Arts and culture
The Dutch government wants a strong cultural sector that is less dependent on taxpayers’ money. At the same time, the Government is 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 by Verhagen at ‘New Amsterdam: Island at the Center of the World’ exhibition
Opening of exhibition
Speech by Verhagen at transfer of the remains of King Badu Bonsu II
Ceremony for transfer of remains of King Badu Bonsu II