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1 Dutch Government, Attorney to Receive Children's Humanitarian Award
(Washington, D.C.) -- The Netherlands government and a prominent Dutch attorney will receive a Children’s Humanitarian Award during the 10th Battered Mothers Custody Conference on Saturday.
2 Texas Resolution Recognizes Importance of Dutch-US Economic Ties
Texas State Rep. Mark Strama today introduced a resolution in the legislature that recognizes the importance of US-Dutch economic ties.
3 Royal Netherlands Embassy Opens its Doors for EU Open House on May 11
(Washington, D.C.) — For the first time since participating in the EU Open House, the Royal Netherlands Embassy will invite the public inside its doors during the 7th annual event on May 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
4 Netherland-America Foundation to Host 18th Annual Gala Awards Dinner
(Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Representative Bill Huizenga (R-MI); Wim Elfrink, Executive Vice President, Industry Solutions & Chief Globalization Officer of Cisco; and Dolf van den Brink, President and CEO of Heineken USA will be honored at the Netherland-America Foundation’s 18th Annual Gala Awards Dinner on May 9 at the Washington Golf and Country Club in Arlington, VA.
5 The Netherlands Calls for Greater Protections for Freedom of Expression
"Freedom of expression and media freedom are fundamental human rights, not only for journalists but also for society itself. They enable people to form their opinions in freedom and participate in the public debate. A democratic society cannot exist without freedom of the press."
6 Presidential statement on the Investiture of King Willem-Alexander
President Barack Obama today issued a statement on the investiture of His Majesty Willem-Alexander as King of the Netherlands.
7 Queen Beatrix abdicates throne. Investiture of King Willem-Alexander
After 33 years of service to the Netherlands, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix relinquished the throne in Amsterdam today, and her oldest son, the Prince of Orange, became His Majesty King Willem-Alexander.
8 Dutch Nuclear Security Summit Sherpa Team visits Washington May 2-3
Ambassador Piet de Klerk, the Dutch Nuclear Security Summit Sherpa, will visit Washington for an exchange of views with American counterparts about the 2014 Nuclear Security Summit. He will be accompanied by the Dutch Sous-Sherpa, Kees Nederlof.
9 Jay Merchant Appointed Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau
(Washington, D.C.) – Ambassador Rudolf Bekink today, on behalf of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, bestowed on Jay Merchant the honor of Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau, an honor reserved for people who have given a longtime personal effort to society, the State or the Royal Family.
10 Celebrations Investiture Day
Royal Netherlands Embassy and Consulates General to Celebrate the Investiture of King Willem-Alexander on April 30