Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Person falls from height in Vijfhuizen
A person fell from a height at the Expo in Vijfhuizen on Monday morning around 11:15 AM. Emergency services were not detailed, but the incident occurred at the event venue during the morning hours.
Free meatballs in the Ikea showroom: coming soon to Haarlem
Ikea is offering customers the opportunity to enjoy its famous meatballs for free directly within the store's showroom in Haarlem. This special event allows visitors to dine among other shoppers for a...
Yosephina works at Janskliniek via Kennemerhart, but can also work at Sint Jacob and Zorgbalans through Flexcoop when it suits her: ‘This gives me freedom and security’
Elderly care organizations Zorgbalans, Sint Jacob, and Kennemerhart have launched a collaborative staffing pool called Flexcoop to share flexible personnel. This initiative provides healthcare workers...
Mortgage rates rising as Iran war continues
Mortgage interest rates in the Netherlands rose last week, with providers such as ABN AMRO and Florius set to increase rates further. This trend is driven by the ongoing conflict involving Iran, accor...
Explosion at Amsterdam's Zuidas claimed by same group as Jewish school attack
An explosion occurred at the Atrium office complex on the Zuidas in Amsterdam, reportedly targeting the Bank of New York. The attack was claimed by Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyyah, the same group...
Explosion at Atrium building in Zuidas, police investigating tweet with video footage of the incident
UAE port suspends oil loading after new drone attack
The port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates has suspended oil loading operations following a drone attack that caused a fire at its oil complex. While no injuries were reported, the measure was t...
Italy's UniCredit bids for Commerzbank against German opposition
Italian bank UniCredit has officially submitted a 35 billion euro takeover bid for Germany's Commerzbank. The proposal faces opposition from German authorities, making the success of the potential mer...
Rabobank: More years of stagnation? That will put many farmers in trouble
Rabobank has called on the new Dutch cabinet to quickly establish clear environmental goals for farmers to reach by 2030. The bank warns that prolonged political uncertainty is preventing farmers from...
Many business parks becoming too hot and wet during extreme weather: '10 degrees hotter'
A new study reveals that business parks in the Netherlands are increasingly vulnerable to extreme heat and flooding due to a lack of greenery and excessive asphalt. These conditions, which can see tem...
Conflict between local foundations over Tata Steel mass claim grows: petition against Frisse Wind signed nearly 700 times
Stichting IJmond IJzersterk has launched a petition against Stichting Frisse Wind, which has already gained nearly 700 signatures. The conflict stems from a 1.4 billion euro mass claim filed by Frisse...
Bol and Amazon face new Chinese competitor Joybuy
Chinese online retailer Joybuy has officially launched in the Netherlands and five other European countries, positioning itself as a competitor to Bol and Amazon. The company aims to offer same-day de...
Chinese webshop Joybuy challenges Bol and Amazon today with same-day delivery and robot pets
JD.com, China's largest retail giant, has launched its new webshop Joybuy in the Netherlands and Europe today. The platform aims to compete with major rivals like Bol and Amazon by offering same-day d...
Oxxio's offer was a bit too sharp as energy company tries to back out of deal with Martin
Energy company Oxxio attempted to cancel a contract with a customer after it had already been accepted, claiming the original offer was too low. The Ombudsman team has intervened, challenging the comp...
Air traffic at Dubai airport temporarily suspended
Flight traffic at Dubai International Airport has been temporarily suspended for safety reasons, according to the United Arab Emirates aviation authority. The measure is described as a precautionary a...
Pension shortfall looms for hundreds of thousands of SME workers, employers must take action
Hundreds of thousands of Dutch SME employees face significant tax penalties because tens of thousands of companies have not yet updated their pension schemes to comply with the new pension system. Emp...
WSJ: US seeks coalition to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. government is planning to form a coalition of countries to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route near the Iranian coast. According to reports from ...
FNV and CNV: Monday strike at DHL Express
Employees of DHL Express will go on strike for nearly the entire day on Monday after collective labor agreement negotiations between the company and unions FNV and CNV reached a stalemate. The industr...
Monday strike at DHL express delivery service to mainly affect businesses
Employees at DHL Express are set to strike for nearly the entire day on Monday following a breakdown in collective bargaining negotiations between the company and labor unions FNV and CNV. The industr...
IEA member states release nearly 412 million barrels of oil from reserves
Member states of the International Energy Agency (IEA) have pledged to release 411.9 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves. The agency issued a statement on Sunday following the submiss...
For Peter (51), conversations are more often about his motor skills than his intellectual abilities
Peter, a 51-year-old job seeker, reports that his interviews often focus on his physical mobility and appearance rather than his professional research experience. He shared with career consultant Anne...
Europe has the world's strictest rules: Haarlem's Christy Wong-Go inspects Asian products for the European market
Haarlem resident Christy Wong-Go specializes in vetting Asian products to ensure they comply with strict European Union import regulations. The process involves comprehensive checks on ingredients and...
Data leaked in Odido hack, what now? Hackers use sophisticated tactics: ‘They want to know if you have money’
A major data leak at telecom provider Odido has exposed the personal information of millions of people in the Netherlands. Experts warn that hackers use such data as a gold mine to profile potential v...
The Greenhouse | Will we finally stick to voluntary environmental agreements?
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the resurgence of environmental covenants as a policy tool in the Netherlands. The column questions whether lessons have been learned from the 1990s to ensure t...
Number of gyms rises by 25%: "Fits today's busy lifestyles"
The number of gyms in Amsterdam has increased by nearly 25% over the last five years, reaching 1,659 locations to accommodate residents' busy lifestyles. While the growth offers increased flexibility ...
Woonopmaat unpacks its own moving boxes. Housing corporation office thoroughly renovated with space for tenants: 'We can't figure out what they need from behind a desk'
Housing corporation Woonopmaat has reopened its renovated office in Heemskerk, which now features a dedicated space for tenants to visit and interact with staff. The project aims to improve communicat...
Fred has been putting IJmuiden restaurant De Meerplaats on the map for 30 years: 'I have never gone to work with reluctance'
Chef Fred Nieswaag is celebrating thirty years at De Meerplaats, a fish restaurant located in the harbor of IJmuiden. The establishment is known for its authentic maritime decor and Nieswaag's endurin...
Knocking over human pins as PR for new bowling alley in Haarlem
To promote the upcoming opening of Marty’s Bars & Bowling, employees performed a "guerrilla bowling" event with human pins in the center of Haarlem on Saturday. The new venue replaces Bison Bowling,...
Bayram Gezer (61) combined 28 years of council work in Beverwijk with 41 years at Tata Steel: ‘To relax, I switched piles of paper’
Bayram Gezer is stepping down after serving 28 years as a council member in Beverwijk, making him one of the longest-serving local politicians in the Netherlands. Throughout his political career, he s...
Expatriate Cubans hope for return and trade in Cuba
The Cuban government is expected to introduce economic reforms next week that will allow exiled Cubans and their descendants to invest in and own small businesses. This move, reported by the Miami Her...