Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
David Looman (BVNL) wants to reverse Haarlem’s zero-emission zone: ‘In construction, you’re just castrated without a van’
David Looman of the BVNL party is running for a seat in the Haarlem city council with the primary goal of abolishing the city's zero-emission zone. Looman, a construction business owner, argues that t...
Friet van Piet shifts in Belgiëlaan supermarket plan. Large-scale renovation in oldest part of Schalkwijk
The historic snack bar Friet van Piet is relocating after sixty years to accommodate a redevelopment project in the Schalkwijk district of Haarlem. The move is part of Hoorne Vastgoed's larger renovat...
Air France-KLM big loser on Amsterdam exchange due to Middle East unrest, Shell gains
On Monday, Air France-KLM shares dropped nearly 10% on the Amsterdam stock exchange amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, energy giant Shell saw its stock rise by 6.5% as oil and gas pri...
Entrance of shipping company Maersk's Rotterdam office defaced and vandalized
The entrance of the Maersk shipping company office in Rotterdam was vandalized and defaced with red paint on Sunday night. Local police have launched an investigation into the incident following repor...
Reader's question: Can the insurer just cancel my building insurance?
After maintaining building insurance for her garden house for 37 years without any claims, a policyholder named Pauline received an unexpected response from her insurer when she requested to increase ...
Broers and Kek! brewers open inn in historic building in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel
Oil prices rise sharply on Middle East unrest
Oil prices surged on Monday, recording their largest daily gain in four years as a result of US and Israeli military strikes on Iran. This significant increase is expected to lead to higher gasoline p...
A giant extra lamppost or oversized advertising pillar: Why would a contractor advertise cat food at the top of their crane?
Residents in Haarlem have reported occasional power outages recently, prompting individuals to prepare emergency kits for potential electricity failures. The author shares their experience of assembli...
KLM suspends flights to Dubai and Saudi Arabia until Thursday
KLM has cancelled all flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until Thursday due to escalating conflict in the Middle East. The decision follows recent attacks on Iran and subsequent retaliatory actions,...
KLM suspends flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam until Thursday March 5
KLM has suspended flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until March 5 due to security concerns following regional conflict involving Iran. The airline is prioritizing passenger safety and is currently ...
New car sales in the Netherlands down nearly a fifth from a year ago
New passenger car sales in the Netherlands fell by nearly 20% last month compared to the same period last year. Industry associations BOVAG and RAI Vereniging reported that this decline continues the ...
Injuries reported after attack on oil tanker near Oman
An oil tanker was attacked a few nautical miles from the port of Khasab in Oman. According to reports from the Oman News Agency, four crew members sustained injuries during the incident.
Albert Heijn Heemstede temporarily closed for renovation; new store to feature expanded range and sushi kiosk
The Albert Heijn supermarket on Blekersvaartweg in Heemstede will temporarily close for a twelve-day renovation starting March 12. The store is set to reopen on March 24 with an expanded product assor...
Hackers post stolen Odido customer data online again
The hacker group ShinyHunters has released stolen customer data from the telecom provider Odido for the fourth consecutive day. This latest leak appears to contain a significantly larger volume of inf...
Dutch tax authorities expect busy first day of tax season
The Dutch Tax Service expects a busy start to the tax season as over 9.6 million taxpayers have been invited to file their 2025 income tax returns starting March 1. The filing period, which applies to...
Attack on Iran could further drive up already high fuel prices
Recent violence in the Middle East threatens to disrupt global crude oil supplies, potentially leading to a significant increase in prices. In the Netherlands, this situation could result in even high...
KLM avoids Middle East airspace Saturday, Sunday still unknown
KLM has suspended flights over Middle Eastern airspace and cancelled several routes to cities such as Tel Aviv and Dubai as a precaution following attacks on Iran. The airline is currently monitoring ...
Bitcoin falls after attacks on Iran
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a sharp decline in value following Israel's announcement of a preemptive attack on Iran on Saturday. The market drop highlights the sensitivity of digita...
Fien is afraid of viruses at the office but isn't allowed to work from home: ‘You’re not made of porcelain, I’m told’
Legal assistant Fien, who has lung emphysema, is facing difficulties as her employer refuses to allow her to work from home despite her high health risks at the office. Employment expert Anne-Marije B...
Screen Time | The Odido hack is also a bit of a tightrope walk in the reporting
Tech reporter Rutger Otto reflects on a turbulent week for the Dutch telecom provider Odido following a security breach. The article examines the complexities and challenges of reporting on the hack w...
Iraq closes airspace after attacks on neighboring Iran
Iraq and Iran have closed their airspace indefinitely following Israeli and American military strikes on Iranian territory. These measures were implemented as a security precaution in response to the ...
Inflatable dream factory: Airworks in Weesp breathes life into giant fabric stage sets
Based in Weesp, the company Airworks creates unique inflatable stage decorations for world-renowned musicians and major international events. Their specialized inflatables have been used by high-profi...
Energiewacht ignores complaints about technician errors for over eight months: Ard still has to pay
The Dutch service company Energiewacht has reportedly ignored a customer's complaints regarding installation errors made by its mechanics for over eight months. Despite the unresolved technical issues...
Failing grade, friction but ultimate goodwill: how GVB still secured the concession
The Dutch public transport operator GVB secured a new concession to continue operating in Amsterdam despite significant friction and a poor initial evaluation from transport authorities. Negotiations ...
How contaminated oil tainted baby food worldwide: new production line misled Nestlé
A Nestlé factory in Nunspeet contaminated baby milk powder with toxic substances due to issues with a new production line and contaminated oil. Despite implementing extra quality controls, the compan...
Amsterdam Economic Board Director: Without boldness in tech investment, the Netherlands misses out on its future
The Iron Bars on Bickerseiland: the history of the impressive iron trade
US court halves mega-fine for Greenpeace
A United States court has reduced a fine against Greenpeace by half to $345 million. The environmental organization was originally penalized for its role in protests against the construction of an oil...
Paramount acquires Warner Bros in $110 billion deal
Warner Bros. Discovery has agreed to an acquisition by Paramount Skydance in a deal valued at 110 billion dollars. This major merger combines two of the largest entertainment and media conglomerates i...
