Amsterdam stories

Sep 2, 2026

Quarter-million Uber drivers launch European class action over AI algorithm

Uber drivers from the UK and other European countries have filed a landmark collective legal action at Amsterdam District Court, claiming they live in constant fear of a 'soulless' algorithm that controls their pay and job allocation. The case, filed by Worker Info Exchange International, involves approximately 250,000 drivers.

Sep 2, 20262 sources

Aug 4, 2026

Three Men Face Trial in Netherlands for Alleged Cryptocurrency-Related Kidnapping and Extortion

Dutch prosecutors have charged three men in connection with the May 1 kidnapping, physical abuse, and extortion of a victim in Nieuw-Vennep over a cryptocurrency investment dispute. A preliminary court hearing was held in Amsterdam this week.

Aug 4, 20263 sources