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Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Municipalities concerned about DigiD platform takeover. ‘This shows the dependency of municipalities on national choices’
Dutch municipalities are expressing concern over the potential takeover of digital service platforms like DigiD and MijnOverheid by non-European companies. While acknowledging a long-standing dependen...
Cruise line: proper procedure followed after first death
Cruise company Oceanwide Expeditions has stated that proper procedures were followed after the natural death of a 69-year-old Dutch passenger aboard the ship Hondius. The statement comes in response t...
Talpa cancels new season of Massa is Kassa due to Peter Gillis lawsuits
Talpa has suspended production of new seasons for the reality show 'Familie Gillis: Massa is Kassa' following legal convictions against star Peter Gillis. Gillis was recently sentenced to prison for t...
Tense two-week wait for Tomassen Duck-To: Judge holds fate of duck slaughterhouse in their hands
Tomassen Duck-To is currently in a legal dispute with the municipality of Ermelo regarding its operating permits. A judge is expected to rule within two weeks, which will determine if the duck slaught...
NOS and Talpa reach World Cup deal: highlights to be shown on VI and Oranjezomer
NOS and Talpa Network have reached an agreement regarding this summer's FIFA World Cup, allowing Talpa to broadcast highlights of all 104 matches on programs like Vandaag Inside and Oranjezomer. The N...
North Holland appeals Zandvoort race circuit permit
The province of Noord-Holland is appealing a court ruling regarding the environmental permit for the Zandvoort race circuit. The court previously decided that the province, rather than the municipalit...
Nostalgic Nibb-it rings discontinued: 'Our childhood'
Cheetos has announced it is discontinuing its iconic Nibb-it chip rings in natural, salami, and curry flavors. The manufacturer noted that while generations grew up with the snack, they are now removi...
Halsema on removed picnic tables at Café ’t Sluisje: city must ‘draw a line somewhere’
Shareholders profit from high oil prices, motorists pay the bill
Surging oil prices linked to tensions between Iran and the U.S. have led to record profits for major oil companies, including Shell, BP, and Total. The significant earnings growth has prompted calls f...
McDonald's reports higher Q1 profit driven by larger burgers
McDonald's reported an increase in global profits and sales for the first quarter of the year. The fast-food giant attributed this growth to the popularity of larger burgers and special promotional it...
Roos’s bitterballen such a hit at Zandvoort beach club they are now being professionally produced
After gaining popularity at the De Haven van Zandvoort beach club, Roos's specialty bitterballen are now being mass-produced by a professional manufacturer. The establishment recently reopened for the...
Two more World Cups of Panini stickers before competitor takes over
Italian company Panini will produce official football stickers and cards for only two more World Cups before its 60-year partnership with FIFA ends. Starting in 2031, the American company Topps will t...
Peter Gillis sentenced to prison for tax fraud and community service for assaulting ex
Dutch real estate entrepreneur Peter Gillis has been sentenced by a court in Den Bosch to 18 months in prison, with six months suspended, for tax fraud. Additionally, Gillis received 60 hours of commu...
Business owner in Waarderpolder? Complete the survey
Entrepreneurs in the Waarderpolder are invited to complete a short noise production survey between May 7 and June 18, 2026, to update administrative records. The initiative aims to reconcile actual no...
Heavy smoke from major fire at data center in Almere
Shell reports significant profit due to Middle East war
Shell reported a first-quarter profit of nearly $6.9 billion, driven by a significant increase in oil prices. The price surge is attributed to market volatility caused by the ongoing conflict in the M...
Pear drink without pears and smaller chocolate bars: these are the most misleading products of 2026
The 2026 nominations for the Gouden Windei award highlight the year's most misleading food products, such as pear juice primarily composed of apple juice and cheddar sauce with minimal cheese. Other n...
Major alert over ammonia leak at Diemen company, residents report stinging eyes
Emergency services responded to a large-scale ammonia leak at a company in Diemen after local residents reported symptoms such as stinging eyes and coughing. The situation has since been stabilized by...
Pump prices drop slightly after sharp decline in oil prices
Dutch gasoline and diesel advisory prices saw a slight decrease on Thursday following a sharp decline in global oil prices. The price drop is attributed to market hopes for a swift resolution to the c...
Major damage to shop after ATM bombing on Jan Pieter Heijestraat
Had a Netflix subscription? A class action lawsuit is being prepared, and you can join for free
The Stichting Bescherming Consumentenbelang is preparing a mass claim against Netflix for increasing subscription prices since 2017 without clear transparency. The foundation argues that these price h...
Hotels seize Booking.com records in legal claim case
A bailiff has seized part of Booking.com's administrative records at the request of hotels currently engaged in a legal claim against the platform. The hotels sought the seizure after alleging that Bo...
New residence permit holders are working more often
An increasing number of refugees with residence permits in the Netherlands are finding employment shortly after being granted status. According to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), these individ...
Facade blown away in Amsterdam ATM bombing
Two suspects on a motorscooter fled after a double explosion during an ATM robbery at a shop in Amsterdam-West early this morning. The blast significantly damaged the building's facade, though no inju...
Renters increasingly worse off than buyers: ‘The gap is widening’
A report by ABN Amro reveals a growing financial divide between renters and homeowners, with renters spending a larger portion of their income on housing costs. This trend is particularly severe for y...
Turning point for Matti Matloop's Salon Zijl: Started with nothing, but 12 years later a thriving hair salon
Matti Matloop will celebrate the 12.5-year anniversary of his business, Salon Zijl, and 20 years of living in the Netherlands in 2026. Having moved from Iraq two decades ago, he considers the upcoming...
Friends of the Earth director's move to Tata is a fruitful risk for both parties
The director of the Dutch environmental organization Milieudefensie is transitioning to a role at Tata Steel, a move characterized as a significant risk for both entities. This career change has drawn...
AEX index hits record closing high following hopeful reports on end to Middle East war
The AEX-index in Amsterdam reached its highest closing level ever on Wednesday, finishing 1.7 percent higher at 1031.44 points. This record surge was fueled by falling oil prices and optimistic report...
Does Donald Pols stand a chance at Tata Steel? ‘Campaigning alone is not enough’
Donald Pols, the former director of Milieudefensie, is joining Tata Steel, the largest CO2 emitter in the Netherlands, to help lead the company's environmental transition. The move has sparked debate ...
Third edition of Heemskerk Festival saved: Organizers receive support from Tata Steel and Bankjesparade among others
The third edition of the Heemskerk Festival will proceed as planned after securing support from sponsors like Tata Steel and Bankjesparade. Despite facing financial uncertainty due to the loss of majo...