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On Tuesday August 4, 2020, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ottawa will resume its consular services (including Dutch travel documents and visa applications) at a limited capacity and by appointment only. The Consulates General in Toronto and Vancouver have resumed consular services last month. You can make an appointment online with a Dutch mission. Also the VFS Global passport office in Edmonton has reopened. For an appointment with VFS click here.
02-08-2020 | 03:56
The Consulate General of the Netherlands in Bondi Junction will re-open for passports and long term visa (MVV) applications from Monday 20 July 2020.
15-07-2020 | 03:35
The Dutch diplomatic missions in Australia are pleased to announce the launch of our new LinkedIn page Netherlands and Australia - Trade and Investment. Through this platform we promote trade & investment between the Netherlands and Australia. We would like to invite you to follow us to stay up-to-date on business news, showcases of Dutch smart solutions and investment opportunities.
10-06-2020 | 06:21
Commemorate all those who suffered and fell through the atrocities of war, both at home and abroad, and reflect on the vulnerability of 75 Years of Freedom Every year on 4 May, The Netherlands commemorates all those, civilians and military, who died or were murdered in the Kingdom of the Netherlands and in other parts of the world, since the start of the Second World War, the Holocaust, and in other conflicts and peace operations. 75 years have passed since the end of WW II and few men and women who fought and survived are still alive. Their passing makes it more important than ever to remember them and others. To never forget what they fought for, what they lived through and what kind of future they wanted for their children and grandchildren. The Dutch community in Auckland and Lucy Powell organise a yearly commemoration at the Dutch Monument in Parnell Rose Garden in Auckland. This year we commemorate digitally and from our homes. We share with you video messages from Ambassador Mira Woldberg, NZ Minister of Defence and Veterans Hon Ron Mark, MP Marja Lubeck, and a wreath laying by Honorary Consul Sake Hitman. This year, on 5 May the Dutch also celebrate 75 years of freedom. Freedom cannot be taken for granted. It requires maintenance and active citizenship. It requires respect for human rights, human dignity and the rule of law. History has taught us that we all have a responsibility, a role to play to defend and promote freedom and democracy. We have to stand up against injustice. Let us celebrate 75 years of freedom and continue to work together to ensure freedom worldwide, especially now the COVID-19 virus creates so many challenges to our freedom. HE Ambassador Mira Woldberg View video: 4 and 5 May 2020 – 75 Years of Freedom
06-05-2020 | 02:56
Dear all, At the time of writing this message we celebrated Kingsday 2020 and are looking ahead to other important Dutch national days. The Dutch National King’s Day is the day in which we celebrate the birthday of His Majesty King-Willem Alexander. A day which unites everyone. This year however, it was a national day in a world where nothing seems to be the same. Although our national day could not be celebrated by orange parties, eating bitterballen and playing games, as it was done for so many years, we still celebrated from home. As celebrating unity is more important than ever. Uniting against COVID-19 and showing solidarity with people around us; elderly, medical staff, people working in supermarkets, farmers who provide our food and other people worldwide facing even greater challenges. New Zealand showed how to unite against COVID-19. While abiding with lockdown Level 4 measures, the country was not only able to flatten the curve but it actually squashed it, as The Washington Post so rightfully stated! An impressive result of a team of 5 million as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. But the work is not yet completed. It will take more time and more persistence worldwide. At the Dutch Embassy in Wellington we just completed the repatriation of 1700 stranded Dutch and EU nationals. We worked around the clock to assist seven special flights to help people leave New Zealand. There were thousands of stranded Dutch travelers including students who participated in exchange programmes, young people working in tourism on Working Holiday Visas and many visiting family and friends in NZ. All were overwhelmed by the rapid pace of developments in March with lockdown measures and