Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Early birds watch sunrise atop A'dam Tower for its anniversary
Early birds gathered atop Amsterdam's A'dam Tower to celebrate its tenth anniversary with a sunrise view, silent disco, and rooftop activities. Originally built for Shell in 1966 and reopened as a mul...
Plastic from the Spaarne gets a second life
Teun from TZO and Sander from Stichting Pingu n Haarlem are collaborating to recycle plastic collected from the Spaarne river into new products like lamps. With support from a local circular economy ...
Municipality withdraws Bloemendaalseweg redesign plan after criticism from residents and business owners: 'We have listened to you'
The municipality of Bloemendaal has withdrawn its plans for the redesign of the Bloemendaalseweg and the local shopping area following pushback from residents and business owners. Alderman Thessa van ...
No luxury Trump Tower for Australian coast: 'Toxic brand'
A deal to construct a Trump Tower on Australia's Gold Coast has been cancelled just three months after it was initially agreed upon. The project developer cited the Trump brand's growing unpopularity ...
AI books from Dutch company sold online without any warning
The Dutch company Andries B.V. has been producing books using AI and selling them through online retailers without disclosing their origin. Following an investigation, these webshops have committed to...
Court: NRC does not have to remove podcast about stolen painting
The Amsterdam District Court ruled on Wednesday that the news outlet NRC does not have to remove its 2023 podcast series about a stolen painting or issue a rectification. The legal action was initiate...
Energy agency warns of decline in global oil stocks
The International Energy Agency warns that global oil stocks are decreasing at a record pace due to conflict in the Middle East. This instability has significantly disrupted oil exports from the regio...
Data center starts temporary power supply after fire
The NorthC datacenter in Almere has activated a temporary power supply following a fire that occurred last week. This development allows affected customers to begin a phased restart of their ICT syste...
Abolishing first herring barrel auction 'end of a beautiful tradition', stakeholders disappointed by wholesaler's decision
Stakeholders expressed disappointment following the decision to cancel the traditional auction of the first barrel of 'Hollandse Nieuwe' herring in Scheveningen. This annual event marks the end of a l...
Roadworks on Camplaan Heemstede due to gas pipe
Utility provider Stedin has started maintenance on a gas pipeline on Camplaan-West in Heemstede, necessitating a road closure for at least one week. Local traffic is being diverted while the work is c...
NVWA seizes 220,000 vapes from company and storage facility
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) seized nearly 220,000 illegal vapes and 50,000 nicotine pouches from locations in South Holland and North Brabant. The prohibited item...
NS CEO Wouter Koolmees has not yet completed conductor training
NS CEO Wouter Koolmees has not yet completed the conductor training he committed to when taking office in 2022. He initially planned to work as a conductor to gain firsthand insight into the daily exp...
Hacked lab failed to secure data properly, inspection finds
The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate found that the Clinical Diagnostics laboratory failed to adequately secure its data before being hacked last year. This breach allowed cybercriminals to steal me...
He hated it, now Revolut founder Storonsky is shaking up the entire banking world
Nikolay Storonsky, the founder of Revolut, is disrupting the traditional banking industry as his digital bank reaches 1.5 million customers in the Netherlands. Often compared to Jeff Bezos, Storonsky ...
NS CEO Wouter Koolmees reappointed for new four-year term
Wouter Koolmees has been reappointed as the CEO of the Dutch national railway company, NS, for a second four-year term. The former D66 politician is scheduled to begin his new tenure on November 1, 20...
EU imported record amount of Russian LNG at start of year
The European Union imported a record volume of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia during the first quarter of 2026. This increased reliance on LNG from both Russia and the United States has been ...
TUI sees traveler uncertainty due to war: almost half yet to book summer holidays
Travel organization TUI reports that nearly half of travelers have yet to book their summer holidays due to uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East. As a result, hotel and resort booking...
Skyr is flying off the shelves, but is it actually better than regular quark?
Supermarkets in the Netherlands are facing shortages of the dairy product skyr due to a surge in demand driven by social media trends on Instagram and TikTok. Suppliers are currently struggling to kee...
Entrepreneurs achieve energy savings and reduce CO2 emissions
Dutch entrepreneurs significantly invested in energy-efficient technologies and installations last year, leading to substantial energy savings. These efforts resulted in a reduction in CO2 emissions a...
Trump administration begins refunding billions to importers
The Trump administration has begun refunding more than $35.5 billion to importers after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the administration's import tariffs were illegal. The payouts are being distri...
Is sunbed lawsuit good news for frustrated Dutch vacationers?
A German family won a lawsuit and received 900 euros in compensation from their tour operator for failing to intervene in the practice of guests reserving pool sunbeds with towels. This ruling could s...
Charging station manufacturer Alfen sees revenue rise, charging system sales fall
Dutch charging station manufacturer Alfen reported a 25% revenue increase in the first quarter of 2026, driven by growth in energy storage systems and smart electricity grids. Despite this overall gro...
UvA and VU resume use of Canvas after deal with hackers
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) are restoring access to the Canvas learning platform after its parent company reached a deal with the hacking group Shinyhunters...
Class action group rejects Odido response: Nearly half a million seek compensation
The organization leading a mass claim against telecom provider Odido has rejected the company's refusal to compensate victims of a major data leak. Nearly 500,000 individuals have already joined the l...
No support for coalition plan for corporate ‘freedom contribution’
A majority in the Dutch House of Representatives has rejected a coalition proposal to fund increased defense spending through higher disability insurance premiums for businesses. The opposition unanim...
City prepares for Harry Styles concert series: Camping banned
British pop star Harry Styles is set to perform a record-breaking ten-concert series at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, attracting nearly half a million fans. Authorities have banned fans from c...
Ryanair flight makes emergency landing at Schiphol after pilot falls ill
A Ryanair flight made an emergency landing at Schiphol Airport on Monday evening after a pilot became unwell. The airline confirmed the medical emergency on Tuesday, stating that it necessitated the u...
US prices rising at fastest pace in three years
The United States experienced its highest inflation in nearly three years this April, with prices for goods and services rising by 3.8% annually. This increase is largely driven by soaring fuel costs ...
Fat bike ban makes Enschede city center much quieter, says municipality
The municipality of Enschede reports that its fat bike ban in the city center has successfully reduced traffic since it took effect on March 11. Fat bike retailer La Souris has filed a lawsuit against...
Drink producer Stëlz adjusts advertisement after criticism of new poster
The Amsterdam-based beverage producer Stélz has announced it will modify its latest advertising poster following public criticism. The company confirmed the decision after initial reporting by RTL Ni...