Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Gordon sells Blushing Blaricum, Amsterdam locations to remain open
Dutch singer Gordon Heuckeroth has sold his restaurant Blushing in Blaricum to focus on other passions, such as singing and media work. While the Blaricum location has been sold, his establishments in...
Illegal water taxi takes two enforcement officers on board, receives 2,500 euro fine
An illegal water taxi operator in Amsterdam was fined ‑2,500 after unknowingly offering a paid tour to two undercover enforcement officers. A judge rejected the skipper's legal appeal, dismissing cl...
Ajax celebrates: Ipswich Town promoted to Premier League, triggering €9.3m buy option for Chuba Akpom
Ipswich Town's promotion to the Premier League has triggered a mandatory buy option for Ajax player Chuba Akpom worth 9.3 million euros. This financial windfall benefits the Amsterdam-based club as th...
Ipswich promoted to Premier League, Ajax set to receive millions
Ipswich Town has secured promotion to the Premier League following a 3-0 victory over QPR on the final matchday. This promotion triggers a permanent transfer for Chuba Akpom, resulting in a multi-mill...
Thick smoke from fire on Willemsparkweg visible across the city
A large fire broke out in a shop on Willemsparkweg in Amsterdam-Zuid on Monday afternoon, sending a thick cloud of smoke across the city. Emergency services upgraded the incident to a major fire and a...
Major fire at Suitsupply clothing store in Amsterdam South
German petrol prices drop below 2 euros locally due to excise tax cut
Gasoline prices at many German gas stations dropped below 2 euros on Friday following a temporary excise duty reduction. The tax cut of approximately 17 cents per liter was implemented to alleviate th...
Wrong amount charged 58 times at De Lange Heer on King’s Day; owner compensates visitors to avoid appearance of payment issues
Twan Stoelman, the owner of Café De Lange Heer in Haarlem, has publicly announced that 58 customers were overcharged during King's Day celebrations. The owner is compensating the affected visitors to...
Café 't Sluisje forced to remove regular tables after complaint: "They've been there for 30 years"
Café 't Sluisje in Amsterdam-Noord has been ordered to remove two popular community tables after a municipal review, triggered by a complaint, found they were situated outside the permitted terrace a...
ING outage disrupts card payments
ING bank is experiencing a technical malfunction that is causing difficulties for customers performing pin transactions. A spokesperson for the bank confirmed the issue, noting that payment services a...
Spirit Airlines shuts down after lack of US state aid
Spirit Airlines is immediately ceasing all operations after failing to secure emergency financial aid from the United States government. The budget carrier's collapse follows severe financial struggle...
Sergio Herman closes his Antwerp restaurants: 'Time to wind down'
Chef Sergio Herman has announced the closure of his Michelin-starred restaurant Le Pristine and his private kitchen PrivéPrivée in Antwerp at the end of this year. Herman shared the news on Instagra...
Dutch cautious about booking summer holidays but won't skimp on sun
Dutch travelers are currently cautious about booking summer holidays due to uncertainties surrounding air travel. Despite this hesitation, the travel industry association ANVR reports that people stil...
Middle East war changes travel habits: these destinations are in demand
Dutch travelers are becoming more cautious when booking summer vacations due to geopolitical unrest and concerns about air travel. The travel association ANVR reports that while people still want to g...
City hopping without flight shame: Elysian Aircraft develops 90-passenger electric plane in Hoofddorp
The Hoofddorp-based startup Elysian Aircraft is developing an all-electric aircraft capable of transporting 90 passengers over distances of up to 750 kilometers. Founded by members of prominent aviati...
Marjo waits fourteen months for complete repair of her tricycle: ‘Clearly substandard’
Marjo Zwart from Bussum waited fourteen months for the repair of her essential tricycle, which she relies on for mobility and social interaction. The long delay highlights significant issues with the ...
Elon Musk feels cheated by OpenAI and wants to redirect the company
Elon Musk has initiated a lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI, questioning the company's shift from a non-profit to a commercial entity. The initial days of the trial featured arguments from Musk an...
Much more was wrong at De Beren in Alkmaar, say former employees: Unpaid wages and forced to cook 'stinking chicken'
The De Beren delivery restaurant in Alkmaar faces eviction following a court ruling over significant rent arrears. Former employees have also reported unpaid wages and severe hygiene issues, including...
Second Bouillon d’Amsterdam to replace Bar Baut in Amsterdam South
Cheap dining in Amsterdam – how is it possible in these expensive times? ‘I sell every table 3 or 4 times a night’
US and Qatar reach multi-billion dollar missile defense deal
The United States has approved a deal to sell Patriot missile defense systems to Qatar for more than $4 billion. The agreement was announced by the U.S. State Department on Friday.
Trump announces higher tariffs on EU cars and commercial vehicles
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to increase import tariffs on cars and commercial vehicles from the European Union from 15% to 25% next week. Trump claimed the EU violated their trade agre...
House prices slightly cheaper: is the overheated housing market finally cooling down?
The Dutch housing market is showing signs of cooling down, with fewer bids above asking price and a decrease in home viewings. The article examines what these trends, including more frequent price red...
Amsterdam visual arts institutions sound the alarm and draft emergency plan: ‘The sector is at a standstill’
Ongehoord Nederland suffers nearly 900,000 euro loss due to legal costs
The Dutch broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland reported a financial loss of nearly 879,000 euros for the past year. According to its annual report, the deficit was driven by high legal expenses and the ong...
VodafoneZiggo gains more mobile subscribers, fewer internet customers leave
VodafoneZiggo reported a growth in mobile subscriptions and a decrease in departing internet customers during the first quarter. This marks the fourth consecutive quarter of improvement as the telecom...
Court dismisses money laundering case against Marcel Kaatee over Red Light District properties
Amsterdam households also face waiting list for heavier power connections soon
Jumbo store in Velserhof IJmuiden to open this autumn, not this month
The opening of the new Jumbo supermarket in the Velserhof shopping center in IJmuiden has been delayed until this autumn. Renovations are taking longer than expected, pushing the launch back from its ...
British Superdry co-founder found guilty of raping woman in her home
James Holder, the British co-founder of the clothing brand Superdry, has been found guilty of raping a woman at her home. The incident took place in 2022 following a night out.