https://www.government.nl/https://www.government.nl/faq/aviation/how-can-i-get-a-licence-to-operate-a-droneTo operate a drone weighing more than 250 grams, you must have a licence. The type of licence you need depends on the drone type and how it will be operated. Additional certification is required in some cases. Licences for drone operation are...Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:16:00 GMTdoc-6a55e6584bd36cfd984693e0https://www.government.nl/faq/aviation/where-can-i-fly-a-droneIn the Netherlands, you cannot just fly a drone anywhere. Where you can and cannot fly a drone depends on the risk of accidents and other possible consequences. Maps exist showing the no-fly zones.Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:27:00 GMTdoc-69b7d45589dcefe12181ae0ehttps://www.government.nl/latest/news/2024/11/14/multi-million-boost-to-continue-developing-drone-detection-in-prisonsAn additional €16 million will be allocated each year to prevent inmates from continuing their criminal activities while in prison. State Secretary Ingrid Coenradie announced this funding today. The funds will be used, in part, to prevent drones...Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:34:00 GMTdoc-69b7d43461eb453ab0221c56https://www.government.nl/documents/2025/03/12/speech-by-dutch-minister-brekelmans-of-defence-at-nato-summit-pre-event-on-defence-industryWed, 12 Mar 2025 11:32:00 GMTdoc-69b7d48161eb45c71022256ahttps://www.government.nl/latest/news/2026/03/10/dutch-air-defence-and-command-frigate-hnlms-evertsen-will-be-deployed-to-the-eastern-mediterraneanThe air defence and command frigate HNLMS Evertsen will be deployed to the eastern Mediterranean from this week until early April. The frigate will contribute to the protection of aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle’s carrier strike group, as well...Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:30:00 GMTdoc-69b95f13bc0d163884e30483https://www.government.nl/documents/2025/12/09/joint-statement-international-contact-group-for-the-great-lakes-icg-on-escalation-in-south-kivuThe Governments of the United States of America, Belgium, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, as members of the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG), chaired...Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:20:00 GMTdoc-69b7d3e261eb45a6802211cfhttps://www.government.nl/latest/news/2024/01/17/cocaine-seizures-by-customs-see-sharp-rise-in-2023In 2023, Dutch Customs seized almost 60,000 kg of cocaine. This is a sharp increase compared to 2022, when more than 51,000 kg of cocaine was seized. The largest seizures were in the ports of Rotterdam and Vlissingen. At airports, more than twice...Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:30:00 GMTdoc-69b7d43761eb450ba2221cc0https://www.government.nl/documents/2025/06/16/speech-by-dutch-minister-of-defence-at-eu-heads-of-mission-in-the-hagueMon, 16 Jun 2025 09:55:00 GMTdoc-69b7d45189dcef7d2981ad81https://www.government.nl/documents/2025/06/23/speech-by-dutch-minister-brekelmans-of-defence-at-defence-experts-of-industry-dinnerMon, 23 Jun 2025 17:30:00 GMTdoc-69b7d46161eb45c710222308https://www.government.nl/documents/2025/11/13/speech-van-weel-ai-brainport-eindhovenSpeech by David van Weel at the AI Summit Brainport 2025, Eindhoven, 13 November 2025Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:24:00 GMTdoc-69b7d43c89dcefb73a81a8b7https://www.government.nl/documents/2026/2/18/joint-ministerial-statement-on-protection-of-civilians-and-humanitarian-operations-in-sudanWe express grave concern over the continued deadly unlawful attacks on civilians, civilian infrastructure and humanitarian operations as heavy fighting across the Kordofan and Darfur States continues. The recent severe escalation in drone and...Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMTdoc-69b9119289dcef9ebc81d312https://www.government.nl/documents/2025/06/24/speech-by-dutch-minister-brekelmans-of-defence-at-nato-summit-defence-industry-forumTue, 24 Jun 2025 11:40:00 GMTdoc-69b7d46389dcef7d2981b07bhttps://www.government.nl/documents/2026/03/20/joint-statement-from-the-leaders-of-the-united-kingdom-france-germany-italy-the-netherlands-japan-and-canada-on-the-strait-of-hormuz-19-march-2026Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and Canada on the Strait of Hormuz.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:37:00 GMTdoc-69c25df6bc0d16b894f26e92https://www.government.nl/documents/2026/06/23/joint-statement-el-obeidWe, the Foreign Ministers of like-minded partners (France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, UK), are deeply concerned by reports of a continued assault on El Obeid, despite calls for a halt to the attack and protection of civilians.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:05:00 GMTdoc-6a3a98ab6eab33f4ef409038https://www.government.nl/documents/2026/03/06/statement-international-contact-group-for-the-great-lakes-icgBelgium, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, as members of the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG), chaired by Sweden, issue the...Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:34:00 GMTdoc-69b9119589dcefb41f81d32ehttps://www.government.nl/documents/2023/02/15/speech-minister-hoekstra-at-the-opening-of-the-reaim-summit-on-wednesday-15-february-2023Speech Minister Wopke Hoekstra at the opening of the REAIM Summit in the World Forum, The Hague on Wednesday 15 February 2023.Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:59:00 GMTdoc-69b7d45c89dcefb73a81af4dhttps://www.government.nl/documents/2026/03/20/joint-statement-from-the-leaders-of-the-united-kingdom-france-germany-italy-the-netherlands-japan-and-canada-on-the-strait-of-hormuz-19-march-2026Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and Canada on the Strait of Hormuz.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:36:00 GMTdoc-69e0a821bc0d1631c9029138https://www.government.nl/documents/2024/01/09/joint-statement-on-dprk-russia-ballistic-missile-transfersThe following is a statement from the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece,...Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:29:00 GMTdoc-69b7d42c61eb458362221ae3https://www.government.nl/documents/2024/01/17/speech-state-secretary-for-benefits-and-customs-de-vries-announcement-drug-figures-over-2023Speech of State Secretary for Benefits and Customs De Vries when announcing drug figures over 2023.Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:39:00 GMTdoc-69b7d43761eb4587ca221cdchttps://www.government.nl/latest/weblogs/the-work-of-the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs/2024/unesco-hague-convention-protecting-cultural-property-at-times-of-conflictThe Netherlands, together with other countries, wants to ensure that cultural heritage is not lost through armed conflict. That’s why it is hosting a conference in the Peace Palace from 13 to 15 May that will build on the UNESCO Hague Convention...Tue, 14 May 2024 09:22:00 GMTdoc-69b7d3ca89dcefe1218197d8