ICC to open its doors for The Hague International Day on 20 September 2015
On Sunday, 20 September 2015, from 11:00 to 17:00, the International Criminal Court (ICC) will open its Headquarters to the public in The Hague (Netherlands) for the annual The Hague International Day. This year’s open day event is the last one to take place in the Court’s temporary premises as the ICC will be relocating to its permanent buildings at the end of this year.
Interested visitors will have the opportunity to engage with ICC representatives on a wide range of issues related to the Court’s role in the global fight against impunity, including its ongoing work, mandate, or investigations and cases. This interactive programme will take place in the Court’s Public Galleries and each session will last approximately 45 minutes.
Registration is possible via the website of The Hague International Day at:Â http://www.justpeacethehague.com/en/#!/event/registration/ until we are fully booked.
The Hague International Day is organized on a yearly basis by the Municipality of The Hague – the Court’s host city – and gives the public the opportunity to learn more about the functioning and aims of the various international institutions and non-governmental organisations based in the city. The Hague has been hosting the ICC since 2002. The city and its surrounding area are now home to 160 international organisations.
The ICC is the first permanent, treaty-based, international criminal court established to help end impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community, namely war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
9 October 2015 – 31 January 2016, Amstelveen.The Cobra Museum in Amstelveen, near Amsterdam, will present “Miró & CoBrA. Experimental Play”. This is the first mayor exhibition by Spanish artist Joan Miró (1893-1983) in the Netherlands in the last 60 years. The work in the exhibition demonstrates Miró’s radical liberation from form, gesture and material, and shows a striking correspondence to the works of CoBrA members, an international group of post war artists (1948-1951).The exhibition includes more than 80 works by Joan Miró and 60 works by various Cobra artists including Karel Appel, Asger Jorn, Constant and Pierre Alechinsky. A central part of the exhibition is the reconstruction of Miró’s studio in Mallorca, consisting of more than 40 original objects and shown for the first time on such a large scale. This part of the exhibition has been made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró in Mallorca. There are also loans of Miro’s work from international museums such as the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid, New York’s Guggenheim Museum and the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.
“MirĂł & CoBrA. Experimental Play” is on show from 9 October 2015 to 31 January 2016.Â
More information can be found at the website of the Cobra Museum.
“Portrait of Don Diego de Acedo” by Velázquez will be exhibited in The Hague.1 October – 29 November 2015 Mauritshuis / Prince William V Gallery
The Mauritshuis presents in the Prince William V Gallery in The Hague a masterpiece of a painter whose work is not usually on display in The Netherlands.
After Caravaggio and Titian in the previous two years, the renowned Spanish painter, Diego Velázquez, will be featured this year with his painting, “Portrait of Don Diego de Acedo”, loan from the Prado Museum in Madrid. This masterpiece will be presented from 1 October through 29 November 2015.
As court painter to Spanish king Philip IV, Velázquez produced a great number of portraits. His series of portraits of little people and court jesters is extraordinary, and this portrait of Diego de Acedo is a beautiful example of this group of paintings.
More information can be found at the website of The Prince William V Gallery.
On the picture Ambassador Piragibe TarragĂ´ welcomes the Managing Director of Petrobras Netherlands BV, Mr. Samir Awad.The 7 September, which marks the official date of the independence of Brazil from Portugal, was celebrated in The Hague, with a reception at the Embassy’s official residence, in Wassenaar. Ambassador TarragĂ´ greets the Deputy Secretary-General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, Mr. Brooks Daly, and Assistant Legal Counsel, Mr. Tulio di Giacomo Toledo, also a Brazilian national.Regaling the 193 years of Brazil’s independence, about 250 guests were present, including representatives of the Dutch government, diplomatic corps, Brazilian community in the Netherlands, business, cultural and academic sectors.Ambassador TarragĂ´ and the Mayor of Wassenaar, Mr. Jan Hoekema. Overview of the diplomatic reception.Following more than three centuries under Portuguese rule, Brazil by far the largest and most populous country in South America, gained its independence in 1822.   Â
On the picture Malcolm Turnbull (left) and Tony Abbott (right)Â .By Baron Henri Estramant.
