Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Enough jet fuel, but major airlines feel the impact of later holiday bookings
European travelers are increasingly delaying their holiday bookings, leading to a noticeable decline in demand for major airlines such as Ryanair and EasyJet. This shift in consumer behavior is occurr...
Holidaymakers unable to access campsite for weeks as owner closes site
Holidaymakers at the Sandevoerde campsite in Zandvoort have been locked out for weeks due to an ongoing conflict with the owner, who plans to replace current mobile homes with luxury chalets. While gu...
Velsen residents shop locally less often as online spending grows
Residents of Velsen are shopping in their own municipality less frequently than they did four years ago. According to a retail survey, consumer spending is increasingly shifting towards online platfor...
Social media is a goldmine for scammers
Social media platforms have become a lucrative environment for scammers who operate with minimal interference. Although technology companies are aware of the fraudulent activity, they are criticized f...
How the stiff and gray WTC now attracts hip tech startups: ‘We’ve started dusting off’
Twelfth SpaceX Starship test flight postponed
SpaceX has postponed the twelfth test flight of its Starship rocket, which was originally scheduled for Thursday evening local time. The announcement did not specify a new date or time for the mission...
Citroën to launch electric version of famous 2CV
French automaker Citroën has announced it is developing an electric version of its iconic 2CV model, commonly known as the "Duck." The new electric vehicle is scheduled to be officially unveiled to t...
Despite complaining neighbors, safety requirements, and funding shortages, Amsterdam’s three cycling races remain a fixture: ‘This is where young riders learn how to stay at the front’
ALDI at Marlo site in Beverwijk to close in two months: ‘No new store coming to the area’
The ALDI supermarket located on the Marlo site in Beverwijk is set to close permanently on July 31st. A spokesperson for the company stated that there are no current plans to open a new location in th...
Police raided RGYM in Beverwijk after anonymous tip and found nothing. What happened? ‘Community officer to have coffee with owner’
Police raided the RGYM gym and its owner's home in Beverwijk on Wednesday morning following an anonymous tip regarding illegal weapon possession. No weapons or evidence were found during the searches,...
Airbus and Air France found guilty of 2009 plane crash that killed 228
Airbus and Air France have been found guilty of manslaughter on appeal for the 2009 plane crash that killed all 228 people on board. The aircraft crashed into the Atlantic Ocean several hours after ta...
Schouten: Extended opening hours for hospitality during World Cup
Mayor Carola Schouten announced that hospitality businesses in Rotterdam will have extended opening hours and permission for late-night match screenings during the soccer World Cup. Establishments are...
Large-scale fraud by transport company forcing drivers to work up to 20 hours
A transport company has been found guilty of large-scale fraud after a two-and-a-half-year investigation into its driver registration practices. At least twelve truck drivers used the cards of eightee...
Moerdijk may remain after all: new port expansion option on the table
The Dutch government is considering a reduced expansion of the port and industrial area near Moerdijk, which could allow the village of Moerdijk to remain. This development follows a statement from th...
Oliebollen and Christmas tree sellers relieved: ‘I feared we would lose what we had built up’
Class action lawsuit against company selling data of millions of Dutch people
Privacy foundation The Privacy Collective has filed a mass claim against the American tech company AppLovin for allegedly collecting and selling the data of millions of Dutch citizens. The foundation ...
British government releases documents on Prince Andrew
The British government has released documents regarding Prince Andrew's appointment as an international trade envoy, revealing that no background or security checks were conducted at the time. These d...
Both of Tata Steel’s polluting coke and gas plants must close; company’s survival depends on speed of transition
Tata Steel in IJmuiden is facing the mandatory closure of its two polluting coke and gas plants after environmental regulators threatened to revoke their permits. While the company acknowledges the cl...
Mass claim against US company for allegedly reselling data of 8.5 million Dutch people
A Dutch organization has launched a mass claim against an American company for allegedly selling the personal data of 8.5 million Dutch citizens. The data was reportedly collected through popular apps...
Why grid operators want to adjust electricity prices several times a day and who will feel the impact
Dutch grid operators are proposing to adjust electricity prices multiple times a day based on grid demand to manage congestion. Under this plan, power would become more expensive during peak hours and...
Art mystery solved after years: Man in Simon de Heer portrait identified as well-known Amsterdam entrepreneur
After a long investigation, researcher Teun Schermerhorn has identified the subject of a 1942 portrait by artist Simon de Heer. The man in the painting, which was previously a mystery, has been reveal...
Ukraine attacks refinery hundreds of kilometers inside Russia
The Ukrainian military conducted an attack on a Rosneft oil refinery in Syzran, Russia, located over 800 kilometers from the border. President Volodymyr Zelensky shared footage of the strike, which re...
Want to (finally) find out how much your colleague earns? Starting next year, you can
Starting in 2027, a new legislative proposal from Dutch Social Affairs Minister Hans Vijlbrief will require employers to allow employees to see their colleagues' salary information. The bill aims to i...
Bouwend Nederland warns of collapsing bridges: ‘Heading for a Genoa scenario’
Bouwend Nederland warns that the Netherlands risks major infrastructure failures similar to the Genoa bridge collapse if maintenance for bridges and tunnels is not urgently addressed. The association ...
IJmuiden fishing company loses court case: Harbor fishing ban could not be lifted before 2025
The Dutch Council of State ruled against a fishing company from IJmuiden that challenged the duration of a fishing ban on eel and mitten crab in harbors. The court found that the Ministry correctly de...
Investing households benefit most from oil companies like Shell
Dutch households experienced a significant increase in the value of their investments in oil companies, such as Shell and Exxon Mobil, over the past quarter. Data from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) indi...
Middle East war hits homebuyers: mortgage rates rise
The conflict in the Middle East is driving up energy prices and inflation, resulting in a rise in mortgage rates. This economic trend is beginning to impact home buyers as interest rates continue to c...
Consumer groups demand Brussels action against fake ads
The Dutch Consumer Association (Consumentenbond) and 28 international partner organizations are urging the European Commission to take action against fake online advertisements. They claim that major ...
Haarlem house prices reach record high, most buyers bidding above asking price
House prices in Haarlem have reached a record high, increasing by 4.8% over the past year according to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics. Most buyers are currently required to bid above the a...
Consumer confidence falls further in May
Consumer confidence decreased further in May, largely driven by rising energy prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East and general economic uncertainty. This decline follows a previous downwar...