Legal self-defence tools: know your options

Zelfverdediging, wat mag en wat niet? (Shutterstock)

We all experience it at some point: you’re walking home alone in the evening after a late appointment and you feel somewhat uncomfortable. Usually nothing happens at all and you get home safely. Nevertheless, you might consider whether you can sufficiently ensure your own personal safety. Therefore, in this article we discuss self-defence tools in … Read more

Do I build a nuclear shelter myself or are there public shelters available?

Bouw ik zelf een nucleaire schuilkelder of zijn er openbare schuilplaatsen beschikbaar?

In 2025, nuclear threats are once again very concrete. President Vladimir Putin has already threatened to deploy nuclear weapons if the survival of the Russian state were threatened. With Israel’s attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities in June and the Doomsday Clock at a historic 89 seconds to midnight, it is logical that more and more … Read more

The 6 best personal alarms to carry

De beste persoonlijke alarmen voor uw veiligheid (Shutterstock)

Why consider a personal alarm? In a society where safety is becoming increasingly important, many people are looking for simple ways to enhance their personal security. A personal alarm offers a practical solution: a compact, easy-to-carry device that produces a loud sound in emergency situations to call for help and deter attackers. The tragic events … Read more

Having a bunker or shelter installed? We spoke with 2 companies

Binnenkijken in de DR-B bunker schuilkelder uit Belgie

Are you considering building your own bunker or nuclear shelter but don’t know where to start? We spoke with two experienced bunker builders and visited a bunker to ask for explanations from experts. In a previous article we already discussed that there are hardly any (nuclear) shelters in either the Netherlands or Belgium. So if … Read more

Increasing incidents with wolves

Wolvenleefgebied in Nederland (Shutterstock)

The return of the wolf in the Low Countries not only ensures that nature and biodiversity are strengthened. Farmers, but also ordinary walkers, have already experienced damage and attacks by the predators. In 2024, 897 damage reports were reported in the Netherlands, nearly double the number in 2023. In Flanders, the situation is different. Last … Read more