Thursday 15 October

The European Court of Justice has issued a significant ruling requiring banks to reimburse phishing victims by the end of the next working day, even in cases of suspected negligence. Financial institutions must now provide concrete evidence of personal fraud if they wish to withhold repayment, shifting the burden of proof away from consumers. Read more →

Supermarket chain Albert Heijn is struggling to restore operations following a major cyberattack that crippled its supply chain and online platforms. While distribution centers are slowly coming back online, the company has confirmed that home delivery services will remain suspended for the rest of the week. Read more →

Violent clashes between Ajax and Hajduk Split fans in Croatia have resulted in nearly 60 arrests ahead of their Conference League match. Tensions between the traveling Dutch supporters and local groups necessitated an intense police response and prompted urgent safety warnings from the club. Read more →

A Wassily Kandinsky painting, looted by the Nazis during World War II, has been sold at auction for €32 million. The artwork was restituted to the descendants of the original Jewish owners in 2023 after a lengthy legal recognition of its status as stolen property. Read more →

Global stock markets have suffered a downturn driven by investor anxiety regarding debt levels and slowing growth in the artificial intelligence sector. Major indices, including the Nasdaq, experienced a widespread sell-off as uncertainty spreads across international tech markets. Read more →