the 80th anniversary of bilateral relations between the Netherlands and Australia
Statement by Prime Minister Rutte for the 80th anniversary of bilateral relations between the Netherlands and Australia
Speech | 16-04-2022
Statement by Prime Minister Mark Rutte about the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Netherlands and Australia, on 16 April 2022.
Sunday 5 April 1722, today 300 years ago
On Easter Sunday 5 April 1722, today 300 years ago, Jacob Roggeveen and his crew were the first Europeans to sight and set foot on an island in the Pacific with very strange statues, that he named Easter Island.
Dean and Director at Breda University
I am an Australian who has recently returned after thirteen (very enjoyable) years living and working as a Dean and Director at Breda University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. My role is now an ambassador for the university for Australia and South East Asia.
with Consul-General Frank van Beuningen
The "I amsterdam" letters have been removed from outside the Rijksmuseum in the Dutch capital, after they were accused of promoting mass tourism.
One of the hottest selfie spots in Amsterdam, the popular red and white letters were taken down by city authorities on Monday 3 December, amid claims they are too individualistic.
By removing them, the local government hopes to reduce tourist numbers in the square.