Danish shipping company A.P. Møller-Maersk has raised its full-year profit forecast following a strong second quarter. This growth was driven by high demand and increased freight rates resulting from shipping disruptions caused by instability in the Middle East.
Irish businessman and former cyclist Mel T. Sutcliffe is looking to acquire the bike brands from the bankrupt company Accell. His interest follows a notable career that includes his previous involvement with the Raleigh brand.
The maximum price for Euro95 gasoline in Belgium will increase by 7 cents to 1.936 euros per liter starting this Friday. Despite the price hike, fuel remains significantly cheaper in Belgium compared to prices in the Netherlands.
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal are investigating a diamond ring gifted to President Donald Trump by the Antwerp diamond sector. They allege the gift may have influenced import tariff exemptions, a claim the diamond industry has denied.
Romania has shut down its only nuclear power plant due to historically low water levels in the Danube River. The plant relies on the river's water for essential cooling processes.
Electricity prices in the Netherlands doubled due to a significant drop in solar energy production during a solar eclipse. Despite the sudden decrease in supply, the Dutch power grid remained stable and even provided support to neighboring countries.