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December 2009
Dutch Embassy Congratulates Macedonia on the Visa Liberalization Decision
Lisbon Treaty Enters into Force
2010 World Press Photo Contest
Message from Maxime Verhagen on Human Rights Day
Manual on National Human Rights Protection Systems
IV Business Newsletter Issued by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Ambassador Filippini, Vice Prime Minister Pesevski and Deputy Minister of Agriculture Ivanoski Visit European Plants in Tetovo
European Parliament approves 2010 EU budget
EMERALD Project Results Presented in the National Seminar
Opening of the First Counselling Centre for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Rijksakademie Call for Entries

November 2009
15 Years of PUM Programme in Macedonia
New Poetry Book by Henk van Kerkwijk and David Winwood in Dutch, English and Macedonian
Externe link The Netherlands Wins the Junior Eurovision Song Festival!
Prevention of Domestic Violence
Official Visit of the Netherlands Minister of Justice H.E. Mr. Ernst Hirsch Ballin to Macedonia

October 2009
Opening of the Reconstructed Bicycle Lane in Aerodrom
Externe link Dutch Park in the Skopje City Park Six Months after the Official Opening
Externe link Empowering Macedonia with Media Literacy

September 2009
Handover ceremony at the Regional Training and Communication Centre (RTCC)
The Netherlands Embassy Marks 22 September - International Car Free Day
Macedonian Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy Perica Ivanoski Visits the Netherlands
Macedonia Ranked 3rd Best Global Reformer in the Doing Business 2010 Report
Burning Questionmark at the Biennial of Young Artists from Europe and the Mediterranean
The Netherland Embassy Supports 30th Manaki Film Festival

August 2009
Important Information for Dutch Citizens Residing in Macedonia
The Second Call for Proposals of the ORIO Facility Opened on Monday 3 August 2009 at 12h00 CET
Business plan competition for agricultural cooperatives and farmers associations

July 2009
"Technology Penetrates Tradition NL/MK" - Experimental Mix of Acoustic and Electronic Music in Ohrid
Ambassador Simone Filippini Visits Eastern Macedonia
Signing of MoU for the Project “Establishing a School Based Drug Prevention Programme in Macedonia”
New Tenders from the IPA Programme Available on the EVD website
"Highlights from the Lowlands" - Festival of Dutch Film in Ohrid
Holland Alumni Conference 2009 Applications Are Open
EVD News: 2g@there Programme Revised


June 2009
Symposium on Children’s Rights in the Framework of the Education for Democratic Citizenship
Winners of the Competition "I Like to Bike! But Where Shall I Park My BIke?!?" Announced
PSI Grant for Small and Medium Sized Companies
14th Biennial of Young Artists from Europe and the Mediterranean - Skopje 2009
Improving Media Literacy Education in Macedonia
2009 - European Year of Creativity and Innovation
Dutch Government Adopts Code of Conduct on Good Governance



May 2009
Via Egnatia Caravan Tour Entered Macedonia
Europe Day 9 May 2009 – Tetovo 
Mavrovo Tour 2009

April 2009
2010 World Cup Qualifying Matches: the Netherlands Beats Macedonia 4 -0
Rotterdam Dance Academy Opens Dance Fest Skopje 2009
The Netherlands Ties the Knot with Albanian Armed Forces
Queen's Day Celebration
Via Egnatia Caravan Tour Passes Through Macedonia


March 2009
8 March – International Women’s Day
FORUM 2 Held in Skopje
66th Anniversary of the Deportation of the Macedonian Jews Marked in Macedonia
"Tree Day – Plant Your Future" for the Third Time
Training Course on Visionary Local Leadership
New Website launched by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs 
The Netherlands Government Provides Grants for Support of Public Private Partnerships in MacedoniaInternational Conference on Afghanistan: a Comprehensive Strategy in a Regional Context


February 2009
The Minister of Finance of Macedonia Visits the Netherlands
Public Debate on the Position of the Relevant Stakeholders Regarding Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation
Training of Women Candidates for Local Elections in Macedonia
Via Engatia Kick-Off Conference Takes Place
2009 Intellectual Property Rights Index Report Published
Commemoration of President Trajkovski's Tragic Demise


January 2009
Ambassador Simone Filippini Visits Textile Factories in Stip and Vinica
"Lucht voor Prespa" - Continuous Support for the Region of Otesevo
Netherlands Embassy Funds Bicycle Lane in Skopje
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Skopje becomes NATO Contact Point Embassy

December 2008
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy Invites Companies to Purchase the Surplus of Agricultural Products
Request for Expression of Interest announced by the Directorate of the Technological Industrial Development Zones of the Republic of Macedonia
Sinterklaas (Santa Claus) Visits Macedonian Schools on 5 December
The Netherlands - Number One in Development Co-operation  
10th December – International Human Rights Day

