Economy News in English
Latest economy headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
GL-PvdA and CU propose bill to reduce child poverty
Dutch Members of Parliament Esmah Lahlah and Don Ceder have proposed a new bill aimed at structurally reducing child poverty in the country. The legislative proposal is expected to enter the public co...
Airport parking prices at an all-time high: 'Consider the bus'
Airport parking prices have reached a record high, with the average weekly cost for an official space rising to 98 euros. Rates at major hubs like Schiphol, Dusseldorf, and Brussels are significantly ...
Velsen receives nearly two million euros in state funding for sustainability of swimming pool, town hall, and Polderhuis; projects to be completed next year
The municipality of Velsen has received nearly two million euros in state funding to enhance the sustainability of the De Heerenduinen swimming pool, the Polderhuis, and part of the town hall. These r...
Netflix reports sharply higher profit with Bridgerton as major draw
Netflix reported a significant increase in first-quarter profits, driven by the success of popular titles like Bridgerton and the second season of One Piece. The streaming service also benefited from ...
Professor: Time to worry about the business climate in Amsterdam
The number of foreign companies establishing themselves in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area has continued to decline, with only 39 new arrivals in 2025. While city officials are prioritizing high-quali...
Cans and bottles can now also be returned at gas stations off the highway
Statiegeld Nederland and Shell have formed a partnership to allow consumers to return deposit cans and bottles at gas stations located off the highway. This initiative aims to make recycling more acce...
Camping is becoming increasingly popular: 'Glamping is in demand'
Camping is growing in popularity in the Netherlands, with campgrounds reporting a 9 percent increase in visitors over the past year. This rise in tourism is driven by both Dutch citizens and an increa...
Several hospitality businesses no longer have valid permits: enforcement and supervision catch-up in Velsen
The municipality of Velsen is conducting a comprehensive review of hospitality permits to improve oversight and enforcement within the sector. While the goal to inspect all commercial establishments b...
Chamber of Commerce: Fewer business closures and more startups for first time in 2.5 years
The Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK) reports that the number of businesses closing fell in the first quarter of this year for the first time in 2.5 years. Additionally, there was an increase in the num...
Amsterdam fails to attract international companies: ‘We are not doing nearly as well as we think’
De Hypotheker: average mortgage rate hits two-year high
The average mortgage interest rate in the Netherlands has reached its highest level in over two years, according to reports from De Hypotheker. This rise is primarily driven by increasing capital mark...
Rehabilitation centers confirm hack, forensic clinic also hit
Several Dutch rehabilitation centers and the Van der Hoeven Kliniek have confirmed they were affected by a data breach at software provider ChipSoft. The hack resulted in the theft of patient data fro...
Protecting Venice could cost billions: 'The sooner we choose, the better'
Venice is facing more frequent flooding due to a combination of rising sea levels and land subsidence. New research suggests that while additional protective measures are necessary, they will come wit...
!Woon faces potential budget cut: Fears of long waiting lists for tenants needing help
Stichting !Woon, which advises Amsterdam tenants on rental issues, warns that a potential €700,000 budget cut could lead to staff layoffs and significantly longer wait times for assistance. The orga...
Flight cancellations are just the beginning: ‘Europe has only six weeks of jet fuel left’
KLM will cancel 160 flights starting in late April as the International Energy Agency warns that Europe has only six weeks of jet fuel reserves remaining. This fuel shortage is expected to trigger a b...
Majority of Dutch Parliament supports better pay for top athletes, VVD wants business sector to contribute
A majority of the Dutch Parliament supports a proposal by NOC*NSF to increase the income of elite athletes. While there is political backing for the plan, the VVD party advocates for the additional fu...
People keep credit cards in their pockets due to economic uncertainty
Dutch consumers are using their credit cards less frequently due to economic and geopolitical uncertainty following the start of the conflict in the Middle East. According to data from Visa Netherland...
Medical patient data also stolen in ChipSoft hack
Hackers stole medical patient data during a cyberattack on ChipSoft, a major software provider for the healthcare sector. The company confirmed the theft of sensitive information on Thursday following...
Meat fraud involving beef heads in Brabant, NVWA conducts raid
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) raided a meat company in Nuenen on suspicion of meat fraud and document falsification. Three employees were arrested for allegedly trading m...
Average Haarlem mover settles 16 kilometers away
Recent data from the Central Bureau for Statistics (CBS) reveals that residents moving from Haarlem travel an average distance of 16 kilometers to their new homes. This distance typically leads former...
Greenpeace hopes Dutch court overturns multi-million dollar US fine
Greenpeace and US pipeline company Energy Transfer appeared in an Amsterdam court to dispute a multi-million dollar fine issued against the environmental group in the United States. Greenpeace is chal...
Pubs allowed to stay open overnight for late World Cup matches this summer
Bars in Amsterdam will be allowed to extend their opening hours from June 11 to July 19 to broadcast late-night FIFA World Cup matches held in North America. Mayor Femke Halsema specified that while e...
KLM cancels 160 flights at Schiphol due to rising fuel prices
KLM will cancel 160 flights to and from Schiphol Airport over the coming month. The airline is reducing its schedule in response to rising kerosene prices.
KLM cancels 160 European flights due to high fuel costs
KLM has cancelled 160 European flights scheduled for the coming month due to rising fuel costs. The airline stated that these routes are no longer profitable because of the high price of kerosene.
KLM cancels 160 European flights due to rising fuel prices
KLM is cancelling 160 European flights to and from Schiphol Airport next month due to rising fuel prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. These cancellations represent less than one percent ...
Amazon video doorbells now recognize your face – ‘undesirable’, says regulator
Amazon is introducing AI-powered facial recognition technology to its video doorbells, which the company claims will store data securely. However, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has expresse...
Housing construction stalls due to full power grid, Utrecht faces connection freeze
The Dutch Association of Real Estate Agents (NVM) warns that housing construction may slow down due to upcoming changes in power grid connection priorities. A potential connection stop in Utrecht curr...
Labor Inspectorate finds nine illegal workers in BBQ restaurant raid
The Dutch Labor Inspection discovered nine illegal workers during a raid at a barbecue restaurant in Amsterdam-West last Thursday. More than half of the fourteen staff members lacked valid work permit...
Cabinet: no more animal transport on sweltering days, only allowed up to 30 degrees
The Dutch cabinet has announced a ban on the transport of livestock, including pigs, chickens, and cows, when temperatures exceed 30 degrees Celsius. State Secretary Silvio Erkens stated the measure i...
Amsterdam house prices fall faster than national average, but overbidding remains the norm
House prices in Amsterdam fell by 5.8% in the first quarter of 2026, a sharper decline than the 2.7% drop seen nationally across the Netherlands. This trend is driven by an increase in supply as inves...