Dutch Travel & Safety: Dutch police say they disrupted an international investment fraud network allegedly running about 20 call centres and taking in over €100m a month, with arrests across Poland, Cyprus, Belgium and Greece and parts of the digital setup taken offline. Amsterdam & Tourism Compliance: The NVWA reports a Canadian woman tried to fly out of Amsterdam Airport with a protected ball python hidden in her bra; inspectors confiscated the animal and reminded travellers they can’t export protected species “just like that.” Cruises & Rhine Travel: Amadeus River Cruises is boosting agent commissions for 2026/2027 and released its 2027 brochure, including Rhine itineraries with departures from Amsterdam and new excursions. Rail & Culture in the Netherlands: Viking announced two 2030 Oberammergau Passion Play river itineraries that pair the German event with Rhine and Danube voyages, offering preferred seating and time to explore along the routes. Cyber & Travel Tech: A Dutch-linked report highlights how attackers can exploit Microsoft Entra ID via forged OAuth client IDs, underscoring the need for stronger monitoring for travel and hospitality systems. International Context for Dutch Visitors: Japan’s tourism boom is losing momentum as visitor numbers fall, with arrivals down 2% in the first half of 2026—an angle for Dutch travellers planning Asia trips.