Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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 ...
Five years of leaks in luxury new-build apartment: Court orders Amvest to pay over 400,000 euros
ANWB Energie compensates customers for late annual statement
ANWB Energie has committed to compensating approximately 700 customers who have waited more than six weeks for their final or annual bills. This decision follows a promise made to the Dutch regulator ...
Joey Veerman in good company with Cruyff, Gullit, Davids, Van Bommel and Sneijder after much-discussed advertisement
A full-page advertisement for clothing brand G-Star featuring footballer Joey Veerman has sparked significant public debate and mixed reactions after appearing in the newspaper De Telegraaf. The high-...
European gas price falls after US-Iran peace agreement
European gas prices decreased on Monday following the announcement of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The deal is scheduled to be signed in Switzerland this coming Friday.
Increased internet traffic during drink breaks in Netherlands' first World Cup match
VodafoneZiggo reported a significant increase in internet traffic during the Dutch national team's first World Cup match against Japan. Fans frequently used their phones to scroll during halftime and ...
He is the only Dutchman in this summer's major World Cup ad, Kim Lammers notes—and it wasn't in the script
Dutch footballer Virgil van Dijk is the only Dutch player featured in Nike's six-minute summer commercial titled 'Rip the script.' He appears alongside other global stars such as Kylian Mbappé, Erlin...
AEX nears 1,100 mark on hopes for end to Iran war
The AEX index approached the historic 1,100-point mark on Monday following news of a peace agreement between the US and Iran. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that the agreement is expec...
Tyra Banks sues Netflix for defamation over docuseries
Tyra Banks has filed a lawsuit against Netflix for libel and slander regarding the documentary series Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model. The former model and judge alleges the streaming s...
Japan and South Korea stocks surge, oil price falls
Stock markets in Tokyo and Seoul surged on Monday following reports of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The news, shared by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, led to optimis...
Ships await more clarity in Strait of Hormuz
Ship owners are awaiting clarity on the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following news of a possible peace deal. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that an agreement between th...
Fire department confirms barn tragedies: livestock fallen through floor fight for life in own manure, Wakker Dier demands solution
An inventory by animal welfare group Wakker Dier reveals that livestock in the Netherlands fall through stable floors into manure pits approximately four times per week. These accidents are often fata...
Dutch goods exports rise four percent in April
Dutch goods exports grew by four percent in April, marking the second consecutive month of growth. The increase was largely driven by higher exports of petroleum products, electrotechnical machinery, ...
Watch your bank account, TikTok’s digital candy store is opening
TikTok is officially launching its TikTok Shop this Monday, positioning itself as a major competitor to established platforms like Amazon, Coolblue, and Bol.com. Retail expert John Lin describes the m...
Can my bank demand my personal data for identification? Isn't it dangerous with all those data leaks?
Bank customers are increasingly being asked to re-identify themselves by scanning or photographing their ID documents via mobile apps. This practice has raised concerns among consumers regarding the n...
Refined all-you-can-eat concept without buffet at restaurant chain Heinde, now also in Amsterdam (Sloterdijk)
Houses in the IJmond, with materials from the IJmond, for IJmonders. Leave that to Annabel and Lucas.
Annabel Thomas and Lucas de Man have presented the initial results of the Possible Landscapes project, which aims to build 20 homes in the IJmond region. The initiative focuses on using locally source...
Piketty, PRO and the world's first trillionaire
French economist Thomas Piketty recently published a global plan focused on wealth redistribution and environmental sustainability. Shortly after, Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire follo...
Suspect arrested after robbery at Albert Heijn on Anna van Renesselaan in Uitgeest
A suspect was arrested following a robbery at an Albert Heijn supermarket on Anna van Renesselaan in Uitgeest on Sunday afternoon. Police units responded to the scene shortly before 4:00 PM after rece...
Private clinic Bloemendaal under fire: 82-year-old plastic surgeon to retire at year-end with mixed feelings: 'I am good, I make people happy'
Medisch Centrum Bloemendaal, a controversial private plastic surgery clinic, will close its doors permanently at the end of this year. Owner Joost van Tetering, 82, stated that he decided to shutter t...
Last participants in Solar Park WinterZon allowed to live outside Uitgeest. ‘670 shares of 250 euros still for sale’
The Zonnepark WinterZon project in Uitgeest is now allowing individuals living outside the municipality to purchase the remaining 670 participation shares at 250 euros each. This decision by DUEC.nl a...
Permanent repairs to Amsterdam-Osdorp apartment building could take weeks or months
Housing corporation Stadgenoot announced that permanent repairs to a flat in Amsterdam-Osdorp following a recent explosion could take weeks or months to complete. Although residents have been allowed ...
Boyhood dream becomes reality: Twelve friends open their own bar in Amsterdam
A group of twelve friends from Limburg living in Amsterdam are realizing their dream by opening Bar Kaat on Ten Katestraat. After personally renovating the space, the group plans to officially open th...
Trains between Hamburg and Berlin resume after major year-long renovation
Train services between the German cities of Hamburg and Berlin resumed on Sunday after a ten-month renovation project. The route is considered a critical direct link within Germany's long-distance rai...
Hospitality venues in over half of municipalities to stay open longer during World Cup
More than half of the municipalities in the Netherlands are allowing hospitality businesses to extend their opening hours during the World Cup. This announcement comes from the industry association Ko...
Striptease acts on canal boats: "I don't want that sex show passing my window"
Residents in Amsterdam are expressing frustration over visible striptease acts performed on canal cruise boats passing their homes, particularly concerning the exposure to young children. While local ...
Expensive, lightly used Samsonite suitcase fails early, yet Willem denied rightful compensation
A consumer named Willem is seeking compensation after his expensive Samsonite suitcase failed earlier than expected, despite the brand's reputation for durability and long warranty periods. The disput...
Do we have too much space? The housing shortage would be solved with 11 square meters less
A report by ABN Amro suggests that the Netherlands' housing shortage could be resolved if the average living space per person were reduced by 11 square meters. Experts argue that space is currently un...
Bent steel, loose bricks and charred roofing material. Daniël (23) watched as his business in Zwaanshoek went up in flames: 'I've lost everything'
A devastating fire in Zwaanshoek has completely destroyed De Droog Automotive, a car garage business owned by 23-year-old Daniël de Droog from Haarlem. A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to he...