A scheduled interview with Tom Van Grieken, leader of the Belgian party Vlaams Belang, at the University of Amsterdam has been canceled. The university's media outlet Folia reported that the event was called off because the politician's safety could not be guaranteed.
Former Moldovan MP and businessman Vladimir Plahotniuc was sentenced to 19 years in prison on Wednesday for his role in a massive bank fraud scheme. He was found guilty of stealing over 850 million euros from the Moldovan banking sector alongside several accomplices.
On May 5, 2026, Haarlem will host communal freedom meals where residents and neighbors gather to dine and discuss the theme of freedom. These events aim to foster community connections and celebrate liberty through shared meals and conversation.
YouTuber RouandYT has expressed outrage after Dutch justice authorities linked his channel to a fatal double shooting that occurred in Amsterdam on New Year's Day. Investigators claim the 25-year-old suspect, Efe Y., received a phone call from the YouTuber shortly before the attack on two Syrian victims.
Actors Nandi van Beurden, Suzan Seegers, and Job Bovelander will star in the upcoming musical theater production 'Lang Leve Annie M.G.' next year. The performance serves as a musical tribute to the work and legacy of the celebrated Dutch author Annie M.G. Schmidt.
The article provides outdoor activity recommendations for people of all ages in Amsterdam during the May holiday. Suggested activities include bird watching, walking, and gardening.