Working beyond the official retirement age is becoming increasingly common in collective labor agreements across the Netherlands. By the first half of 2026, eleven collective agreements have already established formal policies for employees wishing to continue working after reaching their AOW retirement age.
Based on reporting by ad. 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.
European natural gas prices have exceeded 90 euros per megawatt-hour for the first time since late 2022 due to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Additionally, gas storage levels across Europe are at their lowest point entering winter since 2009, raising concerns about supply stability and further economic impact.
Albert Heijn is compensating customers for undelivered online grocery orders caused by a recent cybersecurity incident with refunds and a 10 euro store credit. The supermarket chain has restored its supply chain and store operations while canceling all online orders placed through October 22.
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.
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