Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Fishermen caught between hope and fear: High fuel prices make fishing barely profitable
High fuel prices have made fishing activities barely profitable, leaving Dutch fishermen facing significant financial uncertainty. Jan Visser, working on his shrimp cutter in the IJmuiden harbor, exem...
Iran shells Qatar gas facilities again
Iranian missiles struck Qatar's primary gas production hub, Ras Laffan Industrial City, during the night between Wednesday and Thursday. This marks the second consecutive day of attacks by Iran on the...
Jumbo brings back meat promotions two years after stopping them
Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo is reintroducing temporary discounts on fresh meat, reversing a decision made earlier to stop such promotions. The company stated it is bringing back the deals because th...
Gas supply to Iraq halted after attack on Iran's largest gas field
Iranian gas supplies to Iraq have been completely halted following an attack on the South Pars gas field in southern Iran. The field is the world's largest and is vital to Iraq's infrastructure, provi...
Electric cars save 2.3 million barrels of oil per day worldwide
According to a report by Bloomberg, the global use of electric vehicles resulted in a saving of 2.3 million barrels of oil per day in 2025. This reduction is particularly driven by the increasing popu...
Belgian prosecution demands five years in prison in Funcaps appeal
The Belgian Public Prosecutor's Office has demanded five-year prison sentences on appeal for the owners of the website Funcaps for trafficking illegal medicines. This follows a previous ruling in Mech...
Schiphol uses WiFi and AI against intruders and activists: recognizing people through walls
Schiphol Airport is launching a pilot program to detect intruders and activists using WiFi and artificial intelligence technology. Developed by the Amsterdam-based startup Waving, which recently raise...
New EU Inc. legal form to help startups cross European borders
The European Commission has introduced a new legal entity form called 'EU Inc.' to help startups expand more easily across borders within the European Union. This initiative aims to reduce administrat...
Supermarkets won't be sky-high tomorrow due to Iran war, nor the day after
Despite rising oil prices affecting transportation and packaging costs, supermarkets are not expected to introduce an immediate 'Iran surcharge' on food products. Consumers will likely not see a sudde...
What do entrepreneurs in Velsen hope for from a new city council? ‘Some wonder if they can even stay in Velsen’
Entrepreneurs in Velsen are reflecting on the local business climate and their expectations for the incoming municipal council following recent elections. A survey reveals significant concerns among b...
Simon Pennings nominated as Agricultural Entrepreneur 2026, first bulb grower in 23 years
Flower bulb grower Simon Pennings from Noordwijkerhout has been nominated for the Agricultural Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 award. He is the first bulb grower to receive a nomination in 23 years and ...
History Café on Haarlem’s vanished shops: Grote Houtstraat and Barteljorisstraat in focus
The Noord-Hollands Archief is hosting a Historisch Café event on Monday, March 30, focused on the history of disappeared shops in Haarlem's city center. The presentation will specifically examine the...
Pregnant dairy cows often sent to slaughter, NVWA investigating
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) is investigating why dairy farmers continue to transport heavily pregnant cows to slaughterhouses despite a legal ban. Since January 2...
Beverwijk grants permit for Ankie’s Hoeve: 210 homes surrounded by industry and busy roads
The municipality of Beverwijk has granted an environmental permit for the construction of 210 apartments on the site of the former Ankie’s Hoeve children's farm. Due to the project's proximity to in...
Cabinet faces multi-billion shortfall, wants motorists and businesses to help pay for infrastructure
The Dutch cabinet is exploring ways to have motorists and businesses contribute to infrastructure funding to address a multi-billion euro deficit. Proposed measures include bridge tolls and tax increa...
Minister: Canceling American VAT system contract will cost money
State Secretary Eelco Eerenberg warned that terminating the contract with the American firm Fast Enterprises for the new Dutch VAT IT system would result in legal and financial repercussions. The gove...
Shipowners cautious about military mission in Strait of Hormuz
The Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners (KVNR) has expressed opposition to a Dutch military mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The organization warns that participating in such a mission ...
What it’s like to be the face of a supermarket: ‘Lammers would have to make twenty films for that kind of money’
After thirteen years, Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo is replacing its long-time brand ambassador Frank Lammers with entertainer Rob Kemps. Reporter Jurriaan Nolles provides insight into the role and fi...
Bad news for homebuyers: Middle East war leads to more expensive mortgages
Rising oil and gas prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East are causing interest rates to rise. This shift reverses previous expectations of lower rates and is expected to make mortgages mo...
Man uses deepfakes to open 46 accounts at ABN AMRO
A Dutch man used deepfake technology to forge identity documents and open 46 bank accounts at ABN AMRO last year. These accounts were subsequently used to commit fraud by placing orders under other pe...
European trade committee to vote on US trade deal this Thursday after all
The European Parliament's trade committee decided on Tuesday to proceed with a vote this Thursday on a portion of a trade agreement with the United States. The announcement was made by committee membe...
They hardly hear anything from Amsterdam: how Ajax leaves loaned-out players to their fate
Several football players on loan from Ajax, including Ahmetcan Kaplan and Tristan Gooijer, have expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of communication from their parent club. The article highlights ...
Transavia also introduces fuel surcharge due to rising fuel prices
Budget airline Transavia has introduced a fuel surcharge of five euros on several flights starting this week in response to rising kerosene prices. The company confirmed the decision on Tuesday, follo...
Rob Kemps replaces Frank Lammers as the face of Jumbo commercials
Rob Kemps, also known as the artist Snollebollekes, has been named the new face of Jumbo supermarket commercials. He replaces actor Frank Lammers, who previously held the role in the brand's advertisi...
No fiber optic prospects yet for half a million addresses
Approximately half a million addresses in the Netherlands currently lack a concrete plan for fiber optic installation, according to research by Telecompaper. High construction costs and the small scal...
Jumbo ends 13-year partnership with Frank Lammers, this is his successor
After thirteen years, the Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo is ending its collaboration with actor Frank Lammers, who played the lead role in their television commercials. Lammers will be replaced by a ne...
Black Snow exhibition about Tata Steel now on display at Verwey Museum Haarlem
The exhibition 'Black Snow' by photographer Harm van de Poel is currently on display at the Verwey Museum Haarlem. The collection features powerful images illustrating life in the area surrounding the...
Turmoil at online home store Fonq: ordering halted, suspension of payments requested
Online home retailer Fonq has suspended all orders as of Tuesday after applying for a suspension of payments. The move indicates significant financial distress for the company, preventing customers fr...
Highest court rejects Odido appeal against Huawei ban
The Dutch Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal has rejected an appeal by telecom provider Odido against a government ban on using equipment from Chinese suppliers Huawei and ZTE. The court ruled that t...
Argentine wine crisis deepens: 'People no longer drink wine in large quantities'
The Argentine wine industry is facing its most significant crisis in over 15 years due to a sharp decline in domestic consumption and falling exports. As production continues to decrease, industry exp...