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Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Supermarket owner Marco is fed up with thieves: It really brings tears to your eyes
The fine for shoplifters in the Netherlands will increase from 181 to 242 euros starting in September. Despite this policy change, supermarket owner Marco Vos expresses skepticism, stating that the hi...
Still more manual cars despite rapid rise of automatics
Nearly half of all cars in the Netherlands are now automatic, a doubling of the figure from ten years ago. This trend is primarily driven by the rising popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles, whic...
More and more buildings at risk of subsidence due to foundation problems
Nearly half a million buildings in the Netherlands are at risk of foundation-related subsidence damage by 2035. Without intervention, the total cost of damages is projected to reach 54 billion euros, ...
Addiction help via your employer: ‘That 5,000 euros is nothing compared to the costs of long-term absenteeism’
Large organizations in the Netherlands are increasingly helping employees with addictions by connecting them to specialized mental healthcare services. This initiative aims to reduce long-term absente...
Many bridges in North Holland need maintenance, 'most are outdated'
Rijkswaterstaat reports that many bridges in the province of Noord-Holland are aging and will require maintenance or replacement in the coming years. While officials confirm the structures are current...
Never flown a meter yet headed for the shredder: Boeing chooses to scrap new 777X
Boeing has decided to scrap a brand-new 777X aircraft that never performed a single flight. This decision comes as the 777X project continues to face significant delays and challenges for the American...
Kjell Scherpen joins Ipswich Town for four years and over ten million euros
Goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen is set to join Premier League club Ipswich Town from Belgian team Union St. Gillis for a fee of at least 10 million euros. The 26-year-old will undergo a medical examination ...
HR prioritizes Charlotte's (55) office colleagues for summer bonus: 'They went that extra mile'
Charlotte, a 55-year-old employee, discovered that her summer bonus was significantly lower than that of her office-based colleagues. HR explained the discrepancy by citing the additional effort and p...
Johan Cruijff Arena tests automatic payment for drinks and snacks
Ajax supporters can participate in a pilot program at the Johan Cruijff Arena that allows them to purchase food and drinks through automated payments using AI and tracking technology. The system enabl...
Last summer of Formula 1 kicks off: "We are going to miss it"
The Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort is beginning its final summer of racing, as organizers have decided to end the event after six years due to financial concerns. While the races have brought significa...
Why the Netherlands is still a long way from being a cashless society
Despite the widespread use of digital payment methods in the Netherlands, cash remains a vital part of the economy. Experts suggest that a cashless society is unlikely to be realized in the near futur...
Public Prosecution Service seizes 433 million in cash and assets from criminals, a new record
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service confiscated a record 433 million euros in criminal assets and goods in 2025. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the total value of seizures has increased.
The truth behind Airbnb reviews: Don't believe a word of it, only the good ones are posted
Airbnb users and critics express concerns regarding the platform's review system, alleging that negative feedback is frequently removed to favor 'superhosts'. The article investigates the transparency...
Paramount pauses proposed multibillion-dollar Warner takeover pending court ruling
Paramount has paused its multi-billion dollar acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery pending a federal court ruling. This decision follows a legal challenge initiated by a group of twelve U.S. states a...
New Trump import tariffs appear to be old duties in a new guise
U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced new import tariffs for dozens of trading partners, including the European Union. Experts suggest that the economic impact is minimal and that the move is pri...
Alderman considers charging taxi drivers for using Central Station stand
Amsterdam alderman Elise Moeskops is considering requiring taxi drivers to pay for using the taxi stand at Central Station to fund permanent monitoring and address ongoing technical and behavioral iss...
Alderman considers charging taxi drivers for use of Central Station rank
Amsterdam alderman Elise Moeskops is considering requiring taxi drivers to pay for using the taxi stand at Central Station to help fund ongoing supervision and address structural issues. This potentia...
Employers miss disability job quotas, face potential fines
Employers in the Netherlands are unlikely to reach the government-mandated target of 125,000 jobs for people with disabilities by 2026. Current data from July shows only 92,000 positions have been cre...
Red Sea now unsafe as well as Hormuz, global trade under further pressure
Two recent attacks on oil tankers in the Middle East have increased insecurity in the Red Sea, threatening global shipping lanes. Experts warn that these developments could exert further pressure on t...
Ziggo finally gains internet customers again, but financial concerns remain
For the first time in over six years, VodafoneZiggo has seen a net increase in internet subscribers, gaining 7,200 connections in the second quarter. Despite this growth in the customer base, the comp...
Festival organizer Sona fined 250,000 euros for selling bottles of hard liquor
Relief for Tata Steel: judge does not block billion-euro subsidy
The court in The Hague has ruled in favor of Tata Steel, allowing the 2 billion euro government subsidy intended for the company's sustainability efforts to proceed. This decision is crucial for the f...
Shop lifters to pay significantly more: damages increased for the first time in 13 years
Starting in mid-September, the compensation fee for shoplifting in the Netherlands will increase from 181 to 242 euros. This marks the first adjustment to the penalty amount in over 13 years.
Over nine thousand fewer flights at Schiphol due to cold and war
Schiphol Airport processed over 9,100 fewer flights in the first half of this year compared to the same period in 2023. These cancellations were primarily caused by severe winter weather and flight re...
Qantas ultra-long-haul flight travels directly from France to Australia
Qantas has completed a 19-hour non-stop test flight from France to Australia using its new Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft. The airline plans to launch commercial ultra-long-haul flights with this plane ...
Lindt sued in US over alleged child labor in African cocoa supply chain
Swiss chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli is facing a lawsuit in the United States over allegations that it misled consumers regarding its efforts to combat child labor in the cocoa supply chain ...
South Korean tycoon to pay 555 million to ex-wife in divorce of the century
A South Korean court has ordered SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won to pay 555 million euros to his ex-wife, Roh Soh-yeong, following a nine-year legal battle. This settlement marks the conclusion of what...
Ali B wants to continue advising entrepreneurs: 'I have to work too'
Rapper Ali B continues to advise entrepreneurs despite public controversy surrounding a recent event where he was scheduled to speak. He clarified that he only withdrew from that specific appearance a...
US announces new import tariffs of 10 and 12.5 percent
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced new import tariffs ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent on 60 trading partners, including the European Union, China, and the United Kingdom. The measures were conf...
AEX closes significantly lower, oil prices surge due to war with Iran
The AEX index closed significantly lower on Thursday amid a broader negative sentiment across European stock markets. Investors reacted to rising oil prices driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middl...