Category Archives: Netherlands

Press Releases & News from Netherlands distributed via EuropaWire

Dr. Ivano Malavolta Receives Dutch ICT Research Prize 2024 for Advancing Energy-Efficient Robotics Software

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Ivano Malavolta, associate professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, has been awarded the prestigious Dutch Prize for ICT Research 2024 for his groundbreaking work in energy-efficient robotics software. Presented during NWO ICT.OPEN2024 by Professor Ad Ijzerman and Professor … Read the full press release

Adyen and UNICEF Forge Global Partnership to Drive Rapid Fundraising for Children in Need

(IN BRIEF) Adyen, a leading financial technology company, and UNICEF have joined forces in a global partnership aimed at supporting children worldwide through innovative fundraising initiatives. Leveraging Adyen’s advanced financial technology, the partnership seeks to streamline fundraising efforts, enabling businesses … Read the full press release

VDL Bus & Coach Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Electric Bus Plant in Roeselare

(IN BRIEF) VDL Bus & Coach recently celebrated the opening of its new electric bus production facility in Roeselare, Belgium, with key figures such as Flemish Prime Minister Jan Jambon and Flemish Minister Lydia Peeters in attendance. The site boasts … Read the full press release

Philips Reaches Final Agreement on Consent Decree for Respironics Business with DOJ and FDA

(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips announces the final agreement on a consent decree for its subsidiary, Philips Respironics, with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The decree primarily focuses on Respironics’ US operations, … Read the full press release

Aegon Unveils EUR 35 Million Share Repurchase Initiative to Fulfill Senior Management Compensation Obligations

(IN BRIEF) Aegon has announced a plan to repurchase common shares worth EUR 35 million to fulfill obligations related to share-based compensation plans for senior management. The repurchased shares will be held as treasury shares until allocated to plan participants. … Read the full press release

Adyen Research Reveals Alarming Global Retail Fraud Losses, Urges Enhanced Prevention Strategies

(IN BRIEF) Adyen, in collaboration with Cebr, has unveiled concerning statistics indicating a staggering $429 billion loss to payments fraud in the retail sector in 2023. The report exposes an average loss of $2.98 million per enterprise, with luxury fashion … Read the full press release

Melodies of Milan: IKEA’s “1st” Exhibition Unites Music and Design

(IN BRIEF) During Milan Design Week, IKEA’s “1st” exhibition at Padiglione Visconti becomes a haven for the city’s music scene, celebrating individual journeys towards independence through the fusion of music and design. Featuring nightly performances from various artists like Lorenzo … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Introduces AI-Powered Solution for Community Banks’ Compliance Management

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions has unveiled OneSumX® Reg Manager, a purpose-built solution aimed at assisting U.S. community banks and credit unions in bolstering their regulatory change management processes. This latest addition to the OneSumX portfolio suite leverages artificial … Read the full press release

APM Terminals’ Rijeka Gateway Spearheads Electrification with 60+ Electric Handling Equipment Pieces

(IN BRIEF) APM Terminals, in partnership with ENNA Logic, is making significant strides towards its Net-Zero 2040 goal by electrifying container handling equipment at the Rijeka Gateway. With over 60 electric pieces, including STS cranes and gantry cranes, the terminal’s … Read the full press release

The Hague Partners with Vattenfall InCharge to Expand Public Charging Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The Municipality of The Hague in the Netherlands has selected Vattenfall InCharge to manage and maintain its 5,400 public charging points, with plans to add 3,200 more over the next four years. This expansion aims to support sustainable … Read the full press release

Ahold Delhaize Repurchased 200,000 Shares as Part of €1 Billion Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) Ahold Delhaize has disclosed its repurchase of 200,000 common shares between March 25, 2024, and March 28, 2024, at an average price of €27.45 per share, totaling €5.5 million. This buyback is part of the company’s €1 billion … Read the full press release

Adyen Partners with PayMe by HSBC to Expand Payment Options in Hong Kong

(IN BRIEF) Adyen, a global financial technology platform, has announced its partnership with PayMe by HSBC in Hong Kong, enabling Adyen’s merchants to accept PayMe as a payment method for online purchases. PayMe, with over three million users and acceptance … Read the full press release

Navigating the Complexities of Big Data: Insights and Concerns Explored

(IN BRIEF) The realm of scientific research is experiencing a revolution with the advent of Big Data, allowing for the extraction of valuable insights and patterns from vast datasets. Xiaoyao Han, a PhD student at UG/Campus Fryslân, delves into the … Read the full press release

Adyen Partners with Riverty to Introduce 14-Day Invoice Buy Now, Pay Later Solution

(IN BRIEF) Adyen collaborates with Riverty, a part of the Bertelsmann Group, to offer merchants in the DACH region a new 14-day invoice Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment method seamlessly integrated into Adyen’s fintech platform. This partnership aims to … Read the full press release

ABN AMRO Collaborates with DGTL Festival for Interactive Art Installation Promoting Cultural Equality

(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO has partnered with DGTL festival for its 2024 edition in Amsterdam, featuring the DGTL Dome interactive art installation. Initiated in collaboration with the Amsterdam Stedelijk Museum and DGTL, the DGTL Dome serves as a platform for … Read the full press release

March 26, 2024: Ahold Delhaize Repurchased 255,145 Shares as Part of €1 Billion Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) Ahold Delhaize announces the repurchase of 255,145 common shares between March 18 and March 22, 2024, at an average price of €27.18 per share, totaling €6.9 million. This transaction is part of the €1 billion share buyback program … Read the full press release

Sustainable Monopile Covers Revolutionize Offshore Wind Farm Construction

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall’s Hollandse Kust Zuid Offshore Wind Farm marks a significant shift in offshore wind turbine construction with the introduction of reusable monopile covers. Traditionally, covers were disposed of after use, but this innovative solution, developed by CCM B.V., … Read the full press release

Novo Nordisk Acquires Cardior Pharmaceuticals in Billion-Euro Deal, Pioneering RNA Therapies for Heart Diseases

(IN BRIEF) EQT Life Sciences proudly announces Novo Nordisk’s acquisition of Cardior Pharmaceuticals, valuing the biopharmaceutical company at up to EUR 1.025 billion. Based in Hannover, Germany, Cardior specializes in RNA-based therapeutics for cardiovascular diseases, focusing initially on heart failure. … Read the full press release

Wednesday Webinar: The Anatomy of Forgiveness

(IN BRIEF) Against the backdrop of escalating tensions in Israel and Gaza, The Jubilee Centre and Sallux announce an upcoming webinar titled “The Anatomy of Forgiveness” scheduled for March 27th, 2024. Led by Reverend Ian Stackhouse from the Guildford Baptist … Read the full press release

Yusen Logistics Leases Warehouse Space at CTPark Bucharest for Expansion

(IN BRIEF) CTP, Europe’s largest industrial and logistics properties developer, has secured a five-year lease agreement with Yusen Logistics, a global logistics provider, for 19,000 sqm of warehouse space at CTPark Bucharest in Romania. The strategic location of CTPark Bucharest, … Read the full press release