Stories from Netherlands

Testing of a translation application revealed high error rates when processing complex texts and languages that are not closely related.

Singer Frank van Etten intends to file a complaint with the Council for Journalism regarding reporting by the outlet Standoor. The singer claims the coverage has damaged his reputation.

Businesses located in the Lagenwijde industrial estate in Utrecht have raised alarms regarding unsafe bicycle paths.

The Dutch newspaper Trouw is celebrating its 25,000th edition today. Founded in 1943 as a resistance newspaper, the publication is marking the anniversary by using its original logo on its print and website editions.

The Shurat HaDin–Israel Law Center has filed criminal complaints alleging Qatari influence over the International Criminal Court prosecutor regarding Israel warrants cases.

The Provincial States of Groningen have initiated a path toward expropriation for a farming family in Lucaswolde. This decision follows ten years of unsuccessful negotiations. The move follows a decision by the Provincial States of Groningen.

Aung San Suu Kyi appeared in person before the International Court of Justice to defend Myanmar against allegations of genocide against the Rohingya minority. The source noted that Suu Kyi did not condemn the military junta or their actions against the minority group.

Economist Jasper van Dijk is part of a group attempting to sue the city of Amsterdam. The lawsuit alleges the city has failed to adhere to an agreed upon cap of 20 million tourists.

Dijkstra, chair of the Association of Dutch Municipalities, expressed concern regarding the escalating asylum debate in the Netherlands. She reported being shocked by recent vandalism at the town hall in Eijselsein.

Police report that a dessert company was set on fire.