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The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · 19d

It’s never too early for Military Diplomacy! Cadets of the Royal Netherlands Defence Academy visited Rome for a field study, including the Scuola Ufficiali dell’Arma dei
@carabinieri.bsky.social and our Embassy, where Defat Col. Patricia Lukken briefed them on NL-IT Defence cooperation.

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The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · 27d

Oggi, tutti i 27 Stati membri UE si sono uniti nella #SemiconCoalition, un'iniziativa promossa da Paesi Bassi e Italia.

Questa coalizione mira a garantire all'UE un ruolo guida e forte nella cruciale industria dei semiconduttori, la forza trainante delle tecnologie. @ministerieez.bsky.social

Signature of the declaration on the semicon industry

Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs Vincent Karremans

The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · Sep 24

📢 Cerchiamo un autista senior presso l’Ambasciata del Regno dei Paesi Bassi a Roma.

Se sei interessato/a a lavorare presso l’Ambasciata olandese a Roma e pensi di essere qualificato/a per questa posizione, clicca qui per maggiori informazioni:
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Vacancies and internships - Italy - NAY

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The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · Sep 18

Yesterday in #Napoli we screened the film ‘When We Cycle’ - showing how the Netherlands became a cycling nation.

It was followed by a well-attenderd public debate with among others ⁦@NapoliBikeFest, the organizer of the evening, on cycling as a means to build a resilient city.

The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · Sep 16

Today is #Prinsjesdag (Budget Day) in the Netherlands.

King Willem-Alexander opened the parliamentary year with a speech from the Throne. The government then presented its budget and plans for the year ahead. It is a celebration of Dutch democracy and its core values.

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands during the speech (Photo credit: @Netherlands Ministry of Finance)

The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · Sep 9

Op 29 oktober 2025 zijn de verkiezingen voor de Tweede Kamer. Nederlanders in Italië kunnen stemmen, mits zij zich vóór 17 september online registreren. Het registratieproces is eenvoudig en gaat geheel online: shorturl.at/11DrY #tweedekamerverkiezingen @gemeentedenhaag.bsky.social

The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · Jul 10

"Ho assunto quest'impegno durante la Conferenza sulla Ripresa dell’Ucraina a Roma, assieme a @MinPres.

52 mln sono dedicati a infrastrutture energetiche e idriche, 4 mln per un ospedale pediatrico a Lviv.

Sosteniamo inoltre le iniziative di aziende e organizzazioni olandesi." 2/2

The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · Jul 10

"La Russia non sta solamente cercando di mettere in ginocchio l’Ucraina in guerra. Da 3 anni e mezzo prova a distruggere economia e società del Paese.

Oggi ho annunciato un contributo dei Paesi Bassi per ricostruzione e ripresa dell’Ucraina in 2025 e 2026 per 300 mln EUR." 1/2

The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · Jun 14

Hundreds of thousands — including staff from the Dutch Embassy in Rome — came out today to celebrate #RomaPride2024. 🌈

We stand for everyone’s right to be themselves and love who they want. Equal rights for LGBTIQ+ people remain a core priority for the Netherlands. 🇳🇱 @minbz.bsky.social

The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · Jun 14

#Pride2025 in Rome — here we are with our cart, standing strong with the LGBTQ+ community.

Now at the Colosseum, proving it’s more than just an ancient monument — it’s a symbol of inclusion and pride. 🌈✊#OrangeIsAlwaysPartOfTheRainbow

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The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · Jun 14

Our float is drawing cheers and smiles from the joyful crowd! 🎉
#RomaPride2025

Come join the fun, stop by, and grab a one-of-a-kind tote bag to show that orange truly belongs in the rainbow. 🌈🧡
#OrangeIsAlwaysPartOfTheRainbow

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The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · Jun 14

We’re decking out the car that’ll roll in this afternoon’s #RomaPride! Just decorating it is already a blast and brings people closer. See you soon in Piazza della Repubblica! 🌈🚗✨ #RomaPride2025

The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · May 18

So close! Jan #Brokken didn’t win the
@PremioStrega Europeo with 'La Scoperta dell’Olanda' — also the title of our literature program at Salone del Libro.

