Dutch charging station manufacturer Alfen reported a 25% revenue increase in the first quarter of 2026, driven by growth in energy storage systems and smart electricity grids. Despite this overall growth, sales of electric vehicle charging systems continued to decline during the period.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Albert Heijn struggled to inform millions of customers during a recent cyberattack because its email and customer service systems were disabled as a security precaution. While digital services are slowly being restored and compensation is being provided to affected shoppers, the company's official customer support remains unavailable.
Revolut experienced a significant service outage caused by a Google Cloud failure that also affected other major international banks. While the company stated that user funds and data remain safe, the disruption affected millions of users, including those in the Netherlands.
Albert Heijn is automatically compensating customers for missed personal discounts and rewards following a recent cyberattack that disrupted its systems. The supermarket chain will issue credits to accounts for lost savings, missing Air Miles, and expired stamp promotions while resuming its online delivery services.
Business investments in the Netherlands rose by 1.8 percent in August, driven primarily by expenditures on machinery, defense equipment, and computers. Despite this growth, Statistics Netherlands warns that the overall investment climate remains difficult due to weakening export performance and lingering economic uncertainties.
Ahold Delhaize proactively took the websites and apps for Albert Heijn and Etos offline after detecting suspicious server activity, acting in under fifteen minutes. Although the move caused temporary disruptions, cybersecurity experts have commended the company for its rapid and effective response to the potential cyberattack.
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