Australia has a new Prime Minister after former head of government Tony Abbott was ousted as leader of the Liberal Party by Cabinet Minister Malcolm Turnbull on 14 September 2015.
In the hastily-arranged party leadership ballot, Prime Minister Abbott, who had been plagued by poor opinion polls, received 44 votes vis-Ă -vis Turnbull’s 54. Liberal MPs also voted for Foreign Minister, Julie Bishop, to remain deputy leader of the party.
Mr Turnbull was sworn in on 15 September as 29th Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia after Mr Abbott handed in his resignation to the Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove, personal representative of Australia’s monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
Turnbull shall serve as Australia’s fourth prime minister since 2013.
Labor Prime Minister Julia Gillard was ousted by rival Kevin Rudd in a leadership vote in June 2013; months before a general election that Tony Abbott’s Liberal Party won. Ms Gillard herself had ousted Mr Rudd as prime minister in 2010.
The Commonwealth of Australia is a realm whose Head of State is HM The Queen of Australia, Queen Elizabeth II, who is represented by a governor general based in Canberra.
In the Benelux countries the country holds two diplomatic missions. In The Netherlands the mission which is likewise accredited to the OPCW is headed by Ambassador Dr Brett Mason since 2 September 2015.
Dr Brett Mason presenting credentials to HM The King of the Netherlands.
The mission based in Brussels is accredited to Belgium, Luxembourg, the EU and NATO. Head of Mission since September 2015 is Dr Mark Higgie.
Dr Higgie is a former foreign policy adviser for Tony Abbott, speaks several European languages, and previously was ambassador to Hungary he also held postings in Vienna and Belgrade.
HE Dr Mark Higgie.Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull:
â—ľServed as Minister for Communications under Abbott, before resigning to launch a leadership challenge
â—ľHe supports climate change action and same-sex marriage
â—ľLed the Liberal Party in opposition from 2008-2009; yet lost a leadership challenge to Abbott by one vote
â—ľPreviously worked as a successful lawyer and businessman (defending former British spy Peter Wright in the “Spycatcher” case in the 1980s)
For more information
Australian Prime Minister’s Office: www.pm.gov.au
Mission of Australia to the EU, NATO, Belgium and Luxembourg: http://eu.mission.gov.au/bsls/home.html
Embassy to The Netherlands and the OPCW: http://netherlands.embassy.gov.au/thag/home.html http://dfat.gov.au/about-us/our-people/homs/Pages/ambassador-to-netherlands.aspx
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: http://dfat.gov.au/pages/default.aspx
Ambassador Amado greeting Qatari ambassador to the EU, Belgium and Luxembourg, Sheikh Ali bin Jassim bin Thani Al Thani and spouse Sheikha Iman bint Hamad Al Kuwari.
Portugal claimed the territory of today’s Brazil in the year 1500, however, the first European settlers arrived firstly 30 years later. Independence was declared on 7 September 1822 by then Royal Prince, Dom Pedro de Bragança from the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves; thereby ending 322 years of Portuguese rule. Nevertheless King JoĂŁo VI was still recognised as the legitimate monarch of Brazil by a large number of Brazilians. It wasn’t until three years later, and after the Brazilian war of independence, that an official treaty with Portugal recognised the country’s independence under the reign of Dom Pedro I in capacity as “Emperor and Perpetual Defenser of Brazil”.
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In the South American country the holiday is popularly known as “Sete de setembro”.Â
Prinsjesdag is not only the opening of the Dutch parliamentary year, on the third Tuesday of September, but has also become the culmination of the hat-wearing season in The Hague.
Most female guests at the various Prinsjesdag events wear hats. And over the years, Berry Rutjes Jr. has designed a significant number of them, including several for royal heads.