borders closing. Many were desperate and worried about the lack of prospect to return home, or having a suitable self-contained place to stay in New Zealand. During this period while many of you experienced anxiety and worries about your own health, the health of relatives here and abroad and the impact of COVID-19 on the economy and maybe your jobs, it was great that so many Dutch New Zealanders helped out by offering a place to stay. I would like to thank everyone for the solidarity that you have shown so generously to the stranded Dutch travelers and those in need! I would like to also pay attention to a very important event next week. An event where the Netherlands and the Dutch worldwide commemorate 75 years of Freedom. On 5 May 1945, the Netherlands was liberated from German occupation. An event was planned to commemorate our liberation and the people we lost with NZ Minister of Defence Hon. Ron Mark, MP Marja Lubeck, Dutch school children, the Dutch Club Auckland and Lucy Powell and myself at the Dutch war monument in the Parnell Rose Garden in Auckland. In light of COVID-19, this is no longer possible. However, we will commemorate virtually and I would like to call on all of you to observe one minute of silence on 4 May to remember the people we lost in WW II, and on 5 May to celebrate from your homes Liberation Day and 75 years of Freedom. To honour those who fought for our freedom and to realize freedom is fragile and a responsibility of all of us. Freedom can never be taken for granted. Please take good care of yourself and remember to call and check upon people around you. Be Kind, Stay Safe and Healthy! Mira Woldberg Ambassador
30-04-2020 | 05:07
14-04-2020 | 00:00
Vandaag kondigde de Nieuw Zeelandse regering aan dat binnenlandse reizen weer worden toegestaan voor reizigers die op weg zijn naar een bevestigde internationale vlucht om NZ te verlaten; zij worden gezien als essentiële reiziger. Alleen reizigers met een ticket voor een internationale vlucht kunnen een binnenlandse vlucht boarden mits niet langer dan 24 uur voordat de vlucht vertrekt. Ook kondigde de regering een kader aan met vereisten om speciale charter/repatrieringsvluchten van andere landen te faciliteren. Men wil dat gefaseerd doen om grote drukte op de luchthaven te voorkomen. Opnieuw staat ook hier de bescherming van de publieke gezondheid voorop. We hopen u zo spoedig mogelijk te laten weten wat dit concreet betekent voor reizigers die zich hebben geregistreerd voor het BBB arrangement. Zodra er concrete opties zijn voor NL reizigers in NZ benadert de alarmcentrale u rechtstreeks. Omdat speciale vluchten gefaseerd zullen worden toegelaten blijven er ook nog steeds commerciële vluchten vertrekken. Qatar Airways heeft toestemming gekregen om twee keer per dag te vertrekken vanuit Auckland via Doha naar andere bestemmingen. Graag uw aandacht voor de vereisten van de NZ regering als het gaat om binnenlandse reizen: Vereisten voor vertrek van reizigers vanuit hun zelf isolatie locatie: Binnenlandse reizen mogen alleen worden ondernomen met als doel het bereiken van de luchthaven, reizigers moeten in het bezit zijn van een ticket voor een internationale vlucht voordat het is toegestaan om de lockdown accommodatie te verlaten. Onderstaand is een overzicht met alle eisen waaraan reizigers moeten voldoen (in Engels): If taking a domestic flight to connect with their international flight, that flight must be scheduled to depart no earlier than 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time of the international flight. They have a confirmed airline ticket for an outbound international flight. They have not been diagnosed with COVID-19, or if they have recovered from COVID-19, have a medical clearance to travel. They do not have symptoms consistent with COVID-19. They have not been tested for COVID-19 and awaiting test results. They are not a close contact of a suspected/probable/confirmed case of COVID-19. They have not travelled internationally within the last 14 days. De volgende transportvormen zijn toegestaan om direct naar de internationale luchthaven te reizen: Self-drive (including a rental car) Private vehicle driven by a friend or family member within your current bubble Taxi or ride-sharing services Chartered vehicle services Land based public transport Domestic flights Ground transportation to Auckland and Christchurch Airports For the purposes of repatriation of foreign nationals, travel to the airport meets the threshold of an essential journey. When using ground transportation, guidelines around physical distancing are to be maintained. Transport