Ice cream manufacturer Magnum reported a 4.7 percent increase in sales during the first half of 2026. The company benefited from hot weather across Europe, with particularly strong sales growth in France and the United Kingdom.
Attendees of the Milkshake Festival in Amsterdam's Westerpark noticed that the festival grounds were smaller than in previous years. Despite the event being sold out on Saturday, the reduction in size without prior announcement has raised questions among visitors.
ING reported a significant increase in profit during the second quarter, driven by a growing customer base despite global instability. The bank's performance improved due to the recovering housing market.
The trade union FNV has accused the drugstore chain Kruidvat of fostering an unsafe working environment and using intimidation tactics. While the union describes the situation as alarming, academic experts characterize the events as isolated incidents.
Grid operator Enexis reported that its waiting list for new or upgraded electricity connections grew by 734 requests in the first half of the year. Despite doubling its newly constructed grid capacity, over 11,000 customers are currently waiting for a connection.
Vinted sellers are increasingly using AI-generated model photos to showcase second-hand clothing instead of photographing themselves. However, the platform prohibits this practice because it can lead to misleading information for potential buyers.