From 19th September till 11th October, Museum Escher in het Paleis dedicates a colourful, elegant and interesting exhibition to Berry’s 25 years as one of the country’s leading milliners.
Contact Berry for an appointment, she will take ample time to help you decide which shape, model, colour and materials would best suit your personality.
www.berryrutjes.com ,www.escherinhetpaleis.nl
On the picture H.E. Olexander Horin.Celebration of the Independence Day of Ukraine in The HagueBy Lyudmila Palamar.On the 10th of September 2015 Embassy of Ukraine in the Kingdom of The Netherlands hosted an event to celebrate Independence Day of Ukraine. 24 years ago on the 24th of August Parliament of Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic proclaimed independence of Ukraine, a country that continues its fight for independence, democracy and freedom till the present day. During the celebration of the Independence Day of Ukraine in The Hague all guests were generously treated with traditional Ukrainian dishes, including stuffed fish, potato dumplings and wide selection of meat that was delivered from Ukraine. Authentic decorations and Ukrainians in colourful traditional costumes created a unique atmosphere of hospitable Ukrainian village.The reception was opened by a speech of H.E. Mr. Olexander Horin. In his speech the Ambassador of Ukraine expressed his gratefulness to “all friends for the solidarity and assistance, which is provided to Ukraine today”.The De Glazen Zaal was full of people and a large number of diplomats attended among them Ambassadors from Chima, India, Senegal, Romania, Cuba, Tunisia, Egypt, Venezuela and Pakistan. After the speech honorable guests had an opportunity to enjoy performances of Ukrainian songs by a Dutch choir from Utrecht and a talented Ukrainian singer.     Â
Leo Mokodompit and Elvi Zubaidah sang Indonesia pop songs and three contemporary dances were performed by Warna Indonesia. Guests were also treated to a selection of Indonesian foods and beverages.
Leo Mokodompit and Elvi Zubaidah sang Indonesia pop songs and three contemporary dances were performed by Warna Indonesia. Guests were also treated to a selection of Indonesian foods and beverages.
Most female guests at the various Prinsjesdag events wear hats. And over the years, Berry Rutjes Jr. has designed a significant number of them, including several for royal heads.
From 19th September till 11th October, Museum Escher in het Paleis dedicates a colourful, elegant and interesting exhibition to Berry’s 25 years as one of the country’s leading milliners.
Contact Berry for an appointment, she will take ample time to help you decide which shape, model, colour and materials would best suit your personality.
www.berryrutjes.com ,www.escherinhetpaleis.nl
Most female guests at the various Prinsjesdag events wear hats. And over the years, Berry Rutjes Jr. has designed a significant number of them, including several for royal heads.
From 19th September till 11th October, Museum Escher in het Paleis dedicates a colourful, elegant and interesting exhibition to Berry’s 25 years as one of the country’s leading milliners.
Contact Berry for an appointment, she will take ample time to help you decide which shape, model, colour and materials would best suit your personality.
www.berryrutjes.com ,www.escherinhetpaleis.nl
In his welcome remarks, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Belal, Ambassador of Bangladesh to the Netherlands, urged Dutch investors to come and invest in the forthcoming Asian Century. Bangladesh, he said, is the gateway to the Asian Century. The fact that Bangladesh is a duty free and quorum free country makes it a highly attractive investment and business destination.
During the two session seminar, Mr. Shariar Taha gave a presentation in which he introduced Bangladesh and provided attendees with an overview of the country’s investment opportunities and policies. There was also time for discussion, questions and personal meetings. The DBCCI president Mr. Hasan Khaled disclosed that a single country trade show will be taking place in the Netherlands in April 2016. Subsequently, Mr. Mohammad Monwar Hossain (CerebralLink Ltd) and Mr. Aminur Rashid (Edison) made their own contributions, promoting the potential of agro- and food processing, as well as the leather and footwear sectors in Bangladesh. Ms. Annette Weijman (MVO) represented the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs.
