Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
KLM cancels flights to Saudi Arabia and Dubai until August
KLM has extended the suspension of its flights to Riyadh, Dammam, and Dubai until August 9th due to ongoing unrest in the Middle East. The Dutch airline announced the decision on Tuesday in response t...
EU bans extra hand luggage fees
The European Union has reached an agreement to eliminate extra fees for small carry-on luggage on flights within member states. This deal between EU countries and the European Parliament aims to stand...
Nike x Patta World Cup collection sells out rapidly and resells for hundreds of extra euros
The Nike x Patta World Cup collection for the Dutch national football team sold out rapidly following its release on both the Patta and Nike websites. The high demand led to the items disappearing wit...
Court rules Temper workers are agency workers, not self-employed
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled on Tuesday that individuals working through the platform Temper are temporary employees rather than independent contractors. This decision could have significant le...
Greylag geese cause €46 million in crop damage; wolves also contributing to rising wildlife claims
Financial damage caused by wildlife in the Netherlands has risen significantly, with payouts for wolf attacks on livestock quadrupling over the past two years. According to data from BIJ12, geese cont...
Oil price at three-month low but not yet back to previous levels
Oil prices reached a three-month low on Tuesday amid hopes for a peace agreement between Iran and the United States. Experts note that more specific details of the agreement are necessary to determine...
Energy companies making misleading climate claims, says Dutch consumers' association
The Dutch Consumers' Association has accused several energy companies, including ANWB, Greenchoice, and Vattenfall, of making misleading climate claims by portraying gas as a clean or sustainable ener...
Wealth of world's 500 richest grows by 290 billion euros in one day
The world's 500 wealthiest individuals saw their collective fortune increase by $336 billion (€290 billion) in a single day following gains in the stock market. According to the Bloomberg Billionair...
Restaurant Bouchon du Centre closes after 27 years: ‘I will miss the people, but not Amsterdam’
EU: Ticket prices must be more transparent, compensation for 3-hour delay remains
The European Parliament and EU member states have reached an agreement to update air passenger rights, ensuring that travelers retain their right to compensation for flight delays of three hours or mo...
Rush for summer pass leads to outages and login issues at NS
The Dutch Railways (NS) is experiencing login issues on Tuesday following an overnight ICT malfunction at a supplier. While the problem does not affect all users, the company is working to resolve the...
Shopping streets increasingly empty as customer focus shifts online
Online sales have grown significantly faster than physical retail revenue over the past three years, leading to a decline in traditional shopping street activity. According to an ING analysis, the inf...
Holidaymakers misled by online travel lures: bargain prices increase by hundreds of euros
An investigation by De Telegraaf reveals that major travel providers are misleading consumers with online advertisements featuring prices that are not actually available for booking. Companies such as...
Dutch imports from Gulf region down by more than half
Dutch imports from the Gulf region decreased by more than 50% in April compared to the previous month due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. During this period, imports from Iraq were completely ...
Bank fraud is a major problem: 'Agree on a password with each other'
Bank fraud remains a significant problem as scammers increasingly target vulnerable groups such as seniors and individuals with limited digital or Dutch language skills. Experts suggest families estab...
Takeaway industry addicted to plastic: more than a quarter serve banned plastic straws
A study of 101 takeaway shops across twelve cities in the Netherlands found that many businesses continue to use plastic containers and cutlery despite regulations. Over 25% of the sampled shops still...
CoffeeRoastery on Jan Pieter Heijestraat closes after 17 years due to high rent: ‘We had the best coffee in Amsterdam’
US Air Force expects eight dead after bomber crash
A US Air Force bomber crashed near Los Angeles shortly after departing from Edwards Air Force Base. Authorities believe all eight crew members on board were killed, stating that the accident was not s...
Unclear when polluting Tata plants must close
The timeline for the closure of two highly polluting Tata Steel factories in IJmuiden remains uncertain. Currently, there is no specific date set for when these facilities will cease operations.
Unclear when polluting Tata plants must close
The Environmental Service North Sea Canal Area is investigating the revocation of operating licenses for two highly polluting coke gas plants at Tata Steel in IJmuiden. North Holland provincial deputy...
Football fans from Utrecht, Rotterdam and The Hague travel to Beverwijk for Iranian treats during World Cup: 'Busier than average'
The Persian pastry shop Rolet in Beverwijk is experiencing increased traffic as soccer fans from across the Netherlands travel there for traditional treats during the World Cup. Owner Shahin Tadayon r...
By Dennis moves from the heart of Haarlem to IJmuiden port after 27 years: ‘It is increasingly difficult for business owners to stay in the city center’
After 27 years in Haarlem's Koningstraat, Dennis Weening has moved his flower and interior shop, By Dennis, to the IJmuiden port area. He explained that the move was necessary because it has become in...
EU sees trade deficit with China hit record high
The European Union's trade deficit with China has reached a record high of approximately 1 billion euros per day, according to new figures from Eurostat. This trend is driven by high import volumes fr...
How Haarlem became embroiled in an international struggle over postal traffic
The Thurn und Taxis family established a centuries-long dominance over European postal services, building a massive fortune that remains with the family today. Haarlem became involved in this internat...
Supermarkets warn of possible plastic in pet food
Several supermarket chains in the Netherlands, including Lidl, Albert Heijn, and Jumbo, have issued recalls for pet food products after blue plastic fragments were discovered during quality checks. Th...
How Nike hijacks the World Cup with a spectacular football film (without paying FIFA)
Nike has launched a high-budget global marketing campaign titled 'Rip the script' to compete with rival Adidas during the World Cup. The production, which features Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk, was ...
Patta founder on warm-up shirt featuring Dutch, Surinamese, and African symbols: ‘Sold out within a few hours’
The Amsterdam-based streetwear brand Patta designed a warmup shirt for the Dutch national football team featuring a mix of Dutch, Surinamese, and African symbols. Despite some racist reactions online,...
Iran to charge ‘service fees’ in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it will begin charging maritime service fees for vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz. These fees are intended to replace tolls and are reportedly ...
Trump threatens high tariffs on French wine and champagne
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100 percent import tariffs on French wine and champagne in response to a French tax on large American tech companies. Trump stated that the tariffs w...
VPRO cuts 58 jobs due to budget cuts
The Dutch public broadcaster VPRO is cutting 58 jobs across its media, production, and support departments due to budget cuts. As part of a broader reorganization, 14 new positions will be created to ...