Nationaal Coordinator Terrorismebestrijding nl Ministerie van Justitie webredactie@minjus.nl Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:06:52 GMT Justitie, DV, online media http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://english.nctb.nl/current_topics/news/2010/news_release_100618.aspx The threat level against the Netherlands remains limited. Minister Hirsch Ballin (Justice and the Interior and Kingdom Relations) has concluded this in the Counterterrorism progress report which was sent to the parliament today. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00 +0100 http://english.nctb.nl/current_topics/news/2010/news_release_100525.aspx At the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT), National Coordinator for Counterterrorism Eric Akerboom joined his counterparts from other countries in announcing an initiative for closer cooperation with IT companies, research institutes, and public bodies responsible for monitoring privacy and other civil rights. Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00 +0100 http://english.nctb.nl/current_topics/news/2010/news_release_100407.aspx The threat level for the Netherlands remains at the level of limited. This means that the chance of an attack against the Netherlands is small, but that it certainly cannot be entirely excluded. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00 +0100 http://english.nctb.nl/current_topics/news/2010/news_release_100309.aspx In 2005, in response to a change in European legislation, Schiphol changed the screening system for non-Schengen flights from centralised security checks (conducted before the subject reaches the departure lounge, after passport control) to decentralised security checks (conducted at the gate). Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00 +0100 http://english.nctb.nl/current_topics/news/2009/news_release_091230.aspx The preparation of the failed attack against passenger flight NW 253 Amsterdam-Detroit was fairly professional, but its execution was amateurish. This is evident from a preliminary investigation conducted by the Dutch authorities. The explosive used is not easy to make and its production is not without risk. In addition, the modus operandi and explosive are similar to earlier attacks. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00 +0100 http://english.nctb.nl/current_topics/news/2009/news_release_091226.aspx A check has been carried out into the security controls conducted at Schiphol Airport on the Northwest Airlines flight. The man in question arrived at Schiphol Airport from Lagos and transferred to a flight to Detroit. An initial investigation has revealed that the passenger list containing passengers' personal details, including those of the suspect, was transmitted to the American authorities in accordance with standard procedures before the flight departed for Detroit. The American ... Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:00 +0100 http://english.nctb.nl/current_topics/news/2009/news_release_091215.aspx The threat level for the Netherlands has been lowered from substantial to limited. This means that the chance of a terrorist attack against (interests of) the Netherlands is relatively small, but that it certainly cannot be entirely ruled out. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00 +0100 http://english.nctb.nl/current_topics/news/2009/news_release_091126.aspx Terrorism is not a major public concern in the Netherlands. Most Dutch people feel safe and regard the likelihood of a terrorist attack in this country as minimal. These are two of the main results of the 2009 survey of the Dutch public’s risk perceptions and their need for information on terrorism and efforts to combat it. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00 +0100 http://english.nctb.nl/current_topics/news/2009/news_release_091126_2.aspx More than 130 representatives of 36 countries and five international organisations spent the past two days in Utrecht taking part in Exercise Cobalt 2009. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00 +0100 http://english.nctb.nl/current_topics/news/2009/news_release_091008.aspx The National Coordinator for Counterterrorism (NCTb) today launches a campaign to raise security awareness among employees of companies and organisations. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00 +0100 http://english.nctb.nl/current_topics/news/2009/news_release_090915.aspx That is why the threat level continues to be ‘substantial’. This is the message conveyed by the Minister of Justice and the Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations in their most recent Terrorist Threat Assessment Netherlands which was sent to the Lower House of Parliament today. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00 +0100 http://english.nctb.nl/current_topics/news/2009/news_release_090904.aspx Conclusions of the National Coordinator for Counterterrorism into the functioning of the surveillance and protection system on Queen’s Day 2009. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00 +0100 http://english.nctb.nl/current_topics/news/2009/news_release_090904_2.aspx On behalf of the government, the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Interior & Kingdom Relations have issued an official response to the results of various investigations of the events of Queen’s Day. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00 +0100 http://english.nctb.nl/current_topics/news/2009/news_relase_090710.aspx The Suyver Committee has recommended a comprehensive evaluation of the government’s package of counterterrorism measures. In the Committee’s view the scope of the evaluation should be broader than the criminal justice system alone. The Ministers of Justice and of the Interior & Kingdom Relations have agreed to adopt these and other recommendations. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00 +0100 http://english.nctb.nl/current_topics/news/2009/news_release_090622.aspx The threat level for the Netherlands remains 'substantial'. Although the chances of an attack against the Netherlands or its interests remains realistic, no concrete indications have been identified in the past year. The likelihood of a jihadist attack on Dutch interests is currently highest abroad. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00 +0100 http://english.nctb.nl/current_topics/news/2009/news_release_090615.aspx Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Verhagen will open the Plenary Conference of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) at the World Forum in The Hague on 16 June. Experts and policymakers from over 60 countries and international organisations will come together to discuss how to prevent nuclear material from falling into the hands of terrorists. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00 +0100 http://english.nctb.nl/current_topics/news/2009/press_release_090408.aspx The threat level in the Netherlands continues to be ‘substantial’. International jihadist groups still constitute a major threat for the West, and with that for the Netherlands and its interests. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00 +0100 http://english.nctb.nl/current_topics/news/2009/news_release_090401.aspx Today Erik Akerboom takes up his appointment as the new National Coordinator for Counterterrorism. He succeeds Tjibbe Joustra, who occupied the post from April 2004 to January 2009. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00 +0100 http://english.nctb.nl/current_topics/news/2009/news_release_090330.aspx The International Conference on Afghanistan is being held in The Hague on Tuesday 31 March. The Netherlands is organising the conference under the auspices of the UN. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00 +0100 http://english.nctb.nl/current_topics/news/2009/news_release_090303.aspx The Government is adopting a tougher stance on animal rights extremists who commit offences against businesses, institutions and private individuals. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00 +0100