Global food prices reached their highest level since January 2023 in July. This increase is attributed to adverse weather conditions and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the Black Sea region.
The upcoming solar eclipse on August 12 is causing a surge in tourism across parts of Europe. This influx of travelers has led to limited accommodation availability and significantly higher hotel prices in affected regions.
Several German states have temporarily lifted the Sunday driving ban for trucks to mitigate supply chain disruptions caused by low water levels in the Rhine. This measure aims to ensure the continued delivery of goods to businesses despite the restrictions on river shipping.
The Belgian government has blocked the acquisition of the helicopter company Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen (NHV) by a Chinese firm. Officials cited concerns that the sale would lead to the loss of crucial technological knowledge to foreign interests.
In the 'Schermtijd' column, tech reporter Rutger Otto explores the internet and discusses the game Murdoku with its creator. The discussion touches on the creator's perspective regarding the lack of creativity found in AI-generated clones.
A vegetable grower in Delfland is facing the potential closure of a third-generation family business due to new irrigation restrictions. The impact of these regulations threatens the future of the farm, which the owner had intended to pass down to the next generation.