Economy News in English
Latest economy headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Why are Haarlem's Waarderpolder and Reinaldapark being designated as residential locations again?
Haarlem aims to construct 15,000 new homes by 2035 across seven designated development zones, though debates persist regarding building in the Waarderpolder business park and Reinaldapark. City archit...
More and more bosses are spying on staff: ‘Cameras are pointing at the coffee corner and the toilet’
Trade union CNV and the Dutch Data Protection Authority report a significant increase in employers illegally monitoring their staff through cameras and audio recordings. These surveillance practices, ...
Lubach apologizes after causing rush on cheap Belgian gas station: ‘Don’t go to Herentals’
Dutch television host Arjen Lubach has apologized for causing an unexpected rush of customers at a gas station in Herentals, Belgium, after featuring it on his show. He informed the press agency ANP t...
Public Prosecution Service demands data from Tata Steel in criminal investigation
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has seized administrative data from Tata Steel's IJmuiden office as part of a long-standing criminal investigation. Officials have not disclosed the specific natur...
Tusk: Poland to join EU defense plan after all
Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that the Polish government will adopt a resolution to utilize the European Union's SAFE program for defense funding, despite a veto from President Karol Nawrocki. ...
May holiday could be expensive due to Middle East unrest: what you should and shouldn't do if you've already booked
Travelers planning trips to or via Dubai for the upcoming Easter and May holidays cannot currently cancel or change their bookings for free despite Middle East unrest. While rebooking is an option, it...
AI giant refuses to allow killer robots or online spying, angering Trump
AI company Anthropic is involved in a legal dispute with the Trump administration after refusing to allow its technology to be used for surveillance or the creation of lethal robots. The conflict move...
Windfall for 'unlucky' students: 2,000 euro compensation in 2027
Students who studied under the Dutch loan system are set to receive an additional compensation of approximately 2,000 euros in 2027. This extra payment, which depends on the length of their studies, c...
War slows growth in almost all Dutch sectors, says Rabobank
Rabobank reports that the conflict in the Middle East is slowing economic growth across nearly all sectors in the Netherlands. Businesses are currently facing higher energy costs, disrupted trade rout...
US allows sale of Russian oil, but only if already at sea
The United States is temporarily allowing the purchase of Russian oil that is already in transit by sea to help stabilize rising fuel costs. This exception is intended to alleviate global market press...
How concerned is Velsen about high fuel and energy prices? 'I use the car as little as possible'
Residents in the municipality of Velsen are managing the impact of rising fuel and energy prices caused by conflicts in the Middle East. While the price increases are noticeable, there is no widesprea...
Clarity at last for hundreds of Haarlem new homes facing nitrogen delays
The Haarlem municipality has released a list of housing projects, including hundreds of new homes, that are expected to face delays due to nitrogen regulations. Key affected sites include developments...
New climate lawsuit inevitable? Shell rejects Milieudefensie's 'unrealistic' demands
Shell has officially rejected new climate demands from the environmental organization Milieudefensie, labeling them as completely unrealistic. The energy giant's refusal to meet these latest requireme...
Initiative to fill vacant office floors with tiny houses
Thomas van Leeuwen has proposed an initiative to build tiny houses on vacant office floors in Amsterdam to help address the housing shortage. The project aims to utilize 600,000 square meters of empty...
A creative solution for the housing shortage: tiny houses in vacant offices
Controversial solar farm near Schiphol to get 230,000 new panels
230,000 new glare-resistant solar panels are being installed at a solar park near Schiphol Airport to replace previous ones that blinded landing pilots. The 14-million-euro replacement project is fund...
Romania and Ukraine to jointly produce drones, strengthen energy ties
Romania and Ukraine have reached an agreement to jointly manufacture drones. The two nations also intend to strengthen their cooperation in the energy sector to ensure a more secure supply.
Jetten cabinet under fire from left and right over Iran war
The Dutch cabinet, led by Prime Minister Jetten, is facing criticism from both left- and right-wing political parties regarding its stance on the conflict in Iran. Opposition parties and the public ar...
Fuel prices soaring, but it’s not as bad here: I come here specifically
Fuel prices in Amsterdam and surrounding areas have risen to between 2.10 and 2.45 euros per liter following increased geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Many motorists are traveling to cheaper...
Oil prices remain stubbornly high due to war (and that is exactly what Iran wants)
Global oil prices remain high despite dozens of countries releasing strategic reserves for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine. Experts predict that oil market uncertainty will persist until ...
KLM raises long-haul ticket prices due to rising fuel costs
KLM and Air France have increased economy class return ticket prices for long-haul flights by 50 euros. This price adjustment, which took effect on Wednesday, is a response to rising fuel costs.
De Bat deploys power grid reserves to avert connection freeze
The Dutch government will utilize reserve capacity on the national electricity grid to prevent a moratorium on new connections in the central Netherlands. State Secretary Jo-Annes de Bat informed Parl...
Shop in Tempeliersstraat may be converted into apartment
An administrative court in Haarlem has ruled that a vacant retail space on Tempeliersstraat can be converted into an apartment. The decision favors the property owner over the municipality, as the bui...
Trump welcomes oil price rise due to war against Iran
President Donald Trump stated that rising oil prices resulting from the conflict with Iran are beneficial for the United States. He noted that the U.S. earns more from its own oil production, despite ...
US government explores imposing new import tariffs
The United States government is exploring the implementation of new import tariffs on its trading partners. The investigation includes a focus on alleged unfair trade practices by the European Union.
Iranian leader in first statement: keep pressure on enemy high
In his first statement as Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain closed to maintain pressure on the country's enemies. He also emphasized the importance ...
AI chatbots overlook local parties: ‘Voting advice is unreliable’
Research by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) reveals that AI chatbots rarely recommend local political parties, making their voting advice unreliable. This bias poses a risk to these parties, ...
A look inside the world of nut company Gotjé: You see a bag on the shelf, but not the work behind it
Jan Gotjé nut company provides a behind-the-scenes look at its production facility in Heerhugowaard, detailing the labor-intensive processes of roasting, cracking, and sorting. Many consumers are una...
Holidays within Europe more popular due to Middle East war
Travel agencies report that European vacation destinations are growing in popularity due to the conflict in Iran. Additionally, there has been a notable increase in travelers opting for package holida...
Brussels proposes fact-finding mission for Ukraine oil pipeline
The European Commission has proposed a fact-finding mission to investigate the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline in Ukraine. As of Thursday, a spokesperson stated that the Ukrainian government has yet to r...