Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Paper newspapers will no longer be delivered to Vlieland and Schiermonnikoog from July
Publishers Mediahuis and DPG will stop delivering paper newspapers to the Dutch islands of Vlieland and Schiermonnikoog starting in July. The decision, caused by changes at postal service PostNL, affe...
Poultry housing order lifted, except in Gelderse Vallei
State Secretary Silvio Erkens has lifted the poultry confinement obligation for hobbyists and commercial farms across most of the Netherlands. The mandate remains in effect only for the Gelderse Valle...
Prices of used petrol and diesel cars fall gradually as demand for used electric vehicles skyrockets since start of war
The Dutch government has implemented an oil plan due to rising Middle East tensions and sustained high fuel prices. Consequently, the demand for used electric vehicles is surging while the prices for ...
Apple wins lawsuit against Dutch seller: counterfeit AirPods must be removed
Apple has won a summary proceeding against the Dutch wholesaler TTP Concept in Style for selling counterfeit AirPods Pro. The court ruled that the company infringed on Apple's trademark rights and ord...
German kebab chain angry at KFC over new Krispy Kebab snack
The German kebab chain Krispy Kebab is in a dispute with KFC over the American fast-food giant's launch of a new snack product. The menu item shares the same name as the German company, leading to a c...
Employers reject mandatory work-from-home day: 'A difficult puzzle'
The European Union is considering a proposal to mandate at least one day of remote work per week for employees in member states to mitigate the energy crisis. Dutch employers have voiced opposition to...
Security firm warns of crypto scams in Strait of Hormuz
A security company is warning shipping firms of potential cryptocurrency scams near the Strait of Hormuz. Fraudsters are reportedly promising safe passage through the region in exchange for bitcoin pa...
Listening in at Essent’s swamped customer service: ‘Fear that energy will become even more expensive’
Reporter Ton Voermans visited Essent's customer service department, which is experiencing a surge in calls from consumers concerned about the ongoing energy crisis. Many callers are seeking fixed cont...
KLM cancels flights to Saudi Arabia for another month
KLM has extended the suspension of its flights to Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia until June 14. The airline had previously scheduled to resume operations on May 16, but has now pushed that date bac...
Indoor golf on the rise: "Golf used to be an old man's sport, this is more affordable"
Indoor golf is gaining significant popularity in Amsterdam as a more accessible and affordable alternative to traditional golf, especially among younger players. While some traditionalists still prefe...
How LinkedIn sees your job application even without an account: from ‘rejected for lack of knowledge’ to ‘wants too much salary’
LinkedIn monitors the job application process by collecting data on interview statuses and internal employer notes regarding candidate skills and salary demands. This extensive tracking even extends t...
First NS train conductors start working with bodycams
The Dutch national railway (NS) has started equipping train conductors with bodycams to help de-escalate conflicts and improve safety. Approximately 3,500 employees are expected to be using the device...
Mass claim against Odido explodes: over 200,000 sign-ups on first day
More than 200,000 people have joined a mass claim against telecom provider Odido within the first day of its launch. The collective legal action follows a significant data breach that affected the com...
Our economy grew faster than neighboring countries last year
The Dutch economy grew by 1.8% last year, outperforming neighboring countries primarily due to increased consumer spending. While households had more disposable income to support this growth, many ind...
Dutch drivers not flocking across the border for fuel: ‘Effect much smaller than expected’
A study by ABN Amro reveals that only a small percentage of Dutch drivers regularly cross the border to Belgium or Germany for cheaper fuel despite high domestic prices. The findings suggest that the ...
Milieudefensie launches new climate lawsuit against Shell over oil and gas fields
Milieudefensie has launched a new climate lawsuit against Shell, demanding that the company stop drilling for new oil and gas fields. This legal action follows a recent appeal in a previous case where...
Apple CEO Tim Cook steps down and is succeeded by John Ternus
Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple and will be succeeded by John Ternus in September. Ternus currently serves as the head of the company's hardware division.
Rat poison put in baby food in attempt to extort German manufacturer
Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jars was intentionally added as part of an extortion attempt against the German manufacturer. The Austrian police issued a public warning regarding the contaminated ...
Government insists no one is profiting from sky-high fuel prices
The Dutch cabinet maintains that neither oil companies nor the national treasury are profiting from high fuel prices. Consequently, the government has decided against implementing measures to skim off...
Amsterdam clears path for shared cargo bikes as city lifts restrictions
Trendwatcher Vincent Everts test drives (almost) self-driving Tesla: ‘It was a delightful drive’
New ‘skinny bike’ with thinner tires on the rise: ‘Our first batch sold out immediately’
Online gambling market shrinks due to stricter rules, but illegal gambling rises
The Dutch online gambling market has seen a decline in revenue following the implementation of stricter play limits, according to the Netherlands Gambling Authority (Ksa). While legal gambling activit...
Energy companies support government energy measures
Dutch energy companies, represented by industry association Energie-Nederland, have expressed support for the government's recently announced energy measures. The association praised the focus on sust...
Delay of 150 youth housing units over a single parking space leads to new setback as construction costs rise
The construction of approximately 150 youth apartments along the Spaarndamseweg in Haarlem has been delayed due to a parking space shortage, resulting in higher rents to cover increased building costs...
Transport sector dissatisfied with government support package
The Dutch transport sector, represented by TLN, has criticized the government's support package for high fuel prices as being insufficient to cover rising costs. Although road taxes for trucks will be...
Mass claim against Odido could be settled ‘within a year’: ‘Company may choose to settle’
A mass claim has been filed against Dutch telecom provider Odido, which a legal expert suggests could be resolved within a year if the company opts for an early settlement. Although such legal procedu...
Drama school De Trap won't have to close: over 130,000 euros raised
Theaterschool De Trap in Amsterdam has successfully raised over €131,000 through a crowdfunding campaign, preventing the 40-year-old institution from permanent closure. The funds will be used to set...