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Each year, Pride events light up cities around the world in a celebration of diversity, freedom, and love in all its forms. In the Netherlands, Pride is more than a party, it is a statement of solidarity and a continuation of a decades-long commitment to equal rights for LGBTIQ+ people everywhere.

Since 2001, when the Netherlands became the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption for same-sex couples, we’ve proudly celebrated the freedom to marry whomever you love. More than 20,000 same-sex marriages have since been registered here, and over 30 countries have followed suit – a…

Sustainability in shipbuilding is one of the foundations of the Netherlands’ innovation agenda. With a long-standing maritime tradition and a forward-looking approach, the Dutch maritime sector is striving to transform the way ships are built. Making them cleaner, smarter, and more environmentally responsible.

Snacks: a quick bite to keep off hunger or a little indulgence to lift your spirits. Something most of us keep a stock of in our homes. In the Netherlands, snacks are more than just comfort food, they're a reflection of the country's character: practical yet playful, modest yet deeply expressive. They represent a…

Utopia Island in Flevoland is a real-world experiment in sustainable land use. Created on land reclaimed from the sea, it combines food production, nature restoration and hands-on learning in one evolving landscape. It offers a practical, hopeful example of how we might rethink our relationship with land, food and the…