Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
New start for Paviljoen Loef behind Teletubbie Hill: 'A sail-through for your boat'
Paviljoen Loef, located at the Mooie Nel in Haarlem, has reopened following an extensive renovation. The establishment is now open daily from 9 AM to 9 PM and features a unique sail-through service fo...
Complaint to European Commission over proposed state aid for Tata Steel
The legal organization Advocates for the Future is filing a complaint with the European Commission regarding the Dutch government's proposed multi-billion euro subsidy for Tata Steel. The jurists argu...
PSV are champions again and the economy keeps growing: what is Eindhoven's secret?
PSV has secured another national football championship title as the economy in the Eindhoven region continues to thrive. Over the past twelve years, the economy around Eindhoven has grown twice as fas...
Fire at commercial building in Obdam, North Holland under control
A fire that broke out in a multi-tenant business building in Obdam, North Holland, has been brought under control by firefighters. Although the building was completely destroyed by the blaze and subse...
Manager Marieke was at Mariëtte’s desk for every little thing: ‘Still, I kept helping every time’
Career coach Anne-Marije Buckens explains how initial workplace labels can limit professional growth, particularly for employees over 50. Using the experience of an employee named Mariëtte, she illus...
Outcry in UK over Ye's festival performances
The announcement that Ye, also known as Kanye West, will perform three shows at the Wireless Festival in London has sparked significant controversy in the United Kingdom. In response, Pepsi has withdr...
Iran war also hits fertilizer production: ‘It could become dire’
The conflict in Iran is impacting global fertilizer production alongside oil and gas exports, creating potential risks for farmers and consumers worldwide. Experts from Wageningen University indicate ...
69 percent of young people find festivals ‘too expensive’: free water and saving as solutions
A Rabobank study indicates that 69 percent of young people find festival tickets too expensive, contributing to slower ticket sales for major events like Lowlands and Zwarte Cross. To manage rising co...
Easter breakfast slightly cheaper this year, but it’s the last bit of good news at the supermarket
According to Rabobank, the cost of an Easter breakfast is slightly lower this year than last year, providing a brief reprieve for supermarket shoppers. However, analysts warn that food prices are expe...
Neighborhood resists data centers: We knew nothing
Residents near Schiphol-Rijk are protesting the planned construction of three large data centers, citing a lack of communication from local authorities and concerns over noise and property values. Alt...
Is our beloved egg becoming a luxury product? ‘Compare it to a good piece of meat’
The price of barn eggs has risen by 38 percent over the last five years, reaching 35 cents per egg in Dutch supermarkets just before Easter. While consumers are paying more, farmers are currently bene...
City film commission receives five applications daily: "We are more expensive than other cities"
The Amsterdam Film Commission manages approximately five daily requests, overseeing about 80 film and series productions annually while striving to minimize disruption for residents. Although filming ...
Dutch tourists avoid Asia and choose Spain due to Middle East war
Dutch vacationers are continuing to book summer holidays despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Travel agencies report a shift in destination preferences, with many travelers opting for Spai...
This monstrosity of a law on freelancers was made by people who don't have a clue
Journalist Lisanne van Sadelhoff critiques Dutch legislative efforts aimed at regulating and protecting freelancers, arguing that the proposed laws are poorly designed. She suggests that the policymak...
Deining in Castricum aan Zee celebrates 25th anniversary with new beach pavilion: 'Preparing for a hugely busy year'
Beach pavilion Deining in Castricum aan Zee is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the opening of a completely renovated building on April 17th. After months of construction, the venue is preparing ...
Robbery at 't Paradijs tobacco shop: gun held to employee's head. 'Had only been open for three minutes'
On Saturday morning, an armed robbery took place at the Van Vuure tobacco shop in Hoofddorp shortly after it opened for business. A staff member was threatened with a weapon held to their head during ...
Jochem is the new face of Ronald Adventure shop: 'I feel right at home in this store'
Jochem Bossenbroek has taken over as the new owner of Ronald Adventure Shop, a long-standing outdoor and hiking specialty store in Beverwijk. Since December, Bossenbroek has been working with the exis...
Calvé and Douwe Egberts to US: 'Not the owner, but the feeling that matters'
American companies have acquired the parent companies of iconic Dutch brands Calvé and Douwe Egberts this week. Despite public concern about potential changes to these authentic brands, experts indic...
Owner of former Heemstede post office satisfied after new ruling: 'Something beautiful could have been there by now'
Entrepreneur Onno Draijer expressed satisfaction following a recent court ruling regarding the long-standing redevelopment project of the old post office in Heemstede. The project developer is now wai...
EU ministers want windfall tax on energy companies due to rising prices
Five European Finance Ministers have called on the European Commission to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies' profits. The proposal comes in response to significant fuel price increases caus...
Diesel price at the pump slightly higher after sharp Friday increase
Diesel prices at the pump in the Netherlands rose slightly on Saturday following a significant increase of over 10 cents on Friday. According to UnitedConsumers, the national recommended price for a l...
Hiking holiday agency goes bankrupt, travelers lose trips and money: 'A total shock to receive such an email'
A travel agency based in 't Harde has declared bankruptcy, affecting hundreds of travelers and investors who now face the loss of their pre-booked trips and payments. All scheduled walking tours have ...
PRO Haarlem seeks answers on consequences of TommyTomato bankruptcy: 'Very concerning'
The political party PRO Haarlem has expressed serious concern following the bankruptcy of school meal delivery service TommyTomato. Council members Bowien Wegman and Digna Brand have submitted formal ...
Hard-to-reach Dyson tests patience of Jacqueline and other customers
Dyson customers are experiencing significant delays and poor accessibility when trying to reach the company for warranty-related issues. This lack of communication has left many individuals frustrated...
The battle against tourist shops: why the city center isn't changing
The municipality of Amsterdam is struggling to reduce the number of tourist-oriented shops in its city center, with research showing that 583 such businesses still exist despite years of restrictive p...
Souvenirs, rubber ducks and stroopwafels: still hundreds of tourist shops in the city
A survey by AT5 identified 583 tourist-oriented businesses in Amsterdam's city center, including 145 souvenir shops and over 120 pizzerias and steakhouses. Despite municipal efforts since 2016 to curb...
NOC*NSF on new elite sports income plans: 'We want sport to be recognized as a profession'
The NOC*NSF has introduced a detailed plan aimed at improving the incomes of elite athletes and having sports officially recognized as a profession. The initiative seeks to address long-standing finan...
Happy Easter, but not for 120,000 day-old cockerels
During the Easter holiday, millions of eggs are consumed, but the industry faces ethical concerns regarding the daily gassing of approximately 120,000 day-old male chicks. Despite the availability of ...
Booked flight holidays can become significantly more expensive up to six weeks before departure
Travelers who have booked flight holidays for the upcoming summer may face mandatory surcharges due to rising kerosene costs. Consumers only have the right to cancel their trip free of charge if the t...
A10 South tunneling also leads to tree felling on Beethovenstraat
Five trees on Beethovenstraat in Amsterdam's Zuidas district will be removed or relocated this week to facilitate the relocation of a water pipe for the A10 South tunneling project. This action follow...