Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Greenhouses found to be leaking: Pesticide levels in water often too high
Pesticide leakage from greenhouses into Dutch waterways is decreasing but remains at levels that threaten aquatic life such as fish and insects. Although the official goal is to eliminate nearly all l...
Dutch Tesla owner goes viral with damage claim: ‘Friends say: do you realize who you’re taking on?’
Dutch Tesla owner Mischa Sigtermans is pursuing a claim against the company after paying 6,400 euros for self-driving software that is incompatible with older vehicle models. Despite recent approval f...
Public heating company closer through partnership with Diemen, significant funding still needed
Amsterdam, Alliander, and EBN have reached new agreements to establish a public heat company, with the municipality of Diemen joining the initiative to improve financial viability. The project aims to...
Frankfurt Airport sees decline in passenger numbers to Middle East
Frankfurt Airport has experienced a significant decline in passenger numbers traveling to the Middle East over the past month. This decrease is attributed to the ongoing conflict between Iran and the ...
Cate Blanchett to play convicted TV chef and businesswoman Martha Stewart in film
Cate Blanchett is set to portray Martha Stewart in an upcoming biographical film titled "Good Thing." The movie will explore the life of the famous television chef and businesswoman, including her tim...
Sales of efficient heat pumps rise due to high gas prices: 'Mainly a surge in air conditioners'
Heat pump sales in the Netherlands saw a significant increase in March following a slow start to the year, as high gas prices drive households to seek energy savings. The Heat Pump Association reports...
ING and EIB make €800 million available to SMEs for sustainability
ING and the European Investment Bank (EIB) are providing 800 million euros in loans to small and medium-sized enterprises in the Netherlands and Belgium. These funds are specifically intended for busi...
Aging workforce and rise in e-bikes: bicycle repairs can take weeks
Bike repair shops are experiencing wait times of several weeks due to an aging workforce and the increasing complexity of e-bike technology. Growing demand and a shortage of mechanics mean that same-d...
Royal Ballet attributes rising ticket sales to Timothée Chalamet’s jibe
The Royal Ballet and Opera in London reported an increase in ticket sales following a negative remark about the art forms made by actor Timothée Chalamet. Director Alex Beard thanked the actor in an ...
ASML receives more orders and expects higher revenue in 2026
Chip machine manufacturer ASML reported a high volume of orders in the first quarter of the year as demand for chips continues to outpace supply. The Veldhoven-based company expects to see increased r...
Teachers, lawyers and managers busy with work
Nearly three-quarters of employees in the Netherlands report that their jobs require high levels of focus and attention. Teachers, lawyers, and managers are the professions most affected by these dema...
Heat pump sales picking up, but hybrid pumps lag behind
Heat pump sales increased last year, but uncertainty remains about whether this upward trend will continue. Market researchers suggest that a prolonged energy crisis could drive future sales, though t...
A giant wooden tower rises on the outskirts of Haarlem, but you'll soon see almost none of the wood
The construction of Haarlem's tallest wooden residential building, named De Stelling, is nearing its highest point on the edge of the Zuiderpolder. Developed by Ymere, the project is progressing rapid...
Sanctioned tanker unable to pass US blockade in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S.-sanctioned tanker Rich Starry returned to the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after failing to bypass a U.S. blockade. Shipping data shows the vessel was forced to turn back as part of enforcem...
More trouble in benefits scandal settlement: now freelancers hit
Around 650 self-employed workers who assisted with the Dutch childcare benefit scandal face tax penalties of up to 10,000 euros after being classified as "bogus self-employed." The Dutch cabinet has w...
Safety Board calls for urgent change to reactor cleaning procedures
The Dutch Safety Board is calling for urgent improvements to reactor cleaning safety standards following a fatal accident at the Zeeland Refinery in 2023. The board's recommendation comes after an inv...
Finally fresh air for Tuindorp residents? ICL promises measures against odor and hydrochloric acid
The ICL fertilizer factory in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied has announced plans to install active carbon systems and upgrade its scrubbers to reduce odor and hydrochloric acid emissions by later t...
How Derk Sauer continues to support a mission even after his death: 63,000 euros to The Moscow Times
Why Amsterdam wants its own heating company: ‘The market is no longer doing it’
Trees to be removed from Zijlstraat due to falling shop values: 'This really affects me'
Three linden trees in Haarlem's Zijlstraat will be removed this Thursday after the municipality lost a lawsuit against a property owner. The legal ruling found that the trees obstructed the view of sh...
Renault to lay off up to 20% of technical staff over next two years
Renault plans to lay off between 15% and 20% of its technical staff over the next two years. The French automaker aims to simplify its production processes through these workforce reductions.
Cabinet announces support package of up to 1 billion euros to mitigate impact of war
The Dutch cabinet will announce a support package of up to 1 billion euros on Monday to mitigate the economic impact of the war in Iran. The measures include an increase in the untaxed travel allowanc...
Booking.com silent on extent of hack, email addresses and phone numbers likely leaked
Booking.com is currently assessing the scale of a data hack that likely exposed user email addresses and phone numbers. The company is in contact with data protection authorities, though specific deta...
Europe takes Trumpian measures to support steel industry
The European Commission is implementing quotas, import tariffs, and state aid to support the European steel industry. These protectionist measures mirror strategies previously used by the United State...
Research into chatbot use by companies and institutions
The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) and the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) have launched a joint investigation into the use of chatbots in customer service. The study will examin...
Nieuw-West replaces old hotel with housing and new luxury hotel at Osdorpplein
Food safety not up to standard at over two-thirds of fish shops
A recent inspection by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) found that more than two-thirds of fish shops failed to comply with food safety regulations. The most frequent ...
Fossil fuel phase-out summit approaches, expectations diverge
The Netherlands and Colombia are co-hosting the first international conference on phasing out fossil fuels at the end of this month in Santa Marta, Colombia. Ministers from approximately fifty countri...
Tata and works council reach agreement on innovation department, legal action avoided
Tata Steel Nederland's management and the Central Works Council reached an agreement on Tuesday regarding budget cuts for the PQI innovation department. As a result of this settlement, the planned leg...
Police release images of man posing as bank employee who withdrew thousands in IJmuiden and Amsterdam
Police have released surveillance footage of a suspect who allegedly posed as a bank employee to defraud victims of thousands of euros. The man was recorded using stolen bank details to withdraw cash ...