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The Netherlands to reinstate entry ban for Morocco
From 13 August 2020, the Netherlands will reinstate the entry ban for Morocco. This decision is based on a risk assessment made ...
Hedwig Waltmans-Molier has died in Beirut
It is with dismay and great sadness that we report the death of our colleague Hedwig Waltmans-Molier (1964–2020). On Saturday 8 ...
Regaining control over coronavirus with local measures
The Netherlands’ approach is aimed at keeping coronavirus under control as much as possible in order to protect vulnerable groups ...
Reinforcements for embassy crisis team arrive in Lebanon
On Wednesday evening a Dutch Urban Search and Rescue (USAR.NL) team consisting of over 60 rescue workers and eight search and ...
Dutch search and rescue team en route to Lebanon
Following the devastating explosion in Beirut, the Dutch Urban Search and Rescue Team (USAR.NL) is en route to Lebanon. The team ...
The travel ban for the Netherlands as of 5 August 2020
The Netherlands has reinstated the travel ban for Algeria as of 5 August 2020 at midnight. This decision was taken based on a ...
Traffic signs in the Netherlands now available online
A world first: with effect from 31 July, the Netherlands will be the first country in the world to provide a digital overview of ...
Blok: ‘EU condemns malicious behaviour in cyberspace’
Today, six individuals and three entities that are responsible for some of the most harmful cyberattacks in recent years will be ...
Shell and Eneco to build third unsubsidised Dutch offshore wind farm
CrossWind, a consortium comprising Shell and Eneco, is going to build and operate the third unsubsidised wind farm in the Dutch ...
Possession of paedophiles' charter to become punishable by up to four years' imprisonment
The dissemination, acquisition and possession of instruction manuals containing tips and tricks for sexually abusing children ...