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Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Press Releases

219 Press Releases
  • Published on April 29, 2022 - 14:27 GMT

    Ukraine: Dutch embassy returns to Kyiv

    NETHERLANDS, April 29 - News item | 29-04-2022 | 10:39 On 29 April the Dutch ambassador Jennes de Mol and a small number of embassy staff will return to Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. But please note that the consular section of the Dutch embassy in Ukraine …

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  • Published on April 29, 2022 - 14:27 GMT

    Marking end of Ramadan with Eid Al-Fitr

    NETHERLANDS, April 29 - News item | 29-04-2022 | 13:45 As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, it is time for Muslims all over the world to get ready for their favorite holiday. The end of Ramadan is festively celebrated between Monday and Wednesday …

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  • Published on April 19, 2022 - 21:56 GMT

    Dutch embassy returns to Lviv

    NETHERLANDS, April 19 - News item | 19-04-2022 | 11:59 The Dutch ambassador and a small number of embassy staff returned to Ukraine on 16 April. The diplomats will work from Lviv for the time being. But please note that the consular section of the Dutch …

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  • Published on April 19, 2022 - 21:56 GMT

    Russian response to expulsion of intelligence officers by the Netherlands

    NETHERLANDS, April 19 - News item | 19-04-2022 | 16:53 Today, the Dutch ambassador in Moscow was summoned to the Russian foreign ministry. Once there, he was informed that Russia intended to expel 15 staff members of the Dutch embassy in Moscow and the …

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  • Published on April 15, 2022 - 16:28 GMT

    The Invictus Games in The Hague capture hearts

    NETHERLANDS, April 15 - The Invictus Games are an international sporting event for service personnel and veterans who have been physically or mentally injured in the line of duty. Despite their disabilities, they are eager and able to compete at a high …

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  • Published on April 11, 2022 - 12:06 GMT

    Netherlands says more funding needed for efforts to combat impunity worldwide

    NETHERLANDS, April 11 - News item | 11-04-2022 | 09:32 On Monday Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Wopke Hoekstra organised a meeting of EU foreign ministers with Mr Karim Khan, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. At the …

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  • Published on April 6, 2022 - 13:19 GMT

    Stef Blok appointed National Coordinator for Sanctions Compliance and Enforcement

    NETHERLANDS, April 5 - Read the government’s letter to parliament (in Dutch) on this subject. In this new position Mr Blok will be in charge of coordinating, implementing and supervising sanctions against Russia. This means streamlining the system for …

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  • Published on April 1, 2022 - 18:34 GMT

    India: a major power that prefers to take a neutral stance

    NETHERLANDS, April 1 - News item | 01-04-2022 | 17:22 India is a major player on the world stage and in the Pacific, and on many issues it adopts a neutral stance vis-à-vis other major powers like Russia, China and the US. President Kovind’s coming state …

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  • Published on March 31, 2022 - 17:17 GMT

    The Netherlands looks back on a successful Expo in Dubai

    NETHERLANDS, March 31 - News item | 31-03-2022 | 14:38 Today, six months since its opening, Expo 2020 Dubai is closing for good. This also marks the end of the Netherlands’s contribution to this 35th world exhibition. Last week, Minister for Foreign Trade …

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  • Published on March 31, 2022 - 07:29 GMT

    Transgender people in Argentina and Colombia fight for equal rights

    NETHERLANDS, March 31 - News item | 31-03-2022 | 08:30 To mark Transgender Day of Visibility on 31 March, the Dutch embassies in Argentina and Colombia are showing how they and their partner organisations are fighting for equal rights for transgender …

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  • Published on March 22, 2022 - 16:08 GMT

    Share your ideas on the Netherlands’ new foreign trade and development cooperation policy

    NETHERLANDS, March 22 - News item | 22-03-2022 | 15:33 Are you active in the area of foreign trade and development cooperation? The Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Liesje Schreinemacher, is currently developing new policy for the …

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  • Published on March 22, 2022 - 09:14 GMT

    Flooding in South Sudan: ‘Simply building dikes is not the solution’

    NETHERLANDS, March 22 - News item | 22-03-2022 | 09:04 South Sudan is facing the aftermath of its worst floods since 1960. Over 835,000 people have been affected. Working with many partners, the Dutch embassy in Juba is working to bolster climate …

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  • Published on March 22, 2022 - 09:14 GMT

    What does an honorary consul do?

    NETHERLANDS, March 22 - News item | 22-03-2022 | 09:36 Honorary consuls aren’t professional diplomats, but they play an essential part in the Netherlands’ international network. They help Dutch nationals abroad in emergency situations. They also open doors …

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  • Published on March 22, 2022 - 09:14 GMT

    Honorary consuls in Cambodia: Godie van de Paal and Billy Barnaart

    NETHERLANDS, March 22 - News item | 15-03-2022 | 09:21 Back at the very start of the coronavirus crisis the cruise ship Westerdam spent days on end criss-crossing  the South China Sea. Why? Because the authorities in Thailand refused to let the ship dock …

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  • Published on March 22, 2022 - 09:14 GMT

    Honorary consul in Phoenix: Odette Bakker

    NETHERLANDS, March 22 - News item | 15-03-2022 | 09:12 In the midst of the coronavirus crisis, Odette Bakker was appointed honorary consul in the American city of Phoenix, Arizona. Since then, she has been helping Dutch people who want to do business in …

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  • Published on March 22, 2022 - 09:14 GMT

    Honorary consul in Bremen, Germany: Hylke Boerstra

    NETHERLANDS, March 22 - News item | 15-03-2022 | 09:55 Hylke Boerstra moved to Germany in 1959, at the age of 4. For over 20 years now, he has been the honorary consul in Bremen. Hylke nurtures ties between the embassy in Berlin, the consulate-general in …

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  • Published on March 22, 2022 - 01:26 GMT

    What does NATO do? Foreign Affairs in plain language

    NETHERLANDS, March 21 - News item | 21-03-2022 | 13:14 The war in Ukraine ended a long period of peace in Europe. NATO is more important than ever. But what is NATO’s role in the world? And why is NATO important for the Netherlands? We’ll explain all of …

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  • Published on March 15, 2022 - 12:17 GMT

    Women take the lead in the battle against climate change

    NETHERLANDS, March 14 - News item | 14-03-2022 | 12:43 Around the world, women are working on sustainable solutions to the problem of climate change. Too often, however, they have no say in climate policy, even though women, as effective and creative …

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  • Published on March 14, 2022 - 11:01 GMT

    The Netherlands and Australia submit complaint against Russia to the International Civil Aviation Organization

    NETHERLANDS, March 14 - News item | 14-03-2022 | 08:56 The Netherlands and Australia have initiated legal proceedings before the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) against the Russian Federation for its role in the downing of flight MH17. …

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  • Published on March 8, 2022 - 11:46 GMT

    Gender equality for a sustainable future

    NETHERLANDS, March 8 - News item | 08-03-2022 | 11:52 On International Women’s Day 2022 Pascalle Grotenhuis, Ambassador for Gender Equality and Women’s Rights, and Aniek Moonen, chair of the Youth Climate Movement, talk about the strengths of women and …

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