Due to a malfunction, Spaniards were unable to reach the emergency number 112 properly on Tuesday morning. Therefore, the country has set up an alternative number for emergencies. This raises the question for readers: how accessible is 112 in the Netherlands in such situations? In the Netherlands, the emergency center is always accessible as long […]
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A disruption in Spain is causing people in large parts of the country to have difficulty reaching the emergency number 112 on Tuesday. This is reported by telecom services on social media. According to Spanish media, the problems arose after an update in the network of telephone provider Telefónica. Further details are currently unknown. Spaniards