By Bonnie Klap.
Within the short time span of just a few months three important events have taken place or are about to take place in The Netherlands. First of all, on April 30 the Coronation of the new Dutch King Willem-Alexander took place. He succeeded his Mother, Queen Beatrix, to the throne, after her 33 years of reign. In August, on the 28th to be exact, the world famous icon of Peace and Justice, the Peace Palace in The Hague, will celebrate its centennial anniversary. And last but certainly not least, I would like to present to you the very first edition of the Diplomat Magazine of The Hague. The Hague is known as the International City of Peace and Justice. It is not only the home to the Diplomatic Corps, but it also has 131 International Institutions and Organizations.
Moreover, and perhaps unknown to many, The Hague is the United Nations’ second city only after New York. Hence it is obvious that, considering the high number of Diplomats and the thousands of people working toward world peace in The Hague, introducing the Diplomat Magazine will almost certainly fill a need. In several major cities such as London, Paris, Berlin and Ottawa, to name a few, a Diplomat Magazine has been available for some time and with good reason! It is a well known fact that Diplomats are very busy people, but at the same time, they want to stay informed in a convenient and efficient manner.
From now on that information, be it local news, entertainment, interviews, events, leisure or entertainment suggestions are just a mouse-click away. Speak to any Diplomat posted in The Hague and they will praise the international flavor of The Hague. What better way is there to improve their impression of this vibrant and cosmopolitan city than to keep them up-to-date on everything newsworthy for the Diplomatic Community by reading the Diplomat Magazine?
What’s more, in this era of speedy, accessable information, the Diplomat Magazine of The Hague is a welcome addition to the list of “Favorites” to click onto on your computer. I hope and expect that the Diplomat Magazine of The Hague will from now on provide you with all the news you require and will make living and working for the Diplomatic Community here an even more interesting and pleasant experience.
