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Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Heineken Experience celebrates 25th anniversary with free entry for Amsterdammers: ‘No way I’d pay thirty euros, but this was a nice gesture’
From competitors to colleagues: Myron and Ferron open their own Barberclub
Myron Sprengers and Ferron van Weerdenburg are set to open their new barbershop, Barberclub, on June 1st in IJmuiden. After spending a month and a half renovating a property on Ampèrestraat, the form...
Akersloot finally gets a bakery again: 'This was my father's last wish'
The village of Akersloot will welcome a new bakery this Saturday, ending a two-year period without a local baker. The previous family-run establishment closed following the sudden death of its owner, ...
Second-hand bookstore in Kinkerbuurt faces closure due to steep rent hike
The second-hand bookstore Sterre der Zee in Amsterdam's Kinkerbuurt faces closure after the death of its owner and a proposed tripling of the rent by the landlord, Stadgenoot. A group of volunteers is...
New homes from old buildings: alternative financing gains ground
Converting vacant buildings into housing offers a fast solution to the housing shortage, but developers often struggle to secure traditional financing. This challenge has led to the rise of alternativ...
Run, coffee, croissant and DJ set. Beverwijk bakery hosts social run. 'We hope to become very big through this'
La petite boulangerie in Beverwijk is launching a social run event that combines a group jog with coffee, croissants, and a DJ set. Inspired by popular trends in larger cities, the bakery aims to grow...
Number of tourist overnight stays rises again to 23.7 million
Amsterdam recorded a new high of 23.7 million tourist overnight stays in 2025, surpassing the city's self-imposed cap of 20 million. Although the growth rate is slowing, the municipality anticipates n...
Number of tourist overnight stays increases again to 23.7 million
Tourist overnight stays in Amsterdam reached a record 23.7 million in 2025, exceeding the city's self-imposed limit of 20 million. Residents have initiated a lawsuit against the municipality for faili...
Central Station renovation in full swing: second worn-out railway bridge replaced
ProRail has successfully installed the second of five replacement railway bridges at Amsterdam Central Station, marking a key milestone in the station's large-scale renovation. The original structures...
Labor Inspectorate closes two souvenir shops for repeated violations
The Dutch Labor Inspection has closed two souvenir shops in Amsterdam's city center for one month after the owner repeatedly failed to track employee working hours. Despite previous fines totaling 21,...
How Amsterdam taxi companies are set up for fraud: ‘Good cover for criminal activities’
Cheap but slower train connection to Paris announced: ‘Expect this to go through the roof’
European industry must be better protected against Chinese imports
The European Commission has declared that the current trade relationship with China is unsustainable and requires stronger protection for European industry. While Brussels still considers China an imp...
Cheap train connection to Paris announced: ‘Expect this to go through the roof’
Starting late this year, Dutch company GoVolta will launch a new daily train service from Amsterdam to Paris via Brabant. Tickets for the route will be available starting at 19 euros.
Oil prices dip on hopes of potential Iran-US deal
Oil prices declined slightly on Friday following reports of a potential agreement between Iran and the United States. The deal is expected to include an extension of the ceasefire and the reopening of...
'Why do Bachplein and Europaplein get a blue zone?' Frustration among residents and business owners in Heemskerk after council decision
Residents and business owners on Rijksstraatweg in Heemskerk are frustrated after the local council rejected their request for a blue zone parking area. The community proposed the measure to address p...
End of OV-chipkaart nears: new public transport pass now on sale at all Primera stores
The new OV-pass is now available for purchase at all 550 Primera stores across the Netherlands, establishing a national physical retail network for the OVpay system. This rollout marks a significant s...
Supermarket Dirk skips World Cup fever: ‘Promotions only make groceries more expensive’
Dutch supermarket chain Dirk has announced it will not participate in World Cup-related promotional campaigns, stating that such marketing efforts drive up the cost of groceries. While competitors lik...
Eurozone consumers adjust spending behavior due to 'double scar', says ECB
Research from the European Central Bank indicates that consumers in the Eurozone have adjusted their spending behavior faster than expected following the conflict in the Middle East. Economists warn t...
SpaceX adjusts ambition: 'only' $1.8 trillion for historic IPO
SpaceX is targeting a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion for its upcoming initial public offering, according to reports from Bloomberg. This figure represents a slight downward adjustment from the co...
Wolves cause damage to livestock farming, but economic impact is limited
Research from Wageningen University & Research indicates that the presence of wolves in the Netherlands has a limited economic impact at both national and provincial levels despite damage to livestock...
Brussels gives green light for largest dairy merger ever
The European Commission has approved the merger between the Swedish-Danish Arla Foods, German DMK, and Dutch cooperative DOC Kaas. The regulator determined that the transaction does not pose competiti...
Dutch industry passes high war prices on to customers
The prices charged by Dutch industrial companies rose by an average of 4.9 percent in April compared to the same month last year. This increase marks a significant acceleration from the 1.4 percent ri...
Finally hitting the jackpot in Brussels: Dutch scientists secure €5 billion from EU funds
Dutch scientists have secured 5 billion euros from a European innovation fund since 2021. This marks a rare instance where the Netherlands, typically a net contributor to EU budgets, receives more mon...
Many outdoor workers at increased risk of skin cancer: 20 percent work unprotected in direct sunlight
Approximately 20 percent of outdoor workers, including construction workers and beach staff, work in direct sunlight without skin protection, increasing their risk of skin cancer. While these individu...
Amine and Mo (12) do good business with smelly bins
Twelve-year-olds Amine and Mo have started a trash can cleaning business in Badhoevedorp to earn money during the summer holidays. After investing 100 euros of their own savings into equipment, the du...
Solar panel warranty means repairs are truly free, says Disputes Committee
The Dutch Disputes Committee has clarified that solar panel warranties must cover the full cost of repairing or replacing defective components, such as inverters. This confirmation ensures that parts ...
Blue Origin rocket explodes during test
A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos's space company, Blue Origin, exploded during a hot-fire test at Cape Canaveral. The company reported that an "anomaly" occurred during the procedure, but confirmed th...
Amsterdam strives to be a leading tech hub but keeps falling behind: ‘We are losing to cities we should be beating’
Dutch House of Representatives highly critical of EU-Asian aviation agreement
The Dutch House of Representatives has expressed strong criticism regarding a new aviation treaty between the European Commission and Southeast Asian nations. While some political parties are concerne...