Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
'It's pure greed': why we are queuing en masse for a plastic watch
Large crowds queued globally last weekend for the release of a new watch collaboration between Swatch and the Swiss luxury brand Audemars Piguet. Despite criticism from watch connoisseurs regarding th...
Tech experts demand transparency on Solvinity acquisition decision
A group of tech experts and scientists has challenged the proposed acquisition of Solvinity, the company managing the DigiD infrastructure, by a U.S. firm in court. They are demanding transparency fro...
Chinese to build cars in historic Citroën factory
Stellantis is partnering with the Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng to produce vehicles at the historic Citroën factory in Rennes, France. This collaboration marks a significant shift for the facility, w...
Blow after blow for government Schiphol plans: time to abandon 30-year dual objective of economy and environment
Long lines at Schiphol security, airport deploys extra staff
Schiphol Airport is experiencing long security queues on Monday following a change in its security screening procedures. In response, the airport has deployed additional office staff to assist passeng...
Only a small European elite became extremely wealthy from VOC voyages
The Dutch East India Company (VOC) is being used as a symbol by modern anti-asylum seeker protesters despite its historical involvement in violence, slavery, and genocide. While the company's legacy i...
Santpoort’s Isabel opens Ocean Snacks in former Visparadijs location on Loggerstraat
Twenty-four-year-old Isabel Emmelot is opening her own business, Ocean Snacks, at the former Visparadijs location on Loggerstraat. She brings extensive hospitality experience to the venture, having pr...
Schiphol warns of long security queues
ProRail warns of reputational damage to the Netherlands after rail protests
ProRail warned that protests and vandalism on railway tracks in the Port of Rotterdam are damaging the Netherlands' reputation as a reliable logistical gateway to Europe. The rail infrastructure manag...
Hondius cleanup begins Tuesday and lasts until Friday
The cleaning of the Dutch cruise ship Hondius is scheduled to begin this Tuesday and is expected to continue through Friday. The specialized operation is being carried out by EWS Group, as confirmed b...
Shakira acquitted in Spanish tax case and gets 60 million euros back
A Spanish court has ordered the tax authorities to repay pop star Shakira over 60 million euros after ruling she was not a tax resident of Spain in 2011. The court determined that the singer had been ...
CARE: Price of aid goods rising due to trade route blockades
The aid organization CARE reports that the prices of food and emergency supplies are rising rapidly due to trade route disruptions in the Middle East. The partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz has f...
Cleaning websites adjust information after regulator criticism
Three cleaning service websites will clearly disclose their use of paid subscriptions following criticism from the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM). The changes aim to prevent con...
Harbormaster: Hondius arrives in Port of Rotterdam around 10:00 AM
The Dutch cruise ship Hondius is scheduled to arrive at the port of Rotterdam around 10:00 am. According to Harbor Master René de Vries, the vessel will take approximately twenty minutes to reach its...
Salary remains a taboo, but Brussels wants your colleagues to know what you earn
A majority of Dutch employees remain hesitant to discuss their earnings with colleagues, viewing salary information as private despite upcoming European pay transparency rules. This directive will req...
India also signs strategic partnership with Sweden
India and Sweden have established a strategic partnership aimed at doubling their trade and mutual investments over the next five years. This announcement follows a similar agreement recently conclude...
Entrepreneurs call on cabinet for crisis approach to grid congestion
Several Dutch business organizations and the municipality of Eindhoven have urged the national cabinet to treat power grid congestion as a national crisis. In a letter to the State Secretary for Clima...
Ingrid gets loaner camera from Fotovak Engel out of the blue
Ingrid received a loaner camera from Fotovak Engel, a camera shop with over fifty years of history, highlighting their exceptional customer service. The article features the store as a positive exampl...
Fresh market at Halkade in IJmuiden closes permanently, tenants seek successor
The Versmarkt on the Halkade in IJmuiden has permanently closed, leaving local residents and passers-by without a nearby option for daily groceries. The current tenants are actively seeking a successo...
Ten seconds longer at a roundabout? Haarlemmermeer won't put Zwaanshoek home seekers through that
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has rejected a housing project in Zwaanshoek because it would increase traffic wait times at a local roundabout by ten seconds. The developer criticized the decision...
Is new queue chaos looming as Schiphol security undergoes a major overhaul? ‘I don’t know if this is still safe’
Their love for the craft and each other comes together in restaurant de Poldervogel in Watergraafsmeer
Commentary: Concerts and festivals are pricing themselves out of the market
Ticket sales for major events like Harry Styles' residency at the Johan Cruijff Arena and several summer festivals are seeing a decline compared to previous years. The trend suggests that high prices ...
Fire-ravaged Club Zand Castricum reopens after eight months
Club Zand in Castricum has officially reopened eight months after it was destroyed by a fire last September. The beach club has been completely rebuilt to welcome visitors back to the popular coastal ...
New York Pizza in Beverwijk celebrates 25th anniversary: '30 pizzas please, or wait, make it 35'
The New York Pizza branch in Beverwijk celebrated its 25th anniversary on Saturday by offering pizzas for a discounted price of 2.50 euros. For every pizza sold, 1.50 euros was donated to the KiKa cha...
Haarlem breweries win awards at Dutch Beer Challenge: Uiltje and Jopen both win six medals
Breweries from the Haarlem region, including Uiltje Brewing Company, Jopen Bier, and De Hollandse Pilsener Fabriek, won a total of thirteen medals at the Dutch Beer Challenge. Uiltje and Jopen each re...
Arrests during protest on railway in Port of Rotterdam
Police arrested twelve activists from the 'Kappen met Kolen' group for attempting to disable a coal railway track in the Port of Rotterdam. Approximately thirty protesters participated in the action, ...
SIG Foundation named best employer
Stichting SIG has been named Best Employer 2025-2026 by research firm Effectory in the category for organizations with 100 to 1,000 employees. The recognition is based on employee feedback highlightin...
Arty Upholstery on Spaarnwoudestraat closes after 71 years: ‘My biggest competitor is new furniture getting cheaper and cheaper’
Stoffeerderij Arty, a furniture upholstery shop on Spaarnwoudestraat, is closing after 71 years of operation. Owner Leonard Koelemij cited the declining cost of new furniture as a major factor in the ...
Malaysia discounts flight tickets due to Iran war fuel crisis
Malaysia has allocated approximately 1.1 million to provide discounts on flight tickets to support its aviation sector. The initiative aims to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices resulting from ...