There is something fundamentally wrong with how subsidies are distributed, says the director of the Noorderpark Foundation

The Russian economy is creaking but still standing

The Russian economy is facing significant strain due to the high costs of the war in Ukraine and frequent drone attacks on critical infrastructure. Despite a widening budget deficit and internal turmoil, the country's economic system has not yet collapsed.

Prince Bernhard sells all business interests, including real estate and Zandvoort circuit

SHEIN suffers under US import rules and threatens with more expensive products

The online fashion retailer SHEIN has warned that its clothing prices in the United States may increase due to disappointing financial results and stricter import regulations. These regulatory changes are forcing the company to seek new revenue streams as it faces a decline in its American market reach.

Liander expands power grid but cannot yet keep up with growing waiting list

Grid operator Liander provided 1,389 businesses with new or upgraded electricity connections during the first half of this year. Despite these efforts, the organization currently faces a growing backlog of over 8,900 pending applications for grid connections.

Oil and gas prices drop sharply due to ceasefire in Iran conflict, effect at the pump expected in a few days

Oil and gas prices fell significantly on Monday following the suspension of United States military attacks on Iran. Traders are optimistic that this pause will ease tensions in the Middle East and restore normal shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.