Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Slightly more cans and bottles returned, but still not enough
Verpact reports that while the collection of deposit bottles and cans in the Netherlands is increasing, it still falls short of the 90% legal requirement. The organization acknowledges that reaching t...
More fatal workplace accidents in 2025 than the previous year
The Dutch Labor Inspectorate reported an increase in fatal workplace accidents in 2025, with 59 recorded deaths compared to 52 the previous year. This data indicates a slight rise in work-related fata...
Pump prices drop slightly after Monday's peak
Suggested retail prices for gasoline and diesel in the Netherlands have seen a slight decrease following a peak earlier this week. This trend suggests a stabilization in international oil prices, alth...
Budget chain Action to open first US store in late 2027
Budget retail chain Action plans to open its first store in the United States in late 2027 or early 2028. The company aims to expand its presence to 100 locations across the country by the end of 2030...
Another ATM bombing, this time on Slotermeerlaan
An ATM on Slotermeerlaan in Amsterdam Nieuw-West was targeted by an explosion early Thursday morning, marking the latest in a series of similar incidents in the region this week. Police have cordoned ...
Judge rejects opposition to Ramplaankwartier transformer station
An administrative court in Haarlem has rejected a resident's legal challenge against a new transformer station in the Ramplaankwartier neighborhood. The ruling permits grid operator Liander to move fo...
Harry Potter series on HBO from Christmas Day
Warner Bros. has announced that the new Harry Potter series will premiere on HBO Max around Christmas this year. The announcement was made during an event held in London on Wednesday.
Women off sick due to stress twice as often as men
Women are twice as likely as men to take sick leave due to stress, especially those between the ages of 25 and 45. On average, employees who stop working due to stress-related issues remain absent for...
Brazil unveils first locally assembled fighter jet
Brazil has unveiled its first domestically assembled Gripen supersonic jet fighter, becoming the first Latin American nation to produce such an aircraft. The project is a collaboration with the Swedis...
CEO of largest asset manager warns of dire consequences if oil hits $150
Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, has warned of severe global economic consequences if oil prices reach $150 per barrel. He described a potential doom scenario that would be felt worldwide should such...
Crisis? What crisis? Dutch Parliament bickers over how bad energy prices already are
The Dutch House of Representatives is debating how to respond to rising energy prices, with the cabinet being urged to prepare contingency measures. However, political parties remain divided on the se...
Expert: 'Trump is unpredictable, so investors don't know which way it's going and are doing nothing'
Investors are currently navigating volatile financial markets driven by ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the unpredictability of Donald Trump. This atmosphere of uncertainty has led many small ...
Yvonne Coldeweijer and Talpa face off in court: what's going on
Yvonne Coldeweijer and Talpa Network are appearing in court on Thursday to resolve a dispute over compensation regarding a canceled talk show on Net5. The daily gossip program was originally intended ...
Wealthy tourists spend $110,000 for a week in Antarctica, and even their poop comes back with them
Minister Sjoerdsma welcome in China for trade mission despite sanctions list
Dutch Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma will lead a trade mission to China after receiving confirmation that he is welcome despite being on a Chinese sanctions list. The visit was confirmed following a discus...
Four boys prosecuted for attacks on De Pizzabakkers – but the mastermind remains out of reach
Young person wins landmark case against Meta and Google: social media are too addictive
Meta and Google have been ordered to pay millions of dollars in damages following a groundbreaking lawsuit in the United States. The court ruled that the companies failed to adequately warn users abou...
Left-wing parties want oil companies to pay for energy support
Dutch left-wing opposition parties SP, Partij voor de Dieren, and GroenLinks-PvdA are calling for oil companies to contribute part of their excess profits to a compensation fund. The proposed funds wo...
Ajax hack enables season ticket theft and exposes stadium bans
Dutch football club Ajax has confirmed a data leak after IT system vulnerabilities were identified by journalist Daniël Verlaan. The security flaw potentially allowed for the theft of digital season ...
D66 and CDA show interest in price cap, VVD wants lower excise duties
Dutch political parties D66 and CDA have expressed interest in a proposal to cap fuel prices at the pump, with the costs funded by major oil and gas companies. The VVD instead advocates for lowering e...
Spike in oil trading before Trump's Iran message suggests insider trading
A suspicious surge in oil contract sales occurred shortly before US President Donald Trump issued a reassuring message regarding tensions with Iran. The unusual volume of trading activity just prior t...
Haarlem bars to stay open longer during World Cup?
The VVD party in Haarlem has proposed extending pub opening hours during the upcoming FIFA World Cup to accommodate late-night match broadcasts. Councillor Alexander Bruch argues that the move would s...
BBC appoints former Google executive as chief after Trump row
The BBC has appointed former Google executive Matt Brittin as its new director-general. Brittin succeeds Tim Davie, who resigned following a controversy regarding the television editing of a speech by...
Two suspects arrested for large-scale bank help desk fraud
Two men were arrested in The Hague on Monday for their suspected involvement in a large-scale bank helpdesk fraud operation across the Netherlands. The suspects allegedly impersonated bank employees t...
Every employee is the boss at the Netherlands' largest camping store: ‘Everyone does what they want’
Obelink, the largest camping store in the Netherlands, operates using a unique management model that eliminates traditional managers and gives employees full responsibility for their own tasks. Direct...
Global trade grew surprisingly under Trump's import tariffs
Global trade grew unexpectedly over the past year despite uncertainties surrounding U.S. import tariffs, according to the CPB Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis. While most regions saw an increase, e...
De Haven van Zandvoort to reopen soon following parent company bankruptcy
Beach pavilion De Haven van Zandvoort is set to reopen under new operator Wim Brugman after being closed since late last year. The pavilion's closure followed financial difficulties and the eventual b...
Our opening hours during Easter and Pentecost
The City of Haarlem has announced adjusted opening hours for the 2026 spring public holidays, with municipal offices closed on dates such as Easter Monday, King's Day, and Pentecost. While offices are...
Heemstede butcher's salt beef earns top marks in national trade competition
Slagerij Van der Geest from Heemstede received top honors for its cured beef and ossenworst at a national trade competition for regional products. The jury awarded the butchery maximum scores, recogni...
