Economy News in English
Latest economy headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Secretly removed: gaming giant Razer intervenes after outcry over popular headset
American gaming manufacturer Razer has suspended sales of its Kraken V3 headset due to reports of high concentrations of potentially harmful substances. The product page has been removed from the comp...
VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland: Debts written off too often
Dutch business organizations VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland have warned the House of Representatives that debt is being forgiven too frequently, claiming this trend negatively impacts entrepreneurs. The de...
Fruit and vegetable prices under pressure due to extreme rainfall in Spain
Extreme rainfall and storms in Spain have destroyed a significant portion of the harvest, leading to a shortage of produce such as zucchinis, avocados, and strawberries. This supply disruption is expe...
European Parliament calls for more EU sanctions against Russia
The European Parliament has voted to call for increased EU sanctions against Russia, including a phase-out of imports such as oil, petroleum products, and nuclear fuel. Supported by 437 MEPs, the reso...
A coffee with Peter van der Helm (Libertarian Party): Amsterdam now only a city for the rich
Peter van der Helm, leader of the Libertarian Party in Amsterdam, advocates for drastic cuts to the city's civil service and a significant reduction in regulations and taxes. Drawing inspiration from ...
Reddit fined millions for violating children's privacy
The British privacy regulator has fined Reddit 14.47 million pounds, or approximately 18 million euros, for violating children's privacy rules. The decision was announced on Tuesday, following a deter...
Dutch Central Bank takes extra measures against cyberattacks
De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) is implementing additional measures to protect the Dutch financial system from hybrid threats, such as cyberattacks and logistical chain disruptions. These steps are intend...
Shell and Eneco ignored advice to protect birds at wind farm
Shell and Eneco ignored recommendations from the Dutch Minister of Climate and Green Growth to shut down offshore wind turbines for 36 hours last autumn to protect migrating birds. The energy companie...
LIVE: Now Mona Keijzer is starting a party, when will there be an electoral threshold?
Political reporters from the AD are hosting a live session to answer public questions regarding the new Dutch cabinet's proposed financial plans and budget cuts. The discussion focuses on the potentia...
Trust in Jetten cabinet clearly still needs to grow: read the answers to your questions here
Political reporters from AD addressed reader concerns regarding the new Jetten cabinet's policy plans in a liveblog. The discussion focused on proposed cuts to unemployment benefits and the controvers...
Bitcoin heading for worst month since 2022
Bitcoin's value continued to decline on Tuesday, putting the cryptocurrency on track for its worst monthly performance since 2022. This drop reflects a significant downturn in the crypto market simila...
Bitcoin heading for biggest loss in years
Bitcoin is experiencing its worst monthly performance since June 2022, with the price dropping to approximately $63,200 on Tuesday. Market analysts attribute the significant decline to uncertainty and...
Gas storage at historic lows: 'No reason to panic, but nothing must go wrong'
Dutch gas storage levels have reached a record low of 11% capacity, the lowest level ever recorded in the Netherlands. Despite these historic lows, Gasunie states that there is no immediate reason for...
Toxic insulation foam found in tens of thousands of homes
Research by Zembla has revealed that UF-foam insulation has caused health issues in numerous residences. Consequently, the GGD is calling for a ban on the material, which has already been installed in...
Ajax reports profit for first half of season thanks to transfers
Amsterdam football club Ajax reported a net profit of 16.4 million euros for the first half of the 2025-2026 season, primarily driven by outgoing player transfers. This performance marks a significant...
Ajax reports first-half profit thanks to transfers
Ajax recorded a net profit of 16.4 million euros during the first half of the 2025-2026 season, primarily driven by revenue from outgoing player transfers. This financial result represents a significa...
'Socially responsible' clothing often a marketing ploy
Several major clothing brands, including WE Fashion, Nike, and Puma, have been accused of misleading consumers with false claims about ethical and socially responsible production. Reports indicate tha...
Paid parking coming to Gein: residents must apply for parking permits
Paid parking will be introduced in the Gein neighborhood of Amsterdam-Zuidoost in approximately six weeks, ending its status as one of the city's last free parking areas. Residents and business owners...
Hackers extort Odido after data leak: one million euro ransom
The hacking group Shinyhunters is demanding more than one million euros in ransom from Dutch telecom provider Odido following a data breach. The group has threatened to publish the stolen data if the ...
Homeowners Association reopens reporting point: real estate agents sometimes manipulative
Vereniging Eigen Huis (VEH) has reopened its reporting point for potential abuses and manipulative practices by real estate agents during the home-bidding process. The initiative aims to address misco...
CBS: 5,000 fewer vacancies in education
According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), job vacancies in primary and secondary education dropped by 5,000 in the 2024/25 school year compared to the previous year. Conversely, demand for staff incr...
Three-quarters of companies have poor or very poor climate plans: ambition difficult to distinguish from greenwashing
The 2026 Climate Crisis Index reports that three-quarters of large Dutch companies and financial institutions have poor or very poor climate plans. Currently, no Dutch company meets the Paris climate ...
Struggling Kenter Youth Care seems to stabilize after €3.2 million municipal injection
Kenter Jeugdhulp, a specialized youth care provider in the Zuid-Kennemerland and IJmond regions, is showing signs of financial stability after receiving a 3.2 million euro emergency injection from loc...
Netherlands again considers social media ban for youth
The Dutch government is reconsidering a potential ban on social media for children under the age of 15. Although the proposal was previously dismissed, shifting attitudes have placed the possibility b...
SCP: Vulnerable people hit hard by government plans
The Netherlands Institute for Social Research (SCP) warns that the new cabinet's plans overlook vulnerable citizens in society. The agency expresses concern that the government's expectation for self-...
Jetten: New cabinet must improve approach to poverty
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has stated that the new cabinet must improve its strategy for addressing poverty. This follows an analysis by the CPB which revealed that the proposed policies of the D66, VV...
Shopkeepers Mike (39) and Mirwais (50) buck the trend for entrepreneurship: 'The will to succeed is greater than the fear of failure'
Despite historically low economic growth, entrepreneurs Mike van Leeuwen and Mirwais Farid are launching new business ventures. They are driven by a strong determination to succeed that outweighs the ...
Dutch Consumer Association warns of headphones with harmful substances
The Dutch Consumer Association is warning consumers about headphones found to contain excessive levels of harmful substances, such as Bisphenol A. These chemicals can enter the body and potentially we...
Hackathon in Beverwijk seeks sustainable solutions for millions of pallets: 'Use them for coffins'
A hackathon in Beverwijk is exploring sustainable solutions to prevent the single-use of transport pallets. Participants at the event, hosted by Collectief Circulair, are investigating ways to dismant...
North Holland coastal municipalities also want mandatory insurance for small sea vessels: ‘No one is currently responsible’
Coastal municipalities in North Holland are calling for mandatory insurance for small sea vessels following an incident where a fishing cutter remained stranded off Zandvoort for a month. The municipa...