Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Ryanair passengers must check in earlier due to airport crowds
Starting this fall, Ryanair passengers checking in luggage must do so 20 minutes earlier to avoid missing flights due to long airport queues. The budget airline introduced this measure because congest...
Former Moldovan MP sentenced to 19 years for role in 'theft of the century'
Former Moldovan MP and businessman Vladimir Plahotniuc was sentenced to 19 years in prison on Wednesday for his role in a massive bank fraud scheme. He was found guilty of stealing over 850 million eu...
Need a new or upgraded power connection? Apply before July 1, 2026
Individuals and businesses requiring a new or upgraded power connection are advised to submit their applications before July 1, 2026. After this deadline, all new requests will be placed on a waiting ...
Blokker is back: are you still a fan or have you moved on? Let us know
Following its bankruptcy in late 2024 and the subsequent closure of hundreds of stores, the household retail chain Blokker has made a comeback with 56 locations. The chain has returned to using its or...
Inspectorate imposes penalty on Tata Steel over hazardous steel slag
The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) has imposed a penalty on Tata Steel for failing to classify a specific type of steel slag as hazardous waste. The steel manufacturer must now upd...
European Union seizes energy crisis to phase out fossil fuel dependence
The European Commission is introducing measures to reduce the European Union's dependency on fossil fuels in response to the current energy crisis. The plan aims to accelerate the energy transition wh...
Cosmetics chain Rituals warns customers after data breach
Cosmetics chain Rituals has issued a warning to its customers following a data breach where customer information was unlawfully downloaded. The company advised individuals to be vigilant against poten...
Action and Albert Heijn sell fake AirPods, Apple targets Dutch wholesaler
Retailers Action, Albert Heijn, and Sligro have been found selling counterfeit AirPods Pro that were marketed as genuine products at low prices. Apple discovered the illegal trade and is now taking ac...
Tata Steel tests plant after excessive chromium-6 emissions
Tata Steel is conducting trial runs at its Direct Sheet Plant in IJmuiden this week to measure emissions following an earlier shutdown. The facility was closed after internal tests revealed that chrom...
What is your data actually worth online? ‘The more data hackers get on you, the higher the price’
Following a data leak at internet provider Odido, victims are pursuing a mass claim seeking hundreds of euros in compensation. Experts explain that hackers pay higher prices for complete datasets whic...
Largest fuel price increase in UK since June 2022
Fuel prices in the United Kingdom rose by 8.7 percent in March compared to February, marking the largest monthly increase since June 2022. This spike represents the most significant rise in fuel costs...
Ukraine to reopen Russian oil pipeline within hours
Ukraine has completed repairs on the Druzhba oil pipeline, allowing Russian oil deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia to resume within a few hours. The pipeline had been out of service since January afte...
BlaBlaCar announces end of long-distance bus network
French transportation company BlaBlaCar has announced it will discontinue its own network of long-distance buses. The company cited a highly competitive market and rising operational costs as reasons ...
Threat of homelessness for MooiZooi over: move to Schalkweide appears realistic
The craft material shop MooiZooi will likely remain in Haarlem as a move to Schalkweide has been deemed realistic by local authorities. Alderman Floor Roduner confirmed the city's commitment to findin...
Staffing firm Randstad remains alert due to geopolitical tensions
Staffing firm Randstad is maintaining close observation of the Middle East due to heightened geopolitical tensions. CEO Sander van ‘t Noordende stated that the company remains alert as global instab...
Ruling granting agency worker permanent contract after years is exceptional
A Dutch court in The Hague has ruled that a Polish temporary worker at Albert Heijn is entitled to a permanent contract after seven years of employment. Experts caution that this decision is exception...
World's largest condom producer Karex raises prices due to war
Karex, the world's largest condom manufacturer, is planning to increase its prices by 20 to 30 percent. The company cited the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as the reason for the pr...
Turfmarkt coffee bar operator loses court case
The operator of the coffee bar 'The Coffee Spot' on Turfmarkt in Haarlem was denied a catering license by an administrative judge. The court rejected the request because the owner had previously faile...
Housing market picks up: more sales, but prices remain high
The Dutch housing market saw an increase in home sales in March, indicating more movement in the sector compared to previous months. While house prices remain high, the rate of increase has begun to s...
More clarity on Energy Port construction expected in autumn
There will be no clarity regarding the construction of the Energy Port along the North Sea Canal until this autumn. Currently, it remains uncertain when or if work on the project can continue.
Utrecht Mayor: we won't leave it at that
Utrecht Mayor Sharon Dijksma has criticized the announced freeze on new power grid connections, calling it a 'bitter pill.' She expressed her dissatisfaction on social media, stating that the city wou...
Major fire at thrift store in Sevenum
A large fire has broken out in a thrift store on Maasbreeseweg in the center of Sevenum, Limburg. Local safety authorities are monitoring the situation as the blaze continues in the village.
No new power connections in part of Utrecht from July 1
Starting July 1, residents and businesses in parts of the Utrecht province will be unable to obtain new or upgraded power connections due to grid congestion. Applications will be placed on a waiting l...
Traditional Dutch snacks make way for Asian favorites: Gyoza and yakitori on the rise
Traditional Dutch snacks like the bitterbal and frikandel are losing popularity as consumers increasingly opt for Asian alternatives like gyoza and yakitori. An analysis by trade magazine Distrifood i...
Fairground boss Klaas (66) returns to IJmuiden for 40th year with three generations and ‘watchdog’ Cooper: ‘Here they tell it like it is’
Fairground operator Klaas Braak has returned to IJmuiden for the 40th year, accompanied by two of his children and the family dog. Braak expressed his appreciation for the direct and down-to-earth nat...
European Court allows ‘cheat cigarettes’ to stay, ‘bizarre reasoning’
The European Court of Justice has ruled that current cigarette emission measurement methods can remain in place, effectively allowing so-called "cheat cigarettes" to stay on the market. This decision ...
Tax authorities seize €14 million property of landlord Change=, tenants still waiting for money
Parliament demands self-employed benefits victims not be fined after all
A majority of the Dutch House of Representatives is demanding that the cabinet honor its promise to freelancers who assisted with the childcare benefits scandal recovery. The intervention aims to prev...
Zelensky reports Druzhba pipeline has been repaired
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the Druzhba pipeline, which transports Russian oil to Eastern Europe, has been repaired. The pipeline is now ready to resume operations following ...
100 euro banknotes soon available at ATMs: Geldmaat starts trial
Geldmaat is launching a pilot program to include 100 euro banknotes in its ATMs, increasing the current maximum denomination from 50 euros. The trial will roll out across 46 Geldmaat locations in majo...