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There were 594 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 454,519 in the last 365 days.

Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Press Releases

235 Press Releases
  • Published on February 26, 2022 - 03:45 GMT

    Minister Hoekstra: An attack at the heart of Europe

    NETHERLANDS, February 25 - News item | 25-02-2022 | 21:40 Yesterday we awoke to news of lies and violence. Russia’s massive, illegal invasion of Ukraine is a gross violation of every principle that both we as a country and the international community as a …

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  • Published on February 24, 2022 - 21:29 GMT

    Foreign minister Hoekstra’s response to Russian attack on Ukraine

    NETHERLANDS, February 24 - News item | 24-02-2022 | 13:16 'The Netherlands strongly condemns the Russian attack on Ukraine,' Minister of Foreign Affairs Wopke Hoekstra has said. 'This is an act of war for which Russia will pay a heavy price …

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  • Published on February 24, 2022 - 04:45 GMT

    294 Afghans destined for the Netherlands arrive in Pakistan

    NETHERLANDS, February 23 - News item | 23-02-2022 | 17:24 Over the past few days, 294 Afghans ultimately destined for the Netherlands have arrived in Pakistan. Some of the individuals and families concerned are not in possession of valid travel documents …

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  • Published on February 19, 2022 - 01:22 GMT

    The Netherlands intends to supply military goods to Ukraine

    NETHERLANDS, February 18 - News item | 18-02-2022 | 16:52 The Netherlands intends to supply military goods to Ukraine. This was decided by the cabinet today, in response to Ukraine’s request for military support in the light of the threat at the Ukrainian- …

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  • Published on February 19, 2022 - 01:22 GMT

    The situation in Russia and Ukraine: update on the latest developments

    NETHERLANDS, February 18 - News item | 16-02-2022 | 17:54 The situation on the Ukrainian-Russian border remains tense despite calls by the international community to de-escalate. In a letter to the House of Representatives this week, the government lays …

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  • Published on February 15, 2022 - 21:52 GMT

    Podcast Vluchtnummers: ‘I stopped living and started to survive’

    NETHERLANDS, February 15 - News item | 15-02-2022 | 10:16 ‘Dance or die’. Those words are tattooed on the neck of dancer and choreographer Ahmad Joudeh. Ahmad grew up as a third-generation stateless refugee in a Syrian refugee camp. His love of dance …

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  • Published on February 15, 2022 - 21:52 GMT

    Meeting point in Lviv for Dutch nationals in Ukraine

    NETHERLANDS, February 15 - News item | 15-02-2022 | 12:38 There is a meeting point in Lviv for Dutch nationals in Ukraine who need emergency consular assistance. Dutch nationals can also report here to receive a laissez-passer or an emergency visa. Read on …

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  • Published on February 10, 2022 - 01:17 GMT

    Netherlands assumes Presidency of largest UN Executive Board

    NETHERLANDS, February 9 - News item | 09-02-2022 | 16:53 In 2022 the Kingdom of the Netherlands holds the Presidency of the UN’s largest Executive Board. As President, Dutch Permanent Representative to the UN Yoka Brandt will chair the formal and informal …

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  • Published on February 4, 2022 - 11:19 GMT

    FAQs – Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games

    NETHERLANDS, February 4 - News item | 04-02-2022 | 10:47 Why is the Netherlands not sending a government delegation to the Olympic Winter Games in China? No Dutch government delegation will be attending these Games. Because of the strict COVID-19 rules it …

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  • Published on February 1, 2022 - 23:13 GMT

    Wopke Hoekstra: ‘What happens in Ukraine affects us in the Netherlands too’

    NETHERLANDS, February 1 - News item | 01-02-2022 | 16:36 Minister of Foreign Affairs Wopke Hoekstra explains why it is important for the Netherlands to be actively engaged with the situation on the Ukrainian border, and outlines what the Netherlands is …

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  • Published on January 25, 2022 - 21:49 GMT

    Russia and Ukraine: questions and answers about the situation on the border

    NETHERLANDS, January 25 - News item | 25-01-2022 | 19:34 The situation on the border between Ukraine and Russia remains precarious. Talks are ongoing between diplomats, military personnel and government leaders with the aim of preventing tensions from …

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  • Published on January 24, 2022 - 20:16 GMT

    Netherlands to address Russia's role in the downing of MH17 at hearing before European Court of Human Rights

    NETHERLANDS, January 24 - News item | 24-01-2022 | 19:55 At a public hearing in Strasbourg on Wednesday, the Netherlands will explain the application it has lodged with the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) against Russia regarding its role in the …

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  • Published on January 13, 2022 - 01:45 GMT

    'Our future is in Europe'

    NETHERLANDS, January 12 - News item | 12-01-2022 | 14:59 Wopke Hoekstra explains what he is aiming for in the coming years as Minister of Foreign Affairs. 'When I entered politics a number of years ago, I did so in order to do my part for this country …

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  • Published on January 11, 2022 - 01:10 GMT

    New Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation sworn in

    NETHERLANDS, January 10 - News item | 10-01-2022 | 15:42 On 10 January 2022 the members of the fourth Rutte government were sworn in. The new Minister of Foreign Affairs is Wopke Hoekstra and the new Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation …

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  • Published on December 30, 2021 - 21:17 GMT

    ‘South Africa is being cut off during the busiest month of the year'

    NETHERLANDS, December 30 - News item | 30-12-2021 | 10:36 Han Peters was working at the embassy in South Africa when Nelson Mandela was freed from prison. Thirty years later he has returned as ambassador to an entirely new situation. The new coronavirus …

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  • Published on December 10, 2021 - 09:10 GMT

    Human Rights Day: what can embassies do?

    NETHERLANDS, December 10 - News item | 10-12-2021 | 10:10 Working through its embassies, the Netherlands promotes human rights and supports human rights activists wherever it can. But what specifically can embassies do for human rights defenders? Staff …

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  • Published on December 9, 2021 - 15:13 GMT

    Peruvian photojournalist Atoq finds safe haven in Shelter City The Hague

    NETHERLANDS, December 9 - News item | 09-12-2021 | 16:13 In 2017, while photographing demonstrators in Lima, Atoq was struck in the eye by a rubber bullet fired by police. Now, after years of fighting for justice, the Peruvian photojournalist has begun a …

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  • Published on December 1, 2021 - 12:15 GMT

    Fighting AIDS restores hope

    NETHERLANDS, December 1 - News item | 01-12-2021 | 13:15 Worldwide, 37.7 million people are living with HIV and AIDS. For more than 20 years, Els Klinkert has been committed to fighting the virus. She has contributed to international AIDS programmes, and …

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  • Published on November 25, 2021 - 12:30 GMT

    Gender-based violence is the biggest pandemic of all

    NETHERLANDS, November 25 - News item | 25-11-2021 | 13:30 Violence against women and girls is a huge problem. Both in the Netherlands and abroad. One in every three women worldwide experiences physical or sexual violence. The Netherlands works around the …

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  • Published on November 25, 2021 - 11:48 GMT

    Ridding the world of landmines

    NETHERLANDS, November 25 - News item | 25-11-2021 | 12:48 Every year landmines claim thousands of victims, often long after a conflict has been resolved. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs supports organisations involved in mine clearance, risk education and …

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