Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Unfair and harmful: ‘motherhood penalty’ pushes women into a financially vulnerable position
Psychologist Thijs Launspach highlights the 'baby penalty,' a phenomenon where women often experience significant financial setbacks and career stagnation after having children. In contrast, men’s c...
Jan (64) and Maudy (60) close their pub: ‘We worked through the night on New Year's and Boxing Day, always together’
After 37 years of operation, Jan and Maudy are closing their iconic bar, Café ’t Centrum, in IJmuiden. The establishment, which locals consider a piece of cultural heritage, has been sold to a new ...
BMW recalls thousands more cars in the Netherlands due to fire risk
BMW is recalling 4,233 vehicles in the Netherlands, specifically 5-series and 7-series models, due to a potential fire risk. This Dutch recall is part of a larger global action involving hundreds of t...
Farewell to the warm heart of Overveen: Ineke Janssen leaves as owner of Primera after nineteen years
Ineke Janssen is stepping down as the owner of the Primera store in Overveen after nineteen years of service. The shop has been a central part of the local community, serving as a hub for residents du...
Approval for major takeover: ABN AMRO cleared to acquire NIBC for nearly a billion
ABN AMRO has received official approval to acquire NIBC for approximately one billion euros. The transaction marks the largest acquisition within the banking sector in several years.
Far fewer customers choose Odido since hackers posted stolen data on dark web: ‘Breach of trust’
Odido has seen a significant decline in new customers after hackers published the stolen data of millions of users on the dark web last Thursday. The data breach has caused a major loss of consumer tr...
More customers switching to KPN and VodafoneZiggo after Odido data breach
Telecom provider Odido is seeing an increase in customers switching to competitors like KPN and VodafoneZiggo following a data leak. Comparison websites report that the incident has caused significant...
Childcare sexual offense suspect was 50PLUS council member in Almere, formerly SP
A 66-year-old man suspected of indecently touching two children at a childcare facility has been identified as a former city council member for the 50PLUS and SP parties in Almere. The suspect served ...
Qatar halts liquefied gas production after Iranian drone attacks
Qatar has suspended its liquefied natural gas (LNG) production following reported drone attacks from Iran, which were allegedly carried out in response to American and Israeli strikes. The production ...
Man acquitted of fraud after staying in luxury hotels without paying thousands of euros
Achmea customers agree to compensation over usury policies
At least 90 percent of customers with usury policies at the insurer Achmea have agreed to a compensation settlement. This agreement allows the company to proceed with payouts, which are expected to ta...
Support for improved accessibility of public locations
Haarlem is introducing a new subsidy starting March 2026 to help local businesses and organizations improve physical accessibility for people with disabilities and mobility needs. Funding of up to €...
Less gas consumption at stations, ProRail turns off heating more often
ProRail reports a 60% reduction in gas consumption at Dutch train stations over the past five years. This decrease was achieved by switching from continuous heating to only heating halls, waiting room...
David Looman (BVNL) wants to reverse Haarlem’s zero-emission zone: ‘In construction, you’re just castrated without a van’
David Looman of the BVNL party is running for a seat in the Haarlem city council with the primary goal of abolishing the city's zero-emission zone. Looman, a construction business owner, argues that t...
Friet van Piet shifts in Belgiëlaan supermarket plan. Large-scale renovation in oldest part of Schalkwijk
The historic snack bar Friet van Piet is relocating after sixty years to accommodate a redevelopment project in the Schalkwijk district of Haarlem. The move is part of Hoorne Vastgoed's larger renovat...
Air France-KLM big loser on Amsterdam exchange due to Middle East unrest, Shell gains
On Monday, Air France-KLM shares dropped nearly 10% on the Amsterdam stock exchange amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, energy giant Shell saw its stock rise by 6.5% as oil and gas pri...
Entrance of shipping company Maersk's Rotterdam office defaced and vandalized
The entrance of the Maersk shipping company office in Rotterdam was vandalized and defaced with red paint on Sunday night. Local police have launched an investigation into the incident following repor...
Reader's question: Can the insurer just cancel my building insurance?
After maintaining building insurance for her garden house for 37 years without any claims, a policyholder named Pauline received an unexpected response from her insurer when she requested to increase ...
Broers and Kek! brewers open inn in historic building in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel
Oil prices rise sharply on Middle East unrest
Oil prices surged on Monday, recording their largest daily gain in four years as a result of US and Israeli military strikes on Iran. This significant increase is expected to lead to higher gasoline p...
A giant extra lamppost or oversized advertising pillar: Why would a contractor advertise cat food at the top of their crane?
Residents in Haarlem have reported occasional power outages recently, prompting individuals to prepare emergency kits for potential electricity failures. The author shares their experience of assembli...
KLM suspends flights to Dubai and Saudi Arabia until Thursday
KLM has cancelled all flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until Thursday due to escalating conflict in the Middle East. The decision follows recent attacks on Iran and subsequent retaliatory actions,...
KLM suspends flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam until Thursday March 5
KLM has suspended flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until March 5 due to security concerns following regional conflict involving Iran. The airline is prioritizing passenger safety and is currently ...
New car sales in the Netherlands down nearly a fifth from a year ago
New passenger car sales in the Netherlands fell by nearly 20% last month compared to the same period last year. Industry associations BOVAG and RAI Vereniging reported that this decline continues the ...
Injuries reported after attack on oil tanker near Oman
An oil tanker was attacked a few nautical miles from the port of Khasab in Oman. According to reports from the Oman News Agency, four crew members sustained injuries during the incident.
Albert Heijn Heemstede temporarily closed for renovation; new store to feature expanded range and sushi kiosk
The Albert Heijn supermarket on Blekersvaartweg in Heemstede will temporarily close for a twelve-day renovation starting March 12. The store is set to reopen on March 24 with an expanded product assor...
Hackers post stolen Odido customer data online again
The hacker group ShinyHunters has released stolen customer data from the telecom provider Odido for the fourth consecutive day. This latest leak appears to contain a significantly larger volume of inf...
Dutch tax authorities expect busy first day of tax season
The Dutch Tax Service expects a busy start to the tax season as over 9.6 million taxpayers have been invited to file their 2025 income tax returns starting March 1. The filing period, which applies to...
Attack on Iran could further drive up already high fuel prices
Recent violence in the Middle East threatens to disrupt global crude oil supplies, potentially leading to a significant increase in prices. In the Netherlands, this situation could result in even high...
KLM avoids Middle East airspace Saturday, Sunday still unknown
KLM has suspended flights over Middle Eastern airspace and cancelled several routes to cities such as Tel Aviv and Dubai as a precaution following attacks on Iran. The airline is currently monitoring ...