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Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Gasunie concerned about gas reserves for coming winter
Gasunie has expressed concerns that gas reserves in the Netherlands may not be replenished in time for the upcoming winter. The national gas infrastructure company warns that storage levels could fall...
People and companies prosecuted for Hong Kong residential complex fire
Authorities in Hong Kong are prosecuting seven individuals and two companies following a fatal fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex last year. The charges, linked to renovation work at the s...
Electric trucks are ready, but charging stations and power are lacking: waiting times up to 12 years
Despite incentives to switch to electric trucks, transport companies face significant delays due to a lack of power grid capacity and charging infrastructure. Waiting times for grid connections have r...
Self-harvest garden at Marquette in Heemskerk doubles in size after success
The self-harvest garden at the Château Marquette estate in Heemskerk has proven successful during its first year. Consequently, the garden is set to double in size as it enters its second season.
Companies using AI pay insufficient attention to impact on staff
Companies implementing artificial intelligence are failing to adequately consider the impact on their employees. The adoption of AI often leads to changes in task complexity and mental workload, requi...
It proved child’s play to make a Russian oligarch pay a billion euros too much for his paintings
Chris Brown settles royalty dispute with co-composer
Chris Brown has reached a settlement in a lawsuit where he was accused of withholding royalty payments from a co-composer. The legal dispute involved allegations that the singer had failed to distribu...
Dutch emissions fall due to 'fuel tourism' and lower coal use
Greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands decreased by 5 percent in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year. The decline was primarily driven by energy companies reducin...
Tobacco industry dives into legal cannabis. What can we expect? ‘They will focus on health benefits’
The parent company of Marlboro has joined the Dutch legal cannabis experiment by purchasing a large greenhouse in Hellevoetsluis. Experts anticipate that the tobacco industry will utilize its lobbying...
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Media entrepreneur Reinout Oerlemans to receive 2026 Media Lifetime Achievement Award
Media entrepreneur Reinout Oerlemans has been awarded the Media Oeuvre Award 2026 for his transformation from a television personality into an international media builder. The announcement was made on...
Anxious savers miss out on billions: how to easily switch to a bank with much higher interest rates
Dutch savers are missing out on billions of euros in interest by keeping their money in large banks instead of switching to smaller institutions with significantly higher rates. Despite the potential ...
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New location for users' bus sparks neighborhood anger: "Damages trust"
Residents and business owners in Amsterdam East are protesting the unannounced relocation of a drug user facility to Linnaeusstraat, scheduled for June 29. Opponents cite significant safety concerns a...
Apple's bold move forward with AI, but is it enough? ‘Still no AI model of its own’
Apple has introduced several new AI features for its operating system, including an updated Siri and improved photo searching, in an effort to compete in the artificial intelligence market. However, i...
Why consumers always foot the bill for supermarket price increases
Rising grocery prices in the Netherlands, driven by high energy costs and government levies, have prompted consumers to call for cabinet intervention. The situation has sparked a debate over whether s...
American billionaire's $70 million superyacht anchored in the IJ
American billionaire Robert Sands has docked his 70-meter superyacht, valued at 70 million dollars, at the Bimhuis quay in Amsterdam. The luxury vessel, which features a gym and beauty salon, has draw...
Judge overturns fines for tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris
The Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal (CBb) has overturned fines totaling 160,000 euros imposed on tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris. The court ruled that the producer of Marlboro cigarettes did no...
Eigen Haard must provide alternative housing after Herculesstraat explosion in Amsterdam South
Nintendo to release remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time this year
Nintendo is developing a remake of the classic game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console. Originally released for the Nintendo 64, the updated version is exp...
Apple at odds with EU over 'stricter legislation' for Siri AI
Apple has announced a delay in the release of its new Siri AI features in Europe, blaming the region's strict regulatory framework. The European Union has countered this claim, stating that the compan...
Boxing legend Mike Tyson back in Amsterdam for coffeeshop opening
Boxing legend Mike Tyson visited Amsterdam to open his third coffeeshop and launch cannabis-friendly canal tours at the Oosterdok. A large crowd of fans gathered at the Nieuwmarkt location to see the ...
Sports car brand Spyker makes comeback years after bankruptcy
The bankrupt Dutch sports car manufacturer Spyker is making a comeback following an investment from Ukrainian entrepreneur Volodymyr Nosov. Nosov has acquired a significant stake in the brand, becomin...
Permit amended: Café 't Sluisje allowed to return one of two regulars' tables
Café 't Sluisje in Amsterdam has been granted permission to return one of its two popular picnic tables after its operating permit was officially adjusted. The tables were removed last month followin...
Old American restaurant demolished, squatters leave: "On to something better"
A former American restaurant in Amsterdam was demolished after being occupied by squatters for several years. While neighbors expressed relief, a permit has been filed to potentially replace the build...
Groceries getting more expensive, cabinet promises to 'look into it'
The Dutch cabinet is reviewing whether citizens can still afford groceries following warnings from supermarkets about impending significant price increases. Finance Minister Eelco Heinen stated that t...
Italian painting worth half a million more after error: 8 was actually a 3 in the date
An Italian painting's value increased by half a million euros after restoration in Switzerland revealed it was 500 years older than previously believed. The age was corrected when a digit in the year ...
Dutch lawsuit against Snapchat over addictive app design
The Stichting Onderzoek Marktinformatie (SOMI) has launched a collective lawsuit against Snapchat in the Netherlands. The foundation alleges that the platform utilizes an addictive design and unlawful...
KLM cancels flights to Saudi Arabia until end of July
KLM has extended its suspension of flights to the Saudi Arabian cities of Riyadh and Dammam until July 26 due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The airline cited safety concerns as the prima...
KLM cancels flights to Saudi Arabia until end of July
KLM has extended the suspension of its flights to the Saudi Arabian cities of Riyadh and Dammam until July 26 due to regional security concerns in the Middle East. Additionally, the airline confirmed ...