During the first half of 2026, 174,789 new passenger cars were registered in the Netherlands. This figure represents a 4.2 percent decrease compared to the same period in 2025.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
AkzoNobel reported steady quarterly revenue of 2.5 billion euros and profit of 388 million euros, helped by price hikes and currency effects. The company is proceeding with its merger with American firm Axalta, which will result in a new entity named Axanzo and a move to the New York Stock Exchange.
An increasing number of individuals in the Netherlands are continuing to work past the legal retirement age, particularly within the real estate and transportation sectors. Statistics show that men are more likely to stay employed after retirement than women, with many retirees choosing to switch industries when starting new roles.
Online bank Revolut has fully restored its services after a major technical failure caused by a power incident at Google Cloud. The outage, which prevented customers from accessing their funds, also affected various other companies and services primarily located in the United Kingdom.
Wikipedia is reporting a significant drop in website traffic following the introduction of AI-powered search summaries, raising concerns about a potential decline in future volunteers and donations. Experts and officials also warn that these AI tools risk spreading misinformation and reducing the reach of reliable sources like official government websites.
Albert Heijn is experiencing ongoing product shortages in the aftermath of a recent cyberattack that disrupted its supply chain. Experts warn that the effects of this incident could continue to impact inventory levels for several weeks as distribution networks stabilize.
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