Insurance company Achmea reported a decrease in operational profit for the first half of the year compared to the previous year. This decline is largely attributed to damage claims resulting from severe hailstorms and thunderstorms that occurred in the Netherlands at the end of June.
Fastned opened 28 new fast-charging stations in the first half of 2026, marking a record for the company. The operator now manages a total of 434 charging stations across nine different countries.
A man was stabbed during a conflict on the Warmoesstraat in central Amsterdam early this morning. Police arrested two suspects using a taser, and the victim was transported to the hospital in conscious condition.
Over the past decade, consumer spending on takeaway and delivery meals in the Netherlands has more than doubled. People are increasingly relying on prepared food services rather than cooking at home.
Starting Friday, the Amstel, Gooi and Vecht water board has implemented a daytime ban on using surface water for garden irrigation due to persistent drought. The measure aims to preserve water levels, although officials warn that not all vegetation will survive the dry period.
Budget platform SHEIN is reportedly planning an initial public offering in Hong Kong around August 28. The company, which originated in China, aims to raise between $2 billion and $3 billion through the listing.