Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
KLM flight to Amsterdam refuels in French Guiana due to fuel shortage
KLM flight KL714, traveling from Paramaribo to Amsterdam, was forced to divert to French Guiana to refuel shortly after departure on Tuesday. The unscheduled stop occurred due to a fuel shortage befor...
Haarlem residents revive 't Scheepje brewery: 'We make modern beer with a strong historical twist'
Paul Rutte and Lex Wertien are reviving the historic 17th-century brewery 't Scheepje in Haarlem at its original location on Houtmarkt 7. The duo plans to produce modern beers with a historical twist,...
From intern to owner of EP René: IJmuiden local René Berends celebrates anniversary at electronics store
René Berends is celebrating his 40th anniversary at the electronics store EP René, where he rose from the position of intern to owner. Throughout his career in the industry, the IJmuiden resident ha...
Zeeman closes dozens of stores and exits Portugal and Austria
The Dutch retailer Zeeman has announced plans to withdraw from the Portuguese and Austrian markets and close 51 stores across France, Spain, and Germany this year. The company stated in its annual rep...
KLM further postpones flights to Dubai and Saudi Arabia
KLM has extended the suspension of its flights to Dubai and Saudi Arabia due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Flights to Dubai, which were previously cancelled through June 28, will now rem...
Amsterdam asked Environmental Service four times if new Music On festival tent was approved, but received no response
Tenant demands replacement home after explosion, housing association refuses because 'house was targeted'
A tenant is suing the Eigen Haard housing corporation after being denied alternative housing following an explosion that destroyed her home on Herculesstraat in Amsterdam. The corporation refuses to p...
Mango owner suspected in father’s death temporarily steps down
The owner of the Spanish fashion chain Mango has temporarily stepped down from his position after being linked to the death of his father in December 2024. The investigation into his involvement in th...
Oil giant BP dismisses chairman over 'serious concerns' about performance
British oil giant BP has dismissed its chairman, Albert Manifold, effective immediately due to serious concerns regarding his performance. This decision contributes to ongoing leadership instability w...
Verstegen mild paprika powder 'tops the list' for banned pesticides; toxins also found in rice and tea bags
A Foodwatch report reveals that consumers are frequently exposed to banned pesticides found in common products like rice, tea, and spices. Verstegen's mild paprika powder was highlighted as containing...
Iranian hack of payment provider puts central bank president on alert: 'Gamechanger'
An Iranian cyberattack on payment provider Verifone in March has put De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) on high alert regarding the security of the national payment system. Bank officials warned that AI-driv...
Subsidy for restoration of historic facades in Zandvoort
Entrepreneurs and property owners in Zandvoort can apply for subsidies to restore historical facades. The scheme offers financial support of up to 10,000 euros for mid-terraced buildings and 12,500 eu...
The Harbour Club in Amsterdam-East granted temporary suspension of payments
Burnt-out transport escort vehicle in Velsen-Noord belongs to entrepreneur Hidde: 'We are in the dark about the cause'
A transport escort vehicle belonging to IJmond Exceptioneel Transport Begeleiding was completely destroyed by fire in Velsen-Noord on Monday night. Owner Hidde Mossinkoff stated that the cause of the ...
State Secretary blocks US takeover of company behind DigiD
State Secretary Aerdts has blocked the acquisition of Solvinity, the IT company responsible for the DigiD identity system, by the American firm Kyndryl. The Dutch government cited national security co...
Gas and oil prices rise again after new US attacks on Iran
Natural gas and oil prices increased on Tuesday following a decline the previous day. The price hike was triggered by new United States military attacks against Iran on Monday evening, which have dimm...
State Secretary blocks takeover of company behind DigiD
Dutch Secretary of State Willemijn Aerdts has banned the acquisition of Solvinity, the company responsible for the DigiD system, by the American firm Kyndryl. The decision was made following advice fr...
Ajax tries to save a leaking ship by throwing the crew overboard
Wendy sells Heemskerk donkey beach towels: 'Curious which countries they will end up in'
Wendy Dijkstra's shop in Heemskerk is seeing high demand for donkey-themed beach towels, which are expected to be popular on local beaches this summer. The colorful accessories have become a hit with ...
Efteling introduces new attraction where visitors can fly themselves
The Efteling theme park has announced a new attraction called Ravenring, which is designed in the style of Raveleijn. Set to open next winter, the ride will allow visitors to control their own flight ...
House search and servers seized after Ajax hack: suspect (35) accessed systems multiple times
KLM strike threat over: pilots to get 3.25% pay rise
KLM pilots have reached a preliminary agreement on a new collective labor agreement, ending the threat of industrial action after more than a year of negotiations. The deal includes a 3.25 percent sal...
Young people can increasingly apply for jobs via text or Instagram: ‘Otherwise they lose interest’
Companies are increasingly allowing young job seekers to apply via WhatsApp or social media to prevent them from losing interest due to traditional application methods. This shift toward concise, info...
Coffee has become much more expensive in recent years, big differences between brands
Research by the Consumentenbond indicates that supermarket coffee prices have risen significantly over the past five years. The study highlights a substantial price gap between premium A-brands and pr...
Ferrari presents its first electric car: the Luce
Ferrari has unveiled the Luce, its first fully electric sports car featuring four electric motors. The new vehicle is expected to be priced at approximately 550,000 euros.
Number of mega-farms increasing according to Wakker Dier
The number of mega-stables in the Netherlands is increasing despite an overall decrease in the total number of farms. According to Wakker Dier, this trend is caused by scaling as small farmers quit an...
Sûr Atelier nominated for Appeltje van Oranje: Haarlem initiative aims to challenge fast fashion and break the cycle of poverty
Sûr Atelier, a clothing studio based in Haarlem, has been nominated for the Appeltje van Oranje award for its efforts to break the cycle of poverty. The initiative has operated for over ten years, pr...
Company car destroyed by fire in Velsen-Noord
A commercial vehicle was completely destroyed by a fire on Tuesday morning on Hagedisstraat in Velsen-Noord. The incident occurred in the early hours of the day, leaving the vehicle a total loss.
Construction of new children's center and 90 homes at De Velst feasible, criticism of developer's profit maximization unfounded
A feasibility study has confirmed that constructing a new child center and 90 residential units at the De Velst site in Heemskerk is viable. This finding addresses previous concerns and criticism rega...
