The number of deposit bottles and cans returned by people in the Netherlands has reached record levels. Despite this progress, the legal collection target of 90 percent remains just out of reach.
Investors responded enthusiastically to Nvidia's record-breaking earnings, which were driven by high demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. This positive market sentiment also led to a rise in share prices for Dutch tech companies ASML, ASMI, and Besi.
The Dutch Fiscal Intelligence and Investigation Service (FIOD) has conducted searches at three locations as part of an investigation into a major investment fraud scheme. A 46-year-old man is suspected of defrauding investors of over 23 million euros since 2020, with the funds currently remaining unaccounted for.
Supermarket chain PLUS is recalling its organic brie due to a potential Listeria contamination. This follows a similar recall recently issued by the Jumbo supermarket chain.
Margaret Versteden-van Duijn will step down as CEO of Albert Heijn, Etos, and Gall & Gall after one year to take on a new leadership role as CEO of Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia. Her transition to the new position is scheduled for October 1, 2026.
The trend of investors selling off rental properties in the Netherlands has slowed down, according to data from the Land Registry. This decline in market supply is particularly impacting first-time homebuyers.