Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Pure nostalgia: 5 historic shops in Haarlem
The city center of Haarlem is home to several historic shops that have been family-run for over a century. This article highlights five of these authentic businesses where visitors can experience loca...
Fewer passengers at European airports for the first time since COVID crisis
Passenger numbers at European airports fell by 0.7 percent in April 2026 compared to the same month the previous year. This decline marks the first drop in passenger traffic recorded since the end of ...
Arrest during raid on company on Parallelweg in Beverwijk
Police and the Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) conducted a raid on a business on Parallelweg in Beverwijk on Wednesday. One person was arrested during the operation, and an investi...
Housing market faces standstill without intervention
Experts are warning of a potential standstill in the housing market as buyer confidence declines due to high energy prices, rising construction costs, and international conflict. These factors represe...
Vijlbrief puts knife to meat industry's throat: agency worker ban looms in two weeks
Minister Hans Vijlbrief has issued a two-week deadline for the meat processing industry to address labor abuses or face a ban on hiring temporary workers. This measure aims to compel slaughterhouses a...
New European tech package: more data centers and less dependence on Big Tech
The European Commission has introduced a new package of technology regulations aimed at reducing the continent's dependence on American big tech companies. The initiative focuses on promoting homegrow...
Economists expect petrol to reach 2.82 euros per liter and energy bills to rise by 40 euros per month
Economists predict that gasoline prices could rise to 2.82 euros per liter this summer due to the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Furthermore, new energy contracts are expected to increase...
Home raid in Heemskerk
On Wednesday afternoon, the FIOD, Customs, and police conducted a joint raid on a residence in Heemskerk. The investigation took place at a home located on Aletta Jacobsstraat.
Cheap summer train subscription starts a week early: Off-peak travel for 49 euros a month from June 15
A discounted summer train subscription offering off-peak travel for 49 euros per month will now take effect on June 15, one week earlier than the originally planned June 21 start date. This adjustment...
US threatens new import tariffs on EU and dozens of other economies
The United States is threatening to impose new import tariffs on products from sixty economies, including the European Union, Canada, and China. The U.S. claims these regions are not doing enough to p...
Greenpeace allowed to challenge multi-million dollar US fine in the Netherlands
The Amsterdam District Court has ruled that it is competent to hear a legal challenge by Greenpeace against a US court order to pay nearly 300 million euros in damages to Energy Transfer. This decisio...
National snack bar association ProFri outraged by Haarlem fast-food ban in new district: 'Local arbitrariness'
The national snack bar association ProFri has expressed outrage over the city of Haarlem's plan to prohibit fast food outlets in the new Hart voor Oostpoort neighborhood. Director Sven Flapper labeled...
Plug pulled on electric car-sharing trial in Heemskerk: ‘A mystery why it works in Castricum and not here’
A four-month trial featuring two electric shared cars in Heemskerk has been cancelled due to low public interest. The organization EcoHeemskerk expressed disappointment over the lack of participation ...
Households in Zaanstad must apply for electricity connections in time
Households and small businesses in Zaanstad must apply for upgraded electricity connections before July 1, 2026, to avoid being placed on a waiting list. This measure comes as a result of increasing g...
Live blog reactions to coalition agreement: Good steps, but the handbrake stays on
PRO Amsterdam and D66 have presented a new four-year coalition agreement for Amsterdam that features civil service cuts, the cancellation of a planned erotic center, and a freeze on property tax incre...
Good news for holidaymakers: the kerosene shortage is off the table for now
A looming kerosene shortage has been averted, ensuring that travelers can fly and drive without fuel supply issues this summer. The aviation and fuel sectors successfully implemented strategies to ove...
Het Witte Huis pavilion on Zeeweg must leave by end of summer as Bloemendaal plans to sell site
The municipality of Bloemendaal has decided not to renew the lease for the property at Zeeweg 3 in Overveen, ending a long-term agreement dating back to 1969. Consequently, the pavilion Het Witte Huis...
Air France-KLM expects to operate all flights this summer
Air France-KLM has announced that it expects to maintain its full flight schedule this summer. The airline group confirmed it can operate as planned despite previous concerns over fuel shortages stemm...
Why inflation is not only bad news: higher prices also make debts ‘cheaper’
Inflation is currently rising rapidly, affecting daily expenses, but it also has the advantage of making existing debts relatively cheaper. Economists note that a moderate level of inflation is essent...
Oil prices rise after further escalation in war between Iran and the US
Oil prices rose on Wednesday following a further escalation in the conflict between Iran and the United States. This increase comes after previous hopes for a ceasefire extension and the opening of th...
Director Martin Scorsese joins AI company as advisor
Renowned film director Martin Scorsese has joined the AI startup Black Forest Labs as an advisor. He aims to use artificial intelligence to explore new creative frontiers and enhance audience experien...
Companies opt for AI over higher wages during labor shortages
Companies facing labor shortages are increasingly opting for automation and AI rather than offering higher wages or better working hours. While these technologies are intended to alleviate workloads, ...
90 cents for five ice cubes in a plastic cup: TikTok trend hits Dutch supermarkets
Dutch supermarkets Albert Heijn and Jumbo have started selling plastic cups with ice cubes to follow a popular TikTok trend among young consumers. While the product is intended for on-the-go convenien...
De Groenhoek prepares fresh daily meals for young and old. Neighborhood stores allowed to stay in Velsen after all
The Velsen city council has decided to allow neighborhood shops to remain unrestricted, citing their essential social function within the community. Local business De Groenhoek in IJmuiden serves as a...
KLM and Transavia cancel flights to and from Portugal due to strike
KLM and Transavia have canceled several flights to and from Portugal on Wednesday due to a strike in that country. These cancellations affect flight schedules at Schiphol, Eindhoven, and Rotterdam air...
Donald Pols stumbles over pro-apartheid past. 'This man wasn't just a little wrong, he was truly wrong'
Donald Pols, the former director of Milieudefensie, has been dismissed from his position at Tata Steel after reports surfaced regarding his past. Investigations revealed that Pols served as the chairm...
Dutch Ministry of Defense to phase out software from controversial company Palantir within two years
The Dutch Ministry of Defense plans to stop using software from the American technology company Palantir within the next two years. State Secretary Derk Boswijk stated that the government aims to tran...
Viva! Care Group receives silver sustainability certificate: 'We are an example for the sector'
Viva! Zorggroep has been awarded a silver certificate from Milieuthermometer Zorg for its commitment to sustainability. This certification recognizes the healthcare organization's environmental effort...
Haarlem family business installs massive heat pump as Dick (70) loves ‘the thrill of the challenge’
A local family business, Gascontrol, has installed the largest heat pump in the North Holland province on top of an office building in Haarlem. The project was led by 70-year-old Dick Pieters, marking...
Thousands of holidaymakers to Portugal see flights cancelled Wednesday due to strike: ‘No right to compensation’
Thousands of travelers heading to Portugal on Wednesday face flight cancellations due to a general strike. Passengers are not entitled to financial compensation as the strike is considered an extraord...