Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Egg-phone case with egg cup for Easter breakfast, but how do you ban phones from the table? ‘People find it bothersome’
Albert Heijn has launched a unique phone case with an integrated egg cup to encourage families to put their phones away during Easter breakfast. While the supermarket chain intends for the gadget to f...
The tide is turning for the microcar, increasing pressure on Amsterdam roads
The fight against addictive algorithms begins
A jury in Los Angeles has ruled that social media companies can be held liable for the harm caused by their platforms. This landmark decision marks a significant development in the legal fight against...
German inflation at highest level since 2024 due to rising fuel prices
German inflation rose to 2.7 percent in March, reaching its highest level since 2024 according to preliminary data from the federal statistics office Destatis. The increase was primarily driven by hig...
Prison sentence and fine for captain of alleged shadow fleet tanker
A French court has sentenced Chinese captain Chen Zhangjie to one year in prison and a 150,000 euro fine for refusing to stop his oil tanker when ordered. The vessel is suspected of being part of the ...
New radar tower under construction at Schiphol Airport
Air Traffic Control Netherlands (LVNL) has begun construction on a new radar tower at Schiphol Airport. The facility is expected to be completed within a year and will replace the airport's current ou...
From respectable Haarlem citizen to creator of cruel Biblical scenes: how Cornelis Cornelisz captured his city and era on canvas
Cornelis Cornelisz was a prominent painter and member of the elite in 17th-century Haarlem, having married into a wealthy family with significant political and commercial influence. The article explor...
Two Chinese container ships sail through Strait of Hormuz
Two Chinese container ships have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, according to data from the shipping monitor MarineTraffic. This passage is notable as Iran has restricted traffic and atta...
Fines for exploitation of Indonesian nurses
The Dutch Labor Inspectorate has fined a university and two healthcare institutions a total of 700,000 euros for exploiting Indonesian nurses. The organizations allegedly recruited dozens of individua...
Fewer new mini-cars in the city after city-wide parking permit scrapped
The number of new mini-cars in Amsterdam has significantly decreased following the removal of city-wide parking permits for these vehicles in September. Data shows monthly registrations dropped from o...
Zelensky proposes Easter truce for energy infrastructure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that his country is open to an Easter ceasefire. He also noted that allies have requested Ukraine to stop attacking the Russian oil sector to avoid furthe...
Eight suspects arrested for large-scale crypto and bank helpdesk fraud: over 1.7 million euros in losses
Dutch police have arrested eight suspects following a major investigation into large-scale crypto and bank helpdesk fraud. The fraudulent activities resulted in more than 1.7 million euros in damages ...
Man (48) dies in workplace accident at Zaandam construction site
A 48-year-old man died on Monday morning following an industrial accident at a construction site on Thorbeckeweg in Zaandam. The victim was working on a temporary bridge when he became trapped under a...
Huub Eversen and Robert Schaghen celebrate 25 years of Meerwijck: from shelf stacker to owning their own liquor store on Breestraat
Huub Eversen and Robert Schaghen are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their liquor store, Meerwijck, located in Beverwijk. The owners reflect on their journey from shelf stackers to specialized ent...
Oil prices record sharpest monthly rise ever
The price of Brent oil surged by approximately 60% in March, reaching over $115 per barrel. This represents the largest monthly price increase ever recorded for the benchmark.
Egg prices have risen sharply in recent years
A study by the Dutch Consumers' Association (Consumentenbond) reveals that egg prices have risen significantly over the past five years. As a result, consumers can expect to pay more for traditional e...
From marshy field to global airport: Schiphol marks exactly 100 years in Amsterdam's hands
Amsterdam is marking the 100th anniversary of acquiring Schiphol Airport from the Ministry of War on April 1, 1926. The airport transitioned from a muddy military field into a global aviation hub, wit...
Court: Mayor was allowed to fine Haarlem business for oversized terrace
A judge has ruled that Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen was authorized to impose a penalty on restaurant Markd for maintaining an oversized terrace on Damstraat. The court confirmed that the mayor acted withi...
Farmers pressure cabinet: ‘Follow Germany and open the hunt for the wolf’
Dutch farmers and the agricultural organization LTO Noord are urging the new cabinet to permit wolf hunting to reduce the population to manageable levels. They argue that wolves increasingly target ea...
China resumes flights to North Korea after six years
Air China resumed flights between Beijing and Pyongyang on Monday after a six-year suspension. This development, confirmed by tracking data, restores a key air link between the national capitals of Ch...
Trump: Iran to allow 20 oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States has negotiated with Iran for the passage of 20 oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. This deal aims to stabilize global oil prices, whi...
How John Bijl became the world's largest fern grower thanks to a 'magic box' invention
Vitro Plus, led by John Bijl, has become the world's largest fern grower, controlling 80% of the global market with 40 million mini-plants produced annually. Based in Zeeland, the company’s success ...
Russian oil tanker expected in Cuba on Monday
A Russian oil tanker is expected to arrive in Cuba on Monday despite the ongoing oil blockade imposed by the United States. Data from maritime monitoring firm Kpler confirms the vessel's scheduled arr...
Gerard hands over De Boekel campsite to daughter and son-in-law: ‘I performed at the top level for years, now I’m winding down’
Gerard Swart is stepping down from managing camping De Boekel in Akersloot after dedicating his life to the family business. He is handing over the operations to his daughter, Mary Swart, and his son-...
KLM longs for Airbus A350: ‘Suitable for all geopolitical turbulence’
KLM is investing 7 billion euros in new aircraft, including the Airbus A350, to support long-term growth and navigate current geopolitical challenges. Despite facing difficulties from the pandemic's a...
Taxi drivers in Duivendrecht feel powerless: ‘But not driving is not an option’
Bare fields due to closed strait: Fertilizer shortage threatens global agriculture
The conflict involving Iran is causing significant disruptions in the supply of critical raw materials like fertilizer and helium, beyond the primary focus on oil and gas. These shortages pose a threa...
Customers say goodbye to Frank Evers' specialty tobacco shop after 98 years: It’s like a pub here, but for cigarettes
The tobacco specialty shop Vivant Frank Evers in Hillegom is closing its doors after 98 years of business. The shop is merging with a nearby Readshop, where long-time employee Leonie Rodewijk will con...
How prestige show RTL Tonight became a ratings disaster: ‘This was doomed to fail’
New bins still stay open sometimes – but less often
The city of Amsterdam is testing a new self-closing trash can design intended to prevent litter caused by people searching for deposit bottles. While early observations on the Damrak show the new bins...