Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
How Gerry won lawsuit against KLM: 'Earned less for the same work'
Haarlem-based KLM stewardess Gerry Bouma won a landmark legal battle in 1992 after discovering she and other female colleagues were paid significantly less than men for the same work. Her victory secu...
50 million for PSV, 38 million for Ajax and 300,000 euros for Telstar: this is how much the clubs earned this summer
Dutch football clubs experienced varying levels of financial success during the summer transfer window, with PSV leading earnings at 50 million euros and Ajax securing 38 million euros. In contrast, T...
Elon Musk lost nearly half his wealth in six weeks
Elon Musk has lost nearly half of his net worth over a six-week period. According to calculations by Bloomberg, this decline is primarily attributed to a drop in the share price of his company, SpaceX...
Why Ziggo is charging all customers an extra 2.50 euros for ESPN
Starting next week, Ziggo will automatically include the ESPN package for all digital TV subscribers, resulting in an additional monthly fee of 2.50 euros. Consumer market director Robin Kroes stated ...
Flying White House becomes a headache: Air Force One costs already over 3 billion extra
The development of the new Air Force One presidential aircraft has faced significant financial setbacks, resulting in over $3 billion in additional costs and persistent delivery delays. Once a symbol ...
‘A bit like a tech startup today’: how wealthy Amsterdammers gambled on the Bijlmermeer polder in 1626
Ajax attacker Mika Godts (21) in talks with French top club Paris Saint-Germain
Ajax forward Mika Godts is in discussions with Paris Saint-Germain regarding a potential transfer. The French club has contacted both the 21-year-old player and Ajax to express their interest.
365,000 passengers use NS discount pass this summer
Approximately 365,000 travelers have utilized the NS temporary discount pass during the summer. Friday marks the final day for purchasing the subscription, with the national railway operator expressin...
Final approval granted for Saudi takeover of gaming giant EA
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of game publisher Electronic Arts by an investor group led by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF. The multi-billion dollar deal is expected to be ...
Only Dirk van den Broek in Amsterdam city center to close: 'Not profitable and increasing aggression and nuisance'
Explainer | How Trump can profit from his own Truth Social posts
Starting this Saturday, Donald Trump will offer paid subscriptions that provide investment banks with early access to his posts on Truth Social. This move has raised questions regarding potential conf...
Haarlem housing market: average buyer pays 5 percent above asking price
Buying a home in Haarlem remains difficult as 74 percent of buyers paid above the asking price in the past six months. The overall difference between asking prices and final sale prices has remained c...
GoVolta also wants to run trains on high-speed line to Paris
The Dutch train operator GoVolta plans to compete with Eurostar by launching a new high-speed rail service between Amsterdam and Paris. The company has informed the Authority for Consumers and Markets...
AI company Suno must pay damages for copyright infringement
A court in Munich has ruled that the American AI music platform Suno violated artists' copyrights. Consequently, the company is required to pay damages, though the specific amount has not yet been det...
Oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron report highest quarterly profit in years
American oil and gas giants ExxonMobil and Chevron reported their highest quarterly profits since 2022. This financial growth reflects strong recent performance for both corporations.
All public transport to shut down due to strike on Wednesday, September 9
Public transport workers in the Netherlands will go on strike on Wednesday, September 9. The action, organized by the FNV trade union, is a protest against government budget cuts to social security.
Rising fuel prices drive inflation higher
Inflation in the Netherlands rose to 3.1 percent in July, according to the national statistics agency CBS. This increase is primarily driven by rising fuel prices resulting from the ongoing conflict i...
From espresso to pasta: Mercato Tomato brings Italy to Hortusplein
Hospitality professionals Tom, Maarten, and Tom have launched Mercato Tomato, a new Italian coffee shop, lunch spot, and deli located on the Hortusplein. The business offers a variety of Italian food ...
Consumers get more rights if a device breaks, even after warranty
A new European directive effective today grants consumers increased rights to have electronic devices repaired rather than replaced. This initiative aims to reduce the growing volume of electronic was...
Apple profit surges in final quarter under outgoing CEO Tim Cook
Apple reported a significant increase in revenue and profit for the final quarter, driven largely by strong iPhone sales. This marks the last financial report issued under the leadership of outgoing C...
Filmmaker sues Netflix over theft of Nicolas Cage film
Filmmakers have filed a lawsuit against Netflix after an unreleased film starring Nicolas Cage was stolen from the company's office in Los Angeles. The legal action follows the loss of the production ...
Fruit will be smaller and more expensive this autumn due to drought in Europe
Fruit in the Netherlands is expected to become smaller and more expensive starting this September due to ongoing drought conditions across Europe. This forecast was provided by John Kusters, chairman ...
Football is the biggest victim of Infantino's World Cup stake: 'Could be a turning point'
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's proposal to allow investors to buy shares in the World Cup has sparked concerns regarding commercial influence on the sport. Critics suggest the move could prioritize...
Shell refineries running overtime as shareholders benefit from billions in profit
Shell reported a second-quarter profit of 10 billion dollars, nearly tripling its earnings compared to the same period last year due to high oil prices. A significant portion of these record profits w...
ING grows on recovering housing market despite global unrest
ING reported a significant increase in profit during the second quarter, driven by a growing customer base despite global instability. The bank's performance improved due to the recovering housing mar...
Hardball: union accuses Kruidvat of intimidation
The trade union FNV has accused the drugstore chain Kruidvat of fostering an unsafe working environment and using intimidation tactics. While the union describes the situation as alarming, academic ex...
Magnum prevents empty shelves during heatwave and grows by 4.7 percent
Ice cream manufacturer Magnum reported a 4.7 percent increase in sales during the first half of 2026. The company benefited from hot weather across Europe, with particularly strong sales growth in Fra...
Over 11,000 Enexis customers are waiting for a new or upgraded connection
Grid operator Enexis reported that its waiting list for new or upgraded electricity connections grew by 734 requests in the first half of the year. Despite doubling its newly constructed grid capacity...
AI-generated photos on Vinted give a misleading impression of secondhand clothing
Vinted sellers are increasingly using AI-generated model photos to showcase second-hand clothing instead of photographing themselves. However, the platform prohibits this practice because it can lead ...
Shell profits from high oil prices due to Middle East war
Shell reported a significant increase in second-quarter profits, reaching 9.8 billion dollars compared to 6.9 billion dollars in the first quarter. This growth was driven by rising oil prices resultin...