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Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Nature permit still required for Rotterdam and Eindhoven airports
A Dutch court has ruled that Rotterdam and Eindhoven airports must obtain nature permits, overturning a previous government decision that deemed them unnecessary. The ruling follows legal challenges f...
Babboe cargo bikes return, relaunch starting in Germany among other countries
Parent company Accell has announced that Babboe cargo bikes will return to the market following a major safety recall. The relaunch comes after the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NV...
Coalition wants to compensate companies for electricity costs
Dutch coalition parties D66, CDA, and VVD have proposed moving forward funds originally allocated for 2028 to help companies manage current electricity costs. This initiative was announced during a pa...
State Secretary wants fire safety inspections for stables
State Secretary Silvio Erkens has announced plans to introduce mandatory fire safety and electrical inspections for agricultural stables as soon as possible. These measures aim to reduce the risk of s...
House prices now falling significantly, by up to 6 percent: check your neighborhood here
House prices in the Netherlands fell by up to 6 percent during the first quarter of the year. Real estate agents attribute this decline to rising mortgage interest rates and global uncertainty caused ...
Diesel price at the pump drops by nearly 6 cents
Diesel prices in the Netherlands fell by nearly 6 cents on Thursday, with the national recommended price dropping to 2.589 euros per liter. This decrease follows a record high of 2.819 euros per liter...
Philippe Remarque named new deputy editor-in-chief of AD
Philippe Remarque has been appointed as the new deputy editor-in-chief of the Dutch newspaper AD. Remarque, who previously served as the editor-in-chief of de Volkskrant for nine years, most recently ...
Dutch DPA to audit data security at IT suppliers
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) is launching preventive audits of ICT suppliers in the Netherlands to evaluate their digital security measures. This initiative aims to help companies identify...
Fast-charging company Fastned profits from high fuel prices and records significant profit
Fast charging company Fastned reported a profit increase to 32 million euros in recent months. The company attributes this growth to rising gasoline and diesel prices, which are encouraging more drive...
Bloemendaal resident builds aquatic drones for war in Ukraine: 'Such an unmanned boat has already saved the life of a Ukrainian soldier'
Martijn Otten, an entrepreneur based in the Netherlands, is manufacturing remote-controlled aqua drones to assist the Ukrainian military along the Dnepr river frontline. These unmanned boats are used ...
Petrol and diesel slightly cheaper again due to negotiation optimism
Fuel prices for petrol and diesel in the Netherlands decreased on Thursday morning following weeks of record highs, with prices reaching 2.546 and 2.589 euros per liter respectively. This decline is a...
Housing market cools: prices fall and number of viewings declines
The Dutch housing market cooled down at the start of the year, with both property prices and the number of viewings seeing a decline. According to quarterly data from the NVM, interest from buyers has...
Housing prices leveling off due to war and cheap apartments
The Dutch housing market is experiencing a cooldown with flattening or slightly declining prices, partly attributed to international conflicts such as the war in the Middle East. While homes are remai...
Amsterdam house prices fall: more choice for those seeking smaller and less luxurious homes
France releases Russian shadow fleet tanker after payment
The French navy has released the oil tanker Deyna, suspected of being part of the Russian shadow fleet, after nearly four weeks of detention. The vessel was permitted to continue its journey once its ...
Basic-Fit in good shape with growing membership and new clubs
Basic-Fit reported that its membership has grown to six million following the last quarter. The fitness chain also expanded its operations by opening 33 new clubs.
Slight drop in unemployment, fewer benefit claims in almost all of the Netherlands
The unemployment rate in the Netherlands fell to 4% in March, marking a decrease from a four-year peak recorded in February. Most regions across the country saw a decline in the number of people recei...
Dozens of fatal barn fires again in 2025, insurers concerned
The Dutch Association of Insurers reports that over 60,000 animals died in barn fires last year, reflecting a lack of progress in fire safety improvements. This figure remains consistent with the prev...
After fonQ, another well-known online furniture shop faces closure: ‘It’s an uncertain time’
Dutch online furniture retailer Huus has applied for a suspension of payments due to financial difficulties. The company, which operates a large webshop and physical stores in cities such as Hengelo a...
Study: 1.7 million households considering new energy provider
A study by Multiscope indicates that approximately 1.7 million households in the Netherlands are considering switching to a new energy provider. This reflects a growing trend among consumers looking t...
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US threatens sanctions against buyers of Iranian oil
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Wednesday that the United States is threatening to impose sanctions on buyers of Iranian oil. The statement was made during a briefing with reporters a...
Ticketmaster owner in US found to have a monopoly
A federal jury in the United States has found Live Nation Entertainment, the parent company of Ticketmaster, guilty of illegal monopoly behavior. The verdict marks a major legal defeat for the America...
Russia threatens European drone sites, including in the Netherlands
The Russian Ministry of Defense has identified several European drone manufacturers as potential targets, warning that their support for Ukraine brings conflict with Russia closer. The list includes t...
Anita Witzier also to go freelance after 30 years at KRO-NCRV
Anita Witzier is leaving her permanent position at the Dutch broadcaster KRO-NCRV after nearly thirty years of service. Starting May 1, she will transition to a freelance role while continuing to deve...
Oil giants earned $30 million per hour during first month of Iran war
The world's 100 largest oil and gas companies earned an average of $30 million per hour in March following a sharp rise in oil prices. According to research by The Guardian, these significant profits ...
AP: 66 data breach reports following ChipSoft hack, including from company itself
The Dutch Data Protection Authority has received 66 data breach reports following a cyberattack on healthcare software provider ChipSoft. The reports include one filed by ChipSoft itself as the invest...
Officials expect Schiphol noise rules can proceed
Officials at the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management expect that new noise reduction regulations for Schiphol Airport can still be implemented. Despite a recent Council of State ruli...
Pizza delivery drivers in Amsterdam targeted in wave of robberies: six minors arrested
Police in Amsterdam have arrested six minors in connection with a surge of robberies targeting pizza delivery couriers in the Amsterdam-Zuidoost district. Authorities issued a warning regarding this e...
Pim Lammertse takes over Timboektoe in Velsen-Noord; 30-year-old entrepreneur to own two adjacent beach bars
Thirty-year-old entrepreneur Pim Lammertse is expanding his business by acquiring the Timboektoe beach pavilion in Velsen-Noord on May 1st. Having already taken over the adjacent Aloha pavilion in Feb...