Business News in English
Latest business headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Former SBS6 boss Tina Nijkamp: 'TV world has always been a snake pit'
Former SBS6 director Tina Nijkamp described the television industry as a "snake pit" in a recent interview with Nouveau. She noted that the competitive and challenging nature of the TV world has remai...
North Holland investigates regional heating company and fund
The province of Noord-Holland is exploring the creation of a regional heating company and a dedicated fund to support the development of heating networks. The initiative aims to address the shortage o...
Douwe Egberts parent company JDE Peet's falls into American hands
Keurig Dr Pepper has acquired a 96 percent stake in JDE Peet's, the parent company of Douwe Egberts. This move brings the coffee giant almost entirely under the ownership of the American beverage comp...
TommyTomato declared bankrupt after failed investment: 'We made a lot of profit, just not in our bank account'
TommyTomato, a Haarlem-based delivery service providing healthy school lunches, has been declared bankrupt after a multi-million euro investment deal fell through in mid-March. Director Bas Turk attri...
Brussels proposes first relaxation of key climate measure
The European Commission has announced a proposal to relax the Emissions Trading System (ETS), which serves as the European Union's primary mechanism for regulating corporate CO2 emissions. This develo...
Stricter holiday rental rules from today: what changes in the city center and De Pijp
Amsterdam has halved the maximum number of nights allowed for vacation rentals in the city center and De Pijp neighborhood from 30 to 15 per year. Effective immediately, the measure aims to reduce tou...
British PM seeks to further strengthen ties with EU
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to further strengthen ties with the European Union through a cooperation summit scheduled for later this year. The initiative focuses on enhanci...
The Hague tunnel to remain closed for months, city fines builder Strukton
The Hubertustunnel in The Hague will remain closed for an additional two months because contractor Strukton failed to complete construction work on time. Consequently, the municipality of The Hague is...
Terrorism investigation into explosive at Bank of America in Paris
French anti-terrorism prosecutors have launched an investigation into a suspected terrorist conspiracy following an attempted attack in Paris. An explosive device was discovered over the weekend at a ...
Company behind ChatGPT worth $852 billion after mega-investment, ‘superapp’ on the way
OpenAI has raised $122 billion in a new investment round, bringing the company's total valuation to $852 billion. This funding round marks the first time the ChatGPT creator has accepted investments f...
Van der Valk Haarlem fears guests will be blown off benches and sit in dark rooms due to housing project
The Van der Valk hotel in Haarlem has appeared before the country's highest administrative court to challenge a proposed housing project on the site of a former government office. The hotel management...
Funcaps owners sentenced to three years in prison on appeal in Belgium
Two Dutch owners of the webshop Funcaps have been sentenced to three years in prison, with half the term suspended, by an appeals court in Antwerp, Belgium. The court ruled that the individuals import...
Apple turns 50: still relevant or ready for the museum? ‘They are not a pioneer’
As Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026, critics argue the company has lost its innovative edge and is lagging behind in artificial intelligence. To mark the milestone and the company's histo...
Court examines accounts of fraudulent real estate entrepreneurs: criminal money allegedly invested in homes
The Public Prosecution Service is seeking the repayment of significant sums from former directors of a real estate company during a hearing at the Haarlem district court. The case involves allegations...
71 municipal notices regarding demolition and hospitality in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 71 permit applications last week, with 70 of them specifically related to projects within the city. These reports include updates on demolition and hospitality de...
Consumers' Association: Peat-based potting soil harms nature and climate
The Dutch Consumer Association (Consumentenbond) is advising gardeners to avoid potting soil containing peat due to its negative impact on nature and the climate. The organization warns that "bio" lab...
Stores sold more goods in February
Retail turnover in the Netherlands increased by 1.3 percent in February compared to the same month last year, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The growth was largely driven by a strong perfo...
Utrecht province fines bus operators for public transport problems
The province of Utrecht is fining bus operators Transdev and Keolis for persistent service issues, including high cancellation rates and a shortage of vehicles. Transdev faces a penalty of at least 1....
Dangerous consumer products cause 80 deaths a day in Europe
Dangerous consumer products, including exploding appliances and defective items, cause approximately 80 deaths daily across Europe. Research highlights that these hazards also pose significant risks t...
DHL Express employees to receive 7.5 percent pay increase
More than 2,000 DHL Express employees will receive a 7.5 percent pay increase following a new two-year collective labor agreement. The deal was reached between the express delivery company and trade u...
Supermarket chain PLUS completes merger with competitor Coop
Supermarket chain PLUS has finalized its merger with industry peer Coop. The company reported a financial loss for the past year, primarily due to the accelerated costs associated with rebranding and ...
Green steel scientists: Tata is not so poorly positioned
Scientists writing in the economic journal ESB argue that Tata Steel is well-positioned for a future in the Netherlands, countering arguments against government subsidies for the plant. The researcher...
Part-time day on Monday: Bad luck, or is it?
As the Easter weekend approaches, a series of public holidays provides an opportunity for employees to strategically plan their leave. The article offers advice on how to maximize time off by coordina...
Personalized smoked sausage and exercising in Blijdorp: this year's April Fools' jokes
Dutch companies participated in the annual April Fools' Day tradition by promoting various humorous and fake products. Examples mentioned include personalized smoked sausages, customizable public tran...
Gas storage must be full before winter, but companies wait due to high gas prices
The filling season for gas storage facilities begins this Wednesday, but high prices are deterring companies from purchasing gas for storage. Although full reserves are essential for the upcoming wint...
Renaissance Hotel upgrades tourist area after 2.5-year renovation
Opening Lelystad Airport depends on cabinet nitrogen approach
The opening of Lelystad Airport for civil aviation is contingent on the Dutch government's implementation of nitrogen reduction measures. According to officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fishe...
Cabinet seeks more space for offshore wind farms
The Dutch cabinet is investigating additional offshore locations for wind energy production to meet its 40-gigawatt target. A document released on Tuesday suggests that currently designated areas may ...
VAT hike felt in Zandvoort, German tourists still visit for Easter: 'But we earn much less from them'
German tourists are still visiting Zandvoort during the Easter holidays, but the local economy is earning less from them due to rising costs. The impact of the VAT increase is becoming evident as the ...
Oil shortage in focus: nearly 9 million barrels per day short, prices to truly explode from mid-April
Brussels has warned that the Netherlands and Europe must significantly reduce oil and gas consumption due to a global shortage triggered by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Experts estimate a def...