Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Owner of Osdorp Garden Center on leaving the city: A piece of history is being lost
Tuincentrum Osdorp will move from its long-standing location in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district to a new site in 2030 to make way for residential development. The iconic family business, which has ope...
Farmers and State fight in court over how much manure can be used
Two farmers from Flevoland and the Stichting Stikstofclaim have filed a lawsuit against the Dutch State to challenge current restrictions on manure usage. They argue that existing legislation is outda...
Dutch cabinet allows unequal pay on ships to continue
The Dutch government has decided to maintain the practice of unequal pay for foreign seafarers working on Dutch ships. This follows a challenge by two sailors at the College for Human Rights, which no...
Ajax to partner with Austrian club LASK Linz: ‘Real added value for both clubs’
Dutch football club Ajax has announced a new partnership with the Austrian side LASK Linz. The collaboration aims to share football expertise, optimize player development programs, and improve talent ...
Forte takes next step in social mission with establishment of Forte Foundation
Forte Kinderopvang has officially established the Forte Foundation to support children who lack access to childcare and development opportunities. Founders Arthur de Flart, Erica Jaasma, and Wendy Bur...
‘Every woman deserves to truly see herself’: Kyra opens her own photo studio in Haarlem
Kyra has opened her own photography studio, Studio Zoya, in Haarlem, following a lifelong passion for the craft. The studio specializes in boudoir photography while also offering rental space for othe...
Camping giant Obelink from Winterswijk named third winner of National Entrepreneur Award
Obelink, a major camping retailer based in Winterswijk, has won the third National Entrepreneurship Prize after receiving the most public votes. The company is recognized for its unique organizational...
Musk wants to oust CEO of ChatGPT parent company
Elon Musk has formally requested the removal of Sam Altman as CEO of OpenAI as part of an ongoing legal dispute. This demand is the latest development in the billionaire's lawsuit against the artifici...
Could hackers access patient data of countless Dutch citizens? 'You don't want your neighbors to know this'
Dutch healthcare IT provider ChipSoft has been targeted by a cyberattack, raising concerns about the security of patient data across numerous hospitals and GPs. While the company reports that medical ...
AP receives data breach reports from Chipsoft customers
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has received several data breach notifications from customers of software supplier Chipsoft. A spokesperson for the authority stated that more reports are expe...
Shipping traffic in Strait of Hormuz expected to remain disrupted for a long time
Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is expected to face prolonged disruptions despite a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Tehran has indicated it will work toward ensuring free ...
Trump: tariffs for countries supplying arms to Iran
Donald Trump announced that the United States will immediately impose a 50 percent import tariff on any country that supplies weapons to Iran. Writing on Truth Social, Trump stated that the measure is...
Dubai remains ‘no go’ for KLM: ‘Assume airlines make a sound assessment’
KLM maintains its decision to avoid flying to Dubai despite a ceasefire agreement in the Middle East. The travel association ANVR is currently working to find solutions for passengers with connecting ...
KLM maintains decision to suspend Dubai flights, ticket price increase remains
KLM will continue to suspend flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until at least May 17, citing safety concerns despite a recent ceasefire in the Middle East. The airline's previous decision to cancel...
Fuel prices likely to drop as early as Thursday, but only by a few cents
Fuel prices are expected to decrease starting this Thursday as global oil prices drop following a ceasefire in the Middle East. However, experts predict the decline will only be a few cents because ga...
Red Cross Hospital Beverwijk shuts digital access as a precaution following ChipSoft hack
The Red Cross Hospital in Beverwijk has implemented technical precautions following a cyberattack on its software provider, ChipSoft. Hospital management confirmed that the digital connection to ChipS...
Knoops law firm must repay nearly 100,000 euros to former client
The Amsterdam district court has ordered lawyers Geert-Jan and Carry Knoops to repay more than 95,000 euros in legal fees to a former client. The ruling follows a dispute regarding the costs charged b...
Shell shares fall sharply at Amsterdam market open
Shell shares dropped by 8 percent at the opening of the Amsterdam stock exchange following a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. The significant decline is primarily attributed to ...
IATA chief expects higher jet fuel prices and more expensive flight tickets
The head of IATA warns that airline passengers should expect higher ticket prices due to ongoing aircraft fuel supply disruptions. Despite a ceasefire between the United States and Iran potentially op...
KLM has the world's most expensive flight crew: how much one pilot costs
A confidential internal report obtained by De Telegraaf reveals that KLM has the most expensive pilots and flight attendants in the world. The study highlights the high labor costs associated with the...
Despite Iran truce, petrol hits record high while gas prices plummet
Despite a recent truce in the conflict involving Iran, gasoline prices have hit a record high of 2.599 per liter, with a slight decrease anticipated in the coming days. Conversely, European natural ga...
Boost for consumers: gas price falls to lowest level since start of Iran war
European gas prices dropped by up to 20% on Wednesday morning following a ceasefire between Iran and the United States. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has led to expectations that gas supplies ...
Stock markets relieved, but shipping companies wonder: is it really safer?
Asian stock markets surged and oil prices fell following the announcement of a ceasefire in the Iran conflict. Despite market optimism, shipping companies remain hesitant to resume full operations thr...
US oil price falls after US-Iran truce
The price of American oil has dropped by approximately 17 percent following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States, Israel, and Iran. This significant decline reflects the ...
Controversial lidocaine treatment for long COVID at Velsen clinic 40 percent cheaper after major provider steps in
Lidocaine treatment for long covid patients at a clinic in Velsen-Noord will become at least 40 percent cheaper following the involvement of a major provider. The clinic announced the price reduction ...
Measuring cup markings illegible after a few months. Is that normal? Bol.com thinks so
A customer reported that the markings on a measuring cup purchased from Bol.com became unreadable after only a few months of use. Despite the product's short functional lifespan, the retailer reported...
Peterson returns to IJmuiden, logistics provider active in IJmondhaven for six months
Logistics service provider Peterson has re-established its presence in IJmuiden, operating from the IJmondhaven for the past six months. The company is currently based in a multi-tenant business build...
Researchers sound the alarm: small businesses risk disappearing from poorer neighborhoods
Researchers from Platform31 are warning that small local businesses are being pushed out of poorer neighborhoods due to high costs and the housing shortage. The study highlights that the loss of these...
Dutch Parliament supports billion-euro subsidy for Tata Steel despite uncertainty and unease
A large majority of the Dutch House of Representatives supports a billion-euro subsidy to help Tata Steel transition to more sustainable production methods. While the plan aims to reduce environmental...
Ajax struggling not only on the pitch: club fought many legal battles in court
Dutch football club Ajax has faced numerous legal battles in court over recent years in addition to their struggles on the field. These disputes have frequently involved former employees and the club'...