Category Archives: Netherlands

Press Releases & News from Netherlands distributed via EuropaWire

AeroDelft Makes History as First Student Team to Test Electric Aircraft Powered by Liquid Hydrogen

(IN BRIEF) AeroDelft has made history as the first student team to successfully test an electric aircraft propulsion system powered by liquid hydrogen, marking a significant step in the journey towards sustainable aviation. The POTOMAC Phase III trial demonstrates the … Read the full press release

ALDI Expands Logistics Network in Poland with New Distribution Center at CTPark Warsaw Emilianów

(IN BRIEF) ALDI has signed a lease for a 43,000 sqm warehouse at CTPark Warsaw Emilianów, marking its third distribution center in Poland. The new facility, designed to optimize ALDI’s logistics, will feature temperature-controlled zones and advanced fire safety systems. … Read the full press release

Saskia de Groot Appointed CHRO of Royal Avebe to Drive HR Strategy and Culture

(IN BRIEF) Saskia de Groot will take on the role of Chief Human Resources Officer at Royal Avebe starting 1 June 2025, succeeding Nico Buijs. With a strong background in HR leadership at companies like GoodLife Foods, Nature’s Pride, and … Read the full press release

Euronext introduces new initiatives to strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy in energy, security and defense sectors

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has introduced a series of initiatives focused on enhancing Europe’s strategic autonomy in energy, defense, and technology. These initiatives include the launch of thematic indices targeting energy security, aerospace, defense, and strategic autonomy. Additionally, Euronext is updating … Read the full press release

Official Start of Permitting Process for Zeeland Energy Terminal by VTTI and Höegh Evi to Enhance Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) VTTI and Höegh Evi have launched the permitting process for the Zeeland Energy Terminal (ZET), a key project for enhancing the Netherlands’ energy infrastructure. The Ministry of Climate and Green Growth (KGG) has issued the Notification of Intent … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance Recognized with Two Prestigious A-Team Innovation Awards for Integrated Regulatory Risk and Financial Data Management

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance has earned two prestigious 2025 A-Team Innovation Awards, recognizing excellence in integrated regulatory risk and financial data management. These awards highlight innovative projects that leverage new technologies to deliver high-value solutions for … Read the full press release

INEOS and Wagenborg Reach Key Milestone with Completion of Europe’s First Offshore CO₂ Carrier

(IN BRIEF) Europe’s first offshore CO₂ carrier, currently under construction at Royal Niestern Sander shipyard, represents a major step in advancing carbon capture and storage (CCS) infrastructure. This milestone will facilitate the transportation of liquefied CO₂ from onshore sites to … Read the full press release

Prosus Appoints Nico Marais as Chief Financial Officer for Group with Immediate Effect

(IN BRIEF) Prosus has appointed Nico Marais as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for both Prosus and Naspers Group, with immediate effect. Nico, who has over 25 years of experience within the Group, including as interim CFO since December 2024, has … Read the full press release

Vietnam Airlines Enhances Payment Processing Worldwide with Expanded Partnership with Adyen

(IN BRIEF) Adyen has expanded its partnership with Vietnam Airlines, enabling the airline to leverage Adyen’s global acquiring network for processing payments worldwide. The integration facilitates faster and more reliable transactions, including credit card payments and local payment methods such … Read the full press release

University of Twente and Labmicta Partner to Revolutionize Laboratory Diagnostics with AI and Robotics

(IN BRIEF) The University of Twente and Labmicta have formed a strategic partnership to advance laboratory diagnostics through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. This collaboration aims to optimize diagnostic processes, reduce turnaround times, and improve patient care … Read the full press release

Engineering the Future: Nima Monshizadeh Naini of the University of Groningen on Control Theory and Cyber-Physical-Human Systems

(IN BRIEF) Nima Monshizadeh Naini, associate professor at the Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen, is advancing the field of control theory with a focus on optimizing cyber-physical-human systems. His work aims to improve complex systems such as energy grids and … Read the full press release

Airbus to Acquire Key Production Assets from Spirit AeroSystems to Strengthen Commercial Aircraft Programmes

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has finalized an agreement with Spirit AeroSystems to acquire key production assets critical to its commercial aircraft programmes. This includes the acquisition of multiple facilities across the U.S., France, Morocco, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. The deal, valued … Read the full press release

Euronext Launches Unified European Prospectus to Streamline Equity Listings Across the Continent

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has launched the European Common Prospectus, a unified and streamlined template for equity listings across its seven EU markets, designed to reduce complexity for issuers and enhance transparency for investors. Compliant with current EU rules and adaptable … Read the full press release

DNV Secures Major Technical Services Contract with Gasunie to Support Energy Infrastructure in Netherlands and Germany

(IN BRIEF) Gasunie has awarded DNV a multi-year technical services contract to support the maintenance and innovation of energy infrastructure across the Netherlands and northern Germany. The four-year agreement, with options for two two-year extensions, covers critical services like equipment … Read the full press release

Ingka Investments Launches First Solar Park in Poland, Expanding Commitment to Renewable Energy

(IN BRIEF) Ingka Investments has inaugurated its first solar park in Poland, a 29 MW installation in Recz developed with Enerparc. The project adds to Ingka Group’s renewable energy portfolio in the country, which now includes seven wind farms and … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Survey Highlights Surge in AI Investment and Hiring Priorities for EHS Management

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer’s latest survey of 162 EHS professionals reveals that 49% of EHS functions intend to invest in AI within the next year, while 77% consider AI skills a hiring priority. Despite current adoption rates remaining relatively low, … Read the full press release

AMOLF’s Corentin Bisot Honored with Van Leeuwenhoek Award for Groundbreaking Work on Soil Microorganisms

(IN BRIEF) Corentin Bisot, postdoctoral researcher at AMOLF, has won the Van Leeuwenhoek Award in the category of environmental microbiology. Presented by the Royal Netherlands Society for Microbiology during the Scientific Spring Meeting in Papendal, the award honors his work … Read the full press release

IKEA Opens Gangdong Store in Seoul, Bringing Affordable Home Furnishings Closer to Urban Shoppers

(IN BRIEF) IKEA has opened its fifth South Korean store in Seoul’s Gangdong district, marking ten years of operation in the country. Located within the mixed-use Gangdong I-Park The River complex, IKEA Gangdong showcases 7,400 products, with over 3,700 available … Read the full press release

Franco-German Defense Industry Reaches Key Milestone with Establishment of MGCS Project Company

(IN BRIEF) The Franco-German MGCS defense initiative has progressed with the official founding of the MGCS Project Company GmbH, a joint industrial entity formed by KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales. Based in Cologne and led by Stefan … Read the full press release

E-Methane Emerges as Key Player in Energy Transition, Says Study Commissioned by GasTerra and Gasunie

(IN BRIEF) A new study by Roland Berger, commissioned by GasTerra and Gasunie, highlights the potential of e-methane as a viable and infrastructure-ready solution to support the Netherlands’ energy transition. Produced from green hydrogen and CO₂, e-methane can be fed … Read the full press release