H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Belal, Ambassador of Bangladesh with Dutch entrepreneur.
Members of the delegation later had the opportunity for one-to-one meetings with interested Dutch counterparts.
Feedback from the visitors after the seminar was extremely positive. Attendees were very impressed with the opportunities Bangladesh has to offer, and returned home with an improved understanding of the country. Such events provide a welcome opportunity for potential international investors and partners to find out more about the country, free of negative cliché and with a positive vision for the future.
As a conclusion, Ambassador Belal hosted a reception and dinner at his residence (Bangladesh House) for the visiting DBCCI delegation and invitees. A successful promotion day indeed.
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In his welcome remarks, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Belal, Ambassador of Bangladesh to the Netherlands, urged Dutch investors to come and invest in the forthcoming Asian Century. Bangladesh, he said, is the gateway to the Asian Century. The fact that Bangladesh is a duty free and quorum free country makes it a highly attractive investment and business destination.
During the two session seminar, Mr. Shariar Taha gave a presentation in which he introduced Bangladesh and provided attendees with an overview of the country’s investment opportunities and policies. There was also time for discussion, questions and personal meetings. The DBCCI president Mr. Hasan Khaled disclosed that a single country trade show will be taking place in the Netherlands in April 2016. Subsequently, Mr. Mohammad Monwar Hossain (CerebralLink Ltd) and Mr. Aminur Rashid (Edison) made their own contributions, promoting the potential of agro- and food processing, as well as the leather and footwear sectors in Bangladesh. Ms. Annette Weijman (MVO) represented the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs.
H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Belal, Ambassador of Bangladesh with Dutch entrepreneur.
Members of the delegation later had the opportunity for one-to-one meetings with interested Dutch counterparts.
Feedback from the visitors after the seminar was extremely positive. Attendees were very impressed with the opportunities Bangladesh has to offer, and returned home with an improved understanding of the country. Such events provide a welcome opportunity for potential international investors and partners to find out more about the country, free of negative cliché and with a positive vision for the future.
As a conclusion, Ambassador Belal hosted a reception and dinner at his residence (Bangladesh House) for the visiting DBCCI delegation and invitees. A successful promotion day indeed.
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During the celebration of the Independence Day of Ukraine in The Hague all guests were generously treated with traditional Ukrainian dishes, including stuffed fish, potato dumplings and wide selection of meat that was delivered from Ukraine.
Authentic decorations and Ukrainians in colourful traditional costumes created a unique atmosphere of hospitable Ukrainian village.
The reception was opened by a speech of H.E. Mr. Olexander Horin. In his speech the Ambassador of Ukraine expressed his gratefulness to “all friends for the solidarity and assistance, which is provided to Ukraine today”.
The De Glazen Zaal was full of people and a large number of diplomats attended among them Ambassadors from Chima, India, Senegal, Romania, Cuba, Tunisia, Egypt, Venezuela and Pakistan.
After the speech honorable guests had an opportunity to enjoy performances of Ukrainian songs by a Dutch choir from Utrecht and a talented Ukrainian singer.
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During the celebration of the Independence Day of Ukraine in The Hague all guests were generously treated with traditional Ukrainian dishes, including stuffed fish, potato dumplings and wide selection of meat that was delivered from Ukraine.
Authentic decorations and Ukrainians in colourful traditional costumes created a unique atmosphere of hospitable Ukrainian village.
The reception was opened by a speech of H.E. Mr. Olexander Horin. In his speech the Ambassador of Ukraine expressed his gratefulness to “all friends for the solidarity and assistance, which is provided to Ukraine today”.
The De Glazen Zaal was full of people and a large number of diplomats attended among them Ambassadors from Chima, India, Senegal, Romania, Cuba, Tunisia, Egypt, Venezuela and Pakistan.
After the speech honorable guests had an opportunity to enjoy performances of Ukrainian songs by a Dutch choir from Utrecht and a talented Ukrainian singer.
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