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Dutch holidaymakers are reporting evacuations due to forest fires in France and Spain, mainly around Bordeaux. ANWB and Eurocross say there are no injuries, and travelers are urged to keep an emergency bag ready and follow local guidance.

The European Commission says TikTok is again violating the Digital Services Act by failing to protect minors’ accounts and content. Children’s profiles remain easily accessible, and their videos appear on the For You page despite DSA rules.

Schiphol handled fewer flights in early 2026 due to weather disruptions and Middle East air‑traffic restrictions, but passenger numbers per flight increased. Despite a temporary fee discount for airlines, the airport posted higher profit while investing heavily in upgrades.

Signify’s second‑quarter revenue and profit declined, driven by weaker European demand and higher restructuring costs. The company is shifting investment toward smart lighting and consumer products while maintaining its full‑year outlook.

More than 42,000 walkers completed the challenging third day of the Nijmegen Four Days Marches, while three participants were disqualified. The final day will be warm and festive, ending on the Via Gladiola.

The IMF is urging central banks to reassess financial stability risks posed by AI, warning that synchronized system reactions could trigger market shocks. Regulators must also prepare for AI-driven cyber threats, adds the De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB).

Rotterdam’s port is exporting more empty containers, a sign of growing dependence on Asian imports, says CEO Boudewijn Siemons. Container volumes dipped slightly, while imports from Asia increased by 8 percent.

Action’s sales jumped 14 percent to 8.3 billion euros, driven by strong demand for summer products and increased store visits. The retailer continues its rapid expansion, adding new stores across Europe and preparing for its first U.S. opening.