Economy News in English
Latest economy headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Going on holiday by electric car? Traveling to France is much cheaper than to Italy
Electric vehicle drivers planning a summer vacation face significant variations in charging costs across different European countries. Research indicates that travel costs differ depending on the dest...
Vijlbrief: Meat might be 'a bit' more expensive due to temp agency ban
Dutch Minister Hans Vijlbrief suggests that meat prices may increase slightly starting in June 2028 due to an upcoming ban on temporary employment agencies in the meat sector. He defends the policy as...
Court examines site of Rotterdam gold heist
The court visited a safe deposit company in Rotterdam to investigate a massive gold heist that occurred between 2018 and 2019. Prosecutors estimate the current value of the stolen gold, which remains ...
Global food prices drop slightly as Strait of Hormuz remains open
Global food prices decreased for the second consecutive month in June, falling 0.3 percent according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization. The decline was primarily driven by lower costs for ...
Mandatory internship compensation, but no minimum amount
The Dutch cabinet has decided that all students will be entitled to a mandatory internship allowance in the future. However, the government has not set a minimum amount, allowing for significant varia...
Gamblers get no refunds from unlicensed online casinos
The Dutch Supreme Court has ruled that gamblers who lost money at unlicensed online casinos are not entitled to a refund. This decision overturns previous lower court rulings and effectively ends atte...
Possible traffic fine increases may violate European law
The Advocate General has advised the Supreme Court that significant increases in traffic fines may conflict with European law. The advice argues that individuals who are unable to pay should not be su...
Reinier van Zutphen to step down as National Ombudsman
Schiphol expects 12.7 million passengers this summer, slightly more than last year
Schiphol Airport expects to welcome approximately 12.7 million passengers during the upcoming summer vacation period. This figure represents a slight increase compared to the 12.4 million travelers re...
Working longer hours, layoffs and delayed bonuses: thousands of Mercedes employees protest
Thousands of Mercedes-Benz employees are protesting against planned cost-cutting measures, including increased working hours without salary increases. The demonstrations also address broader job losse...
Heemstede council keeps purse strings tight despite healthy savings. Funds reserved for sports facilities, primary schools, and town hall
The municipal council of Heemstede has opted for financial restraint during the budget framework discussions, despite the town's currently healthy financial position. All proposals requesting addition...
Dutch people went on holiday almost 22 million times last summer
According to data from Statistics Netherlands, residents of the country went on vacation 21.9 million times last summer. Between late April and early October 2025, 72 percent of the Dutch population a...
IJmond receives most funding from traffic safety budget. 2.6 million from the province for safer roads
The province of Noord-Holland is awarding 5.8 million euros in subsidies to ten municipalities to improve road safety and develop cycling routes. The IJmond region will receive the largest share, tota...
Ymere can evict tenants from social housing after 33 years: they own seven homes and five business premises
AI craze swallows chip factories and we feel it in our wallets: iPhone also getting expensive quickly
Apple has significantly increased the prices of its iPads and MacBooks due to a global shortage of memory chips. The surge in demand for AI technology is contributing to these rising costs, which anal...
Will there be an asylum seekers' center in the horror apartment, and what will happen to the dog tax? Follow the live debate on Haarlem's finances here
The Haarlem city council is holding a debate on the framework memorandum, covering topics such as the dog tax, fireworks policies, and the potential establishment of an asylum seekers' center at Zijlw...
Cabinet to ban temporary workers in meat sector
The Dutch government plans to implement a ban on the use of temporary agency workers in the meat processing industry starting in mid-2028. This measure aims to address and eliminate labor abuses and t...
IJmuiden resident suspected of illegal fish trade, 57,000 euros in cash seized
On July 1, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) arrested an individual from IJmuiden on suspicion of illegal fish trading. During the operation, authorities searched a fis...
Barcelona gives outdoor workers heat bracelets: stop immediately if alarm sounds
In Barcelona, outdoor workers are being provided with heat-sensitive wristbands to monitor their health. These devices vibrate to alert individuals when they are at risk of overheating, prompting them...
Tesla surprises stock market with significantly higher global vehicle deliveries than expected
Tesla reported a significant recovery in the second quarter, delivering 25% more vehicles globally compared to the same period last year. This performance exceeded market expectations following a decl...
Thirty million euro subsidy for Oost neighborhood heating network: "Decisive turning point"
The residents' initiative MeerEnergie has received a 30 million euro government subsidy to develop a neighborhood heating network in Amsterdam's Middenmeer district. Although the project aims to conne...
Tax authority opens support center in Southeast
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration is opening a new support center in the Zuidoost district of Amsterdam next Wednesday. Located at the Stadsloket on Anton de Komplein, the facility will provide...
FNV demands cabinet cuts be scrapped: 'Employers must foot the bill'
The FNV labor union has announced plans for increased strikes and actions starting in September to protest the cabinet's proposed cuts to social security. The union is demanding that the government re...
Gall & Gall employees get their way: higher wages and Sunday bonuses
Liquor store chain Gall & Gall has reached a new collective labor agreement with the CNV union, which includes salary increases and the preservation of Sunday surcharges for employees. This agreement ...
Aviation sector pleads with Brussels to delay new border control system
The European aviation sector is facing significant flight delays and disruptions due to the implementation of the new digital Entry/Exit System (EES). Industry representatives are urgently requesting ...
New caravans remain popular, used motorhomes suffer from higher costs
Sales of new caravans in the Netherlands increased during the first half of this year. Conversely, the market for used campers declined, largely due to rising costs for owners.
Thrift sector has enough goods but lacks money and manpower
Thrift store organizations in the Netherlands are facing significant financial pressure due to rising labor, energy, and housing costs alongside decreasing subsidies. Despite having an abundance of do...
Google loses appeal against EU billion-euro fine at top court
The European Court of Justice has rejected Google's final appeal against a 4.13 billion euro fine imposed by the European Union. The penalty was issued due to Google's abuse of its market power regard...
Government allocates 30 million euros for district heating network in Watergraafsmeer
SER advises on new organization to meet nitrogen targets
The Social and Economic Council (SER) has proposed the creation of a new organization involving both public and private parties to help achieve national climate and nitrogen goals. The initiative aims...