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Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
South Tyrol hotel owners fear empty rooms due to unusual tax
Starting in 2026, the Italian region of South Tyrol plans to introduce a tourist tax for dogs brought along by vacationers. Local hotel owners are expressing concern that the new fee will lead to vaca...
Domestic holidays to become much more expensive next year, Efteling also affected
Domestic holidays and overnight stays in the Netherlands will become significantly more expensive starting in January due to a substantial tax increase. This change affects various accommodations such...
Ryanair and Wizz Air in court: dozens of passengers in Eindhoven with fake passports or without visas
Ryanair and Wizz Air are facing legal action in a Den Bosch court for transporting dozens of passengers with invalid documentation to Eindhoven Airport. The airlines are accused of flying foreign nati...
KLM ground staff to strike: canceled flights will be rebooked, here is how it works
KLM ground staff are scheduled to strike at Schiphol Airport this Wednesday, leading to potential flight cancellations and disruptions. Passengers affected by the strike will have their flights rebook...
Scientists doubt ICL measures against odor and hydrochloric acid
Scientists are questioning the effectiveness of measures proposed by the ICL fertilizer plant in Amsterdam to address persistent odors and illegal hydrochloric acid emissions that have impacted local ...
These are the 7 most beautiful specialty shops in Amsterdam
This article profiles seven unique specialty shops in Amsterdam that offer niche products and historical charm, ranging from the 18th-century drugstore Jacob Hooy to the button specialist De Knopenwin...
Transavia and easyJet fall short in assisting stranded travelers, Consumers' Association complains to inspectorate
The Dutch Consumers' Association has filed a complaint with the national aviation authority against airlines Transavia and easyJet. The organization alleges that both companies are failing to comply w...
Report: Hydrochloric acid emissions at ICL fertilizer plant again far exceed limits
A January measurement revealed that the ICL fertilizer factory in Amsterdam significantly exceeded legal limits for hydrochloric acid emissions, a finding the local environmental agency described as a...
GVB to pay former bus driver €45,000 for mishandling stalking case
An Amsterdam court has ordered public transport company GVB to pay €45,000 to former bus driver Tanja Nolting for failing to protect her from workplace stalking by an ex-partner who was also a colle...
Northerners have been complaining about ICL for years, here is why the issue remains unresolved
Residents of North Amsterdam have reported pungent odors and respiratory irritation caused by the ICL fertilizer factory for decades. While the issue remains unresolved despite years of complaints, th...
End of the stench in sight? ICL expects less odor nuisance within a year
The Amsterdam-based fertilizer factory ICL plans to install an activated carbon filter by the summer of 2026 to mitigate long-standing odor complaints from neighboring residents in Tuindorp Oostzaan a...
Suitcase row escalates at Eindhoven Airport: five-year ban from Transavia and KLM
A Belgian passenger has been banned from flying with Transavia and KLM for five years following a dispute over a trolley suitcase at Eindhoven Airport last year. The conflict with ground staff escalat...
Tourists rave about the Netherlands: 'Highest number of visitors since corona'
In June, the Netherlands saw its highest number of foreign tourists since the pandemic, with nearly 2.4 million visitors staying in hotels and holiday parks. This represents a significant increase com...
Major unrest among GVB staff after introduction of new planning system
Employees at Amsterdam's public transport company GVB have launched a petition protesting the implementation of a new automated planning system called HASTUS. Staff report that the software, introduce...
Conflicting interests and misunderstanding: how 9,600 homes near Damen shipyard were put on ice
The province of North Holland and the Dutch national government have halted Amsterdam's plans to build 9,600 homes near the Damen shipyard to preserve the site for the maritime manufacturing industry....