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Esomar Foundation names new president and five board members
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The Esomar Foundation has appointed Karin Lieshout as president and added five new board members, including leaders from SKIM, Toluna, Kantar and the Esomar Council.
BSR names Diederik Timmer as next president and CEO
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BSR said July 6, 2026, that Diederik Timmer will become president and CEO on Sept. 1, succeeding Aron Cramer after a board-led search.
Pasona Group to repurpose Netherlands Pavilion for Awaji Island office
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Pasona Group signed a handover agreement on June 29 for the Netherlands Pavilion from Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, setting up a plan to relocate and reuse the structure on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture.
Fwee launches in 300+ Etos stores in the Netherlands
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B Futurist has placed South Korean colour cosmetics brand Fwee in more than 300 Etos stores across the Netherlands, marking the brand’s Dutch retail debut.
Law enforcement software market seen reaching $47.82B by 2035
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The global law enforcement software market is forecast to nearly double by 2035 as police agencies and governments adopt AI, cloud computing and analytics tools for public safety.
Horizon Beauty wins global fragrance license from Von Dutch
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Horizon Beauty Group signed an exclusive global licensing deal with Von Dutch to develop and distribute fine fragrances, with launch planned for March 2027. The move expands Horizon’s fragrance portfolio and gives Von Dutch a new consumer product…
Tokyo governor touts hydrogen push on Europe, Central Asia trip
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Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike used visits to the Netherlands and Kazakhstan to promote Tokyo’s green hydrogen strategy and deepen ties on digital innovation, resilience and education.
Smith names Alexander Westerveld to lead sales in the Netherlands and UK
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Smith promoted Alexander Westerveld to Director of Sales for the Netherlands and UK on June 18, 2026, expanding his role after six years with the electronic components distributor.
Liée Sarl opens Dutch entity to expand Europe reach
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Liée Sarl has established Liée B.V. in the Netherlands to deepen its European presence and support clients with recruitment, HR consulting and workforce services across Europe and Africa.
Knowledge Networks launches global AI governance awards
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Knowledge Networks has launched the Universal AI Awards, a three-continent recognition program for leaders in responsible AI, governance, ethics and policy.
EFESO adds veteran operations expert in the Netherlands
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EFESO Management Consultants has named Erik Tieleman Associate Expert Director – Stable Operations at EFESO Netherlands.
mikroVERSUM opens in Tyrol as Europe’s only dedicated microbe science center
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mikroVERSUM has opened at the hollu Campus in Zirl, Austria, with 31 interactive stations focused on microorganisms and their role in daily life, climate, food and the environment.
iDenfy adds BSN masking for Dutch KYC checks
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iDenfy has launched BSN masking support for identity verification in the Netherlands, letting Dutch residents complete KYC with their Burgerservicenummer redacted.
Sirius Medical launches Pintuition breast surgery procedures in Singapore
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Sirius Medical said the first Asian procedures using its Pintuition surgical navigation system were completed at Solis Breast Care & Surgery Centre in Singapore on July 6, 2026. The milestone expands the company’s wire-free localization technology…
Electric Marshmallow taps Sandra Mae Frank to lead sci-fi series SPACE PIRATES
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Electric Marshmallow Productions has cast New Amsterdam actor Sandra Mae Frank as the lead in SPACE PIRATES, a new sci-fi drama in early development in Detroit.
Jan Peter Balkenende urges human-centered AI rules
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Former Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende told the RegulatingAI Podcast that governments, businesses and international institutions should put human well-being at the center of AI governance.
Strasbourg rally presses Europe to enforce Turkey court rulings
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More than 5,000 activists, lawmakers and rights supporters gathered in Strasbourg on June 25 to urge the Council of Europe to make Turkey comply with binding European Court of Human Rights judgments.
Vegan cheese alternatives market seen reaching $6.2 billion by 2033
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The global vegan cheese alternatives market is projected to grow from $2.9 billion in 2026 to $6.2 billion by 2033, driven by demand for plant-based foods, sustainability concerns, and product innovation.
IdealofMeD named world’s best beard transplant clinic for 2026
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BeardTransplantation.com named Istanbul-based IdealofMeD the Best Beard Transplant Clinic in the World for 2026 after a multi-factor review of providers across North America, Europe and Asia. The ranking highlights the clinic’s surgical results,…
Meevee builds children’s streaming that ends
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Amsterdam startup Meevee is pitching a children’s streaming model that stops on purpose, replacing autoplay and infinite feeds with finite sessions designed to help ages 2 to 6 transition off screens.
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