Economy News in English
Latest economy headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Netherlands also opposes KLM CEO Smith’s exorbitant pay
Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith earned 5.1 million euros last year, more than triple the salary of KLM CEO Marjan Rintel. The disclosure in the aviation group's annual report has sparked criticism in the...
Richard Kemper horrified by ‘target of five’ diet: ‘It’s like eating as if you’re already on chemo’
Richard Kemper expressed strong disapproval of specific dietary guidelines, comparing the suggested food to a diet for chemotherapy patients. Additionally, residents in Bloemendaal welcomed news of a ...
NVWA catches seven men red-handed in illegal sheep slaughter
The NVWA raided an illegal slaughterhouse on a farm in Friesland on Thursday, catching seven men red-handed. The suspects were found slaughtering sheep without anesthesia, which is strictly prohibited...
Irish fuel protests cause dozens of pumps to run dry
Protests against rising fuel prices in Ireland have entered their fourth day, with demonstrators blocking key fuel depots and a major refinery. These actions have led to fuel shortages at approximatel...
Study: 87 percent of vapers use illegal vapes
A study by Bureau Beke reveals that 87% of people who vape in the Netherlands use illegal products or purchase them through unauthorized channels. These vapes are frequently imported from abroad to ci...
Activists occupy two Betuweroute railway lines
Activists from the group Geef Tegengas blocked two tracks of the Betuweroute freight railway between Lent and Elst on Friday afternoon. The protesters aim to draw attention to the climate crisis and h...
How an ‘affordable rent law’ led to rents above 2,000 euros
Rental prices in the Dutch private sector are skyrocketing, with many monthly costs now exceeding 2,000 euros despite legislation intended to keep housing affordable. The article explores the factors ...
The price of failure: the sporting and financial cost to Ajax of missing out on European football
Ajax faces the possibility of missing out on European football for the first time in over sixty years due to poor form and league standings. Journalist Johan Inan analyzes the significant sporting and...
Port of Antwerp hopes to reopen within a day after oil leak
The Port of Antwerp expects to be fully operational within a day following a significant oil leak that occurred on Thursday evening. The spill resulted in a near-complete halt of shipping traffic at E...
Murder suspect Clen V. sold ‘number one planner’ on Bol.com, retailer cuts ties
Online retailer Bol.com has suspended its partnership with top seller Clen V. following his arrest on suspicion of murdering his 40-year-old girlfriend. The suspect sold tens of thousands of anti-stre...
State appeals Bonaire climate case ruling
The Dutch government is appealing a court ruling that ordered the state to increase its efforts to protect Bonaire from the effects of climate change. The original judgment, following a lawsuit by Gre...
Jerrycans flying off the shelves: Hardware stores selling three times as many
Hardware stores in the Netherlands are reporting a significant increase in jerrycan sales as consumers travel to neighboring countries to purchase cheaper fuel. The Dutch motoring association ANWB has...
Tata Steel faces fine for obstructing inspections
The North Sea Canal Area Environment Agency has threatened Tata Steel with a penalty of 10,000 euros per violation for obstructing environmental inspections. This measure follows multiple instances in...
World Food Programme warns of food crisis in Lebanon
The United Nations World Food Programme has warned that Lebanon is facing an imminent food crisis amid ongoing unrest in the Middle East. This warning highlights the worsening humanitarian situation a...
Professor banned for two years after forgetting to scan eight items offers Albert Heijn a solution
Professor Maarten Steinbuch received a two-year ban from an Albert Heijn supermarket after failing to scan eight out of twelve items during a self-checkout spot check. Faced with the choice of a ban o...
Longstanding discontent over hacked healthcare provider ChipSoft: ‘They hold hospitals in a stranglehold’
Healthcare IT provider ChipSoft has been hacked, potentially compromising patient data across various hospitals. The company is currently facing significant criticism for its near-monopoly position an...
National strike by university hospital staff called off
A national day of action scheduled for April 16 at university hospitals has been canceled after labor unions LAD and FBZ reached additional agreements with employer organization UMCNL. These unions, w...
Diesel price continues to fall slightly since Middle East ceasefire
Diesel prices in the Netherlands have continued to decrease slightly, reaching an average of 2.732 euros per liter on Friday. According to UnitedConsumers, this price drop follows a ceasefire in the M...
Lufthansa staff strike leads to chaos at Frankfurt and Munich airports
A cabin crew strike at Lufthansa caused significant travel disruptions at Frankfurt and Munich airports on Friday. Tens of thousands of passengers were affected by numerous flight cancellations and de...
Drones spotted near Princess Beatrix's home and Dutch Central Bank vault
In November, drones were spotted near Princess Beatrix's residence at Castle Drakensteyn and a nearby gold vault belonging to the Dutch Central Bank in Huis ter Heide. The Royal Netherlands Marechauss...
German inflation hits highest level since January 2024 due to high energy prices
Germany's inflation rate rose to 2.7 percent in March, marking its highest level since January 2024. According to the German statistics agency Destatis, the increase was primarily driven by rising ene...
Large section of Amsterdam ring road closed in both directions this weekend
Major sections of the A10 and A4 motorways in Amsterdam will be closed in both directions from Friday evening until Monday morning for the Zuidasdok expansion project. The construction will also halt ...
NU’91: healthcare workers working less due to high fuel prices
Healthcare workers in the Netherlands are reportedly taking fewer extra shifts because high fuel prices exceed their travel reimbursements, causing them to lose money by working. Professional organiza...
More than two million electric cars on the road in the Netherlands
The Netherlands has reached a milestone with over two million fully electric, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid vehicles on the road as of early this year. This figure represents a nearly 25 percent increase ...
The Netherlands now has two million electric cars: one in five passenger cars runs (partly) on electricity
The Netherlands now has over two million electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid cars, representing a 25% increase from the previous year. According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), one in five passenger...
Private sector drives up rents: €2,000 per month almost the new norm
Private sector rental prices in the Netherlands are rising rapidly, with 2,000 euros per month becoming the new standard in many areas. Housing platforms Pararius and Huurwoningen.nl report that suppl...
Rent prices rose in all Amsterdam districts over the past year
Amsterdam has relatively the fewest electric cars
According to CBS data, Amsterdam has the lowest relative number of electric vehicles per 1,000 residents among Dutch cities, despite having the highest absolute total of 40,000 cars. The city maintain...
Parents of young children still struggle to put down their own phones
One in three parents frequently checks their phone in the presence of their children, prompting experts to call for better guidance on the parental role-model function. Experts recommend that advice o...
Subsidy funds nearly empty, Heemskerk events at risk. Council blames budget shortfall, not bias
The local government of Heemskerk clarified that several events, including the Festi4all festival, are being cancelled due to a lack of subsidy funds rather than arbitrary decision-making. This statem...