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The first victim of war is truth is an old adage. The same can also be said of peace. Gathering independent and unbiased information on the situation on the ground following war and unrest is difficult. Dutch NGO Pax for Peace has developed a digital solution to this dilemma.

How can we increase access to justice for all? And how can we create greater impact at the local, national and international levels? Those are the topics of discussion for the second annual Hague Justice Week, to be held between 3-9 June  2023 in the Hague. During this event, actors from various sectors will…

In 1945, the world united in laying the foundations of the United Nations (UN), in an endeavour to create international solidarity and a shared commitment to peace and security. Today, the organisation still plays an important role in fulfilling these two principles and the Sustainable Developments Goals …

The Netherlands is proud that the city of Rotterdam can host the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest – live! – from 18 to 22 May. Jeangu Macrooy will represent our country with his song, ‘Birth of a New Age’. With the theme ‘Open Up’, Eurovision fans are invited to delight in the uniting power of music and open up to each…

The 2021 Eurovision song contest came to a spectacular finale on 22 May in Rotterdam as Italy’s band, Måneskin, won the contest and people’s hearts. The event’s theme #OpenUp was brought to life through rock and roll, a high-tech stage and flamboyant costumes, locking the attention of…

Every year in October, the city of Eindhoven hosts the biggest design event in Northern Europe: Dutch Design Week. With ideas from over 2,600 designers, the event showcases the practicality and culture of Dutch design. Each year more and more solutions for solving global challenges are on display under a specific…

Are you thinking of traveling to the Netherlands? Fantastic! Here are 7 main reasons why you should explore our country, along with some unique facts to remember.  

We spoke with Marjan van Aubel a Dutch designer and researcher specialising in creating sustainable products and materials that integrate solar energy into daily life.