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Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Upway UpCenter Amsterdam gives e-bikes a second life: ‘People always ask: what happened to that bike?’
Festival organizers nervous after Music On cancellation: ‘You double-check every permit’
Homeowners Association wants stricter control on house hunting: ‘Still cronyism’
Vereniging Eigen Huis is calling for stricter government oversight of the housing market, citing ongoing issues with transparency and "cronyism." Their research reveals that bidding logs are frequentl...
Other cities have long had public heating companies: what is holding Amsterdam back?
Schiphol uncertain about wait times after change in security approach
Schiphol Airport is uncertain whether long security queues will persist on Tuesday following significant delays experienced on Monday morning. A spokesperson stated that the airport cannot yet predict...
Jury dismisses Musk's lawsuit against company behind ChatGPT
A jury has rejected Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, which Musk co-founded. Musk claimed the company had betrayed its original mission, but the jury dismissed the case becau...
Power grid also faces gridlock in North and South Holland, stalling housing and business. VNO-NCW seeks crisis law to shorten appeal processes.
VNO-NCW has warned the Dutch government that the power grid in North and South Holland is reaching its limit, potentially halting new housing projects and heat pump installations. The organization is ...
Pickles and cheese now together in one tub: ‘Even easier to enjoy this typical Dutch combination’
Smeerkaas manufacturer ERU and pickle producer Kesbeke have collaborated to launch a limited-edition spreadable cheese containing bits of Kesbeke pickles. The new product, which highlights a popular D...
Time running out for EU-US trade deal: 'No one wants tariffs and barriers'
EU member states and the European Parliament are resuming negotiations with the United States on Tuesday to finalize a trade agreement and avoid new tariffs. Dutch Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma emph...
Part of evidence against US insurance executive murder suspect ruled illegal
A New York judge has ruled that some evidence against Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is inadmissible because it was obtained illegally. Mangione is a...
'It's pure greed': why we are queuing en masse for a plastic watch
Large crowds queued globally last weekend for the release of a new watch collaboration between Swatch and the Swiss luxury brand Audemars Piguet. Despite criticism from watch connoisseurs regarding th...
Tech experts demand transparency on Solvinity acquisition decision
A group of tech experts and scientists has challenged the proposed acquisition of Solvinity, the company managing the DigiD infrastructure, by a U.S. firm in court. They are demanding transparency fro...
Chinese to build cars in historic Citroën factory
Stellantis is partnering with the Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng to produce vehicles at the historic Citroën factory in Rennes, France. This collaboration marks a significant shift for the facility, w...
Blow after blow for government Schiphol plans: time to abandon 30-year dual objective of economy and environment
Long lines at Schiphol security, airport deploys extra staff
Schiphol Airport is experiencing long security queues on Monday following a change in its security screening procedures. In response, the airport has deployed additional office staff to assist passeng...
Only a small European elite became extremely wealthy from VOC voyages
The Dutch East India Company (VOC) is being used as a symbol by modern anti-asylum seeker protesters despite its historical involvement in violence, slavery, and genocide. While the company's legacy i...
Santpoort’s Isabel opens Ocean Snacks in former Visparadijs location on Loggerstraat
Twenty-four-year-old Isabel Emmelot is opening her own business, Ocean Snacks, at the former Visparadijs location on Loggerstraat. She brings extensive hospitality experience to the venture, having pr...
Schiphol warns of long security queues
ProRail warns of reputational damage to the Netherlands after rail protests
ProRail warned that protests and vandalism on railway tracks in the Port of Rotterdam are damaging the Netherlands' reputation as a reliable logistical gateway to Europe. The rail infrastructure manag...
Hondius cleanup begins Tuesday and lasts until Friday
The cleaning of the Dutch cruise ship Hondius is scheduled to begin this Tuesday and is expected to continue through Friday. The specialized operation is being carried out by EWS Group, as confirmed b...
Shakira acquitted in Spanish tax case and gets 60 million euros back
A Spanish court has ordered the tax authorities to repay pop star Shakira over 60 million euros after ruling she was not a tax resident of Spain in 2011. The court determined that the singer had been ...
CARE: Price of aid goods rising due to trade route blockades
The aid organization CARE reports that the prices of food and emergency supplies are rising rapidly due to trade route disruptions in the Middle East. The partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz has f...
Cleaning websites adjust information after regulator criticism
Three cleaning service websites will clearly disclose their use of paid subscriptions following criticism from the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM). The changes aim to prevent con...
Harbormaster: Hondius arrives in Port of Rotterdam around 10:00 AM
The Dutch cruise ship Hondius is scheduled to arrive at the port of Rotterdam around 10:00 am. According to Harbor Master René de Vries, the vessel will take approximately twenty minutes to reach its...
Salary remains a taboo, but Brussels wants your colleagues to know what you earn
A majority of Dutch employees remain hesitant to discuss their earnings with colleagues, viewing salary information as private despite upcoming European pay transparency rules. This directive will req...
India also signs strategic partnership with Sweden
India and Sweden have established a strategic partnership aimed at doubling their trade and mutual investments over the next five years. This announcement follows a similar agreement recently conclude...
Entrepreneurs call on cabinet for crisis approach to grid congestion
Several Dutch business organizations and the municipality of Eindhoven have urged the national cabinet to treat power grid congestion as a national crisis. In a letter to the State Secretary for Clima...
Ingrid gets loaner camera from Fotovak Engel out of the blue
Ingrid received a loaner camera from Fotovak Engel, a camera shop with over fifty years of history, highlighting their exceptional customer service. The article features the store as a positive exampl...
Fresh market at Halkade in IJmuiden closes permanently, tenants seek successor
The Versmarkt on the Halkade in IJmuiden has permanently closed, leaving local residents and passers-by without a nearby option for daily groceries. The current tenants are actively seeking a successo...
Ten seconds longer at a roundabout? Haarlemmermeer won't put Zwaanshoek home seekers through that
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has rejected a housing project in Zwaanshoek because it would increase traffic wait times at a local roundabout by ten seconds. The developer criticized the decision...