Cargo bike maker files for insolvency, new AI rules in the EU, Bijenkorf warns of data breach.

Babboe parent company Accell enters payment suspension
Accell, the Dutch bicycle manufacturer behind Babboe, has filed for suspension of payments after failing to find a long-term financial solution.

De Bijenkorf warns shoppers after potential data breach
De Bijenkorf is warning shoppers that a cyber incident at an external logistics provider may have exposed customer names, contact details and order information.

Booking.com parent company reports profit surge in second quarter
Booking Holdings, headquartered in Amsterdam, more than doubled its net income in the second quarter despite global economic uncertainty.

New EU rules require clear labels on AI content and chatbots
New European Union rules require companies to explicitly label AI-generated content, deepfakes and automated customer service chatbots.

Regulator warns of rising district heating bills under new rules
The Dutch energy regulator warns that roughly half of homes on district heating networks face higher bills as the gas-linked price cap is phased out.
