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Tracks: Stumbling Stones Amsterdam to screen at San Francisco Jewish Film Festival
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The short documentary Tracks: Stumbling Stones Amsterdam will screen July 25 at the 46th San Francisco Jewish Film Festival in San Francisco.
Student accommodation market seen reaching $37 billion by 2035
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The global student accommodation market is projected to grow from $22.26 billion in 2025 to $37.01 billion by 2035, driven by international student mobility, urbanization and demand for managed, tech-enabled housing.
Johanna van Zanten novel follows Dutch policeman under Nazi occupation
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Johanna van Zanten’s World War II novel centers on a Dutch military policeman who faces pressure from the Nazi occupation, divided loyalties and personal risk in the Netherlands.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DEEPVELO pushes ZOECORE into global farm markets
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DEEPVELO is expanding its eco-friendly water treatment device, ZOECORE, across North America, Europe and South Korea as farmers look for ways to cut chemicals and water use. The Pangyo-based startup says the technology can lift crop yields and…
World Food Prize Foundation names top 10 AgTech startups for 2026 challenge
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The World Food Prize Foundation has selected 10 semi-finalists from more than 1,500 applicants for its 2026 Innovate for Impact Challenge, a $50,000 competition for early-stage AgTech startups.
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.
Jolt Capital backs Tempress with €20M as Tempress buys SPT Microtechnologies USA
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Jolt Capital is investing €20 million in Tempress and backing Tempress’s acquisition of SPT Microtechnologies USA, a move meant to build a larger European semiconductor equipment platform.
FasterCapital says H1 2026 startup activity topped $210M in closed rounds
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FasterCapital says it supported 315 startups in 86 countries in the first half of 2026, with more than 48 closed funding rounds totaling over $210 million.
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