Economy News in English
Latest economy headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Venezuela and Colombia hold high-level talks after Maduro capture
Officials from Venezuela and Colombia held high-level consultations in Caracas to discuss bilateral cooperation. The talks focused on key sectors including trade, tourism, energy, and security, accord...
Delsen (SP): When people lose trust in politics, socialism is a beautiful answer
Angelo Delsen, the SP's lead candidate for the Amsterdam municipal elections, advocates for a socialist approach to restore public trust in politics. His key proposals include making public transport ...
‘Seal of Amsterdam’ aims to make city center shops more discoverable for locals and provide recognition
Installation company Feenstra warns of fake technicians scamming people
Installation company Feenstra has issued a nationwide warning regarding scammers posing as their mechanics to defraud people. Victims have reported losing thousands of euros to these imposters who are...
Paying taxes is a privilege
The author reflects on the social atmosphere of a gym that is primarily occupied by self-employed individuals and retirees during work hours. The narrative describes an activist-like environment where...
Bertram: municipalities may set local rules for steel slag
State Secretary Annet Bertram has clarified that Dutch municipalities are permitted to establish their own local regulations regarding the use of steel slag. This decision follows confusion among loca...
Fewer and fewer shops in the Randstad: 'Shopping areas must work together'
The number of physical stores in the Randstad region is declining despite a growing population, largely due to the impact of online shopping. Experts emphasize that shopping areas need to collaborate ...
Politics at the breakfast table in Castricum: women discuss housing, entrepreneurship and sustainability
About thirty women and female politicians gathered at De Oude Keuken in Castricum for an election breakfast organized by Stichting Goed Contact. The participants discussed several key topics including...
Minister Letschert rebuffed: €2,000 bonus for ‘unlucky students’ postponed
Minister Rianne Letschert's plan to provide a 2,000 euro bonus for students has been postponed after Prime Minister Rob Jetten removed it from the cabinet agenda. The decision was triggered by a proce...
Despite criticism, government wants mandatory insurance for the self-employed
The Dutch government is moving forward with a proposal to require all self-employed workers to have disability insurance. The policy aims to protect entrepreneurs from poverty, although it has faced c...
Dutch Cabinet critical of US decision to ease Russia sanctions
The Dutch cabinet has criticized the United States' decision to temporarily ease oil sanctions against Russia. Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that international pressure on Russia should be inc...
British government seeks quick start to 'golden age' for nuclear energy
The British government aims to accelerate the construction of nuclear power plants by significantly overhauling existing regulations. This plan includes easing nature conservation rules, a move that h...
Renouncing US passport much cheaper after legal battle
The US government has significantly reduced the fee for renouncing citizenship from $2,350 to $450 following a legal dispute. This change provides financial relief to Dutch Americans seeking a certifi...
Brussels not considering easing EU sanctions against Russia
The European Commission and the European Council have stated they will not ease sanctions against Russia despite the United States' decision to lift certain oil export restrictions. European leaders e...
Municipality intervenes in rental of student complex in Zuidoost
The municipality of Amsterdam has imposed fines totaling €45,000 on the manager of a large student complex in the Zuidoost district. The enforcement action consists of multiple orders subject to per...
NVWA: Most play sand meets asbestos standard
An investigation by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) found that most play sand meets safety standards for asbestos. While 65 out of 99 products contained no asbestos a...
Why are Haarlem's Waarderpolder and Reinaldapark being designated as residential locations again?
Haarlem aims to construct 15,000 new homes by 2035 across seven designated development zones, though debates persist regarding building in the Waarderpolder business park and Reinaldapark. City archit...
More and more bosses are spying on staff: ‘Cameras are pointing at the coffee corner and the toilet’
Trade union CNV and the Dutch Data Protection Authority report a significant increase in employers illegally monitoring their staff through cameras and audio recordings. These surveillance practices, ...
Lubach apologizes after causing rush on cheap Belgian gas station: ‘Don’t go to Herentals’
Dutch television host Arjen Lubach has apologized for causing an unexpected rush of customers at a gas station in Herentals, Belgium, after featuring it on his show. He informed the press agency ANP t...
Public Prosecution Service demands data from Tata Steel in criminal investigation
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has seized administrative data from Tata Steel's IJmuiden office as part of a long-standing criminal investigation. Officials have not disclosed the specific natur...
Tusk: Poland to join EU defense plan after all
Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that the Polish government will adopt a resolution to utilize the European Union's SAFE program for defense funding, despite a veto from President Karol Nawrocki. ...
May holiday could be expensive due to Middle East unrest: what you should and shouldn't do if you've already booked
Travelers planning trips to or via Dubai for the upcoming Easter and May holidays cannot currently cancel or change their bookings for free despite Middle East unrest. While rebooking is an option, it...
AI giant refuses to allow killer robots or online spying, angering Trump
AI company Anthropic is involved in a legal dispute with the Trump administration after refusing to allow its technology to be used for surveillance or the creation of lethal robots. The conflict move...
Windfall for 'unlucky' students: 2,000 euro compensation in 2027
Students who studied under the Dutch loan system are set to receive an additional compensation of approximately 2,000 euros in 2027. This extra payment, which depends on the length of their studies, c...
War slows growth in almost all Dutch sectors, says Rabobank
Rabobank reports that the conflict in the Middle East is slowing economic growth across nearly all sectors in the Netherlands. Businesses are currently facing higher energy costs, disrupted trade rout...
US allows sale of Russian oil, but only if already at sea
The United States is temporarily allowing the purchase of Russian oil that is already in transit by sea to help stabilize rising fuel costs. This exception is intended to alleviate global market press...
How concerned is Velsen about high fuel and energy prices? 'I use the car as little as possible'
Residents in the municipality of Velsen are managing the impact of rising fuel and energy prices caused by conflicts in the Middle East. While the price increases are noticeable, there is no widesprea...
Clarity at last for hundreds of Haarlem new homes facing nitrogen delays
The Haarlem municipality has released a list of housing projects, including hundreds of new homes, that are expected to face delays due to nitrogen regulations. Key affected sites include developments...
New climate lawsuit inevitable? Shell rejects Milieudefensie's 'unrealistic' demands
Shell has officially rejected new climate demands from the environmental organization Milieudefensie, labeling them as completely unrealistic. The energy giant's refusal to meet these latest requireme...
Initiative to fill vacant office floors with tiny houses
Thomas van Leeuwen has proposed an initiative to build tiny houses on vacant office floors in Amsterdam to help address the housing shortage. The project aims to utilize 600,000 square meters of empty...