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Official account of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the #Netherlands to #Latvia | Posts about Embassy work and #Dutch interests in Latvia
🎥We invite you to join us for a movie that matters.

📍On 10 December at 18.30, International Human Rights Day, we are hosting a screening of Mr. Nobody Against Putin at Kino Bize.

⤵️Register here to get your free ticket: ministerie-van-buitenlandse-zaken.microsoftcrmportals.com/event/sessio...
November 20, 2025 at 8:06 AM
🎉 We have a new colleague!

We are happy to introduce you to our Senior Political and Public Diplomacy Officer Katrīna Ošiņa.

Welkom!
November 19, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Proud to have our cadets from 🇳🇱 Defence Academy in Riga today to join the parade and celebrate 🇱🇻 Independence Day. Their field trip in the Baltic States includes research projects and lectures about the political and military situation.
November 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
🇱🇻 Congratulations to Latvia and to the people of Latvia on Independence Day – a celebration of freedom, history, resilience and enduring traditions!
Latvia is our valued friend and trusted ally, and we proudly celebrate the 107th anniversary with you!
Saules mūžu Latvijai! #Latvia107
November 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Join us at Kino Bize for a screening of Mr. Nobody Against Putin on December 10, the International Human Rights Day.

🎟️ Register here to get your free ticket: ministerie-van-buitenlandse-zaken.microsoftcrmportals.com/event/sessio...

⌚ December 10, 2025, 18.30

📍 Kino Bize, Elizabetes iela 37
November 17, 2025 at 8:28 AM
🎉Our long-term partner, Baltic Centre for Media Excellence, celebrates its 10th anniversary! Today’s #BalticMediaAIForum2025 highlights how successfully BCME has adapted to change and met new challenges with innovation — all while promoting quality journalism and empowering media professionals.
November 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
On Lāčplēsis day we remember and honor Latvian Freedom Fighters who courageously fought for the independence of Latvia.
🇱🇻Sveicam Lāčplēša dienā!🇱🇻
November 11, 2025 at 12:04 PM
📢 The protection of whistleblowers is crucial in safeguarding public interest and in the fight against corruption! On 7 November, we participated in the conference "Courage to report" on whistleblowers organised by DELNA, State Chancellery and KNAB.
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🇳🇱🤝🇱🇻 Ambassador Carl Peersman was honoured to meet with Minister Baiba Braže together with fellow newly appointed ambassadors, for a discussion on shared priorities. The Netherlands and Latvia remain committed to advancing European cooperation and strengthening our shared security.
November 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Today at the #BalticMedia Health Check event organised by Centre for Media Studies at SSE Riga, Ambassador Carl Peersman highlighted the importance of media resilience in the industry and preserving our democratic values.
November 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🌍 Ga je binnenkort op reis naar Letland? Of ben je al in het land?
Meld je aan voor de Informatieservice van het ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken. Je ontvangt dan:
✔ Direct updates als het reisadvies verandert
✔ Waarschuwingen bij een (dreigende) crisis in het land waar je bent
November 4, 2025 at 10:15 AM
❓Reporting misconduct from within an organization is a sensitive matter. How to do this and what comes afterwards?

This is at the center of the "Courage to report" conference organized by @delnalv.bsky.social, State Chancellery and @knabgovlv.bsky.social

delna.lv/en/2025/10/0...
November 3, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The #IstanbulConvention saves lives. We stand united with all organizations calling to uphold the convention and protect everyone from violence.

#StambulasKonvencija sargā dzīvības. Mēs esam vienoti ar visām organizācijām, kas aicina ievērot konvenciju un aizsargāt ikvienu no vardarbības.
October 29, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Ambassador Carl Peersman was honored to have a productive meeting with Latvijas Republikas Saeima Speaker Daiga Mieriņa today.

They discussed the strong Netherlands-Latvia partnership, shared commitment to Baltic security and support for Ukraine. 🤝

📸Reinis Inkēns, Saeima
October 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Timely discussion with Dutch teachers this week on Baltic history, resilience & combating disinformation. 👨‍🏫

Honored to host them with Atlantische Commissie Grateful to Lars Flink from @stratcomcoe.bsky.social & Ambassador Carl Peersman for sharing their insights on today's threat landscape.
October 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🇳🇱 "We have a responsibility to press on and do better and be better prepared," Lieutenant Colonel Erik Stijnman from @clingendael.bsky.social said concluding day 2 of #RigaConf2025. Listen to the discussion on military mobility: www.youtube.com/live/T-u1GYb...

#NetherlandsinLatvia
October 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The Embassy is proud to support #RigaConf2025. We're there, along with Dutch experts Admiral Rob Bauer, the 33rd Chair of the Military Committee of the NATO and Lieutenant Colonel Erik Stijnman @clingendael.bsky.social #NetherlandsinLatvia 👏
October 10, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Vital conversations on Ethical AI in Journalism at the Stockholm School Of Economics Centre for Media Studies last week. 🤖

We were proud to support this event & feature Dr. Hannes Cools from @uva.nl on responsible innovation in media. #EthicalAI #Journalism #NetherlandsInLatvia
October 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
A fun break in the Ambassador Carl Peersman's busy schedule to meet the Senioren Bakel group. 🕺🏼

The group traveled to Latvia to learn more about its culture, history and people. The Ambassador was happy to meet and share the things he has learned about this beautiful and resilient country so far.
September 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
💚 Today we raise a flag to celebrate the Anniversary of the #SDGs! The SDGs, or Sustainable Development Goals, are about making the world greener, fairer, more inclusive by 2030. #TogetherForTheSDGs 🌱

Read more about the 17 SDGs: sdgs.un.org/goals
September 25, 2025 at 8:37 AM
SG of the Netharlands MFA Christiaan Rebergen was in Riga yesterday to discuss our shared security. Valuable discussions on modern management of ministries in challenging times with the counterpart Andžejs Viļumsons @arlietas.bsky.social, defence and disinformation with experts and researchers. 🤝
September 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Op 29 oktober 2025 vinden de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen plaats in Nederland. Geregistreerde Nederlanders in het buitenland kunnen ook stemmen. Hieronder geven we een korte uitleg van de belangrijkste stappen. ⬇️
September 23, 2025 at 7:54 AM
🔴 At the Occupation Museum & KGB Corner House in Riga, the Ambassador Carl Peersman recently learned more about Latvia’s history and reflected on its difficult path to freedom and democracy.“ It motivates us to keep NATO & EU strong, as well as continue supporting Ukraine,” he said.
September 19, 2025 at 6:33 AM
De Tweede Kamerverkiezingen komen eraan, op 29 oktober 2025! Nederlanders die in het buitenland wonen, moeten zich vóór 17 september registreren om te stemmen. Volg deze link voor meer informatie en om je te registreren ➡️ www.denhaag.nl/nl/verkiezin...
September 15, 2025 at 8:42 AM
🇳🇱 De Tweede Kamerverkiezingen komen eraan, op 29 oktober 2025! Nederlanders die in het buitenland wonen, moeten zich vóór 17 september registreren om te stemmen. Volg deze link voor meer informatie en om je te registreren ➡️ www.denhaag.nl/nl/verkiezin...
September 9, 2025 at 7:18 AM