Oil prices have dropped by nearly 10 percent following Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz has reopened for commercial shipping. The critical maritime passage had previously seen traffic stall due to conflict in the Middle East, leading to global price increases.
Grid operator Enexis reported that its waiting list for new or upgraded electricity connections grew by 734 requests in the first half of the year. Despite doubling its newly constructed grid capacity, over 11,000 customers are currently waiting for a connection.
Vinted sellers are increasingly using AI-generated model photos to showcase second-hand clothing instead of photographing themselves. However, the platform prohibits this practice because it can lead to misleading information for potential buyers.
Shell reported a significant increase in second-quarter profits, reaching 9.8 billion dollars compared to 6.9 billion dollars in the first quarter. This growth was driven by rising oil prices resulting from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The Dutch economy grew by 0.4 percent in the second quarter of 2026, according to Statistics Netherlands. This growth is driven primarily by increased household consumption, representing a slight rise from the 0.3 percent growth recorded in the previous quarter.
The Dutch economy grew by 0.4 percent in the second quarter compared to the previous quarter, according to Statistics Netherlands. This growth, which was primarily driven by higher consumption, represents an increase compared to the first quarter of the year.