The prize went to Paul #Murray. Still, Brokken’s book is already a bestseller in Italy! #SalTo25

During the award ceremony at the 'Circolo dei lettori' in Turin this evening.

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The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · May 18

The second episode of the successful podcast series 'La scoperta dell'Olanda' is out: shorturl.at/WAvaD.

In this episode we talk about Dutch writers past and present (all translated into Italian), from Slauerhoff and Hermans to #Nooteboom and Pfeijffer. #SalTo25

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The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · May 17

Discrimination and violence should never be allowed on any grounds, including sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

On IDAHOT, the Netherlands stands for equal rights for all #LGBTIQ+ persons.

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The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · May 16

Will @Jan Brokken win the PremioStrega Europeo with 'La Scoperta dell’Olanda'? We hope so! It’s also the title of our literature program. He’s been everywhere @SalonedelLibro in Turin – from national Italian radio to book signings. The #PremioStrega results will be announced next Sunday. #SalTo25

The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · May 15

The official opening of the Dutch stand in #Turin with many writer events scheduled this week with speeches by the Dutch Ambassador, Silvio Viale (President of the Salone del Libro) and Romkje de Bildt (Letterenfonds) on the 'Scoperta dell'Olanda', the Discovery of the Netherlands. #SalTo25

Romkje de Bildt (Letterenfonds, the Dutch Foundation For Literature) -photo by Marianna Bertoni

The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · May 15

And so, one of Europe's most important book fairs can start!

With among others Annalena Benini, artistic director of @SalonedelLibro, Alessandro Giuli, Italian minister of Culture, Romkje de Bildt (Letterenfonds) and Ambassador Willem van Ee. #SalTo25

The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · May 15

Leggere è sognare ad occhi aperti", said Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs at the opening of the @SalonedelLibro. “Italy is one of the top markets for Dutch books, and it’s beautiful to see how our cultures connect through literature, strengthening our bond.” #SalTo25 @minbz.bsky.social

The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · May 15

"Reading makes us human, brings us closer, and opens us to others."

Opening remarks by ambassador Willem van Ee at the official opening of the @SalonedelLibro in Turin, where the Netherlands is honored as the guest country. #SalTo25

The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · May 14

“This mural is a bridge between worlds- Italy and the Netherlands, writing and painting, the intimacy of reading and the shared nature of this space”, said our ambassador at the unveiling of Zenk One’s mural inspired by Cees Nooteboom’s ‘The Mountains of the Netherlands’.

Ambassador Willem van Ee (far left in left photo) with the other speakers after the inauguration of the murales: Carlotta Salerno, Daniele Donati, Massimiliano Miano and Riccardo Lanfranco

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The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · May 14

@mm-corriere-bot.bsky.social has mapped a walk in Amsterdam, highlighting locations from books by Dutch authors translated into Italian. "What a great novel, the history of the Netherlands" features in this newspaper ahead of #SalonedelLibro, where the Netherlands is the guest of honor. #SalTo25

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The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · May 9

On this day 75 years ago, French foreign minister Robert Schuman presented the Schuman Declaration proposing a European Coal & Steel Community.

Among the founding members: Italy and the Netherlands. It marked the first step toward what is now the European Union. #EuropeDay

The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · May 3

On #WorldPressFreedomDay, we honor media workers who report, often at great personal risk. There's work to be done, also in the Netherlands. Initiatives like @persveilig.nl, a platform uniting police, prosecutors, and the journalism sector, are vital for improving journalist safety.

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The Netherlands in Italy @nlinitaly.bsky.social · Apr 23

Dutch street artist Eelco has painted the staircase leading to the main church of the Sardinian tourist town of #Arzachena for 2025, filling it with vibrant colors and a theme of #diversity.

Eelco is the first foreign artist to paint the rather famous steps of Arzachena.

Roberto Ragnedda, mayor of Arzachena (center), Cristina Ricci, Dutch Honorary consul in Olbia and street artist Eelco (rightmost on picture).