The Dutch industrial sector experienced its strongest growth in four years during the second quarter of 2026, with revenue increasing by 8.4 percent compared to the previous year. This growth was primarily driven by strong performances in the chemical industry and oil refineries.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
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.
NS is raising train ticket prices by nearly 5 percent to cover increased operating expenses and investments in new trains. To support passengers affected by the price hike, the company is offering discounts for travel outside of peak hours.
NS train tickets will increase in price by 4.7 percent starting January 1 due to inflation and rising operational costs. To support passengers, the company is maintaining current pricing for children's travel while increasing potential discounts for off-peak train journeys to 80 percent.
The Dutch competition authority (ACM) has approved Videoland's acquisition of Viaplay Netherlands, concluding the deal will not harm consumers or market competition. Videoland will now control various sports broadcasting rights, including Formula 1, while existing contracts remain subject to future bidding cycles.
Business investments in the Netherlands rose by 1.8 percent in August, driven primarily by expenditures on machinery, defense equipment, and computers. Despite this growth, Statistics Netherlands warns that the overall investment climate remains difficult due to weakening export performance and lingering economic uncertainties.
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