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Hosted by Corey with the Story, Amsterdam News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Amsterdam—from local news and politics to business, culture, and major developments across the city. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city and keeping communities connected worldwide. Amsterdam News Today is your daily snapshot of the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai

  1. 8h ago

    Dutch Farmers Struggle Amid Price Plunge

    Dutch farmers are reeling as earnings plummeted over ten percent in just three months, with potatoes taking the biggest hit—prices down nearly forty percent due to an oversupply. Milk and eggs also dropped sharply, falling over twenty percent, while fresh veggies saw a modest five percent rise—though unevenly, with eggplants soaring and cabbage crashing. The only real winner? Industrial crops, up nearly twelve percent, proving some sectors are weathering the storm better than others. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3aa0c4a77b2ff7e6

    1 min

  2. 9h ago

    Overplaced Kids Face School Chaos

    Thousands of Dutch students are being forced into advanced secondary tracks they can’t handle, leading to mid-year school transfers that devastate their confidence and disrupt entire classrooms. Schools are drowning in chaos—teachers scramble to reteach, counselors counsel, and administrators overhaul schedules—all while VMBO schools see nearly 23 new transfers annually, sometimes filling an entire classroom. While well-intentioned, this push to uplift disadvantaged kids has backfired, creating systemic strain and raising urgent questions: is this helping—or hurting? Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6505bfa8b92376bb

    2 min

  3. 10h ago

    Game Scans Power Military Tech

    Millions of Pokémon Go players unknowingly helped build a hyper-accurate navigation system now being eyed by the military—raising serious ethical alarms as gamers’ scans fuel AI models for drones and robots, sparking fears about privacy, data misuse, and the unintended consequences of playing a game. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8be44ba68768935d

    2 min

  4. 10h ago

    ASML Workers Boycott Musk Event

    ASML employees are threatening a boycott over Elon Musk’s virtual keynote at their company conference, sparking outrage over his politics despite his role in a major Texas chip factory deal. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/48ab84e3d6e32551

    1 min

  5. 10h ago

    How the Netherlands Labels Its Migrants

    In the Netherlands, immigration and identity are dissected through a dizzying array of labels — from “expats” (who apparently annoy locals by following rules) to “kennismigrants” (skilled outsiders in Amstelveen) and “arbeidsmigrants” (often exploited tomato pickers). “International students” flood campuses, straining housing, while “lovepats” and “asielmigrants” reveal how even refuge is framed through bureaucratic lenses. The far-right’s “gelukzoeker” label turns race into a political cudgel, and categories like “Western” vs. “non-Western” expose how skin color often trumps geography. It’s a system that shapes perception — and prompts a global reckoning on how we define who belongs where. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/037d9cea86507572

    2 min

  6. 11h ago

    DGR Dumped Waste Salt as Soil Enhancer

    DGR, a glycerin producer near the Belgian border, is under criminal investigation for allegedly dumping millions of kilograms of waste salt over years, disguising it as a soil enhancer to dodge regulations and cut costs. The Dutch prosecutors are digging into a web involving a fraud-ridden manure trader and even a former reality TV contestant. Environmental reports confirm DGR knowingly labeled the waste as a “by-product” while ignoring where it ended up — and paying to move it. DGR claims they had regulatory approval to sell it as soil improver, but admit they lost track of its final destination. This case exposes how companies try to skirt disposal rules — and how the law is catching up. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9fd747fd97e13bae

    2 min

  7. 11h ago

    Russian Companies Vanish from Netherlands

    Russia’s business footprint in the Netherlands has shrunk dramatically since 2014, plummeting from 80 Russian-owned firms to just 25 today — a direct consequence of sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The workforce tied to these companies has also collapsed, falling from over 1,200 to just 176. Meanwhile, the Netherlands has seen a 37% surge in foreign companies setting up shop. Most remaining Russian-linked firms now operate in finance, wholesale trade, and IT — a far leaner and more focused landscape than a decade ago. This contraction underscores how geopolitical turmoil forces businesses to adapt, dissolve, or relocate — reshaping the economic landscape in real time. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/de3f0875103e066b

    2 min

  8. 12h ago

    Dutch Suspect Arrested in Copenhagen Assaults

    A Dutch national, 28, was arrested at Copenhagen Airport after a years-long manhunt for two brutal 2022 assaults—one resulting in a fatal hotel attack, the other a horrific apartment stabbing where ears were severed and the victim slashed across the face. Arriving from Ethiopia, he’s now facing at least 25 days in pretrial detention as Danish authorities race to connect all evidence in this high-profile case. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/924fd5c7ce2be519

    1 min
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Hosted by Corey with the Story, Amsterdam News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Amsterdam—from local news and politics to business, culture, and major developments across the city. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city and keeping communities connected worldwide. Amsterdam News Today is your daily snapshot of the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai

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