Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Successful animated film K-Pop: Demon Hunters gets a sequel on Netflix
Netflix has officially announced a sequel to the successful animated film KPop Demon Hunters. Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans are set to return for the second installment of the movie.
New climate lawsuit inevitable? Shell rejects Milieudefensie's 'unrealistic' demands
Shell has officially rejected new climate demands from the environmental organization Milieudefensie, labeling them as completely unrealistic. The energy giant's refusal to meet these latest requireme...
Major fire in bicycle storage in Beverwijk, fire under control
A large fire broke out at a bicycle storage facility in Beverwijk on Thursday evening, producing significant smoke. Firefighters have since brought the blaze under control and are continuing efforts t...
More and more space for modern art at Tefaf art fair
Controversial solar farm near Schiphol to get 230,000 new panels
230,000 new glare-resistant solar panels are being installed at a solar park near Schiphol Airport to replace previous ones that blinded landing pilots. The 14-million-euro replacement project is fund...
Ukrainian couple Olga and Ruslan open Black Roll Odessa kiosk at Velserpont: 'The best shawarma is in Odessa, we’re bringing it here'
Ukrainian refugees Olga and Ruslan have opened a new food kiosk called Black Roll Odessa near the Velserpont in the Netherlands. After fleeing the war and previously operating a food truck in Hoorn, t...
Oil prices remain stubbornly high due to war (and that is exactly what Iran wants)
Global oil prices remain high despite dozens of countries releasing strategic reserves for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine. Experts predict that oil market uncertainty will persist until ...
New neighbor in North: Dirk opens second supermarket and hands out coffee and cookies
Supermarket chain Dirk van den Broek has opened its second location in Amsterdam-Noord, following an extensive advertising campaign across the district. To celebrate the opening, the new store offered...
KLM raises long-haul ticket prices due to rising fuel costs
KLM and Air France have increased economy class return ticket prices for long-haul flights by 50 euros. This price adjustment, which took effect on Wednesday, is a response to rising fuel costs.
Trump welcomes oil price rise due to war against Iran
President Donald Trump stated that rising oil prices resulting from the conflict with Iran are beneficial for the United States. He noted that the U.S. earns more from its own oil production, despite ...
US government explores imposing new import tariffs
The United States government is exploring the implementation of new import tariffs on its trading partners. The investigation includes a focus on alleged unfair trade practices by the European Union.
A look inside the world of nut company Gotjé: You see a bag on the shelf, but not the work behind it
Jan Gotjé nut company provides a behind-the-scenes look at its production facility in Heerhugowaard, detailing the labor-intensive processes of roasting, cracking, and sorting. Many consumers are una...
Holidays within Europe more popular due to Middle East war
Travel agencies report that European vacation destinations are growing in popularity due to the conflict in Iran. Additionally, there has been a notable increase in travelers opting for package holida...
ING office in Amsterdam East vandalized and splattered with red paint for fourth time
From Drachten to Arnhem: Zaanstad pursues suspicious window cleaners across the Netherlands
Since 2024, inspectors from Zaanstad have been conducting a nationwide investigation into rogue window cleaning companies suspected of fraud, illegal labor, and permit violations. Supervisors have tra...
Popular playground at Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg in Santpoort-Noord must be removed for rule violations, brasserie seeks new location
The large playground at Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg in Santpoort-Noord must be removed following a ruling by the municipality of Velsen due to the lack of a permit. The restaurant management is currently ...
Alarming report: Middle East war causes largest oil market disruption ever
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is causing the largest disruption to global oil supplies in history. This assessment, rel...
100 Dutch ships stuck in Persian Gulf, owners not yet evacuating crews
Dutch shipowners are currently choosing not to evacuate the crews of approximately one hundred ships stationed in the Persian Gulf and Middle East. A spokesperson for the Royal Association of Netherla...
Not feasible to prevent all abuse, says Grok chatbot
Lawyers for Elon Musk's xAI have stated that while they aim to prevent the creation of child abuse material via the Grok chatbot, it is impossible to eliminate all abuse. They acknowledged that some u...
New quality mark for unique businesses in the city center
Amsterdam has introduced a new quality mark called 'The Seal of Amsterdam' to honor local entrepreneurs who contribute to the city's unique character. The award recognizes business owners with a stron...
'Pay later via this company? Never again!' Sleepless nights over Klarna and debt collection agency tactics. Calls for action grow louder
Swedish finance company Klarna is facing criticism for pressuring consumers and violating its own regulations through its 'buy now, pay later' services. Dutch politicians, regulators, and consumer org...
Record release from emergency reserves fails to calm oil market: prices continue to rise
Oil prices continued to rise on Thursday despite an announcement by International Energy Agency members to release 400 million barrels from emergency reserves. As part of this coordinated effort to st...
Belgium strikes: flights cancelled and transport chaos expected
Nationwide strikes in Belgium against austerity measures have led to the cancellation of all flights at Charleroi and Brussels airports. Authorities have also warned of significant transportation chao...
Many Dutch entrepreneurs see Trump's policies as biggest risk
Dutch entrepreneurs doing business internationally identify US President Donald Trump's trade policies as their most significant geopolitical challenge. Approximately half of these business owners rep...
Two oil tankers attacked in Iraqi waters
Two oil tankers carrying Iraqi oil were attacked in Iraqi waters, resulting in fires on both vessels. The ships involved were sailing under the flags of the Marshall Islands and Malta.
The most expensive petrol is in Wieringermeer, the cheapest in Amsterdam. These are the most affordable gas stations in North Holland
As fuel prices rise significantly, a report by Noordhollands Dagblad identifies Amsterdam as having the cheapest petrol in the province of North Holland. The study highlights the most affordable gas s...
US releases 172 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve
The United States will release 172 million barrels of oil from its strategic reserve over a 120-day period starting next week. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced the move, which marks a sign...
Chef of world-famous restaurant Noma leaves after allegations of violence
René Redzepi, the co-founder and head chef of the world-renowned Michelin-star restaurant Noma, has announced his resignation via Instagram. The departure follows allegations of assault involving the...
Trump says he will release oil from US strategic reserve
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to release oil from the United States' strategic reserve. He expects that this action will help lower fuel prices for consumers.