providers should check travellers are in possession of a valid ticket prior to embarkation.Travellers with rental vehicles should ensure that the vehicle is returned to its provider. Domestic Air Travel to Auckland or Christchurch Airports Passengers may take a domestic flight to Auckland or Christchurch airport to catch a connecting international flight. The scheduled international flight must be within 24 hours of the passenger’s domestic flight. We encourage you to monitor the domestic flight schedules of domestic operators. For your information, the latest Air New Zealand domestic schedule has been published today at: https://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/travel-alerts#BNulhVqpJzBSugsgqqaP Arrival/check-in at Auckland or Christchurch Airport If arriving by domestic flight, passengers must as soon as possible collect their luggage and proceed to the international terminal. When entering the international terminal passengers must present their passport and ticket at security to be allowed entry. Any foreign national who arrives at the airport without a confirmed airline ticket for travel will be refused entry into the terminal and will need to self-isolate in accordance with New Zealand Government requirements. A health check will be conducted at domestic and international airports on arrival depending on airline requirements, to ensure that any passenger that presents COVID-19 symptoms would not be able to travel. Should a foreign national fail this health check or refuse to complete it, they will not be permitted to travel and may be placed into 14 day quarantine. Passengers must proceed to their international flight check-in, through the necessary checks to go air-side, and remain air-side until they board their international flight and leave New Zealand. Voor updates en andere aanwijzingen van de NZ regering verwijzen wij u naar website www.covid19.govt.nz Naar aanleiding van vragen over de Duitse repatriëringsvluchten willen we benadrukken dat Duitse burgers prioriteit krijgen. Duitsland is bereid om de meest urgente gevallen van andere EU landen mee te nemen. Dit betekent dat max. twee NL reizigers per reis mee kunnen terwijl er vele reizigers zijn. De NL ambassade is met o.a. de EU vertegenwoordiging hierover in contact. Het heeft geen zin om met de Duitse ambassade contact op te nemen. We begrijpen dat u allen zo spoedig mogelijk naar huis wil vertrekken. Echter, omdat meerdere landen tegelijkertijd werken aan het vertrek van hun burgers zullen we nauw moeten afstemmen met andere landen, de alarmcentrale en luchtvaartmaatschappijen om te voldoen aan de NZ-vereisten. Dat betekent dat ook nu geduld nodig is. Een aantal commerciële vluchten blijft niettemin vertrekken.
02-04-2020 | 04:44
NZ government announced that after midnight Friday 27 March(23.59) domestic travel will only be permitted for the transport of people undertaking essential services and the transport of freight. Non-essential service travellers will not be permitted to take domestic flights to connect with international flights after this time. A domestic flight to point of international departure is not considered essential travel in the current environment. Please refer to www.covid19.govt.nz Public transport is only available for those working in essential services, and for medical reasons. Travellers will need to check with public transport providers in their locations about options for travelling to the airport. Note that travelling by private vehicle to the airport is allowed. Auckland International Airport is only open for travellers with a valid passport and a confirmed international airline ticket that is valid through to the final destination. Should airline tickets include international transfer/ transit points which have been placed under restriction/s or closed by third governments, passengers will not be permitted to depart given the possible risk of return to New Zealand. Please make sure you check that all transit points for your journey are still possible. For flight tickets back to the Netherlands we strongly advise you to only book these by recognized travel centers or directly from the airlines, there are still commercial flight options. However there are also tickets circulating online with transits which are not possible any more. Please note: Exemptions for transit in Australia remain possible on a case by case basis. Please visit https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/current-alerts/novel-coronavirus for more information and contact the Dutch Embassy by email if you experience issues with the exemption.
