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Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Antique market organizer gloomy after court hearing: ’I don’t think I’m going to win this’
Alice de Nijs, organizer of the Haarlem antique markets, expressed pessimism following a legal hearing at the Raad van State regarding a dispute with the municipality. After the session, she stated he...
Jade Anna caught with fake webshop review: ‘Jan’ gives five stars, but he doesn’t exist
Influencer Jade Anna van Vliet’s company has been caught posting a fake five-star review for a product before its official release. Although posting fake reviews is illegal, the brand has claimed th...
Brabant meat processor ordered to recall all products immediately
A meat processing company in Nuenen has been ordered to immediately recall all its products following a raid by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). The enforcement actio...
Amsterdam students start their own business: ‘We emailed almost every shoemaker in the city’
Students at the Hogeschool van Amsterdam are launching diverse startups, including sustainable sorbet and specialized insoles, as part of their Entrepreneurship minor. The program focuses on practical...
Haarlem components orbited the moon on Artemis II. 'Quite proud'
Components manufactured in Haarlem, including solar panel springs and shuttle connectors, were part of NASA's recent Artemis II mission around the moon. Local manufacturers expressed pride in contribu...
Brasserie Beeckestijn in Velsen-Zuid named third best wedding venue in North Holland: 'We put ourselves in the guest's shoes'
Brasserie Beeckestijn in Velsen-Zuid has been named the third-best wedding venue in North Holland. Owners Susanne and Michel received the honor after ten years of service, just before their planned re...
Bookman Frank (55) seeks successor for The ReadShop in Beverwijk: ‘If I want to do something else, now is the time’
Frank Valk, the 55-year-old owner of The ReadShop in Beverwijk, is seeking a successor to take over his bookstore. Valk has put the business up for sale to pursue a new career path, though the shop is...
D66 must change course in our ‘city-state’, says Jan-Kees Emmer: ‘More room for people’
Jan-Kees Emmer argues that the D66 party must lead a policy shift in the Netherlands to prioritize human needs over political deadlock. He highlights the contrast between the ongoing political theater...
Meta removes Instagram accounts of queer organizations: "You feel vulnerable"
Meta has permanently removed the Instagram accounts of several queer organizations and clubs, including Amsterdam's Club Church, without providing a clear explanation. Co-owner Richard Keldoulis expre...
US Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The U.S. Department of Justice has concluded its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding the renovation of the central bank's Washington headquarters. This development removes...
Belgian shops no longer face mandatory rest day and can stay open longer
The Belgian government has approved extended opening hours for shops, allowing them to remain open until 9:00 PM daily. Additionally, the mandatory weekly closing day will be abolished, with the new r...
Cabinet sees no options for export ban on fighting dogs to Israel
The Dutch cabinet has decided not to implement an export ban on fighting dogs to Israel, despite concerns over their use against Palestinians. Ministers cited a lack of EU-wide support and stated that...
'Go big or go home': Eva Vedder’s American sponsor steps in to ensure money isn't a barrier to tennis dreams
Dutch tennis player Eva Vedder is currently competing in the United States as part of a multi-week trip supported by an American sponsor. The sponsorship allows her to pursue high-level tournaments gl...
Entrepreneur Melis loses case: Judge rules Juliet Broersen (Volt) was allowed to make statements
A court ruled that Amsterdam Volt leader Juliet Broersen was within her rights to compare real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis to Andrew Tate during a council debate. The judge emphasized the importa...
Entrepreneur Melis loses case: Juliet Broersen (Volt) was allowed to make statements, judge rules
A court ruled that Amsterdam Volt leader Juliet Broersen was within her rights to compare real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis to Andrew Tate during a council debate. The judge found the remarks prot...
May 4th commemoration at Tata Steel honors Gerrit Jan van der Steen
Tata Steel Netherlands will hold its annual Remembrance Day ceremony on May 4th at the war monument in Velsen-Noord. The commemoration, scheduled from 9:45 to 10:30 am, will pay special tribute to the...
Private holiday rentals shift from Amsterdam to the region, North Holland coastal towns gain popularity
A provincial study shows that private holiday rentals in North Holland are shifting from Amsterdam to surrounding regions due to stricter regulations in the capital. While Amsterdam's rental market st...
Ryanair also closes Berlin base: 'The most failing airport in Europe'
Ryanair has announced the closure of its base in Berlin, citing high operational costs at what it calls Europe's most failing airport. The Irish budget airline plans to relocate its seven aircraft to ...
Kasper Dolberg returned to Ajax for a new start, but Jordi Cruijff is now pushing for an early exit
Eight months after his €10 million return to Ajax, striker Kasper Dolberg faces an uncertain future as club official Jordi Cruijff reportedly considers an early exit. The 28-year-old has struggled t...
Significant train discounts during roadworks a major success in Zeeland
A pilot program by NS offering significant discounts on train travel during roadworks at the Vlaketunnel in Zeeland has proven to be a major success. During the ten-day closure of the tunnel, many tra...
Regional supermarkets donate €150,000 worth of food after checkout errors
Supermarket chains DekaMarkt, Hoogvliet, and Nettorama have agreed to donate ‑150,000 worth of products to food banks after overcharging customers for promotional items. This compensation follows di...
Gaming Authority intervenes: Gambling sites scrap own-goal bets over match-fixing risk
Following an intervention by the Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa), two online gambling sites have removed betting options on own goals. The regulator prohibited these types of bets due to their high susce...
Betting on own goals prohibited: two betting sites remove offer
Two online gambling platforms have removed the option to bet on own goals following a warning from the Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit. The regulator stated that these types of bets are h...
First new Dutch pelagic freezer trawler since 2000: KW-170 'Annie Hillina' soon to be christened in IJmuiden
The KW-170 'Annie Hillina', the first new Dutch pelagic freezer trawler built since 2000, recently arrived in the port of IJmuiden for its upcoming christening. Owned by Parlevliet & Van der Plas, the...
17-year-old boy arrested for explosion at Amsterdam Zuidas office
A 17-year-old boy from Uithoorn has been arrested for his suspected involvement in a March 16 explosion at the Atrium building in Amsterdam's Zuidas district. Police are currently investigating whethe...
Hoofddorp revitalizes Oranjebuurt with new housing by Ymere
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer and housing corporation Ymere have signed an intent agreement to renew the Oranjebuurt neighborhood in Hoofddorp. This collaboration marks a significant step toward ...
Banks around the world worried about new AI model: ‘This could end very badly’
Top bankers worldwide are expressing concern over Anthropic's new AI model, Mythos, due to its advanced capability in identifying security vulnerabilities. Experts fear that the model could be exploit...
No-nonsense barber Jan Dortmundt of Heart & Soul: Keeping it basic works best
Jan Dortmundt is retiring from his barbershop, Hart & Ziel, located in a former church on Kleverparkweg in Haarlem. The business will be taken over by Brenda Roffel and Cindy Jansen, who plan to prese...
Labor Inspectorate intervenes after illegal asbestos removal in Badhoevedorp
The Dutch Labor Inspection halted construction work at a building in Badhoevedorp following reports of unsafe working conditions and illegal asbestos removal. The intervention occurred in March after ...
Concerns over ‘strange’ Box 3 real estate tax: ‘This feels unfair to many people’
Starting in 2028, real estate investors and vacation home owners in the Netherlands will face a new Box 3 tax addition even for properties that are vacant or used for personal purposes. Critics argue ...