Arts and culture

The Dutch government wants a strong cultural sector that is less dependent on taxpayers’ money. At the same time, itis responsible for ensuring that people throughout the country can enjoy high-quality arts and culture.

News

Praise for Dutch policy on culture and public diplomacy

Former US ambassador to the Netherlands and Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy Cynthia Schneider is impressed by ...

18-05-2011 | BZ

Navy discovers First World War German U-boat

The Royal Netherlands Navy today announced the discovery of the German submarine U-106. The First World War U-boat was found by a ...

23-03-2011 | DEF

Timmermans returns historic trade permit to Japan

European Affairs Frans Timmermans has left for a three-day visit to Japan that will focus on international cultural policy in the ...

13-12-2009 | BZ

Zeeland schoolchildren present minister with comic book about the Netherlands and America

Yesterday – Dutch-American Heritage Day – 11-year-old pupils at De Wilgenhof primary school in Middelburg (Zeeland) presented ...

16-11-2009 | BZ

2013: Dutch-Russian Bilateral Year

European affairs minister Frans Timmermans is in Moscow today to start preparations for the Dutch-Russian Bilateral Year in 2013.

10-11-2009 | BZ

Documents and publications

Speech by foreign minister Verhagen, during the Queen’s state visit to Mexico

Speech by foreign minister Verhagen, during the Queen’s state visit to Mexico, 5 November 2009

Speech | 05-11-2009 | BZ

Speech by Verhagen at transfer of the remains of King Badu Bonsu II

Ceremony for transfer of remains of King Badu Bonsu II

Speech | 23-07-2009 | BZ