Economy News in English
Latest economy headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Instagram addictive? Meta demands YouTube and TikTok take action too
Meta has implemented stricter safety measures, such as time limits and night locks, for teen users on Instagram and Facebook following a massive legal settlement. However, critics are raising concerns...
Almere surprised by North Holland's future plans: 'This is essential'
The municipality of Almere is urging the province of North Holland to include the IJmeer connection between Almere and Amsterdam in its future infrastructure plans. This connection is considered essen...
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Number of Amsterdammers with private pools on the rise: Neighborhoods that were already wealthy are now becoming super-rich
Electric driving is the future, but can Amsterdam handle the rapid growth of electric vehicles?
Private label strawberry jam now costs only 69 cents, A-brand 3.39: the fierce battle behind the prices
Supermarket chains in the Netherlands are engaging in an intense pricing battle between private label products and premium A-brands. Industry experts explain that the significant price differences are...
Amsterdam tenant forces rent reduction from 1200 to 380 euros and survives landlord's eviction attempt
Real estate agents agree: the bidding process needs to be clearer
Real estate associations NVM and Vastgoed Nederland are calling for new legal regulations to improve transparency in the home bidding process. They are joining the Vereniging Eigen Huis in advocating ...
Moving? Homeowners over 65 in Haarlem move less than you would expect
Recent data from the Land Registry shows that homeowners aged 65 and older in Haarlem are selling their properties less frequently than their representation in the housing market would suggest. While ...
Fed official Kevin Warsh says US central bank must fight inflation
Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh has signaled that the U.S. central bank may need to address persistent inflation by raising interest rates. He emphasized that the Fed has work to do to maintain e...
New rules for onshore wind turbines introduced after much debate
The Dutch government has established new national regulations for the construction of onshore wind turbines following years of political debate. These rules mandate that the distance between wind turb...
200-meter wind turbines must be 400 meters from homes, new government standard announced
The Dutch cabinet has proposed a new national distance standard for onshore wind turbines. Under this regulation, the distance between a wind turbine and residential homes must be at least twice the t...
Ferry operators to strike on September 9: no ferry service between North and the rest of Amsterdam all day
Swapfiets tracks down more stolen bikes but remains unprofitable
Bicycle subscription company Swapfiets is seeing its annual losses decrease after eleven years in operation, driven partly by the popularity of its e-bike subscriptions. Despite this positive trend, t...
NS could have explained rules for cheap subscription better
NS CEO Wouter Koolmees acknowledged that the communication regarding the temporary Dal Vrij subscription last summer could have been handled more effectively. Despite describing the rollout as a hasty...
Saving points at MediaMarkt takes five times longer due to new terms
MediaMarkt has updated its loyalty program terms, effective from the end of September. Customers will now need to collect five times as many points as before to earn rewards.
Remaining gas grid users may face four times higher transport costs
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets warns that gas network transport costs could quadruple for remaining users over the next 25 years. This increase is expected as fewer households and...
Staff shortage: night shipping on Amsterdam-Rhine Canal impossible for dozens of vessels
Starting next week, the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal will close to large vessels during nighttime hours due to a shortage of maritime traffic controllers at Rijkswaterstaat. This restriction affects ships lar...
Payments to Syria easier now that country is off US terror list
Visa and Mastercard have resumed processing transactions in Syria after the United States removed the country from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. While this move facilitates international mo...
Millions watch GTA 6 on Netflix simultaneously: platform buckles under the hype, reaction videos go viral
The highly anticipated presentation of Grand Theft Auto 6 on Netflix drew millions of viewers, causing the streaming platform to crash due to the overwhelming traffic. The event, which showcased nearl...
Number of young people on welfare rises for third year in a row
The number of people receiving social assistance in the Netherlands has risen for the twelfth consecutive quarter. Notably, the number of young people under 27 on benefits increased by 5.7 percent in ...
New wave of complaints about real estate agents: 'Add 10,000 euros and the house is yours'
The Vereniging Eigen Huis has reported nearly 1,000 complaints regarding real estate agents over a four-month period. The association is calling for stronger regulations and better consumer protection...
Groundwater levels remain very low despite rain, and measures are still lacking
Despite recent rainfall, groundwater levels in the Netherlands remain significantly low. There is concern that reservoirs will not recover by spring, yet necessary measures to monitor or limit groundw...
Netflix-style GTA 6 footage shows brutal executions, parachute jump over Miami gives goosebumps
A 30-minute presentation of Grand Theft Auto 6 on Netflix showcases the game's stunning graphics, intense violence, and an immersive open-world experience. The highly anticipated title is expected to ...
New GTA VI footage shows massive game world full of realistic details
A detailed look at the highly anticipated game Grand Theft Auto VI was released on Netflix following a series of trailers. Despite some footage leaking before the official presentation, the new conten...
Coalition still not discussing budget after hours of talks, new meeting on Friday
Leaders of the D66, VVD, and CDA coalition parties failed to reach an agreement on the national budget after lengthy talks on Thursday. Negotiations are scheduled to resume on Friday, with a final dea...
Unions continue preparations for Schiphol security guard strikes
Amsterdam-Rhine Canal to close for large ships at night
Urgent advice: Tax authorities must do more to prevent lawsuits with citizens
The first independent advocate for taxpayers has advised the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration to prioritize conflict resolution to avoid lawsuits with citizens and entrepreneurs. The report also r...
Reports of botched Botox and filler treatments quintupled
The number of reports concerning poorly performed Botox and filler procedures in the Netherlands increased fivefold in 2025. The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate received 175 complaints and is urgin...