Economy News in English
Latest economy headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
69 percent of young people find festivals ‘too expensive’: free water and saving as solutions
A Rabobank study indicates that 69 percent of young people find festival tickets too expensive, contributing to slower ticket sales for major events like Lowlands and Zwarte Cross. To manage rising co...
Easter breakfast slightly cheaper this year, but it’s the last bit of good news at the supermarket
According to Rabobank, the cost of an Easter breakfast is slightly lower this year than last year, providing a brief reprieve for supermarket shoppers. However, analysts warn that food prices are expe...
Which is healthier, a brown or white egg, and how do you boil the perfect egg? 7 questions and answers
Nutrition expert Annette Stafleu addresses common questions regarding egg health and preparation ahead of the Easter holiday. The article explains that while there is little nutritional difference bet...
The Greenhouse | We have closets full of junk, the decluttering workshop helps us get rid of it
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the issue of excessive household clutter in his weekly column. He explores how decluttering workshops can assist people in reducing their belongings and living ...
Neighborhood resists data centers: We knew nothing
Residents near Schiphol-Rijk are protesting the planned construction of three large data centers, citing a lack of communication from local authorities and concerns over noise and property values. Alt...
Is our beloved egg becoming a luxury product? ‘Compare it to a good piece of meat’
The price of barn eggs has risen by 38 percent over the last five years, reaching 35 cents per egg in Dutch supermarkets just before Easter. While consumers are paying more, farmers are currently bene...
City film commission receives five applications daily: "We are more expensive than other cities"
The Amsterdam Film Commission manages approximately five daily requests, overseeing about 80 film and series productions annually while striving to minimize disruption for residents. Although filming ...
Dutch tourists avoid Asia and choose Spain due to Middle East war
Dutch vacationers are continuing to book summer holidays despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Travel agencies report a shift in destination preferences, with many travelers opting for Spai...
Iranian attacks on government buildings in Kuwait
A fire broke out in Kuwait City following a drone attack on a complex housing the Ministry of Oil and the state-owned Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. The incident is part of reported Iranian strikes tar...
This monstrosity of a law on freelancers was made by people who don't have a clue
Journalist Lisanne van Sadelhoff critiques Dutch legislative efforts aimed at regulating and protecting freelancers, arguing that the proposed laws are poorly designed. She suggests that the policymak...
Many mothers struggle to make ends meet during leave: ‘Extra recovery time is often needed’
A study by the CNV trade union reveals that nearly half of working women and 30% of partners in the Netherlands cannot afford to take parental leave due to financial constraints. Experts warn this sit...
Jetten rejects scattergun approach to high energy prices: what is the plan?
Climate Minister Rob Jetten and the Dutch cabinet are opting for targeted interventions rather than broad measures to combat rising energy prices. The government's deliberative approach to the crisis ...
Calvé and Douwe Egberts to US: 'Not the owner, but the feeling that matters'
American companies have acquired the parent companies of iconic Dutch brands Calvé and Douwe Egberts this week. Despite public concern about potential changes to these authentic brands, experts indic...
Many words on tax forms are incomprehensible to people with low literacy
Dutch tax forms contain numerous complex terms and questions that are not commonly used in everyday life. As a result, individuals with low literacy levels are often forced to seek help from others to...
Iran confirms allowing ships with essential goods into the country
Tehran has confirmed that vessels carrying essential goods are permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz to reach Iranian ports. This movement must be coordinated in consultation with Iranian aut...
Alderman Pels wants to investigate ban on sale of individual rooms
Amsterdam Housing Councilor Zita Pels is investigating a ban on the sale of individual rooms within properties that have not been legally split. The move comes after an 11-square-meter room in Amsterd...
EU ministers want windfall tax on energy companies due to rising prices
Five European Finance Ministers have called on the European Commission to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies' profits. The proposal comes in response to significant fuel price increases caus...
UN Security Council to vote on Strait of Hormuz next week
The UN Security Council is expected to vote next week on a resolution regarding the resumption of shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The vote was originally scheduled for this week but has been...
Drivers hit hard by unprecedented wave of roadworks: 'Don't just hit the road'
Following Easter, road users in the Netherlands face an unprecedented series of construction projects on major motorways including the A9, A44, and A10 around Amsterdam. Rijkswaterstaat warns of signi...
Diesel price at the pump slightly higher after sharp Friday increase
Diesel prices at the pump in the Netherlands rose slightly on Saturday following a significant increase of over 10 cents on Friday. According to UnitedConsumers, the national recommended price for a l...
Hiking holiday agency goes bankrupt, travelers lose trips and money: 'A total shock to receive such an email'
A travel agency based in 't Harde has declared bankruptcy, affecting hundreds of travelers and investors who now face the loss of their pre-booked trips and payments. All scheduled walking tours have ...
Screen Time | For young concertgoers, the perfect picture is totally unimportant
Tech reporter Rutger Otto explores how Gen Z concertgoers are shifting away from seeking the perfect social media photo in favor of capturing raw memories. The column highlights a broader trend where ...
PRO Haarlem seeks answers on consequences of TommyTomato bankruptcy: 'Very concerning'
The political party PRO Haarlem has expressed serious concern following the bankruptcy of school meal delivery service TommyTomato. Council members Bowien Wegman and Digna Brand have submitted formal ...
Fewer reports of wolf attacks on livestock in first three months
The number of reported wolf attacks on livestock in the Netherlands decreased during the first quarter of this year for the first time in several years. According to data from BIJ12, 255 incidents wer...
The battle against tourist shops: why the city center isn't changing
The municipality of Amsterdam is struggling to reduce the number of tourist-oriented shops in its city center, with research showing that 583 such businesses still exist despite years of restrictive p...
Souvenirs, rubber ducks and stroopwafels: still hundreds of tourist shops in the city
A survey by AT5 identified 583 tourist-oriented businesses in Amsterdam's city center, including 145 souvenir shops and over 120 pizzerias and steakhouses. Despite municipal efforts since 2016 to curb...
NOC*NSF on new elite sports income plans: 'We want sport to be recognized as a profession'
The NOC*NSF has introduced a detailed plan aimed at improving the incomes of elite athletes and having sports officially recognized as a profession. The initiative seeks to address long-standing finan...
Happy Easter, but not for 120,000 day-old cockerels
During the Easter holiday, millions of eggs are consumed, but the industry faces ethical concerns regarding the daily gassing of approximately 120,000 day-old male chicks. Despite the availability of ...
Better off behind the checkout than on stage, time to strike? Union leader Douwe de Vries: ‘I don’t want to get ahead of the troops’
Approximately 40% of Dutch Olympic athletes are struggling to survive on a minimum income, leading to calls for better financial support. Douwe de Vries, chairman of the union NL Sporter, discusses th...
Booked flight holidays can become significantly more expensive up to six weeks before departure
Travelers who have booked flight holidays for the upcoming summer may face mandatory surcharges due to rising kerosene costs. Consumers only have the right to cancel their trip free of charge if the t...