Economy News in English
Latest economy headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
More and more Dutch people are going to Sweden for their holidays
The number of overnight stays by Dutch tourists at Swedish campsites increased by more than 7 percent last year to over 417,000. This makes the Netherlands the third-largest source of foreign visitors...
Lack of new housing puts pressure on housing market flow
The Dutch housing market is facing significant pressure due to a persistent shortage of new construction projects. Experts warn that without immediate intervention, the flow of the housing market will...
Amsterdam alderman ‘shocked’ by millions in deficits at city shipyards while coalition seeks to tackle waste problem
US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for the first time
The total United States national debt has surpassed 40 trillion dollars for the first time. This figure has more than doubled during the presidencies of Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Call | Are you missing out on pension money due to a job change? Share your story
Journalists are looking to speak with people in the Netherlands who have recently changed jobs and lost significant pension savings as a result. The call aims to highlight the financial impact of pens...
Jasper and Melvin found great success with their own soap brand but are now looking for a CEO: We grew too fast
Founders Melvin Loggies and Jasper Gabriëlse are seeking a new CEO for their soap brand, Seepje. The entrepreneurs, based in the Netherlands, stated that they are looking for more experienced leaders...
Europe faces more summers of wildfires
Europe has experienced an intense summer marked by severe wildfires, with risks expected to increase in the coming decades without significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Experts warn that...
Vodafone fined 185,000 euros for irresponsible lending
Vodafone Financial Services has been fined 185,000 euros for issuing irresponsible credit. A software error led to 158 customers receiving loans that should not have been approved four years ago.
Maker of Delft Blue sees significant growth after acquiring company behind Boska cheese slicer
Royal Delft reported strong financial performance in the first half of the year following the acquisition of Boska, the company known for its cheese slicers. This strategic expansion significantly con...
First-time buyer loans becoming increasingly popular for mortgages
The number of mortgages taken out in the Netherlands has increased by nearly 5 percent over the last six months compared to the previous year. This growth is driven by a rising popularity of starters ...
Unemployment in the Netherlands rises slightly to 4 percent
Unemployment in the Netherlands rose slightly to 4 percent in July, up from 3.8 percent in June. This increase represents a total of 404,000 unemployed individuals, with a slightly higher rise observe...
Nearly 5 percent more mortgages taken out in the first half of the year
The Dutch Land Registry (Kadaster) reports a 4.6 percent increase in mortgage registrations during the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2023. Nearly 217,000 new mortgages were iss...
Founder of Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison for fraud
The founder of the Chinese real estate company China Evergrande Group has been sentenced to life in prison for fraud and bribery. In addition to the prison term, all of his personal assets will be con...
China criticizes investigation into JD.com over MediaMarkt parent company acquisition
The Chinese government has urged e-commerce company JD.com to refuse cooperation with a European Union investigation into the acquisition of the German retail chains MediaMarkt and Saturn. Beijing has...
Dutch tech giant once again a pawn in US-China rivalry
The Dutch tech company ASML is increasingly caught in the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China. The U.S. is reportedly pressuring the Netherlands to implement a near-total ban on t...
Gold and silver prices soar following US bond market intervention
Gold and silver prices rose by more than 2 percent following the United States Treasury Department's announcement to double its purchases of long-term government bonds. The purchasing amount per round...
NS updates house rules: bags may not unnecessarily occupy seats
The Dutch national railway operator, NS, has updated its house rules to prevent passengers from occupying seats with their bags. Traveler organizations have officially approved the measure, which will...
More money than ever among Dutch investors, but who are they? Average age is falling
The total value of investments held by Dutch investors, including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, reached a record 234.2 billion euros in the second quarter. This 12 percent growth marks the fastest ...
Moderna shares soar following positive skin cancer vaccine news
Moderna shares surged nearly 88 percent on Wall Street following the announcement of positive clinical trial results for a new skin cancer vaccine. The study indicates that the vaccine effectively red...
Good for your health and your wallet: why the ‘green’ Mediterranean diet is even better
New research suggests that a green variant of the classic Mediterranean diet improves metabolism, heart health, and slows biological aging. According to nutritionist Michaël Sels, this modified diet ...
Sleep disorders after fifty can shorten careers by months
A Finnish study indicates that severe sleep disorders occurring after the age of 50 can shorten a person's career by approximately nine months. This research highlights the significant impact that sle...
Dutch ChatGPT users to see advertisements starting next week
Starting next week, OpenAI will begin displaying advertisements to ChatGPT users in 31 European countries, including the Netherlands. This rollout is part of a broader expansion of ad integration with...
Schiphol security staff fed up with chaos: industrial action looms at passenger checkpoints
High NS bill after summer discount causes confusion: 'Be alert'
Dutch train passengers are experiencing confusion and frustration after receiving unexpectedly high NS invoices despite purchasing a promotional 49-euro summer subscription. Many travelers report bein...
Hold off on buying grass seed and fertilizer for your yellow lawn
Experts advise homeowners to wait before attempting to repair yellow lawns caused by the extremely dry summer of 2026. Applying grass seed or fertilizer now is discouraged, as the lawn needs time to r...
Leeuwarden Air Base internal phone numbers accidentally leaked online: 'Clumsy'
Internal phone numbers from Leeuwarden Air Base were inadvertently exposed in a video published by Air Traffic Control the Netherlands. The Ministry of Defence described the incident as clumsy but sta...
Dutch investors snap up SpaceX shares: record amount of 169 million euros
Dutch investors have invested a record 169 million euros in shares of SpaceX, CSG, and Magnum shortly after their market debut. The interest in Elon Musk's space company SpaceX has been particularly h...
New power grid rules: Bloemendaal urges timely registration of construction projects with Liander
The municipality of Bloemendaal is urging developers to submit housing projects by September 2nd to ensure timely grid capacity requests from Liander. This initiative targets all projects expected to ...
Oil prices rise again following unrest in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices have risen for the fourth consecutive day following increased tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Two large oil tankers turned back from the area, citing safety concerns regarding passage thr...
Dutch industry grows at fastest pace in four years driven by chemicals and refineries
The Dutch industrial sector experienced its strongest growth in four years during the second quarter of 2026, with revenue increasing by 8.4 percent compared to the previous year. This growth was prim...