Category Archives: Netherlands

Press Releases & News from Netherlands distributed via EuropaWire

Hungarian Legal Expert Appointed as National Member for Eurojust

(IN BRIEF) Ms. Eszter Mária Köpf, a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in international and European legal affairs, has been appointed as the new National Member for Hungary at Eurojust, succeeding Mr. László Venczl. With a background in prosecuting … Read the full press release

Philips Launches Nationwide Ambulatory Cardiac Monitoring Service in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips has successfully introduced its ambulatory cardiac monitoring service nationwide in Spain, employing its wearable ePatch paired with the AI-driven Cardiologs analytics platform. Fourteen healthcare providers across Spain are utilizing the ePatch extended wear Holter monitors to … Read the full press release

Stellantis Launches Second Tranche of €1 Billion Share Repurchase Program

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis N.V. announced the commencement of the second tranche of its Share Buyback Program, covering up to €1 billion of the total €3 billion program, starting from May 23, 2024, until August 30, 2024. Under this agreement, Stellantis … Read the full press release

ASML and TU/e Forge Path to Semiconductor Innovation with Expanded Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) ASML and Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) are set to enhance their collaboration with a new agreement signed on May 23, aiming to drive innovation in semiconductor technology. Over the next decade, the partnership will see nearly a … Read the full press release

ASML and TU/e Strengthen Collaboration to Drive Semiconductor Innovation

(IN BRIEF) ASML and Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) have solidified their partnership with a significant expansion aimed at fostering innovation in semiconductor technology. Over the next decade, nearly a hundred PhD students will engage in collaborative research, focusing on … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Introduces Twinfield DossierFlow for Streamlining Data Collection

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting (TAA) has unveiled Twinfield DossierFlow (DossierFlow), a cloud-based solution designed to streamline the collection of client information in the Netherlands. This innovative tool tracks and centralizes client documents, checks for completeness, and facilitates … Read the full press release

IKEA Stores Transform Car Parks into Flea Markets to Promote Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) As part of the ongoing ‘Keep good things going’ campaign, IKEA Retail countries like Belgium, France, and Sweden are converting their store car parks into flea markets to encourage customers to extend the lifespan of their products. The … Read the full press release

Fabricio Bloisi Appointed CEO of Prosus and Naspers Group, Successor to Ervin Tu

(IN BRIEF) Prosus N.V. and Naspers have announced the appointment of Fabricio Bloisi as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Group, effective from July 1, 2024. Fabricio, the former CEO of iFood, brings extensive experience in scaling technology companies … Read the full press release

ABN AMRO’s Neuflize OBC Enters Exclusive Talks with BNP Paribas Cardif for Strategic Insurance Partnership

(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO’s French private bank branch, Neuflize OBC, has initiated exclusive negotiations with BNP Paribas Cardif to forge a strategic partnership in life insurance in France. This collaboration involves the sale of Neuflize Vie, a joint venture between … Read the full press release

Philips Showcases AI-Powered Cardiac Care Solutions at Heart Rhythm Annual Meeting

(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips presents compelling retrospective study results at the Heart Rhythm Annual Meeting in Boston, showcasing the clinical and economic benefits of its AI-powered cardiac care solutions. The studies demonstrate the efficacy of Philips’ Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry … Read the full press release

Ovid NutriHealth Launches: Interdisciplinary Database for Food and Health Sciences

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Health, in collaboration with the International Food Information Service (IFIS Publishing), has introduced Ovid NutriHealth, an exclusive interdisciplinary health research database. With over 500,000 records sourced from publishers worldwide, the platform provides comprehensive information on the … Read the full press release

Aegon Appoints Duncan Russell as New CFO, Succeeding Matt Rider

(IN BRIEF) Aegon announces the appointment of Duncan Russell as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 1, 2024, succeeding Matt Rider, who will retire after over seven years of service. Duncan, currently serving as Chief Transformation Officer at Aegon, brings … Read the full press release

ITC Faculty Wins Geospatial World Awards Leadership Award for Research Excellence

(IN BRIEF) The Faculty Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) at the University of Twente received the prestigious Geospatial World Awards Leadership Award for ‘Research, Science & Technology Institution of the Year’ at the Geospatial World Forum 2024 in Rotterdam. … Read the full press release

Philips’ ‘Close to the Heart’ Campaign: Bridging Cardiology and Mountain Climbing for Exceptional Care

(IN BRIEF) Philips’ latest campaign, “Close to the Heart,” intertwines the narratives of interventional cardiologists and mountain climbers, epitomized by the inspiring journey of Dr. Qaisra Yasmin Saeed M.D. This campaign showcases the parallel challenges of both professions and highlights … Read the full press release

Stellantis and Leapmotor Finalize Formation of Leapmotor International, Paving the Way for Global Expansion of EV Lineup

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis and Leapmotor have successfully completed the formation of Leapmotor International B.V., a joint venture led by Stellantis with a 51% stake, aimed at expanding the global reach of Leapmotor’s electric vehicle lineup. Spearheaded by CEO Tianshu Xin, … Read the full press release

KPN Launches AI Information Sessions and Introduces Google Pixel 8a

(IN BRIEF) KPN is initiating AI information sessions in its stores to enhance customer understanding and use of artificial intelligence, coinciding with the launch of the Google Pixel 8a. These sessions aim to educate visitors about current and future AI … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer TAA Enhances CCH® AnswerConnect with AI Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting (TAA) unveils AI-enabled upgrades to CCH® AnswerConnect, its leading tax, accounting, and audit research product. Leveraging GenAI, the platform now offers enhanced natural language Q&A functionality, empowering accounting professionals to efficiently navigate tax … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Launches AI Center to Advance Professional Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services, inaugurates its dedicated AI center, showcasing its ongoing fusion of deep domain expertise with cutting-edge AI technology. Centralizing AI insights, research, and solutions, the center caters … Read the full press release

Radboud University Medical Center and Philips Forge Strategic Partnership for Advanced Patient Monitoring

(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips and Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc) have entered a hospital-wide, long-term strategic partnership to provide the latest patient monitoring applications across all Radboudumc departments. This collaboration ensures access to Philips’ patient monitoring portfolio, including continuous software … Read the full press release

Adyen and Tide Partner to Launch Business Accounts in Germany, Marking Tide’s European Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Adyen, a global financial technology platform, has teamed up with Tide, the UK’s top business financial platform, to introduce Tide business accounts in Germany, marking Tide’s entry into the European market. This collaboration signifies Adyen’s debut of its … Read the full press release