Petrol price now also above 2 euros per liter in Belgium

The maximum gasoline price in Belgium rose above 2 euros per liter on Wednesday, marking the first time prices have crossed this threshold since July 2022.

The maximum gasoline price in Belgium rose above 2 euros per liter on Wednesday, marking the first time prices have crossed this threshold since July 2022.

The global economy risks a recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States. This situation threatens to increase costs for consumers in the Netherlands and across Europe, impacting both fuel prices and grocery expenses.

Chip companies Besi, ASMI, and ASML saw a strong recovery on the stock market on Tuesday following several weeks of significant losses. This upward trend in technology stocks was also observed across the rest of Europe and on Wall Street.
Swiss International Air Lines has suspended two pilots after they were found to be under the influence of alcohol before a flight from Geneva earlier this year. The airline confirmed the disciplinary action on Tuesday.

Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has filed a lawsuit in the United States against its competitor Eli Lilly. The company alleges that Eli Lilly's advertisements for the weight-loss injection Zepbound and the diabetes medication Mounjaro are misleading.
For the third consecutive year, the number of unemployment benefits in Haarlem has increased, according to new data from the UWV. By the end of June, the city recorded its highest number of unemployment benefit recipients for that time of year since 2021.