Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Warning against flying over Middle East extended by two weeks
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended its recommendation for airlines to avoid airspace over the Middle East and the Gulf region until April 24. The updated advisory follows a ...
Works council urges city government to intervene in Zuidoost case over alleged employee ‘black list’
Heritage of the Week | Sustainable family business on the Egelantiers
The historic Gunters & Meusers building in Amsterdam's Jordaan district has undergone a sustainability renovation to prepare the national monument for the future. This project serves as an example of ...
Another Red Bull key figure departs: Verstappen's race engineer Lambiase moves to rival
Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen's long-time race engineer, is leaving Red Bull Racing after thirteen years to join rival team McLaren. Lambiase reportedly accepted a significant offer and is expect...
Amsterdam seeks data center cooperation, requesting space for European customers
Uncertainty over Middle East ceasefire drives oil prices up again
Oil prices rose on Thursday morning due to uncertainty surrounding the ceasefire in the Middle East. Concerns persist as Iran maintains its closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Hezbollah continues rock...
Amsteldorp residents lose trust in Ymere after overly optimistic LinkedIn post about renovation
Residents of the Amsteldorp neighborhood in Amsterdam have expressed profound distrust toward housing corporation Ymere over its renovation and demolition plans for 480 social housing units. The local...
Gap between first-time buyers and movers widens in sensitive housing market
The gap between first-time buyers and repeat buyers in the housing market is widening, with starters paying higher prices for less desirable properties. Recent data from a record-breaking week highlig...
Young people see 'pay later' as a payment method rather than debt
Budget organization Nibud warns that young people increasingly view 'Buy Now, Pay Later' services as a standard payment method rather than a financial debt. This trend has normalized borrowing and pos...
Yvonne Coldeweijer to hear today if she gets 650,000 euros from Talpa
Juice vlogger Yvonne Coldeweijer is awaiting a court decision today on whether media company Talpa must pay her approximately 650,000 euros. The legal dispute follows the termination of a contract for...
Campsites thrive due to good weather and Middle East war, but holiday home rentals slump
Dutch campsites are experiencing a significant boom driven by favorable weather, high fuel prices, and international conflicts that influence travel decisions. Conversely, holiday home rentals have se...
Defense pressures housing construction further: ‘Battle for staff’
A report by ABN Amro warns that increased investments in the Defense sector will heighten competition for technical personnel, further pressuring the housing construction industry. The bank anticipate...
2.5 years in prison for 20-year-old who ordered explosive at De Pizzabakkers entrance
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for ordering a 14-year-old to place an explosive at a De Pizzabakkers restaurant in Amsterdam. The court cited fingerprints on gas bottles a...
New service point in Hoofddorp's Vier Meren shopping center: parcel drop-off and bulk deposit machine
A new service point called "The Point" has officially opened in the Vier Meren shopping center in Hoofddorp. The facility offers several requested services, including an ATM, parcel pickup and drop-of...
Owner of Osdorp Garden Center on leaving the city: A piece of history is being lost
Tuincentrum Osdorp will move from its long-standing location in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district to a new site in 2030 to make way for residential development. The iconic family business, which has ope...
Farmers and State fight in court over how much manure can be used
Two farmers from Flevoland and the Stichting Stikstofclaim have filed a lawsuit against the Dutch State to challenge current restrictions on manure usage. They argue that existing legislation is outda...
Dutch cabinet allows unequal pay on ships to continue
The Dutch government has decided to maintain the practice of unequal pay for foreign seafarers working on Dutch ships. This follows a challenge by two sailors at the College for Human Rights, which no...
Ajax to partner with Austrian club LASK Linz: ‘Real added value for both clubs’
Dutch football club Ajax has announced a new partnership with the Austrian side LASK Linz. The collaboration aims to share football expertise, optimize player development programs, and improve talent ...
Forte takes next step in social mission with establishment of Forte Foundation
Forte Kinderopvang has officially established the Forte Foundation to support children who lack access to childcare and development opportunities. Founders Arthur de Flart, Erica Jaasma, and Wendy Bur...
‘Every woman deserves to truly see herself’: Kyra opens her own photo studio in Haarlem
Kyra has opened her own photography studio, Studio Zoya, in Haarlem, following a lifelong passion for the craft. The studio specializes in boudoir photography while also offering rental space for othe...
Camping giant Obelink from Winterswijk named third winner of National Entrepreneur Award
Obelink, a major camping retailer based in Winterswijk, has won the third National Entrepreneurship Prize after receiving the most public votes. The company is recognized for its unique organizational...
Musk wants to oust CEO of ChatGPT parent company
Elon Musk has formally requested the removal of Sam Altman as CEO of OpenAI as part of an ongoing legal dispute. This demand is the latest development in the billionaire's lawsuit against the artifici...
Could hackers access patient data of countless Dutch citizens? 'You don't want your neighbors to know this'
Dutch healthcare IT provider ChipSoft has been targeted by a cyberattack, raising concerns about the security of patient data across numerous hospitals and GPs. While the company reports that medical ...
AP receives data breach reports from Chipsoft customers
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has received several data breach notifications from customers of software supplier Chipsoft. A spokesperson for the authority stated that more reports are expe...
Shipping traffic in Strait of Hormuz expected to remain disrupted for a long time
Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is expected to face prolonged disruptions despite a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Tehran has indicated it will work toward ensuring free ...
Trump: tariffs for countries supplying arms to Iran
Donald Trump announced that the United States will immediately impose a 50 percent import tariff on any country that supplies weapons to Iran. Writing on Truth Social, Trump stated that the measure is...
Dubai remains ‘no go’ for KLM: ‘Assume airlines make a sound assessment’
KLM maintains its decision to avoid flying to Dubai despite a ceasefire agreement in the Middle East. The travel association ANVR is currently working to find solutions for passengers with connecting ...
KLM maintains decision to suspend Dubai flights, ticket price increase remains
KLM will continue to suspend flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until at least May 17, citing safety concerns despite a recent ceasefire in the Middle East. The airline's previous decision to cancel...
Fuel prices likely to drop as early as Thursday, but only by a few cents
Fuel prices are expected to decrease starting this Thursday as global oil prices drop following a ceasefire in the Middle East. However, experts predict the decline will only be a few cents because ga...
Red Cross Hospital Beverwijk shuts digital access as a precaution following ChipSoft hack
The Red Cross Hospital in Beverwijk has implemented technical precautions following a cyberattack on its software provider, ChipSoft. Hospital management confirmed that the digital connection to ChipS...