Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Reader question: Can Ziggo raise prices now that they are adding football?
Dutch telecommunications provider Ziggo is increasing its monthly subscription rates by 2.50 euros starting July 1st due to the addition of ESPN sports channels. A reader has contacted an ombudsman to...
Trump and Xi start meeting in Beijing with handshake
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday to begin a high-level summit. The two leaders are scheduled to discuss several international issues, including ...
Bo’s started in Mallorca, now the coffee shop with a nice terrace is also near the Kinkerbrug
Netflix to offer cheaper ad-supported subscription in the Netherlands from 2027
Netflix plans to introduce a cheaper, ad-supported subscription tier in the Netherlands starting in 2027. This lower-cost option has already been available in several other markets, including the Unit...
Economy in crisis again due to high oil prices: are we heading for a recession?
The economy is experiencing minimal growth and rising inflation, leading to record-low consumer confidence and a potential recession. Key indicators such as rising interest rates and unemployment are ...
Cruise ship Hondius now expected in Rotterdam on Monday
The cruise ship m/v Hondius is now expected to arrive at the Port of Rotterdam late Monday morning. Previously scheduled for Sunday night, the updated arrival time was confirmed by Oceanwide Expeditio...
IJmuiden children's clothing store Boefjes closing after 10 years: ‘Unable to maintain the balance’
The children's clothing store Boefjes in IJmuiden is closing next month after more than a decade in business. Owner Karin Lina decided to shut down the shop to better balance her personal life and fam...
OPEC expects lower oil demand due to higher prices
OPEC has lowered its global oil demand forecast for the year, citing significant price increases for crude oil. These rising costs are primarily driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Insurers call on government to tackle rogue contractors
Legal aid insurer DAS is calling on the Dutch government to take stricter action against rogue construction companies following an increase in scams targeting homeowners. Reports indicate that one in ...
Schiphol refueling company faces fine, safety insufficiently guaranteed
Aircraft Fuel Supply (AFS) has been ordered to improve safety at its Schiphol fuel farm after a storage tank imploded. The company faces fines of up to 1.2 million euros from the North Sea Canal Area ...
Far more people switching to fixed energy contracts than before the war
Since the conflict in the Middle East began, significantly more consumers in the Netherlands have switched to fixed energy contracts to combat rising prices. According to the Authority for Consumers &...
New CEO for Velsen Housing Company
Eric Nagengast has been appointed as the new director-manager of Woningbedrijf Velsen. He takes over the top leadership position at the Dutch housing corporation.
Smaller Milka bars should not have been sold in the same packaging
A court in Bremen, Germany, has ruled that Milka violated competition laws by selling smaller chocolate bars in their original packaging. The court determined that the manufacturer should have updated...
Another surge of fraudulent FIFA domain names and websites: ‘Don’t fall for it’
Cybercriminals have registered nearly 10,000 new FIFA-related domain names in April to deceive users with fake World Cup merchandise discounts. At least 240 of these sites have been confirmed as fraud...
Early birds watch sunrise atop A'dam Tower for its anniversary
Early birds gathered atop Amsterdam's A'dam Tower to celebrate its tenth anniversary with a sunrise view, silent disco, and rooftop activities. Originally built for Shell in 1966 and reopened as a mul...
Plastic from the Spaarne gets a second life
Teun from TZO and Sander from Stichting Pingu n Haarlem are collaborating to recycle plastic collected from the Spaarne river into new products like lamps. With support from a local circular economy ...
Municipality withdraws Bloemendaalseweg redesign plan after criticism from residents and business owners: 'We have listened to you'
The municipality of Bloemendaal has withdrawn its plans for the redesign of the Bloemendaalseweg and the local shopping area following pushback from residents and business owners. Alderman Thessa van ...
No luxury Trump Tower for Australian coast: 'Toxic brand'
A deal to construct a Trump Tower on Australia's Gold Coast has been cancelled just three months after it was initially agreed upon. The project developer cited the Trump brand's growing unpopularity ...
AI books from Dutch company sold online without any warning
The Dutch company Andries B.V. has been producing books using AI and selling them through online retailers without disclosing their origin. Following an investigation, these webshops have committed to...
Court: NRC does not have to remove podcast about stolen painting
The Amsterdam District Court ruled on Wednesday that the news outlet NRC does not have to remove its 2023 podcast series about a stolen painting or issue a rectification. The legal action was initiate...
Energy agency warns of decline in global oil stocks
The International Energy Agency warns that global oil stocks are decreasing at a record pace due to conflict in the Middle East. This instability has significantly disrupted oil exports from the regio...
Data center starts temporary power supply after fire
The NorthC datacenter in Almere has activated a temporary power supply following a fire that occurred last week. This development allows affected customers to begin a phased restart of their ICT syste...
Abolishing first herring barrel auction 'end of a beautiful tradition', stakeholders disappointed by wholesaler's decision
Stakeholders expressed disappointment following the decision to cancel the traditional auction of the first barrel of 'Hollandse Nieuwe' herring in Scheveningen. This annual event marks the end of a l...
Roadworks on Camplaan Heemstede due to gas pipe
Utility provider Stedin has started maintenance on a gas pipeline on Camplaan-West in Heemstede, necessitating a road closure for at least one week. Local traffic is being diverted while the work is c...
NVWA seizes 220,000 vapes from company and storage facility
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) seized nearly 220,000 illegal vapes and 50,000 nicotine pouches from locations in South Holland and North Brabant. The prohibited item...
NS CEO Wouter Koolmees has not yet completed conductor training
NS CEO Wouter Koolmees has not yet completed the conductor training he committed to when taking office in 2022. He initially planned to work as a conductor to gain firsthand insight into the daily exp...
Hacked lab failed to secure data properly, inspection finds
The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate found that the Clinical Diagnostics laboratory failed to adequately secure its data before being hacked last year. This breach allowed cybercriminals to steal me...
He hated it, now Revolut founder Storonsky is shaking up the entire banking world
Nikolay Storonsky, the founder of Revolut, is disrupting the traditional banking industry as his digital bank reaches 1.5 million customers in the Netherlands. Often compared to Jeff Bezos, Storonsky ...
NS CEO Wouter Koolmees reappointed for new four-year term
Wouter Koolmees has been reappointed as the CEO of the Dutch national railway company, NS, for a second four-year term. The former D66 politician is scheduled to begin his new tenure on November 1, 20...
EU imported record amount of Russian LNG at start of year
The European Union imported a record volume of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia during the first quarter of 2026. This increased reliance on LNG from both Russia and the United States has been ...