Rome through the eyes of a Dutch Master 🎨
Opening at Palazzo Poli: Maarten van Heemskerck e il fascino di Roma.
For the first time, the Roman drawings of Maarten van #Heemskerck return to the Eternal City — a true Renaissance time machine.
📅 March 3 – June 7, 2026
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During the official commemoration in Rome (background: the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore).
4 years ago, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a blatant violation of international law, human rights and Europe’s security.
At the commemoration in Rome, representatives of European embassies expressed their continued support for Ukraine. 🇺🇦#WeStandWithUkraine
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The Netherlands are third in the medal table at the #MilanoCortinaOlympics2026, with 10 gold medals in speed skating.
What makes the Netherlands such an speed skating powerhouse? Dutch Ambassador to Italy Michael Stibbe explains in an interview with Italian television network RAI. ❄️🇳🇱
Dutch pride at AC Milan: Sport Minister Tielen (second right) and consul general Baak with coach Suzanne Bakker (right), assistant coach Roger Reijners, and the five Dutch stars playing for the women's first team of AC Milan.
During the Winter Games in Milan, sport strengthens Dutch-Italian ties on and off the ice. A visit to AC Milan Women shows strong Dutch impact - echoing the days of Gullit, Van Basten & Rijkaard.
Dutch Sport Minister Judith Tielen visited #ACMilan to talk innovation and women in sport.
“Skating exhibition draws crowds,” headlines De
@telegraaf.nl, the Netherlands’ largest daily, about our show in Rho - the city that host the Olympic skate stadium.
⛸️The expo is indeed attracting extensive media coverage and a steady stream of visitors. ❄️https://shorturl.at/vVToG
Yesterday, the Council of the ISU (international Skating Union) also visited the (Dutch) speed skating exhibition in #Rho (Milano).
It marked the start of a Dutch skating day, as ISU president Jae Youl Kim later presented the gold and silver medals to Femke Kok and Jutta Leerdam.
Rho & Olanda in the Olympic spotlight 🏅⛸️.
Home to the Olympic speed skating stadium, #Rho now hosts a unique exhibition exploring Olympic roots, Dutch ice culture & the evolution of speed skating—through photos, films, original artifacts and stories like the #Elfstedentocht.
Lees het interessante artikel in het @fd.nl vanochtend, waarin consul-generaal Mascha Baak vertelt hoe Nederlandse bedrijven achter de schermen een succes maken van de Olympische Winterspelen, die vrijdag starten in Milaan. 🇳🇱❄️🏅
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❄️ During #MilanoCortina2026, near the skating events in Rho, visit the exhibition “Storia e Gloria del Pattinaggio di Velocità – Dutch Ice Culture in Rho”.
Discover the centuries-old Dutch skating tradition in the heart of the Olympic action.
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Il Corriere della Sera oggi pubblica la mappa delle “Case olimpiche”, luoghi d’incontro per delegazioni e tifosi, con maxischermi e celebrazioni delle medaglie 🏅.
Focus sul celebre 🇳🇱TeamNL Huis in zona Tortona a #Milano.
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Secretary-General Christiaan Rebergen visited #Rome to meet, among others, Italian counterpart Riccardo Guariglia. In a rapidly changing world, close coordination is essential. He also met with our embassy teams, including the Embassy to the Holy See, to discuss shared challenges. @minbz.bsky.social
Starting a sporty 2026, Dutch Ambassador Michael Stibbe met with Luciano Buonfiglio, President of the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI).
They discussed elite sport, athletes as role models, and the lasting legacy of #MilanoCortina2026, just weeks before the Winter Games begin. rb.gy/tmicj4
The past year -and the year ahead- have all the right ingredients for strong Dutch-Italian cooperation. Innovation, creativity and sport come together, with a special role for the @milancortina26 winter Olympics.
Merry Christmas 🎄 & a sporty 2026!
On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we announce our collaboration with Italian #FondazioneCecchettin.
The Netherlands is committed to the elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls as a matter of human rights. #NoExcuse
Yesterday, eight people were granted Dutch citizenship at a naturalization ceremony at our Embassy, and they took the Declaration of Allegiance (‘verklaring van verbondenheid’). We wish all new Dutch citizens the very best! #NLinItaly
How can major sports events create lasting impact on grassroots sports?
