Tuesday 20 October

The supermarket giant Albert Heijn continues to face severe logistical disruptions following a recent cyberattack. Experts warn that supply chains may take several weeks to stabilize, leaving many Dutch consumers to contend with persistent inventory gaps. Read more →

European natural gas prices have surged past 90 euros per megawatt-hour, the highest level seen since 2022. With winter storage levels at their lowest since 2009, the European Union faces renewed pressure as geopolitical volatility strains energy markets. Read more →

Driven by an 830% surge in its AI division, SpaceX has doubled its quarterly revenue to $14.6 billion. The company has successfully pivoted to profitability, recording over $1 billion in earnings despite ongoing geopolitical scrutiny over its Starlink satellite services. Read more →

After pressure from the Dutch Consumers Association, delivery giants Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats have committed to displaying mandatory service fees upfront. To rectify past practices, both firms will issue discount vouchers worth between 5 and 30 euros to affected customers. Read more →

The Netherlands mourns the death of Coos Huijsen, the first openly gay member of the Dutch parliament, who has died at 87. He will be remembered as a pivotal advocate for LGBTQ+ emancipation and his efforts to entrench equal rights in the national constitution. Read more →