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Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Ajax beats Rangers to reach Champions League third qualifying round
Economic powerhouse Germany loses 15,000 jobs per month: what does this mean for the Netherlands?
Germany's manufacturing sector is currently shedding 15,000 jobs per month across the automotive and machinery industries. This economic downturn in Germany is expected to have significant repercussio...
Foundation accelerates claim against cargo bike company Babboe due to potential bankruptcy
The claim foundation Veilige Bakfiets is accelerating efforts to secure compensation for owners of defective Babboe bicycles due to the risk of bankruptcy for parent company Accell. This move aims to ...
Trucks now allowed on the road on Sundays in some German states
Several German states have temporarily lifted the Sunday driving ban for trucks to mitigate supply chain disruptions caused by low water levels in the Rhine. This measure aims to ensure the continued ...
Belgian government blocks Chinese takeover of helicopter company
The Belgian government has blocked the acquisition of the helicopter company Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen (NHV) by a Chinese firm. Officials cited concerns that the sale would lead to the loss of c...
I always had the idea that one day I would pass this company on to the next generation in good health
A vegetable grower in Delfland is facing the potential closure of a third-generation family business due to new irrigation restrictions. The impact of these regulations threatens the future of the far...
US company prepares unauthorized oil drilling in Greenland
An American company has begun unauthorized preparations for oil test drilling in a protected area of Greenland. The Greenlandic government has issued a strong warning after the company landed machiner...
Entrepreneur Bart van Olphen (Fish Tales): 'In Maarssen they thought: those arrogant Amsterdammers think they know everything better'
Sustainable businesses hit a wall due to congested power grid, causing Amsterdam to miss out on jobs and revenue
Heatwave also hits wallets: spending drops by 4 percent, with rural areas staying home
During heatwaves, consumer spending in the Netherlands drops by 4 percent as residents tend to stay indoors. While rural citizens are more likely to stay home, urban dwellers frequently visit hospital...
Jordi Cruyff brings new momentum to Ajax, but also increased financial risk
Amstelveen villa sold for 2.5 million euros but cannot be transferred due to squatters: 'Ridiculous that this is possible'
Profit from supermarket savings stamps halves, but you still get extra money back
Albert Heijn customers will soon take twice as long to fill a savings book due to changes in the stamp program. Experts suggest that current savers should continue, as they still receive extra value d...
Global food prices reach highest level since January 2023
Global food prices reached their highest level since January 2023 in July. This increase is attributed to adverse weather conditions and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the Black ...
Farmers face tension amid heat and drought: corn scorching and potatoes barely surviving
Farmers in the Netherlands are facing significant challenges due to ongoing heat and drought, which are damaging crops like corn and potatoes. Despite these concerns, some farmers remain hopeful as po...
Ajax also warns of data breach at logistics partner
Football club Ajax has warned that customer data may have been exposed due to a security breach at its logistics partner, CEVA. While financial information remains secure, the club has suspended data ...
Price of petrol and diesel drops further on Friday, choosing the right gas station can save 25 cents per liter
Fuel prices at Dutch gas stations decreased on Friday following a decline in global oil prices earlier in the week. Despite a slight rebound due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, motorists can curr...
KLM resumes flights to Tel Aviv from late August, crew to stay in Cyprus
KLM will resume flights between Amsterdam and Tel Aviv starting August 25 after a six-month suspension due to regional security concerns. During this period, the airline's crew will stay overnight in ...
Many parents pay extra for childcare despite higher subsidies
In 2025, 719,000 parents in the Netherlands received childcare subsidies for over 1.1 million children. Although the subsidy percentage increased from 65 percent in 2024 to 68 percent in 2025, many pa...
Airbnb profits from World Cup with 150,000 new US listings
Airbnb is experiencing a surge in demand and new hosts due to the World Cup, alongside a rapid increase in hotel bookings through its platform. The company is actively capitalizing on these travel tre...
After Bol and de Bijenkorf, eyewear chain Ace & Tate also hit by partner company data breach
Eyewear retailer Ace & Tate has confirmed a data breach involving a third-party logistics partner, impacting its customers. This incident follows a series of similar security breaches at other major D...
Meta to pay nearly 500 million euros for harm to children
Meta has been ordered to pay approximately 492 million euros in the US state of New Mexico due to damages caused to children by Facebook and Instagram. Additionally, the company is required to improve...
Unprecedented number of burglaries at fire stations causes unrest: criminals have already struck 47 times this year
Fire stations across the Netherlands have been targeted by burglars 47 times this year, with police suspecting a criminal gang is stealing specialized rescue equipment for use in other high-stakes cri...
Bicycle dealers squeezed by wobbling Accell? 'Would be a real shame'
Bicycle retailers in the Netherlands are concerned about the stability of the manufacturer Accell and its potential impact on future bike inventory and parts availability. Dealers fear that supply cha...
US investment firm Apollo to buy easyJet for 6.6 billion euros
American investment firm Apollo Global Management has reached an agreement to acquire the British airline easyJet for 6.6 billion euros. The acquisition was reported by Bloomberg on Thursday.
Gold price hits highest level since June on weaker dollar and hopes for Hormuz reopening
Gold prices reached their highest level since late June on Wednesday. This increase was driven by disappointing employment data and hopes regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Congo bans copper and cobalt exports, Europe to feel the impact
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned the export of copper and cobalt concentrates to encourage domestic processing of its mineral resources. This move aims to increase the value derived from th...
Low water levels in Rhine lead to higher transport costs and industry concerns
Extremely low water levels in the Rhine river are causing shipping capacity to decrease and transportation costs to rise for companies in the Netherlands and Germany. If these conditions persist, busi...
Pump prices to fall: gasoline 5 cents cheaper on Thursday, diesel 6 cents
Fuel prices in the Netherlands have decreased this week, according to data from UnitedConsumers. As of Thursday, the price of a liter of gasoline has dropped by 5 cents, while the price of diesel has ...
Homebuyers still benefit financially from energy-efficient homes
Homebuyers continue to pay a premium for energy-efficient properties following the energy crisis. An analysis by Brainbay, the data subsidiary of the NVM real estate association, shows that this price...