Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Dutch goods exports grow for nine consecutive months
Dutch exports grew for the ninth consecutive month in February, according to reports from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This trend reflects a steady increase in the sale of Dutch-produced goods, such ...
Amsterdam supermarket goes viral: millions of views, but also lines and crowds
A supermarket in Amsterdam Nieuw-West has gained massive social media popularity, with promotional videos reaching millions of views and attracting thousands of followers. This online success has resu...
Internet becoming more expensive as providers focus on higher speeds
KPN has removed its most affordable internet subscription for new customers while increasing the prices of its higher-speed plans. This move comes despite warnings from the Dutch regulator ACM regardi...
Booking.com hack: customer booking information accessed
Unauthorized third parties gained access to customer booking information at Booking.com, leading to a confirmed data breach. The company acknowledged the incident on Sunday evening after affected cust...
Since the war in Iran, this car dealer is selling more electric cars
Current business park to feature 8,000 high-rise homes in the future
The Amsterdam City Council is reviewing plans to transform the Holterbergweg industrial area in Zuidoost into a high-rise district featuring up to 8,000 new homes and expanded business space. The deve...
Lufthansa hit by another strike: pilots to walk out Monday and Tuesday
Lufthansa pilots, including those from subsidiaries CityLine, Eurowings, and Lufthansa Cargo, will go on strike this Monday and Tuesday. The industrial action, organized by the Cockpit union, aims to ...
Fairground industry furious over new truck tax: 'The government is destroying our industry'
Fairground operators in the Netherlands are protesting a new truck tax regulation that could increase their costs tenfold, claiming it will destroy their industry. In response to the government's plan...
Robbery at smartphone store in Haarlem city center, police search for suspect
A robbery occurred at a smartphone shop on Barteljorisstraat in the center of Haarlem on Saturday afternoon. Local police are currently conducting a search for the suspect involved in the incident.
Construction of Port of IJmuiden business park to start in August, residents consulted on relocation of historic stairs
Construction of the IJmuider Delta business park, featuring 31 business units in the IJmuiden port area, is scheduled to begin in mid-August. Local residents are being consulted regarding the relocati...
Second explosion in three months at restaurant in Nieuw-West
Weight loss drugs force food industry toward smaller portions and high protein
The rise of weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy is influencing consumer shopping habits by significantly reducing appetite. In response, the food industry in the Netherlands is beginning t...
List of Michelin inspectors’ aliases circulating: ‘Chefs want to help each other’
Crisis or not, garden centers are thriving: ‘The start is like Skirt Day—as if everyone agreed to get to work’
Despite high inflation, garden centers and hardware stores in the Netherlands are seeing a surge in customers as the first signs of spring appear. The industry remains resilient, with millions of cons...
Large majority wants municipality to rescue bankrupt TommyTomato: 'Otherwise parents will fall back on chocolate spread sandwiches'
A majority of survey respondents are calling for government intervention to save TommyTomato, a provider of healthy school lunches that recently went bankrupt. Supporters argue the service is essentia...
Roxane van Iperen concerned about Big Tech: The business model of major tech platforms is not intended to improve our lives
Author Roxane van Iperen has written the essay 'Ik zie wat ik geloof' for the Month of Philosophy, focusing on the influence of Big Tech on society. She argues that the business models of major tech p...
High diesel prices hit major sectors: 'Additional costs of 800,000 to 900,000 euros'
High diesel prices are causing significant financial concern for companies in the transport, logistics, construction, and agricultural sectors. These businesses fear that the rising costs, which can r...
Waiting? Working! Twelve permit holders from across the country get help finding work in West-Friesland
Twelve status holders with healthcare backgrounds from asylum centers across the Netherlands are participating in a pilot program to find employment in West-Friesland. The initiative provides language...
World's largest gasoline port has more gasoline than the Netherlands needs despite oil crisis
Amsterdam remains the world's largest gasoline port and currently holds more fuel than the Netherlands requires, despite the ongoing global oil crisis. While gasoline supplies remain stable and contin...
Future for Kwantum and Leen Bakker: new CEO Linda Keijzer does not want to close any more stores
Linda Keijzer, the new CEO of Leen Bakker and Kwantum, announced that no more store locations will be closed in the short term. The companies' new owner intends to invest in both retail chains for the...
How did the construction halt at Blekersduin happen? External agency found no nitrogen increase for Santpoort-Zuid housing
The construction of 40 rental homes in Santpoort-Zuid has been halted by provincial authorities due to concerns over nitrogen emissions. Although an external consultancy report commissioned by the hou...
Vattenfall uses 'giant kettle' to sustainably heat tens of thousands of homes in Amsterdam
Kometen Brood baker Lard Breebaart: Our customers aren’t just those oat milk types
Teslas with self-driving software allowed on Dutch roads
The RDW has approved the use of Tesla's self-driving software on Dutch roads, allowing drivers to navigate traffic without keeping their hands on the steering wheel. This decision makes the Netherland...
US Santas can now deduct tips from taxes
The United States Internal Revenue Service has clarified that individuals earning money as Santa Claus or other costumed characters can now deduct tips from their taxable income. This new tax guidance...
KLM plane forced to return to Schiphol after hitting a heron
A KLM flight heading to Nice was forced to return to Schiphol Airport on Friday afternoon after colliding with a heron shortly after takeoff. It is suspected that the bird may have been sucked into th...
KLM will not fly to Dubai until June
KLM has postponed the resumption of its flights to and from Dubai until June 14, citing continued regional instability despite a recent ceasefire. The airline determined that the situation in the Midd...
Persian Gulf oil blockade sends Amsterdam gasoline as far as Australia
Will there be a referendum on a boycott of Israel? Parties look ahead
The Amsterdam city council is debating whether to hold a referendum on boycotting Israel, despite an independent committee's advice that foreign policy falls outside municipal jurisdiction. While part...
Air France-KLM CEO earned €5.1 million last year, Netherlands objects
Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith earned 5.1 million euros last year, more than triple the salary of KLM CEO Marjan Rintel. The Dutch government has raised objections to the compensation package, which was...