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Economy

Maarten Schuurman, Longtime Heineken Executive, Dies at 57 After Sudden Stroke

Maarten Schuurman, General Director of Heineken Netherlands since 2023 and Vice-Chairman of employers' association VNO-NCW, has died unexpectedly at age 57 following a cerebral hemorrhage. Heineken and Dutch business leaders have paid tribute to his decades-long service and warm personality.

11 Nov 2026/2 min read

Environment

Documentary Exposes IKEA's High Timber Consumption and Forestry Controversies

A new Danish documentary, Ikea Likes Wood, scrutinizes the furniture giant's massive annual timber usage and its controversial forestry investments in Romania, questioning the validity of its sustainability certifications.

8 Nov 2026/3 min read