Economy News in English
Latest economy headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Pensions for 260,000 people in metal technology up by 8.3 percent
The Dutch pension fund PMT is increasing pensions by 8.3 percent for over 260,000 retirees in the metal technology industry. This increase was made possible following the transition to a new pension s...
Brussels: Hungary must honor EU loan deal for Kyiv
The European Commission has called on Hungary to honor the EU's agreement to provide a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine. All EU leaders, including Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, had previously...
Petrol and diesel most expensive since autumn 2023 due to global unrest
Fuel prices for petrol and diesel have reached their highest levels since autumn 2023. The price hike is driven by a combination of domestic excise duty increases and instability in the global market.
Live Q&A: Ask your questions about the new cabinet's plans on Tuesday
The new Dutch cabinet has announced significant policy changes affecting healthcare, social security benefits, and a new defense contribution. A live Q&A session will be held this Tuesday to answer qu...
Live import tariffs | Investors uncertain over Trump response
This live blog provides updates on the developments regarding American import duties and the resulting uncertainty among investors following reactions from Donald Trump. It aims to track the ongoing i...
Shell closes gas station in Belgium after customers possibly pumped water
Shell has closed a gas station in Mechelen, Belgium, after several customers inadvertently filled their vehicles with a contaminated liquid instead of gasoline. The substance is believed to be a mixtu...
Wormerland considers merger with Purmerend or Zaanstad
The Wormerland executive board has advised the municipal council to consider a merger with either Purmerend or Zaanstad. This recommendation is driven by the financial vulnerability the municipality f...
Kallas expects no agreement on new sanctions package against Russia
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas does not expect an agreement on the 20th sanctions package against Russia during Monday's meeting of foreign ministers. The deadlock is caused by Hungary's continue...
US stops collecting unlawful import tariffs introduced by Trump
The United States has officially ceased the collection of import tariffs that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court, effective Tuesday. However, existing tariffs on foreign steel, aluminum, and auto...
Extra election mail helps PostNL through the year
PostNL reported a temporary return to profitability due to an increase in business mail volume related to recent elections and pension updates. Despite this short-term financial boost, the company war...
House prices rise to record levels due to persistent shortage
Dutch house prices reached a record high in January due to a persistent shortage of available properties and a lack of new housing construction. Rising household incomes have also contributed to the o...
Bol.com and MediaMarkt pull popular headphones from sale over high levels of ‘substances of concern’
Major retailers including Bol.com and MediaMarkt have immediately removed several popular headphones and headsets from sale due to high concentrations of concerning substances. An investigation into o...
Amsterdam downplays 20 million overnight stay limit: just a ‘goal’
Amsterdam's municipality is defending itself in court against a group of residents seeking to enforce a 20-million overnight stay limit on tourism. The city maintains the cap is an administrative goal...
City housing cooperatives join forces in single partnership
Fifteen housing cooperatives in Amsterdam have officially formed the "Platform Wooncoöperaties Amsterdam" to collaborate and share expertise on collective living. This new association aims to support...
Levy chaos caused by one man with one pen
Businesses trading with the United States are facing significant uncertainty following rapid and frequent changes to U.S. import tariffs over a single weekend. These fluctuations have caused widesprea...
Three-year wait for electricity for brand-new villa in Hillegom, resident loses lawsuit
A resident in Hillegom lost a court case against grid operator Liander over a three-year delay in connecting a new villa to the power grid. The court ruled that prioritizing the resident's connection ...
New P&P trawler to IJmuiden in March, Annie Hillina christening to coincide with company's 75th anniversary
The new trawler KW170 Annie Hillina, belonging to the Dutch fishing company Parlevliet & Van der Plas, will depart from the Tersan Shipyard in Turkey for its home port of IJmuiden in March. The vessel...
Can your boss forbid you from fasting on workdays? ‘Employers and employees usually work it out’
The Ramadan fasting month has begun for over a million people in the Netherlands, potentially impacting work performance during daylight hours. Employment lawyer Joyce Bender explains that while emplo...
From strawberries to Tata Steel: a colorful look at 750 years of trade in Beverwijk
Beverwijk is celebrating 750 years of market rights with a series of exhibitions at the local City Hall until June 19. The first exhibition features artwork by the students of artist Jacqueline Hoense...
Hungary blocks EU sanctions against Russia over oil pipeline
Hungary has announced it will block the European Commission's 20th sanctions package against Russia unless Ukraine reopens a critical oil pipeline. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Foreign Minister PÃ...
Haarlem shopkeepers and hospitality owners to receive subsidies for disabled toilets and wheelchair ramps starting in March
Starting in March, the municipality of Haarlem will offer subsidies of up to 20,000 euros per building to help shops, restaurants, museums, and social institutions improve accessibility. These funds a...
Dutch industry seeks quick clarity on Trump’s tariff maneuvering
The Dutch technological industry association FME is calling on the Netherlands and the European Union to provide immediate clarity regarding potential U.S. import tariffs on European goods. The organi...
No flights to the sun from Lelystad Airport for now: 'Nitrogen must drop first'
The new Dutch cabinet aims to open Lelystad Airport for 10,000 annual holiday flights and military use, but the expansion requires a mandatory nature permit. Experts remain skeptical about the plan's ...
Frits claims a degree on his CV: ‘Employers also embellish job vacancies’
Frits, a 52-year-old mortgage advisor, admitted to falsifying his CV by claiming to have a diploma he lacked after being fired for not obtaining it. He justified the move by stating that employers als...
This is Amsterdam's most expensive apartment: 670 square meters and seven balconies
A 670-square-meter apartment in Amsterdam has been listed for 18.5 million euros, making it the most expensive property currently available on the Dutch real estate site Funda. Located near Vondelpark...
The Greenhouse | I was shocked again by the slow-motion tsunami heading our way
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan highlights the urgent need to discuss rising sea levels in his weekly column, "De broeikas." He describes the phenomenon as a "slow-motion tsunami" that will eventually i...
Odido customers must monitor bank accounts after data breach
Odido customers are advised to monitor their bank accounts for unauthorized transactions following a significant data leak revealed last week. The stolen information could be misused for fraudulent wi...
The clock is already ticking for Jaimi van Essen: youngest minister gets toughest task
Jaimi van Essen, the youngest minister in the new Dutch cabinet, has been tasked with resolving the country’s complex and stalled nitrogen crisis. He aims to adopt a more conciliatory approach towar...