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The Netherlands Embassy and Consulate General in Italy - Ambasciata e Consolato dei Paesi Bassi in Italia
On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we announce our collaboration with Italian #FondazioneCecchettin.

The Netherlands is committed to the elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls as a matter of human rights. #NoExcuse
November 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Yesterday, eight people were granted Dutch citizenship at a naturalization ceremony at our Embassy, and they took the Declaration of Allegiance (‘verklaring van verbondenheid’). We wish all new Dutch citizens the very best! #NLinItaly
November 13, 2025 at 8:08 AM
How can major sports events create lasting impact on grassroots sports?

At the iconic Velodromo Maspes-Vigorelli in Milan, Italian & Dutch stakeholders explored top sport, grassroots interaction, event legacy & sport accessibility — 100 days before #MilanoCortina2026.
October 29, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Another great day of teamwork between 🇳🇱 & 🇮🇹.

From Allianz Stadium (home of @juventusfc) to Palavela & Inalpi Arena, our Sports Mission explored smart, sustainable & inclusive sports solutions — showing how innovation keeps the Olympic legacy alive. #MilanoCortina2026
October 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
🇮🇹 Italy & 🇳🇱 the Netherlands: changing the game in sport together!

This week, the 3rd Dutch Sports Mission to Northern Italy focuses on sustainable sports innovation ahead of #MilanoCortina2026 — building a stronger, more accessible future for all in sport.
October 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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.
October 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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
September 29, 2025 at 9:36 AM
📢 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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September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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.
September 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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.
September 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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
September 9, 2025 at 8:23 AM
"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
July 10, 2025 at 10:06 AM
"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
July 10, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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
June 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
#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
June 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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
June 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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
June 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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
May 18, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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
2. «Un perenne, vacuo andare»
La scoperta dell'Olanda · Episode
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May 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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.
May 17, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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
May 16, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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
May 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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
May 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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
May 15, 2025 at 1:47 PM
"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
May 15, 2025 at 11:29 AM