27-03-2020 | 03:43
26-03-2020 | 10:02
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has just announced that NZ has moved up to COVID-19 Alert Level 3. After 48 hours, NZ will then move to COVID-19 Alert Level 4. NZ is preparing to go into self-isolation as a nation to contain the spread of coronavirus. NZ government is now asking all New Zealanders who are outside essential services to stay at home, and to stop all interactions with others outside of those in their household. These measures will need to be in place four 4 weeks, and will then be reviewed. Level 3 from March 24, 2020: Non-essential businesses must close such as bars, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, libraries, and museums. Essential services will remain open such as supermarkets, banks, GPs, pharmacies, and service stations. Put in place physical distancing of staff of 2 metres, or use appropriate personal protective equipment. All events and gatherings must be cancelled. This means weddings, birthday celebrations and other gatherings. Public transport and regional air travel is restricted to those involved in essential services and freight. Domestic air travel is permitted in some cases for people to leave the country and to get home to self-isolate. Private travel is allowed. Schools will be closed except to children of essential workers who still need to go to work each day including doctors, nurses and police. Schools will close completely when NZ moves to Level 4. Further details are available at www.covid19.govt.nz
23-03-2020 | 04:29
Dear clients, please be advised that the consular front office of the Embassy is closed due to the Corona virus.
22-03-2020 | 11:41
Minister of Foreign Affairs Stef Blok has decided to cancel King’s Day at all of the more than 150 Dutch embassies and other Dutch representations abroad. ‘Given the rapid spread of the Corona crisis around the world, it is only logical to cancel the usual festivities this year,’ Mr Blok said. For many Dutch citizens abroad the annual celebration of King’s Day is a festive high point. It is the perfect opportunity to meet and catch up with each other. King’s Day is also a unique moment for Dutch representations to further intensify relations with local authorities and businesses. Depending on the country, the events are usually attended by a large number of people, varying from dozens to several hundred. The minister made the decision to provide clarity to Dutch representations abroad and visitors who intended to celebrate King’s Day there. It also avoids incurring costs that will later prove to be unnecessary. Moreover, in a number of countries, events and manifestations are no longer permitted. The cancellation of King’s Day abroad is in line with an earlier decision to cancel King’s Day in Maastricht in the Netherlands.
19-03-2020 | 03:43
Beste Nederlanders in Tanzania, We hopen dat dit bericht u in goede gezondheid bereikt. Ingrijpende maatregelen rondom het Coronavirus (COVID-19) volgen elkaar wereldwijd in grote snelheid op. Deze maatregelen om verdere verspreiding tegen te gaan, zijn verschillend per land en worden soms rigoureus ingevoerd. Dat roept veel vragen op bij reizigers, Nederlanders in het buitenland en verontruste familieleden. Afgelopen weekend heeft het Nederlandse kabinet aanvullende maatregelen genomen in de aanpak van COVID-19. Scholen en kinderdagverblijven sluiten tot en met maandag 6 april. Datzelfde geldt voor eet- en drinkgelegenheden en sportclubs. De druk op de zorg in Nederland neemt toe. Wat zijn de laatste ontwikkelingen in Tanzania? Op dit moment is er één geval van COVID-19 in Tanzania officieel bevestigd (Kilimanjaro-regio). In de aanpak om verdere besmettingen van COVID-19 te voorkomen treffen ook hier de lokale autoriteiten, (internationale) scholen en ambassades (preventieve) maatregelen. De situatie kan snel veranderen. Er kunnen inreisbeperkingen worden ingesteld voor reizigers uit andere landen waar COVID-19 is vastgesteld. Deze en andere maatregelen kunnen elkaar snel opvolgen. Het kan beperkingen opleveren voor het in- en uitreizen en het dagelijkse leven. In het reisadvies worden deze ontwikkelingen geactualiseerd. Met de app BZ Reisadvies bent u altijd op de hoogte van de laatste ontwikkelingen in een land. U kunt zich hiertoe via de BZ-informatieservice registreren. Voor de laatste ontwikkelingen in het land volg de aanwijzingen op van de lokale overheid, voor o.a. het bijwonen van publieke gelegenheden, en volg het nieuws. Welke voorzorgsmaatregelen kan ik treffen? Volg de adviezen van het Landelijk Coördinatiecentrum Reizigersadvisering (LCR), Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid (RIVM) en de Wereldgezondheidsorganisatie (WHO). U treft daar ook informatie om te bepalen of u tot een risicogroep behoort. Was regelmatig goed uw handen, snuit uw neus in papier en gooi het papier na het snuiten weg, was uw handen daarna weer goed. Dit geldt ook voor als u hoest en niest. Raadpleeg onmiddellijk een arts als u koorts en luchtwegklachten krijgt. Houd er rekening mee dat vliegtuigmaatschappijen vluchten in snel tempo kunnen annuleren of opschorten. Lees de laatste informatie over wijzigingen in het luchtverkeer op de Engelstalige website van de International Air Transport Association (IATA). Mocht u voornemens zijn om Tanzania te willen verlaten, dan adviseert de ambassade dit vroegtijdig te doen gezien het toenemend aantal geannuleerde vluchten van en naar Tanzania. U dient dit zelf te regelen via commerciële luchtvaartmaatschappijen. De ambassade adviseert u daarbij een goede afweging te maken tussen de huidige situatie in Nederland en het risico op waarschijnlijk niet adequate zorg in Tanzania in geval van verdere verspreiding van COVID-19 in Tanzania. Hoe kan ik de ambassade bereiken? Alleen Nederlanders die zich hebben aangemeld voor de BZ-informatieservice of lid zijn van de Facebook Group NedVerTan krijgen dit bericht. Misschien kent u nog landgenoten aan wie u dit bericht kunt doorsturen, ook om hen te wijzen op de mogelijkheid zich te registreren voor de BZ-informatieservice. De ambassade blijft vooralsnog gewoon open. Voor aanvullende vragen kunt u ook terecht via het 24/7 BZ-contact center +31 247 247 247. Volg ook de sociale media van de Nederlandse ambassade voor actuele updates, o.a. via Facebook en onze website. En wederom: blijf gezond! Met vriendelijke groet, Lianne Houben Chargée d’Affaires a.i.
17-03-2020 | 13:15
Prime Minister, Hassan Diab, declared on March 15th, 2020 in a televised statement and after an extraordinary cabinet session, a state of general mobilization until March 31st, 2020. He announced, a set of additional measures and decisions taken by the government to deal with the emerging Coronavirus COVID-19, with the aim of protecting Lebanon and its citizens. Kindly consult: https://www.facebook.com/Embassy-of-Lebanon-to-The-Kingdom-of-the-Netherlands-104188731009858/
17-03-2020 | 13:27
In light of recent developments surrounding COVID-19, the embassy is taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of our clients and our staff.
11-03-2020 | 10:09
The Embassy of the Netherlands in Latvia is cooperating with local and regional partners to promote creative and innovative solutions to realize a sustainable food transition.
25-02-2020 | 08:51
The Australian government has announced that as of 1 February 2020, all travellers arriving from any part of mainland China, regardless of nationality, will be subject to enhanced border control measures, to ensure the health, safety and well-being of the Australian community. If you have been in mainland China from 1 Feb 2020, and you are not an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or an immediate family member (spouse, minor dependent or legal guardian) of an Australian citizen or permanent resident, do not travel to Australia at this time. These measures are temporary and will be reviewed in 14 days. The Australian Government Department of Health is working across agencies and with states and territories to implement measures to manage the risk of 2019-nCoV. For the latest information see Department of Health - Novel coronavirus For advice on travelling outside of Australia see Smart Traveller.
03-02-2020 | 06:02
Slush, one of the largest startup and tech events in the world, takes place on 21 & 22 November 2019 in Helsinki, Finland. The Netherlands is bringing a trade mission with innovative tech startups who are ready for the next step.
14-11-2019 | 12:54
The Netherlands and New Zealand have a long-standing and close relationship based on many shared interests and values. We value the rule of law, our democracies, and multilateralism. And we value our environment – at home and globally. Right now there are major global challenges in all of these areas – none more so than in our environment. For New Zealand and the Netherlands, taking decisive and ambitious action on climate change is a priority and we are committed to embracing this challenge, while building a productive, sustainable and inclusive economy that improves living standards and wellbeing.
08-10-2019 | 04:57
Prime Minister Rutte will travel to Indonesia, New-Zealand, and Australia from Monday 7 until Friday 11 October. The objective of the visit is to strengthen the bilateral ties with the three countries and to discuss topics such as economics, MH17, climate, and the fight against terror.
