Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
People keep credit cards in their pockets due to economic uncertainty
Dutch consumers are using their credit cards less frequently due to economic and geopolitical uncertainty following the start of the conflict in the Middle East. According to data from Visa Netherland...
Referral to dermatologist for laser tattoo removal. 'I’m not removing it. I’m going over it'
The rapid growth of tattoo shops has led to an increase in customers seeking to cover up or modify older designs they regret. Professionals in the industry observe a stylistic transition from traditio...
Medical patient data also stolen in ChipSoft hack
Hackers stole medical patient data during a cyberattack on ChipSoft, a major software provider for the healthcare sector. The company confirmed the theft of sensitive information on Thursday following...
Meat fraud involving beef heads in Brabant, NVWA conducts raid
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) raided a meat company in Nuenen on suspicion of meat fraud and document falsification. Three employees were arrested for allegedly trading m...
Greenpeace hopes Dutch court overturns multi-million dollar US fine
Greenpeace and US pipeline company Energy Transfer appeared in an Amsterdam court to dispute a multi-million dollar fine issued against the environmental group in the United States. Greenpeace is chal...
Three arrested after series of shopliftings in Hoofddorp
Police arrested three individuals on Thursday afternoon at Burgemeester van Stamplein in Hoofddorp. The suspects are accused of committing a series of shopliftings within the local shopping district.
Pubs allowed to stay open overnight for late World Cup matches this summer
Bars in Amsterdam will be allowed to extend their opening hours from June 11 to July 19 to broadcast late-night FIFA World Cup matches held in North America. Mayor Femke Halsema specified that while e...
We're back and that's great! Bars and restaurants can stay open longer during the World Cup
Hospitality businesses in Amsterdam are permitted to extend their opening hours during the World Cup to accommodate late-night football matches. This change allows fans to watch the games in local pub...
KLM cancels 160 flights at Schiphol due to rising fuel prices
KLM will cancel 160 flights to and from Schiphol Airport over the coming month. The airline is reducing its schedule in response to rising kerosene prices.
KLM cancels 160 European flights due to high fuel costs
KLM has cancelled 160 European flights scheduled for the coming month due to rising fuel costs. The airline stated that these routes are no longer profitable because of the high price of kerosene.
KLM cancels 160 European flights due to rising fuel prices
KLM is cancelling 160 European flights to and from Schiphol Airport next month due to rising fuel prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. These cancellations represent less than one percent ...
Amazon video doorbells now recognize your face – ‘undesirable’, says regulator
Amazon is introducing AI-powered facial recognition technology to its video doorbells, which the company claims will store data securely. However, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has expresse...
Mores support center: inappropriate behavior still a structural problem in media sector
Support point Mores concludes in its first monitor report that undesirable behavior remains a structural problem within the cultural, creative, and media sectors. While a foundation for improvement ha...
Domino's considers bodycams for delivery drivers after dozens of 'pizza robbery' reports
Domino's is considering equipping its delivery drivers in Amsterdam with bodycams following a significant increase in 'pizza robberies' in the city's Zuidoost district. Police have arrested six minors...
At De Pastafabriek they know: don't scoop sauce onto the pasta, let them ‘marry’ in the pan instead
De Pastafabriek, located in a former shipping maintenance building, emphasizes authentic Italian cooking techniques such as mixing pasta and sauce together in the pan. The establishment highlights the...
Housing construction stalls due to full power grid, Utrecht faces connection freeze
The Dutch Association of Real Estate Agents (NVM) warns that housing construction may slow down due to upcoming changes in power grid connection priorities. A potential connection stop in Utrecht curr...
Labor Inspectorate finds nine illegal workers in BBQ restaurant raid
The Dutch Labor Inspection discovered nine illegal workers during a raid at a barbecue restaurant in Amsterdam-West last Thursday. More than half of the fourteen staff members lacked valid work permit...
Cabinet: no more animal transport on sweltering days, only allowed up to 30 degrees
The Dutch cabinet has announced a ban on the transport of livestock, including pigs, chickens, and cows, when temperatures exceed 30 degrees Celsius. State Secretary Silvio Erkens stated the measure i...
Amsterdam house prices fall faster than national average, but overbidding remains the norm
House prices in Amsterdam fell by 5.8% in the first quarter of 2026, a sharper decline than the 2.7% drop seen nationally across the Netherlands. This trend is driven by an increase in supply as inves...
Jutta Leerdam makes Forbes 30 Under 30 list: 'So unreal'
Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam has been included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list within the Sports & Games category. The prestigious list by the American business magazine recognizes her as one of th...
Brussels wants European mega-companies to compete with China and US: merging must become easier
The European Commission is considering a revision of merger guidelines to facilitate the creation of larger companies within the European Union. This strategic shift aims to help European businesses c...
Nature permit still required for Rotterdam and Eindhoven airports
A Dutch court has ruled that Rotterdam and Eindhoven airports must obtain nature permits, overturning a previous government decision that deemed them unnecessary. The ruling follows legal challenges f...
Babboe cargo bikes return, relaunch starting in Germany among other countries
Parent company Accell has announced that Babboe cargo bikes will return to the market following a major safety recall. The relaunch comes after the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NV...
Coalition wants to compensate companies for electricity costs
Dutch coalition parties D66, CDA, and VVD have proposed moving forward funds originally allocated for 2028 to help companies manage current electricity costs. This initiative was announced during a pa...
State Secretary wants fire safety inspections for stables
State Secretary Silvio Erkens has announced plans to introduce mandatory fire safety and electrical inspections for agricultural stables as soon as possible. These measures aim to reduce the risk of s...
House prices now falling significantly, by up to 6 percent: check your neighborhood here
House prices in the Netherlands fell by up to 6 percent during the first quarter of the year. Real estate agents attribute this decline to rising mortgage interest rates and global uncertainty caused ...
Diesel price at the pump drops by nearly 6 cents
Diesel prices in the Netherlands fell by nearly 6 cents on Thursday, with the national recommended price dropping to 2.589 euros per liter. This decrease follows a record high of 2.819 euros per liter...
Philippe Remarque named new deputy editor-in-chief of AD
Philippe Remarque has been appointed as the new deputy editor-in-chief of the Dutch newspaper AD. Remarque, who previously served as the editor-in-chief of de Volkskrant for nine years, most recently ...
Dutch DPA to audit data security at IT suppliers
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) is launching preventive audits of ICT suppliers in the Netherlands to evaluate their digital security measures. This initiative aims to help companies identify...
Fast-charging company Fastned profits from high fuel prices and records significant profit
Fast charging company Fastned reported a profit increase to 32 million euros in recent months. The company attributes this growth to rising gasoline and diesel prices, which are encouraging more drive...