Economy News in English
Latest economy headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Ryanair says planes are safe after man was sucked out of aircraft window
Ryanair has issued a statement confirming the safety of its aircraft following an incident where a passenger was pulled through a plane window during a flight. The airline has initiated contact with t...
AliExpress fined 550 million euros for unsafe products
The European Commission has imposed a record fine of 550 million euros on AliExpress for the long-term sale of unsafe toys, counterfeit items, and dangerous cosmetic products. The platform was found g...
Do you also find networking events awkward? A psychologist shares what helps
Psychologist Thijs Launspach shares practical advice on how to overcome feelings of awkwardness and social anxiety during professional networking events. The tips are aimed at helping individuals bett...
Morocco to leverage next World Cup to boost tourism industry
Morocco is preparing for its role as one of the three host nations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The country aims to use the tournament to significantly expand and boost its national tourism industry.
ASML makes a staggeringly large contribution to our earning capacity: how dependent does the Netherlands want to be on the company?
ASML has become a massive economic force and the largest employer in the Brainport region. This success has sparked a public debate regarding the potential risks of the Netherlands becoming overly dep...
Pedal to the metal! Pay the least at this gas station in Haarlem
Fuel prices in the Netherlands remain high, with an average cost of 2.232 euros per liter for Euro95 gasoline. A recent study by Independer highlights that these prices fluctuate daily and vary signif...
Ryanair passenger growth fails to offset rising kerosene prices
Budget airline Ryanair attracted more passengers in the past quarter by offering cheaper tickets. However, this growth in travelers was not sufficient to offset the impact of rising fuel prices on the...
Online supermarket Picnic turns a profit in the Netherlands for the first time in ten years
Online supermarket Picnic has achieved profitability in the Netherlands for the first time in ten years. However, the company is expected to report an overall loss for 2025 due to significant investme...
Dutch business sector joins forces to hire 13,500 refugees
Large Dutch companies associated with the Tent Nederland coalition hired 13,500 status holders and asylum seekers last year. These positions included both permanent roles and temporary employment cont...
My home alone has increased in value by 70,000 euros: professor sees a way out for the stalled Zuidasdok megaproject
Damen at risk of losing another major order: Belgium seeks different builder for frigates
Shipbuilder Damen, based in Vlissingen, faces the loss of a multi-billion euro contract after the Belgian Minister of Defence announced plans to seek an alternative manufacturer for two frigates. This...
Heatwaves hardly lead to staff absenteeism
Despite warnings from unions regarding the health risks of working in high temperatures, employees in sectors such as construction and hospitality are largely unaffected by heatwaves. Most employers h...
Renting a car in Ibiza is becoming expensive, if they are even available
Rental car availability on the island of Ibiza has decreased significantly, leading to a sharp rise in prices. Travelers booking for early August are now paying up to 50% more compared to the previous...
Thousands of reports of Facebook outage, also issues with Instagram
Meta-owned platforms Facebook and Instagram are experiencing widespread outages, with thousands of users reporting issues via Downdetector as of 10:00 AM. The company has not yet provided an official ...
The greenhouse | Humans persist in thinking they are above nature
In his weekly column, climate reporter Jeroen Kraan argues that human interference with nature has become so pervasive that even the natural cycle of day and night is being threatened. He criticizes t...
The Netherlands is adding ten power substations a day and they are looking increasingly stylish
The number of electrical transformer houses in the Netherlands is increasing by ten per day to meet rising energy demands. As these facilities become more common, there is a growing emphasis on improv...
Top US scientist seeks refuge in the Netherlands: 'I'm not going back'
American astronomer Kelly Holley-Bockelmann has relocated to the Netherlands after leaving her position at Vanderbilt University due to concerns over the Trump administration's policies toward science...
Shadowy world behind freelancer marketplace: ‘He drains people completely dry’
The freelance platform ProLinker is being accused of fraudulent activities, including posting fake AI-generated job vacancies and failing to pay dozens of freelancers. The platform has also been linke...
Banning products from illegal Israeli settlements is (desired) symbolism
The Netherlands intends to ban products originating from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. While European consensus remains elusive, practical challenges regarding the identification and labeling ...
Molotov cocktails and death threats: AI rage now also targeting tech bosses
CEOs of major AI companies, such as Sam Altman of OpenAI and Dario Amodei of Anthropic, are now under heavy security protection due to increasing public anger. These executives are facing threats and ...
Cost of mobile data while traveling drops due to new eSIM providers
The rise of travel e-SIM providers is increasing competition and driving down roaming costs for mobile internet outside the EU. These digital alternatives are now offering larger data bundles and more...
Gert had been director of his family business for years, then he was done: 'There had to be more in the world'
After decades as the director of his family business, 58-year-old Gert decided to resign to travel and explore new experiences. He shared his story of taking on various side jobs in the Netherlands to...
Belgium bans imports from Israeli settlements
Belgium has announced an import ban on products originating from Israeli-occupied territories. The country took this unilateral action after the European Commission failed to implement a unified Europ...
Stricter rules for electric car manufacturers in Hungary
Hungary is planning to implement stricter environmental regulations and higher taxes for its electric vehicle manufacturing sector. This shift marks a departure from the previous policies that offered...
Screen Time | Teenagers recreate the Netherlands in Minecraft: 'It will never be finished'
In the 'Schermtijd' column, tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses a long-term project where teenagers are attempting to recreate the Netherlands within the game Minecraft. The endeavor has been ongoing ...
Reselling your own solar power could be a solution to the end of net metering, but it's not taking off
Reselling surplus solar energy to others was proposed as a solution to the upcoming expiration of the net metering scheme in the Netherlands. However, the implementation is failing to gain momentum du...
More first-time buyers use starter loans: 'Leads to higher prices'
The number of starter loans for first-time homebuyers in the Netherlands increased by 15 percent compared to the previous year. While these loans help young people enter the housing market, experts wa...
Trump threatens Canada with tariffs over 'filthy air' from wildfires
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canada, blaming the country for the smoke from wildfires drifting across the border. He described the situation as negligence and sugges...
Power grid vulnerable to cyberattack: 'Not a matter of if, but when'
Experts warn that the Dutch power grid is vulnerable to cyberattacks, which could lead to large-scale outages. Both major energy producers and consumer devices are considered potential targets, with o...