26-09-2019 | 01:57
Announcement for Dutch citizens who have a legitimate stay in the Philippines and are residing in Cebu and Visayan region.
05-09-2019 | 10:16
Apeldoorn, September 2, 2019 - Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet presented a gift of ‘Liberation75’ tulip bulbs to Canadian Veteran Mr. Don White at Paleis Het Loo. This gift symbolizes the 100,000 tulip bulbs that the Netherlands presents to Canada in 2020, to commemorate and celebrate that its 75 years since the liberation of the Netherlands. The tulip bulbs will be planted at 1,100 schools across the country, and will be accompanied by an education guide to explain the shared history between both countries, including the role Canada played in liberating the Netherlands. A total of 1.1 million "Liberation75" tulip bulbs will be planted across Canada, in honour of the 1.1 million Canadians who took part in the Second World War effort. Dutch Princess Juliana also presented 100,000 tulip bulbs to Canada in 1945 to express her nation’s gratitude to Canada for providing a safe haven for her family during the Second World War. It was during this time that Princess Margriet was born in Ottawa in 1943. The tulip has become the symbol of friendship between the Netherlands and Canada.
02-09-2019 | 15:50
The State of Quintana Roo in Mexico is one of the major touristic destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean. Tourism accounts for 8.5% of Mexico’s GDP. Cancun airport receives 45% of all international arrivals in Mexico. Particularly, since 1970, tourism in Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya started booming, resulting in explosive increase of hotel and touristic facilities, which lead to a significant economic growth, but also to negative environmental impacts. Nowadays, Quintana Roo coastline is impacted by erosion and a dense amount of sargassum covering the shore (sargassum volumes doubles every 18 days), as well as water pollution caused by lack of proper sewage and unplanned urban expansion. Coastal ecosystems are beyond turning points, leading to irreversible degradation.
25-06-2019 | 22:41
Ambassador Marion Derckx will pay a visit to the state of Queensland from 13-17 May. The visit will focus on the Netherlands’ bilateral ties with Queensland, trade relations and the Dutch community. The ambassador’s visit is part of the inaugural Dutch ‘Pop-Up Embassy’ in Australia, consisting of various meetings and activities, organised by the Embassy in Canberra and the Consulate-General in Sydney.
09-05-2019 | 08:01
For Dutch voters in Australia and New Zealand, the postal polling station at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Canberra will be opened on 23 May 2019 from 7:30 am (local time) until the votes have been counted. To hand in your postal vote, the polling station is open until 3 pm local time. After that time, counting will commence. The procedure of receiving votes and counting them is accessible to the public.
09-04-2019 | 08:34
Around 100 Dutch academics living and working in the United Kingdom met in London on Friday 22 March. It became apparent that, with Brexit looming, there is a great need for the exchange of knowledge and experiences with fellow Dutch academics. This network meeting was organised by the Dutch Embassy in the United Kingdom, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and the Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences (KNAW).
26-03-2019 | 16:13
The Analogues, a Beatles tribute band from the Netherlands, are bringing to life The White Album by The Beatles, at The London Palladium on 4 May 2019. They will be playing the 30-track record in its entirety, from the very first to very last note. These are all songs that The Beatles themselves have never performed live!
14-03-2019 | 14:30
Are you interested in doing business in Vietnam? Join the trade mission led by the Prime-Minister Mr. Rutte, Minister for Water & Infrastructure Ms. van Nieuwenhuizen, and Vice-Minister for Agriculture Ms. Sonnema, from 7-12 April 2019. VNO-NCW Chairman Hans de Boer will act as business delegation leader. The goal of this visit is to further strengthen the economic and political relations with Vietnam. The mission is a follow-up to the visit from the Vietnamese Prime Minister Phúc to the Netherlands in June 2017 and the visit of Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Ms. Kaag in February 2018.
20-02-2019 | 10:19
On Wednesday, 13 February 2019, Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove received the Letters of Credence from Marion Derckx, the new Netherlands Ambassador to Australia.
