Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Swedish hit producers Max Martin and Shellback sell music rights
Swedish music producers Max Martin and Shellback have sold the rights to their Wolf Cousins music catalog. The collection includes stakes in major hits by global artists such as Taylor Swift and The W...
Oil prices are falling steadily, but it is not yet noticeable at the pump
Despite Brent oil prices falling below $75 per barrel on Wednesday, fuel prices at the pump have seen a slight increase. This disconnect is primarily attributed to the strength of the US dollar.
New trillionaire Elon Musk loses historic title as $400 billion evaporates
Elon Musk has lost his status as a trillionaire following a significant decline in the value of SpaceX shares this week. The drop resulted in a wealth reduction of approximately $400 billion, strippin...
Harbour Club reacts to bankruptcy of Amsterdam-East branch: ‘Recent period has caused a lot of frustration’
Sweltering Beverwijk market empties: Vendors persevere in 30-degree heat: We stay out of the sun and drink plenty of water
The weekly market on Breestraat in Beverwijk was nearly empty as temperatures soared above 30 degrees Celsius during a heatwave. Despite the extreme heat and local festival week, vendors continued to ...
'What are the real health effects of Tata Steel's plans?' Health First calls for clarity before state grants billions in subsidies
The foundation Gezondheid Op 1 has filed a lawsuit against the Dutch State to halt a multi-billion euro sustainability subsidy for Tata Steel until its health impacts are fully understood. The group a...
Major fraud at sports company SRO, manager of facilities in Haarlem, Velsen and Zandvoort: Five million euros concealed
A five-million-euro fraud involving falsified invoices and work hours has been uncovered at SRO, a sports facility management company co-owned by the city of Haarlem. While the malpractice appears cen...
Postdocs and PhD students no longer have to pump during research time
Dutch trade unions and universities have reached a preliminary collective labor agreement to improve working conditions for female researchers. The agreement ensures that time spent on breastfeeding o...
Netflix to release new version of One Piece anime series next year
Netflix has announced a new seven-episode version of the long-running Japanese anime series One Piece. The streaming service stated that the new series will be available to viewers starting in Februar...
Local residents demand more say in court over billions in aid for Tata Steel
A group of residents living near the Tata Steel plant in IJmuiden has taken legal action to demand more influence over the Dutch government's potential multi-billion euro support for the company. They...
Haarlemmermeer considered for small nuclear plant: alternative to Zeeland or Groningen sites ready
The Dutch cabinet is currently focusing on large nuclear power plants in Zeeland or Groningen, but grid operator TenneT has proposed an alternative plan for six smaller reactors. One of the potential ...
Shipbuilder Damen loses multi-billion contract to German rival
The German government has canceled an 18 billion euro contract with Dutch shipbuilder Damen Naval for the construction of six frigates. Instead, the German Ministry of Defense has decided to award the...
Tata executives get €110,000 ‘bonus’: steel company says ‘no precedent’, union says ‘impossible to explain to workers’
Four board members at Tata Steel have received a special bonus of over 110,000 euros, a move the company defends as a one-time payment despite ongoing budget cuts. The FNV union has criticized the bon...
Liberty Global takeover of VodafoneZiggo approved in Europe: ‘No competition concerns’
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Dutch internet and television provider VodafoneZiggo by Liberty Global for 1 billion euros. The commission stated that the deal raises no compet...
Plaintiffs in Tata case: prevent history from repeating itself
Residents living near the Tata Steel plant argued in a The Hague court that the Dutch State is prioritizing industrial interests over public health. Their lawyer warned that the government risks repea...
Plaintiffs in Tata case: prevent history from repeating itself
Concerned residents living near the Tata Steel plant have appeared in court in The Hague, claiming the Dutch government prioritizes industrial interests over public health. Their lawyer warned that th...
No Haarlem funding for TommyTomato for now
The Haarlem municipality has not yet confirmed an investment in the lunch box company TommyTomato, with director Bas Turk stating the deal remains optional. Any potential funding is not expected to be...
Private jets cannot simply be excluded from EU ‘green’ list
A European judge ruled on Wednesday that private jets cannot be arbitrarily excluded from the European Union's list of sustainable investments. The ruling forces the European Commission to re-evaluate...
FNV sees high willingness to take action across all public transport sectors
A public transport strike on Wednesday morning was successful, with the FNV Spoor union reporting high participation across the sector. Union official Henri Janssen noted a strong willingness among wo...
Uniqlo and Adidas reprimanded for misleading ads
The British Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned advertisements from adidas, Calvin Klein, and Uniqlo for potentially misleading consumers about the use of recycled materials. The watchdog...
Ministry: Schiphol temporarily returns to passport control only to avoid long queues
The Dutch Ministry of Justice will temporarily suspend biometric controls at Schiphol Airport this summer to prevent long queues and manage expected holiday crowds. This decision responds to warnings ...
Playmobil bids farewell to Germany after 50 years
German toy manufacturer Playmobil is ending production in its home country after 50 years by closing its factory in Dietenhofen, Bavaria. The company plans to move its manufacturing operations to more...
First trains and buses depart in Utrecht after public transport strike
Public transport services in the Netherlands began resuming operations after 8:00 AM on Wednesday following a national strike. Dutch Railways (NS) expects the train schedule to be largely restored to ...
Two dreams clash in court: ’t Teylertje faces closure
The owner of the Haarlem-based lunchroom 't Teylertje and its tenant appeared in court on Tuesday to resolve a dispute over the termination of the establishment's lease. The property owner seeks to co...
NS: empty stations everywhere due to public transport strike
Dutch railway operator NS reports that train stations across the country are deserted due to a public transport strike. Travelers remained well-informed of the disruptions and largely stayed away from...
Many train cancellations at Arriva due to strike as well
Transport company Arriva has reported widespread cancellations of train and bus services across several Dutch provinces due to a strike. While some regions maintain partial service, others are experie...
