News
1 Planning is key against rising seas
Renée Jones-Bos gives closing speech at American Planners Association conference in Los Angeles.
2 Country feels deeply for the Royal Family
Prime Minister Mark Rutte spoke to Queen Beatrix and Princess Mabel by telephone this morning. He told them that everyone in the Netherlands felt deeply for them in this time of concern and sorrow.
3 U.S. - Netherlands Meeting on Cyber Security Research & Development
On February 21, 2012 experts from various NL agencies and DHS S&T met in Washington, D.C. to discuss ongoing cyber security R&D programs.
4 Secretary Napolitano and Dutch Minister of Security and Justice Ivo Opstelten Sign Letter of Intent on Cybersecurity Cooperation
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and Dutch Minister of Security and Justice Ivo Opstelten today signed a Letter of Intent to build upon cooperative cybersecurity initiatives to promote a safe, secure and resilient cyber environment.
5 World Bank and the Ministry of Security and Justice of the Netherlands to Expand Cooperation in Fighting Global Corruption
Both organizations agree to cooperate in support of criminal and administrative investigations and proceedings by national and international authorities
6 Flux Alliance Program, Hassle free border passage at more than 20 airports
Passengers can now go through border security faster at 20 US Airports by using FLUX. FLUX is a governmental partnership to enhance security and facilitate legitimate global travel.
7 ORANGE ALERT! Dutch Embassy Network Unveils Comprehensive Calendar on Dutch Cultural Events in the US
Attention, Art Lovers: "Orange Alert" is your new go-to blog for information on the Dutch cultural scene in the US.
8 Orange Alert – Orange Alert – Orange Alert
The Netherlands promises to offer an exciting series of events both in the USA and throughout the ‘Arts Holland’ District. The program varies from old masters and music to cutting-edge dance, design and a special theatre festival in Pittsburgh.
9 The Netherlands and Virginia “Poseidon Atlantic Project” to Bring Wind-Testing Facility to the Commonwealth
The Poseidon Atlantic project, a private sector driven initiative with Dutch companies and supported by the Commonwealth of Virginia, will be the first facility to test and certify offshore and land-based wind turbine generators in the United States.
10 Aruban Prime Minister Visits United States
Prime Minister Michiel Eman to officially close the “Microcosm” Aruban Art exhibition and speak at Harvard University