Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Wild squid and huge pans of paella – Nazka owner opens Spanish restaurant in Amsterdam
D-Day for DigiD: Will the ID system remain in Dutch hands?
The Dutch government has extended its contract with Solvinity, the administrator of the DigiD identification system, despite a potential takeover of the firm by an American company. This move has spar...
Another VVD member moves to gambling industry: Former MP Rosemarijn Dral named director of lobby group VNLOK
Former VVD Member of Parliament Rosemarijn Dral has been appointed as the new director of VNLOK, the trade association for licensed online gambling providers. Her move highlights continuing close ties...
Chance of cash prizes to entice people to return more deposit bottles
Starting next Monday, the packaging organization Verpact will launch a lottery to encourage consumers to return more deposit bottles and cans. Participants have the chance to win cash prizes of up to ...
More people travel further for work in Amsterdam: Friesland and Drenthe also popular places to live
'You see him lighting something.' Company van and car go up in flames in Heemskerk; perpetrator caught on security camera.
On early Tuesday morning, a company van and a car were destroyed by arson in Heemskerk. Security cameras at the victim's home recorded the perpetrator starting the fire.
Milieudefensie director to join Tata Steel
Donald Pols is stepping down as the director of Milieudefensie to join Tata Steel Nederland. As a result, he is leaving the environmental organization with immediate effect to transition into his new ...
Remarkable career switch: Milieudefensie director moves to Tata Steel
Donald Pols, the general director of Milieudefensie, is leaving the environmental organization to join Tata Steel in June. Milieudefensie has dismissed Pols immediately, stating that his new career mo...
GGD: No direct health damage for local residents from Tata chromium-6 exceedance
A GGD report concluded that recent chromium-6 emissions from Tata Steel, which exceeded standards by more than thirty times, did not pose a direct threat to the health of local residents. Despite the ...
The name Telstar was born at the Zwart family business in the port of IJmuiden: ‘It was a great time. Spectators even sat in the trees’
Jack and Ton Zwart recount the origins of the Telstar football club's name and logo, which were created at their family business in the IJmuiden harbor 63 years ago. Jack designed the iconic logo, whi...
ING Belgium settles for 1.6 million euros in money laundering case involving former EU Commissioner
ING has agreed to a 1.6 million euro settlement with the Brussels public prosecutor's office to resolve a money laundering investigation involving former European Commissioner Didier Reynders. The set...
Petrol price inches higher to new record
The recommended retail price for gasoline in the Netherlands reached a new record high on Tuesday, coinciding with Liberation Day. Data from consumer collective UnitedConsumers confirms that fuel pric...
Belgium must reverse ban: Supermarkets to sell tobacco again after one year
Belgian supermarkets will be permitted to sell tobacco products again starting next year following a ruling by the Constitutional Court. Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke has agreed to comply with t...
Albert Heijn starts bodycam pilot to tackle aggression and threats
Albert Heijn is launching a pilot program where employees in several stores in Amsterdam and Rotterdam will wear bodycams. The initiative aims to address the rising levels of aggression and threatenin...
Canadian violinist sues Google after AI feature labels him a sex offender
Canadian violinist Ashley MacIsaac is suing Google for $1.5 million after an AI feature falsely labeled him a sex offender. MacIsaac claims that the incorrect information led to the cancellation of a ...
Smart invention: coreless toilet rolls can save up to 3 billion tubes
A new coreless toilet roll invention aims to eliminate the need for cardboard tubes in bathrooms. This development could potentially save up to 3 billion cardboard cores annually in the Netherlands th...
Twelve workers trapped after explosion in Colombian mine
Twelve miners have become trapped following an explosion at a mine in Central Colombia. Local authorities believe the blast was likely caused by a buildup of gases, which is a frequent occurrence in t...
Amsterdam business owners struggle with nuisance from drug users: ‘It feels powerless, so little can be done’
FC Volendam sets screen time rules for players, but is it allowed?
FC Volendam's coach has established agreements with players to limit their screen time, arguing that excessive phone use harms concentration. Legal experts are currently debating whether an employer h...
Former Tropical Institute KIT makes major staff cuts: 50 of 150 employees to leave
EU seeks to maintain dialogue with US after new import tariffs
European Union member states intend to continue trade negotiations with the United States while evaluating potential countermeasures against proposed 25 percent import tariffs on automobiles. The coun...
Amsterdam ban on meat and fossil fuel ads not immediately enforced
More and more employees off on Liberation Day, but costs are rising sharply
An increasing number of collective labor agreements in the Netherlands now designate Liberation Day as an annual paid holiday for employees. However, the employers' association AWVN warns that rising ...
Disappeared: successful baseball club Haarlem Nicols had a significant debt
The Dutch baseball club Haarlem Nicols, formed through a 1964 merger, is featured in a series highlighting defunct sports organizations. Despite its historical success, the club eventually collapsed a...
How Kunstwacht cleaned the National Monument on Dam Square so quickly after defacement: ‘Very delicate work’
ShinyHunters hacks data of 275 million teachers and students
A massive data breach at educational software provider Canvas has exposed the information of over 275 million students, teachers, and staff. The hack was confirmed by the software's U.S.-based parent ...
Minister Heinen: US-EU trade deal must be implemented
Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen has emphasized the importance of implementing the trade agreement between the United States and the European Union. His remarks are a response to President Donald T...
Organizations call for more support to cope with rising energy prices
Several Dutch industry organizations are calling on the government for increased support to manage rising energy costs. The groups argue that further state intervention is necessary as energy prices h...
Iranian ministry calls UAE's OPEC exit a vengeful reaction
An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated on Monday that the United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC is a negative and vengeful response. The official criticized the move as non-constructiv...
Max Verstappen remains critical but shakes off frustration and stress in Miami: ‘We’re coming’
Max Verstappen and the Red Bull technical team showed signs of recovery during the Miami Grand Prix, suggesting their season is back on track after a difficult start. Although Verstappen remains criti...