Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Economic growth this year primarily driven by defense investments
Rabobank predicts the Dutch economy will grow by 1.1 percent next year, noting that future progress is hindered by inflation and higher taxes. Economic growth this year is primarily supported by incre...
From Bavaria to Bol.com: one hundred companies promise less waste and more organic products in ‘unique’ pact
One hundred major Dutch companies have signed the 2030 Entrepreneurs Agreement to commit to sustainability goals such as waste reduction and increased organic sourcing. Supported by five political par...
Ajax transfer window a tale of two halves: squad gets major quality boost but business model under pressure
Technical director Jordi Cruijff has focused Ajax's recent transfer activity on short-term success by signing high-quality players like Julian Brandt and Marc ter Stegen. While these moves are aimed a...
Gasoline at record high: taking a detour saves 20 euros per tank
Gasoline prices in the Netherlands have surged to record highs, prompting many motorists to experience significant financial pressure. Drivers can save approximately 20 euros per tank by avoiding expe...
Amsterdam halves closure period: shops and restaurants to close for three months less following explosions
Amsterdam has halved its mandatory closure period for shops and restaurants from six months to three months following legal challenges regarding the proportionality of such measures. The new policy al...
Ajax secures Mika Godts' successor: Simon Adingra (24) joins on loan from Sunderland
Ajax has completed the signing of 24-year-old winger Simon Adingra on loan from Sunderland to replace the departed Mika Godts. Additionally, the club has acquired 19-year-old Leo Salazar on loan from ...
Johma factory doors open for one time only: a tour of the salad giant from Losser
The Johma salad factory in Losser is offering a rare, one-time opportunity for the public to tour its production facilities. Visitors will get an inside look at how popular products like kip samba sal...
Uber managers laid off as company cuts 10 percent of workforce
Uber is cutting 10 percent of its global workforce and reducing management roles by 20 percent to streamline operations. The company is also mandating a return to office for most staff while shifting ...
Four-year prison sentence demanded for man who allegedly defrauded 18 people of 250,000 euros
A 25-year-old Amsterdam man faces a four-year prison sentence for defrauding 18 victims of 250,000 euros through elaborate bank helpdesk scams. The defendant, who has a history of similar crimes, was ...
Not everyone has found the Tax Authority's new account number yet
The Dutch Tax Authority has moved its accounts to Rabobank, but one in ten payments are still being directed to the agency's defunct ING account. Officials are urging taxpayers to manually update thei...
Hundreds of travelers stranded: six Ryanair flights depart Eindhoven without luggage
Hundreds of travelers departing from Eindhoven Airport on Wednesday morning arrived at their destinations without their luggage. Six Ryanair flights left the airport while the passengers' suitcases re...
One in ten road users pays late for e-toll road in Zeeland
Data from early 2026 shows that ten percent of motorists are still missing the 72-hour payment window for the A24 Blankenburg toll road in South Holland. Although the government plans to improve signa...
Gasoline prices could hit 3 euros and diesel is also getting more expensive: here is why
Gasoline prices in the Netherlands have reached a record high of 2.668 euros per liter due to rising global oil prices. Consumers are facing potential further increases as various market participants ...
Dutch Tax Office spends 1 billion euros on wealth tax redress
The Dutch Tax Office has paid out nearly 1 billion euros in wealth tax compensation to citizens who were overtaxed based on fictional asset returns. The full scale of the operation is expected to cost...
Very cheap room in the heart of London: Booking.com leaves fake ad for 10 Downing Street listing up
The British consumer group Which? created a fake Booking.com listing for 10 Downing Street to demonstrate how easily fraudulent advertisements can persist on the platform. Despite the absurdity of the...
Netherlands releases part of oil reserves on day of record petrol prices
The Netherlands has begun releasing oil from its emergency reserves to combat rising fuel prices, which recently hit a record high of 2.668 euros per liter. This action is part of a broader 31-nation ...
De Nederlandsche Bank has moved 86 tonnes of gold from the US and Canada to London
De Nederlandsche Bank has transferred over 86 tonnes of gold from North America to London to enhance its crisis resilience amid geopolitical uncertainty. This move increases the Dutch gold storage in ...
Ryanair warns of significantly higher airfares due to high oil prices
Ryanair has lowered its annual passenger target to 214 million due to rising jet fuel costs and oil price volatility. The airline warns that continued high energy prices may lead to significantly high...
From cheese to machinery: US-Canada trade war offers opportunities for Europe
Escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada have prompted Canadian officials to impose import tariffs on various American goods. European businesses, particularly in the Dutch machi...
Housing associations: we can build 20,000 new homes in Amsterdam if profit tax is abolished for us
Housing associations in Amsterdam are urging Housing Minister Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan to eliminate profit taxes for their organizations. They estimate that such a policy change would provide the ...
Consumers' Association calls TikTok Shop products disappointing
The Dutch Consumers' Association has reported disappointing product quality from TikTok Shop, citing concerns over the safety and functionality of items like power adapters and earbuds. While delivery...
AI data center investments could reach trillions by 2050
PricewaterhouseCoopers estimates that global investments in AI data centers could soar to 27 trillion euros or more by 2050, driven primarily by the need for advanced hardware. However, this growth fa...
Producer of horror film Obsession heads to court over lost profits
Producer Darby has filed a lawsuit against Tea Shop Productions seeking a share of the profits from the highly successful horror film Obsession. She claims that her contributions to the film's re-edit...
Up to 1,300 construction projects risk coming to a halt after suspension of inspector
Up to 1,300 construction projects in the Netherlands are at risk of being halted after the suspension of a major quality assurance agency. Municipalities are required to stop ongoing work until a new ...
Jumbo recalls more cheeses due to potential listeria contamination
Jumbo has expanded its recall of certain cheese products due to the potential presence of the listeria bacterium. The supermarket chain advises customers to return the affected items, as listeria pose...
European packaging rules corner online stores: Renske only delivers in the Netherlands for now
Online toy shop owner Renske Oomen-Christianen has suspended international shipments from her business, Piece of Play, due to new European packaging regulations. Despite international demand, she will...
Gasoline at the pump has never been more expensive: recommended price for Wednesday breaks record
The recommended price for gasoline in the Netherlands is set to reach a record high of 2.67 euros per liter this Wednesday due to rising oil prices caused by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. ...
Amsterdam man (26) remains in custody for 38 million laundering, also allegedly via healthcare companies
A 26-year-old man named Yusuf U. is being held in custody for his alleged role in laundering 37 million euros through various companies, including Amsterdam-based healthcare firms. Authorities have se...
Ajax: customer data stolen in hack of logistics partner
Ajax confirmed that customer data was stolen following a security breach at its logistics partner, CEVA, affecting those who placed orders after January 1, 2024. While no payment details were compromi...
European defense boom creates thousands of new jobs in Germany
Increased demand for military equipment across Europe is driving a massive hiring boom within Germany's defense industry. Manufacturers are seeking tens of thousands of skilled workers, though they cu...