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

    South Sudan is facing the aftermath of its worst floods since 1960. Over 835,000 people have been affected. Working with many ...

    News item | 22-03-2022 | 09:04

  2. Package of measures to cushion the impact of rising energy prices and inflation

    The government is introducing measures to cushion the impact of rising energy prices and persistent inflation on low- and ...

    News item | 21-03-2022 | 19:38

  3. What does NATO do? Foreign Affairs in plain language

    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 ...

    News item | 21-03-2022 | 13:14

  4. Government offers better prospects to Ukrainian refugees

    In response to the horrific events in Ukraine, the Dutch government is preparing to receive large numbers of people who have been ...

    News item | 17-03-2022 | 13:32

  5. Further easing of coronavirus measures

    In recent weeks, coronavirus infection rates have once again increased. However, the current variant is making people less ill ...

    News item | 15-03-2022 | 15:26

  6. Additional investments in fight against international drug trafficking

    The security of our logistics hubs and ‘mainports’ is being strengthened in the fight against international drug trafficking. ...

    News item | 15-03-2022 | 10:10

  7. Honorary consul in Bremen, Germany: Hylke Boerstra

    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 ...

    News item | 15-03-2022 | 09:55

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

    Back at the very start of the coronavirus crisis the cruise ship Westerdam spent days on end criss-crossing the South China Sea. ...

    News item | 15-03-2022 | 09:21

  9. Honorary consul in Phoenix: Odette Bakker

    In the midst of the coronavirus crisis, Odette Bakker was appointed honorary consul in the American city of Phoenix, Arizona. ...

    News item | 15-03-2022 | 09:12

  10. Women take the lead in the battle against climate change

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes it is important for women worldwide to have a say in climate policy, as only a diverse ...

    News item | 14-03-2022 | 12:43