Misunderstandings about Dutch elections
In the weeks before and after the national elections of Wednesday March 15th, 2017, many foreign diplomats, judges and other expats frequently asked me about it. I noticed a lot of misunderstandings about these elections. I … Read More »
A ‘Cathedral of music’ for a World of Peace, Humanitarian activist and defender of Human Rights at Peace Palace
The Argentinian pianist Miguel Angel Estrella delivered two exceptional performances in The Hague on the occasion of the United Nations Day which was celebrated on October 24th. The first performance took place on Sunday 23rd, at … Read More »
Oman’s Post-Oil Generation and Business Opportunities for Entrepreneurs.
On Thursday 1st September 2016, I hosted a dinner at my Residence in Wassenaar in honour of the visiting Omani business delegation members who won a competition organised by the Netherlands Embassy in Muscat. The competition … Read More »
Enhancing Indo-Dutch Connectivity & Connections
J.S. Mukul, Ambassador of India to the Netherlands India–Netherlands relations during the last year or so have been marked by enhanced connectivity and connections all round. While the earliest Indo-Dutch trading links go back four hundred … Read More »
Celebrations for Iran and their Prosperity with The Netherlands
An opulent ceremony was held at the Diplomat Club Wassenaar at the Kasteel De Wittenburg by the Embassy of The Islamic Republic of Iran to celebrate 38 years since the Islamic Revolution of Iran on 10th … Read More »
Adieu Ambassador of Azerbaijan
A bid farewell to H.E Mr Mir-Hamza Efendiyev, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to The Netherlands and his talented spouse Professor Sevil Amirova- Efendiyev. A delightful five years have now passed with Ambassador Efendiyev serving to The Kingdom … Read More »
Kazakhstan celebrates 25th anniversary of State Independence
The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of the Netherlands held a reception on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of State Independence on December 15 at the Hilton hotel in The Hague. … Read More »
Ambassadors, Welcome to the Netherlands!
Ambassadors, Welcome to the Netherlands! 30 June 2016 Diplomat Club Wassenaar hosted, as is the bi-yearly tradition, the Welcome Ceremony to the Netherlands, for Ambassadors who had presented their credentials to His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and … Read More »
The Austria Imperialis Gala Soirée at Schönbrunn Palace Vienna
photos courtesy of the Flame of Peace Association Hosted in the splendour of Schönbrunn Palace Vienna, used for the first time in 100 years for a Gala event, Diplomat Club Wassenaar Honorary Members Archduke and Archduchess … Read More »
Diplomat Club Wassenaar supports SOS Children’s Villages
48th Viennese Ball: The splendour and elegance of the Austrian court in Huis ter Duin Entering Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin in Noordwijk on February 6th was like entering another world. A kaleidoscope of ball gowns … Read More »