At the iconic Velodromo Maspes-Vigorelli in Milan, Italian & Dutch stakeholders explored top sport, grassroots interaction, event legacy & sport accessibility — 100 days before #MilanoCortina2026.
Another great day of teamwork between 🇳🇱 & 🇮🇹.
From Allianz Stadium (home of @juventusfc) to Palavela & Inalpi Arena, our Sports Mission explored smart, sustainable & inclusive sports solutions — showing how innovation keeps the Olympic legacy alive. #MilanoCortina2026
🇮🇹 Italy & 🇳🇱 the Netherlands: changing the game in sport together!
This week, the 3rd Dutch Sports Mission to Northern Italy focuses on sustainable sports innovation ahead of #MilanoCortina2026 — building a stronger, more accessible future for all in sport.
It’s never too early for Military Diplomacy! Cadets of the Royal Netherlands Defence Academy visited Rome for a field study, including the Scuola Ufficiali dell’Arma dei
@carabinieri.bsky.social and our Embassy, where Defat Col. Patricia Lukken briefed them on NL-IT Defence cooperation.
Signature of the declaration on the semicon industry
A Clean Room (©ASML Netherlands B.V.)
Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs Vincent Karremans
Oggi, tutti i 27 Stati membri UE si sono uniti nella #SemiconCoalition, un'iniziativa promossa da Paesi Bassi e Italia.
Questa coalizione mira a garantire all'UE un ruolo guida e forte nella cruciale industria dei semiconduttori, la forza trainante delle tecnologie. @ministerieez.bsky.social
📢 Cerchiamo un autista senior presso l’Ambasciata del Regno dei Paesi Bassi a Roma.
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Yesterday in #Napoli we screened the film ‘When We Cycle’ - showing how the Netherlands became a cycling nation.
It was followed by a well-attenderd public debate with among others @NapoliBikeFest, the organizer of the evening, on cycling as a means to build a resilient city.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands during the speech (Photo credit: @Netherlands Ministry of Finance)
Today is #Prinsjesdag (Budget Day) in the Netherlands.
King Willem-Alexander opened the parliamentary year with a speech from the Throne. The government then presented its budget and plans for the year ahead. It is a celebration of Dutch democracy and its core values.
Op 29 oktober 2025 zijn de verkiezingen voor de Tweede Kamer. Nederlanders in Italië kunnen stemmen, mits zij zich vóór 17 september online registreren. Het registratieproces is eenvoudig en gaat geheel online: shorturl.at/11DrY #tweedekamerverkiezingen @gemeentedenhaag.bsky.social
"Ho assunto quest'impegno durante la Conferenza sulla Ripresa dell’Ucraina a Roma, assieme a @MinPres.
52 mln sono dedicati a infrastrutture energetiche e idriche, 4 mln per un ospedale pediatrico a Lviv.
Sosteniamo inoltre le iniziative di aziende e organizzazioni olandesi." 2/2
"La Russia non sta solamente cercando di mettere in ginocchio l’Ucraina in guerra. Da 3 anni e mezzo prova a distruggere economia e società del Paese.
Oggi ho annunciato un contributo dei Paesi Bassi per ricostruzione e ripresa dell’Ucraina in 2025 e 2026 per 300 mln EUR." 1/2
Hundreds of thousands — including staff from the Dutch Embassy in Rome — came out today to celebrate #RomaPride2024. 🌈
We stand for everyone’s right to be themselves and love who they want. Equal rights for LGBTIQ+ people remain a core priority for the Netherlands. 🇳🇱 @minbz.bsky.social
#Pride2025 in Rome — here we are with our cart, standing strong with the LGBTQ+ community.
Now at the Colosseum, proving it’s more than just an ancient monument — it’s a symbol of inclusion and pride. 🌈✊#OrangeIsAlwaysPartOfTheRainbow
Our float is drawing cheers and smiles from the joyful crowd! 🎉
#RomaPride2025
Come join the fun, stop by, and grab a one-of-a-kind tote bag to show that orange truly belongs in the rainbow. 🌈🧡
#OrangeIsAlwaysPartOfTheRainbow
We’re decking out the car that’ll roll in this afternoon’s #RomaPride! Just decorating it is already a blast and brings people closer. See you soon in Piazza della Repubblica! 🌈🚗✨ #RomaPride2025
