Category Archives: Netherlands

Press Releases & News from Netherlands distributed via EuropaWire

Amolf Scientist Wins ZonMW Off Road Grant to Unravel Immune System’s Molecular Brakes

(IN BRIEF) Amolf researcher Megan Farrell has received the Off Road grant from ZonMW to study how the immune system’s inhibitory receptors act as brakes to prevent autoimmune responses. Using cutting-edge microscopy, she will track these receptors in real time … Read the full press release

AI Drives 106 Percent Boom in Boomer Travel Bookings, Finds Adyen Report

(IN BRIEF) Adyen’s 2025 Hospitality and Travel Report reveals a transformative shift: Boomers lead with a 106 percent increase in AI-driven trip planning, contributing to a 74 percent overall jump in AI use for destination discovery. The survey of 40,000 … Read the full press release

Prosus and Dealroom.co Reveal How Agentic AI Is Becoming Digital Coworkers Today

(IN BRIEF) Prosus and Dealroom.co’s new report introduces “Agentic AI”—autonomous, decision-making systems poised to become digital coworkers. Mapping over 1,500 agents across sectors, it shows that coding agents have achieved early market fit and that fully autonomous AI employees are … Read the full press release

FMO Secures Landmark €130 Million Loan to Propel QNB Leasing’s Green and Inclusive SME Financing in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) FMO has arranged and led a €130 million syndicated A/B term loan to QNB Leasing—one of the largest syndications for a Turkish non-bank financial institution—bringing in CDP as a parallel lender and several B-loan investors (ResponsAbility, Global Climate … Read the full press release

Bonafarm Group to Acquire FrieslandCampina’s Romanian Dairy Operations and Napolact Brand

(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina has signed an agreement to sell its Romanian subsidiary—including the Napolact brand and production sites in Cluj-Napoca and Târgu Mureș—to Bonafarm Group. The divestment stems from a strategic evaluation aimed at focusing on core European markets, high-margin … Read the full press release

APM Terminals Nigeria Drives Circular Economy with Menstrual Health Training and Solar-Powered Plastic Recycling

(IN BRIEF) APM Terminals Nigeria has launched two local sustainability initiatives: in Onne, the WACT-APM Terminals sanitary pad programme trains students to produce reusable menstrual products, improving hygiene, reducing stigma, combating school absenteeism and cutting plastic waste; in Apapa, a … Read the full press release

KPN Launches Campaign to Spark Daily Family Chats About Kids’ Online Lives

(IN BRIEF) KPN’s latest campaign under the #BetterInternet banner encourages parents to initiate daily conversations with their children about their online experiences by asking “How was your day online?” Research shows that while over a quarter of parents have limited … Read the full press release

Boskalis & Allseas Win €1.2 Billion Contract to Build Taiwan’s Second Yongan–Tongxiao Offshore Gas Pipeline

(IN BRIEF) Boskalis and Allseas have formed a 50/50 consortium that will deliver CPC Corporation Taiwan’s second offshore gas pipeline, YT2, valued at approximately €1.2 billion. The project entails designing, constructing, installing and pre‑commissioning a 232 km, 36‑inch pipeline running parallel to the existing … Read the full press release

Port of Rotterdam Taps Amlan Bora to Forge South Asia–Europe Supply Chains

(IN BRIEF) Amlan Bora has been named Chief Representative for India and South Asia by the Port of Rotterdam Authority through Dhanoni Advisory LLP. Stationed in Ahmedabad, he will forge stronger, more resilient supply chains linking India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh with … Read the full press release

BUKO accelerates UK growth by acquiring London specialist Keltic to advance its leadership in temporary traffic management

(IN BRIEF) BUKO Group has acquired London-based Keltic Traffic Management, strengthening its UK presence and advancing its goal of market leadership in temporary traffic management. Backed by Equistone since February 2023, BUKO has pursued rapid expansion, buying Road Traffic Solutions … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer to Sell FRR Unit to Regnology for €450 Million to Refocus on Core Compliance Markets

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer FCC has agreed to sell its Finance, Risk and Regulatory Reporting (FRR) unit to Regnology Group GmbH for approximately €450 million. The sale aligns with FCC’s strategy to intensify focus on U.S. banking and corporate compliance … Read the full press release

University of Groningen PhDs Earn Rubicon Grants for Cutting-Edge Research at Yale and Harvard

(IN BRIEF) Two recent PhD graduates from the University of Groningen, M. Kokkorakis and K. Zhong, have secured prestigious Rubicon grants from the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). Over the next two years, Kokkorakis will work at Yale School … Read the full press release

ABN AMRO Proposes Daniel Hartert for Supervisory Board, Succeeding Arjen Dorland

(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO has nominated veteran executive Daniel Hartert to its Supervisory Board for a four‑year term, replacing Arjen Dorland. The appointment, subject to European Central Bank approval, will be decided at an EGM on 11 September 2025, with details posted at … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €20 Million to Solynta to Fund Disease‑Resistant True Potato Seed Technology

(IN BRIEF) The EIB has extended a €20 million venture debt facility to Solynta, a Dutch biotech firm specializing in true potato seeds, under the InvestEU initiative. This funding will accelerate Solynta’s hybrid breeding research, which replaces bulky, perishable tubers with … Read the full press release

Eneco and EP NL Launch 50 MW/200 MWh Europoort Battery to Boost Grid Flexibility

(IN BRIEF) Eneco and EP NL are partnering on a 50 MW/200 MWh battery at Enecogen’s Europoort plant, due in 2027, to store excess renewable energy and release it during peak demand. The project will reduce curtailment of green power, smooth price spikes, … Read the full press release

BBVA Research, ABN AMRO and BNP Paribas Fortis Launch Non-Profit Network for Real-Time Economic Insights

(IN BRIEF) BBVA Research, ABN AMRO Bank, and BNP Paribas Fortis’ Prometis Lab have created a non-profit global network that transforms anonymized financial transactions into real-time, granular economic intelligence. Prioritizing openness, transparency, and collaboration, the platform will enable quicker and … Read the full press release

AI House Amsterdam Launches to Unite Europe’s Top AI Talent, Startups, and Thought Leaders

(IN BRIEF) Prosus has launched AI House Amsterdam, a campus-style hub embedded in its Zuidas headquarters, to bolster Europe’s transition from AI adopter to innovator. Backed by over $100 million in annual AI investments and partnerships with Techleap, AI on … Read the full press release

Prosus Ventures Backs Ursula’s $4 M Bet on Emotionally Intelligent AI Characters

(IN BRIEF) Prosus Ventures led part of a R$20 million (~$4 million USD) Series A round into Ursula, a Brazilian deep-tech company creating the “Artificial Life Engine.” Founded by an Emmy®-winning team from Pixar, Unity, Blizzard, and Google, Ursula’s platform … Read the full press release

LANXESS Pigments Bring Vibrant Color and Circular Design to 3D-Printed Concrete Column

(IN BRIEF) At the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, “Duality of Skin and Core” demonstrates how LANXESS iron oxide pigments can transform 3D-printed concrete from uniform gray to vividly colored architectural elements. Developed by Eindhoven University of Technology with Vertico, the … Read the full press release