Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
ChipSoft: All data stolen by hackers destroyed
Software supplier ChipSoft has confirmed that patient data stolen during a recent cyberattack has been destroyed and was never published online. The company shared this update in an official statement...
Vera (26) and Michael (38) run the country's most customer-friendly supermarket. ‘And after just one year. Bizarre’
Spar Schot in Wijk aan Zee, managed by Vera Siersema and Michael Schot, has been named the most customer-friendly supermarket in the Netherlands. The owners expressed surprise at receiving the nationa...
Butcher's daughter transforms century-old butcher shop into modern deli: ‘Memories in every crack and behind every tile’
Guusje Broekhof is renovating her family's century-old butcher shop in Haarlem's Kruisstraat to transform it into a modern deli. The project aims to modernize the business to meet current retail deman...
ACM increases oversight of ANWB Energie after policy failures affect thousands; company promises improvement
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has increased its supervision of ANWB Energie due to persistent IT problems. The energy supplier has failed for months to send out final and a...
Stable throughput in IJmuiden and Velsen-Noord ports, number of cruise ships increases
Goods transshipment in the ports of IJmuiden and Velsen-Noord remained stable in the past year compared to 2024 levels. Additionally, the ports saw a notable increase in the number of visiting cruise ...
Brussels seeks ‘cleanup’ of regulatory process
The European Commission has proposed a thorough overhaul of its regulatory process to eliminate outdated and redundant rules. This initiative aims to make Brussels' regulations simpler, clearer, and m...
Schiphol hesitant, but study says more de-icing bays only way to prevent winter chaos
Schiphol and KLM take extra measures after winter weather problems
Schiphol Airport and KLM are implementing additional measures to better prepare for snow and frost following an evaluation of major flight disruptions caused by winter weather earlier this year. The c...
Social media must do more to tackle online fraud, say banks
Dutch banks are calling on social media companies such as TikTok, Meta, and Google to better protect users against online fraud. Research indicates that approximately 70 percent of all fraud cases cur...
Widespread opposition to new construction in central Nieuw-Vennep: business owners and residents fear parking shortage
Residents and businesses in Nieuw-Vennep are opposing the Mercator housing project due to concerns over traffic congestion and a shortage of parking spaces. Local supermarkets also expressed fears of ...
United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC oil cartel
The United Arab Emirates has announced its withdrawal from the oil cartel OPEC. The country also plans to stop participating in monthly OPEC+ meetings that involve non-OPEC members such as Russia.
United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC oil cartel
The United Arab Emirates has announced its decision to withdraw from the OPEC oil cartel. This move represents a significant blow to the organization of oil-exporting nations and its leading member, S...
Jurian has a mushroom lab in a basement: They are very special little creatures
Microbiologist Jurian Wijnheijmer has established a mushroom laboratory in an Amsterdam basement to cultivate various species and share knowledge about fungi. The facility supplies fresh mushrooms to ...
Energy crisis increases pressure on regional airports
Regional airports across Europe are facing increased pressure due to the consequences of the conflict in the Middle East. The trade association ACI Europe issued this warning during a recent meeting i...
Dutch Tax Authority to get new bank account number on May 1: what to look out for
Starting May 1, 2026, the Dutch Tax Service will adopt a new bank account number, transitioning its banking services from ING to Rabobank. Taxpayers must ensure that all payments are directed to the n...
Price difference between organic and non-organic food has increased again
The Dutch Consumer Association (Consumentenbond) reports that the price gap between organic and non-organic food products in supermarkets has increased again. This trend reverses a previous period whe...
Jewelry chain Claire's also closes stores in UK and Ireland
Jewelry chain Claire's is closing all its locations in the United Kingdom and Ireland following the bankruptcy of its Dutch branch last year. The company has struggled with financial challenges partly...
Taylor Swift registers voice and likeness against AI misuse
Taylor Swift has filed trademark applications for her voice and physical appearance to protect against unauthorized use by artificial intelligence. This proactive legal measure is intended to prevent ...
Australia to tax tech giants for not paying for news
Australia has introduced draft legislation that would impose higher taxes on tech giants like Meta, Google, and TikTok if they do not pay local media companies for news content. The measure aims to en...
Baskèts owner goes to court over ‘unclear’ hybrid retail rules: €40,000 fine looms
High fuel prices due to Middle East war hit fairground operators, but visitors barely notice
Fairground operators in Haarlem and IJmuiden are facing higher operational costs as diesel prices rise due to the conflict in the Middle East. Despite these increased expenses for running attractions,...
Silence after returning smartwatch: Rob fears he’s lost both watch and money
Rob is facing uncertainty after returning a faulty smartwatch to an online store because the device stopped charging properly. He has not received a response regarding a replacement or refund, leading...
'Ultrafast fashion' peaks on King's Day: 'This is how we sustain overconsumption'
Clothing retailers are releasing extensive fashion collections for King's Day, contributing to the rise of 'ultrafast fashion' in the industry. Experts warn that this trend encourages overconsumption ...
Away from Trump and Big Tech: Dutch data to end up with Lidl's parent company
Dutch data will increasingly be stored by the Schwarz Group, the parent company of Lidl, as an alternative to US tech giants like Google and Microsoft. This shift is seen by experts as a way for Europ...
Transport entrepreneur Henk van der Valk is always on the move: ‘We are building a new, larger tender boat’
Transport entrepreneur Henk van der Valk is expanding his company, North Sea Tenders, by commissioning the construction of a new, larger tender boat. The project, currently underway at 1e Industriedwa...
Transavia cancels flights in May and June due to kerosene prices
Transavia is cancelling a portion of its flights scheduled for May and June due to rising aviation fuel prices. The airline attributed the cost increase to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Transavia cancels flights in May and June due to high fuel prices
Transavia will cancel a portion of its flights in May and June due to the sharply rising cost of aviation fuel. The airline attributed the price increase to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Two more arrests for robbing pizza delivery drivers in Amsterdam Southeast
Police arrested two additional suspects in connection with a series of robberies targeting pizza delivery drivers in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, bringing the total number of arrests to eight. The perpetrators...
New tenants' chair Ans (69) slams 'unjustifiable' rent hike for 'old junk' at Woningbedrijf Velsen: 'How are we paying €887 a month for porch lights?'
Ans van der Velde, the new chair of the Tenant Council for Woningbedrijf Velsen, is strongly opposing rent increases while many social housing units suffer from maintenance issues like mold and leaks....
Despite 500 million kg potato surplus, fries remain expensive: ‘Snack bars had already purchased’
Dutch potato growers are facing a surplus of 500 million kilograms of unsold potatoes, yet the price of fries in snack bars remains high at nearly 5 euros. This price stability is due to snack bars ha...