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  • Astellas Receives Marketing Authorisation for VESOMNI™ From the Netherlands Medicines Evaluation Board

    General Sources - Thursday 23rd May, 2013

    Netherlands first to approve new fixed-dose combination treatment for men with lower urinary tract symptoms associated with BPH ASTELLAS PHARMA EUROPE B.V., the European subsidiary of ...

  • Jordaan a different leader and innovator

    IPO - Thursday 23rd May, 2013

    When Michael Jordaan steps down as chief executive of FNB at the end of this year, he will wrap up a decade at the helm of one of the country’s biggest banks. He is set to be replaced by Jacques Celliers, a member of the FNB executive ...

  • Port of Rotterdam’s Maasvlakte 2 extension officially opened for shipping

    Dutch Water Sector - Thursday 23rd May, 2013

    ';With Maasvlakte 2, the Netherlands is throwing the door wide open to the newest generation of container ships. And we offer space for the latest terminals. The port is growing 20 percent larger, and the container capacity has doubled. Thousands of direct and indirect jobs will be created." With these words Dutch minister Melanie Schultz van Haegen of Infrastructure and environment, ...

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  • No hello to Holland from Hani. Singer says no to concert venue change

    albawaba - Thursday 23rd May, 2013

    the Egyptian singer to cancel the concert in Dutch land was probs with an incompetent Amsterdam event organizer.The agent was to reserve a specific concert hall for the performance but switched locations without notifying Hani in advance. To make matters worse, according to the Middle East news portal Elaph, the dud dude did not even send airplane tickets ...

  • The euro zone economy is declining for six consecutive quarters. Nine of the 17 countries are in recession Spain France Italy Finland Netherlands Portugal Cyprus Greece and Slovenia. The austerity policy imposed by the troika and the German govern

    Pravda - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

    The euro zone economy is declining for six consecutive quarters. Nine of the 17 countries are in recession: Spain, France, Italy, Finland, Netherlands, Portugal, Cyprus, Greece and Slovenia. The austerity policy imposed by the troika and the German government of Angela Merkel is sinking Europe. Eurostat data was released on Wednesday (15th) and are relative to GDP in the euro area in the first ...

  • Robben Van Persie named in Netherlands squad

    Soccernet - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

    Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has named a strong squad for the upcoming friendlies in Asia, with Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie named alongside the recalled Erik Pieters and John ...

  • Hagel Hails Netherlands as Strong U.S. NATO Partner

    U.S. Defense Department - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

    American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013 – Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel hosted the Netherlands' Minister of Defense Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert at the Pentagon today, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little ...

  • Readout of Secretary Hagels Meeting with the Netherlands Minister of Defence Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert

    U.S. Defense Department - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

    Pentagon Press Secretary George Little provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel hosted the Netherlands' Minister of Defence Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert at the Pentagon today. Secretary Hagel strongly emphasized the importance of the Netherlands as both a bilateral partner and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally and, on behalf of the Department of ...

  • Otto Porter Nate Wolters among future NBA pros to watch

    Sports Illustrated - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

    Andy Lyons/Getty Images I don't know if this is a bad NBA draft or just a mediocre one that's been overly maligned, but I'm certain that it's an easy one for GMs to botch. There are no locks for stardom and only a few for starter-dom. There will be a few shrewd picks and far more flops, and no one will know on draft night which is which. Kentucky center Nerlens Noel is ...

  • The Stock Pickers Guide to Royal Dutch Shell

    General Sources - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

    LONDON -- Successful investors use a disciplined approach to picking stocks, and checklists can be a great way to make sure you've covered all the bases. In this series I'm subjecting companies to scrutiny under five headings: prospects, performance, management, safety and valuation. How does ...

  • Dutch Lions Move Into Third Round of U.S. Open Cup

    General Sources - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

    The Dayton Dutch Lions FC have secured their place in the 3rd Round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup after defeating Dearborn Stars SC 4-1 last night. The Dutch Lions will face The Columbus Crew in the next round at Crew Stadium on Wednesday, May 29. Unable to make next Wednesday's game in Columbus? No problem! The Dutch Lions will be facing the Crew two more times during their regular league ...

  • Dutch honeymooners use WhatsApp to trace BB owner

    Gulf News - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

    Dubai: A Dutch couple who came to Dubai on their honeymoon, left with great memories, a treasure trove of goodies and possibly friends for life after tracking the owners of a lost mobile using a smart phone ...

  • Unilever Ireland to seek 40 redundancies

    RTE - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

    Unilever has said it is to seek around 40 redundancies from its Irish operations in Citywest, Dublin. In a statement, the company said it was seeking the cuts in an attempt to create a "more competitive organisationin response to an unrelentingly challenging retail environment". Unilever currently employs 190 people in Ireland. It operates a number of brands including; Lyons ...

  • Bombardier Boosts Capabilities at Its Amsterdam Service Centre Through Series of On-site Support Agreements

    Airline News Resource - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

    Bombardier business jet operators in Europe will soon have access to a broader range of superior quality aircraft services through Bombardier's wholly owned Amsterdam Service Centre at Amsterdam-Schiphol International Airport. Bombardier will add engine services, interior refurbishment and aircraft cleaning and detailing services to its already comprehensive line and heavy maintenance ...

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