Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
New power grid rules could delay home renovations or sustainability upgrades
Starting July 1, Dutch homeowners planning to make their homes more sustainable may face delays if their projects require a heavier power connection. This is due to new regulations that prioritize soc...
Fewer new passenger cars registered in the first half of 2026
During the first half of 2026, 174,789 new passenger cars were registered in the Netherlands. This figure represents a 4.2 percent decrease compared to the same period in 2025.
Apple increases MacBook and iPad prices due to memory chip costs
Apple is increasing its global prices for MacBooks and iPads to compensate for the rising costs of memory chips driven by the AI boom. While these hardware prices are set to rise, the price of iPhones...
Van of missing delivery driver burnt out in Haarlem, many parcels lost
A delivery van caught fire on the Dreef in Haarlem on Thursday evening, resulting in heavy damage and the loss of many packages. Police are currently searching for the delivery driver, who disappeared...
Code red due to extreme heat: what are your rights as an employee?
The Dutch meteorological institute KNMI has issued a code red warning due to extreme heat, raising questions about employee rights during such conditions. The article examines whether workers, includi...
ANWB: Only call for roadside assistance on Friday if necessary
The ANWB is requesting that members only contact roadside assistance for essential emergencies this Friday due to extreme weather conditions. The organization aims to prioritize the most urgent cases ...
Bar Selona brings Barcelona to Haarlem: casual Catalan food served by two families
Owners Ibrahim Borham and Jurran van Slooten have opened Bar Selona in Haarlem, aiming to bring the atmosphere of Barcelona to the city. The establishment offers low-threshold Catalan food served in a...
Research vessel Geo Master christened and ready for research and explosives hunting: 'The North Sea is full of WWII bombs'
The research vessel Geo Master was christened on Thursday in the IJmondhaven and will immediately begin missions for N-Sea. The ship is specialized in seabed research and the detection of World War II...
Albert Heijn to stop grocery deliveries after 3 PM Friday due to heat
Albert Heijn will stop grocery deliveries after 3:00 PM this Friday due to extreme heat forecasts. The decision follows a code red warning from the KNMI, as the supermarket chain aims to protect its e...
Koster has new strategic role in women's football at Ajax
Daphne Koster has been appointed as the new head of strategy for women's football at Ajax. The Amsterdam-based club announced the transition on Thursday, noting that she officially started her new rol...
Tata Steel names Herman van der Meyden as successor to Donald Pols
Herman van der Meyden has been appointed as the new director of communications and public affairs at Tata Steel. He succeeds Donald Pols, who was dismissed after just one day in the position following...
State Secretary yet to choose preferred option for Moerdijk
State Secretary Jo-Annes de Bat has postponed selecting a final plan for industrial and energy expansion near Moerdijk to further evaluate a scenario where the village remains intact. He intends to di...
Employees under 45 more likely to take sick leave for mental health issues
Employees under the age of 45 are increasingly experiencing absenteeism due to psychological issues such as burnout, anxiety, and extreme fatigue. Data shows that 60 percent of this age group was abse...
Dutch Parliament wants to tackle companies' ‘data hunger’
A majority of the Dutch House of Representatives is calling for action to curb the excessive collection and resale of personal data by online companies. The proposal aims to restrict how businesses pr...
End to unwanted calls: companies may only call with permission
Starting July 1st, companies will only be permitted to call consumers and small businesses if they have given prior consent. This regulation, enforced by the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets ...
Gelderland sticks to 500-meter nitrogen zones
The Gelderland provincial government is maintaining 500-meter nitrogen reduction zones around the Veluwe and other vulnerable nature areas. Within these zones, new livestock farms are banned and exist...
EU signs final agreement for trade deal with US
European Union member states have signed the final agreement for the first phase of a trade deal established with the United States last summer. This agreement ensures that the EU will not impose impo...
Door-to-door energy sellers: should you accept their offer?
The article discusses the common occurrence of door-to-door energy salespeople who use high-pressure tactics to offer supposedly exclusive, limited-time deals. It evaluates whether consumers should ac...
Many farm animals still unprotected in the sun: fines loom
Farm animals including cows, chickens, and pigs are struggling during the current extreme heatwave, raising concerns about whether they are receiving adequate protection from the sun. Farmers who fail...
Don't want sales calls? Saying 'no' now is the best investment for later
As of July 1st, stricter telemarketing regulations will take effect in the Netherlands, prompting companies to call consumers now to secure permission for future sales calls. Consumers are advised tha...
Philips in court as investors demand investigation into apnea scandal: top executives present
Philips appeared before the Enterprise Chamber in Amsterdam on Thursday as shareholders and claim organizations demanded a formal investigation into the sleep apnea machine recall scandal. The legal a...
Oil prices drop to pre-Iran war levels, leading to lower prices at the pump
Oil prices fell on Thursday to levels seen before the Iran conflict, leading to a decrease in gasoline prices at the pump. According to UnitedConsumers, the suggested retail price for a liter of gasol...
Scandinavian countries ahead of the Netherlands in AI use
Dutch companies utilize artificial intelligence more frequently than the European average, though the Netherlands still lags behind the continent's frontrunners. Countries such as Denmark, Finland, Sw...
Long-awaited game GTA VI costs 80 euros and the box is empty
Rockstar Games has announced that the standard edition of Grand Theft Auto VI will cost 80 euros, while a special version with additional content will be priced at 100 euros. The announcement follows ...
Evacuation of 11,000 seafarers near Hormuz to take several weeks
The evacuation of approximately 11,000 seafarers and 600 ships currently stuck in the Strait of Hormuz is expected to take several weeks. According to the UN's shipping organization, the process remai...
Fire in clothing storage on Visseringweg in Diemen
A large fire broke out early this morning at a clothing storage facility on Visseringweg in Diemen. Emergency services responded with multiple fire trucks and aerial platforms, bringing the blaze unde...
Theo Rekelhof is the only professional fisherman on the Westeinderplassen: on eel and the hand of God
Theo Rekelhof is the last remaining professional fisherman working on the Westeinderplassen lake system. He catches eel and other fish, which he processes and smokes in a custom-built smokehouse.
Hearing aid shops with a heart of gold
Two hearing aid shops are being commended for their compassionate approach, prioritizing individual needs over financial gain and strict regulations. The article highlights their commitment to human-c...
WhatsApp gets new boss and wants to monetize users: 'If people have to pay, they will leave quickly'
WhatsApp has appointed Kunal Shah as its new CEO to focus on monetizing the platform's extensive user base. Shah, a veteran in the financial technology sector, is expected to explore new revenue strea...
More and more green power: solar parks in the Netherlands grew explosively in recent years
Solar parks in the Netherlands have seen explosive growth in recent years, now covering four times the area they did in 2020. This expansion has primarily occurred on land previously used for agricult...