14-02-2019 | 00:10
The primary aim of Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) is to promote entrepreneurship worldwide. In support of this, GES offers a unique and international platform where the innovations of entrepreneurs from across the globe can be showcased to an audience of foreign investors, presenting their tech solutions to global challenges.The deadline for entrepreneurs to apply for GES 2019 is moved to Friday, March 1, 2019.
05-02-2019 | 12:39
Because of the Tet-holiday (Vietnamese New Year), the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Hanoi and the Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City will be closed from Saturday 2 February until Sunday 10 February 2019. In case of emergency, please contact the 24/7 Contact Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at: +31 247 247 247.
29-01-2019 | 10:31
The Embassy of Finland in the Hague & the Embassy of the Netherlands in Finland cordially invite you to this interactive seminar & networking event. The event will simultaneously take place in two cities, connected with a live stream.
16-01-2019 | 13:41
Dutch ambassador Jan Waltmans gave a speech at the CSR Lebanon conference on Corporate Social Responsibility. This conference was organised in collaboration with Lebanese and international partners. Ministers, members of parliament, entrepreneurs, civil society and media participated. Ambassador Waltmans emphasized in his speech that CSR is here to stay. It is a new business model, in which business, innovation and sustainability will go hand in hand. CSR is not charity! Read the full speech.
27-11-2018 | 08:48
Slush, one of the largest startup and tech events in the world, is getting closer and the Netherlands is bringing a trade mission to Helsinki (4 & 5 December 2018). The trade mission is for innovative tech startups, who are ready for the next step. The mission is led by Prince Constantijn van Oranje . “The Netherlands is the ultimate innovation nation...” ...says Constantijn van Oranje. As special envoy at StartupDelta he has been one of the strongest advocates for the Dutch startup community.
21-11-2018 | 08:56
Seeds have been sown for a digital artwork to appear on the facade of the Dutch Embassy in the United Kingdom. Dutch artist Simon Heijdens has been assigned to display a new version of his famous Lightweeds on the front of the building at 38 Hyde Park Gate, London. The artwork will be revealed ahead of the state visit of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima to the United Kingdom on 23 and 24 October.
18-10-2018 | 15:00
On the 30th of August 2018, The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Brazil has re-opened a new Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO) in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
28-09-2018 | 14:21
On the proposal of Minister of Foreign Affairs Blok, the Council of Ministers has approved the appointment of a new ambassador to Turkey. The appointment will become final only after the approval of the Turkish authorities. The new ambassador, who will be residing in Ankara, is Marjanne de Kwaasteniet. Previously she was Permanent Representative to NATO in Brussels.
07-09-2018 | 13:12
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Belgrade, Serbia is moving to a new location on October 1, 2018. We will open our doors in more spacious and comfortable surroundings. Our new visiting address is: Sava Business Center Milentija Popovića 5b, 6th Floor 11070 New Belgrade, Republic of Serbia Our telephone and fax number will remain the same: Telephone: +381 11 202 3900 Fax: +381 11 202 3999 Our contact email address remains the same: bel@minbuza.nl. Our mailing address remains the same: P.O. Box 489, 11001 Belgrade, Republic of Serbia
04-09-2018 | 11:50
Dutch Design is very well represented at this year's London Design Festival. Over 30 Dutch designers are showcasing their work in the British capital, obtaining access to design experts from all over the world. This is the place to be for anyone interested in design trends.
03-09-2018 | 15:00
Artisan food producers from the Netherlands will exhibit their products at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair from 2 to 4 September at London Olympia. This is the UK's leading trade event for fine food and drink, attracting over 10,000 quality trade buyers from the UK and overseas who are looking to source new artisan, speciality and luxury food and drink from over 700 exhibitors.
03-08-2018 | 12:54
There are two vacancies available at the Agricultural Department of the Dutch Embassy in Tehran. Please check the attachments for more information. Application deadline is the 23rd of June 2018. Only official applications with motivation letter and CV that are sent to TEH-LNV@minbuza.nl will be taken into account.
10-06-2018 | 13:17
An online book of condolence has been opened.