MHNA Alumni Reunion
IPA/Structural Funds-MTEC course in Ohrid
Stock Taking Workshop on Rural Tourism Development
Rijksakademie Call for Entries

November 2008
Macedonia: Country In Focus on Eastern Neighbours Film Festival, Utrecht
Macedonia Invited to Become Member of UPOV
Dutch DJ Armin van Buuren Voted World No. 1 for the Second Time!
CBI: Dutch Programme for Promotion of Export of Fruit, Vegetables and Wine Now Open for Applications from Macedonia
Training on Customs Origin in Skopje and Stip
We Will Remember Them!
Opening of the “Bazaar of Traditional and Contemporary Artisans”
SME's - Key for the Economic Growth and Improvement of the Social Conditions
Commemoration in BitolaWorkshop on Customs Procedures
Netherlands Embassy Marks November 25th – International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
National Domestic Violence Strategy 2008-2011 Launched
The Netherlands Embassy is Suppoprting the Kick off Conference of the Via Egnatia Revisited Project from 20-22 February in Bitola. 
Macedonian Enterprise Development Foundation Celebrated Its 10th Anniversary
The Netherlands Supports the Joint Programme for Strengthening the National Capacities for Prevention of Domestic Violence 2008-2011


October 2008
Macedonia Continues to Rank Amongst Top 20 Reformers in the World
2009 World Press Photo Contest
SBW Journaal Publishes an Article on the Dutch Trade Mission to Macedonia
Changes in Law on Foreigners enter into force
Match Making FUND (MMF)
EVD Spreekdagen 6-8 October in the Netherlands
PSOM Re-launched as PSI
Excellent Response to the Call for Proposals under the Matra Projects Programme
New Project Co-operation “Encouraging Macedonia’s Endeavors for Rural Land Development” (EMERALD)
Dutch support for The Foreign Language Centre
Press Conference and Informal Gathering on the Occasion of the Breast Cancer Awareness Month
NOVA International School Expands
Shooting Contest on Kamnik


September 2008
Dutch Demir-Halk Bank Purchases IK Banka 
Dutch Minister for European Affairs Frans Timmermans Visits Macedonia
New Information on the Follow-up Horti-and Floriculture Trade Mission and Agrofood Fair
Real World in Customs Audit Training
Deadline for Applications for Matra Funding Due on 26 September
The Visit of Netherlands Minister Frans Timmermans Evaluated as Highly Successful
Ambassador Filippini’s Interview for Dnevnik
Dutch Embassy Takes Active Part in the Celebration of the Car-Free Day
Dutch Pavilion at the AGROFOOD Fair and Seminar on Doing Business in Macedonia and the Netherlands on September 26
Microsoft Word document Download Sector Analysis on Horti and Floriculture Climate in Macedonia


August 2008
2008 Human Rights Defenders Tulip Award - Call for Nominations
Shooting Contest Organised by ARM


July 2008
Nearly One Tonne of Narcotic Drugs Destroyed
July 9 - International Gun Destruction Day
2008 Human Rights Defenders Tulip Award - Call for Nominations
Interview with Ms. Willeke Roes, Representative of "Europlants"
Interview with Mr. Petar Pandilov, Macedonian Permanent Economic Promoter to the Benelux Countries


June 2008
Just Go Dutch! Watch the Netherlands - Italy (and all other matches) on a Big Screen in Plaza de Toros
Dutch Experts Deliver Training in the Field of Customs Valuation
Netherlands Companies Donate 120.000 Flower Bulbs to Vinica
"Western Balkans Integration and the EU: an Agenda for Trade and Growth" - Report Published by the World Bank
Celebration of Police Academy Fifth Anniversary
Steering Committee of the Customs Twinning Project
The Citizens Association MOST Announced the Preliminary Statement on the Re-runs of the Early Parliamentary Elections 2008
Macedonia Now also Eligible for Public Bilateral Co-operation with the Netherlands under the MATRA Programme
"De Boomkwekerij" Publishes an Article on the Dutch Trade Mission to Macedonia
Joint Audit Macedonian and Netherlands Customs Administration


May 2008
Ambassador Filippini Participated at a Regional Conference “Reforms in the Cadastre”
Public Debate "Challenges of the Implementation of Non-discrimination Principles"
Dutch Demir-Halk Bank Takes Over IK Banka Skopje
Dutch Trade Mission to Macedonia 20-23 May
All Citizens Want Free and Fair Elections - Ambassador Filippini Emphasizes in a Talk Show on MTV 2
Soepsisters Will Perform on Buskerfest Skopje 2008
Dutch Volunteers/Experts Support Macedonian Companies
ANWB's First Trailer Tour through Macedonia Welcomed by Dutch Ambassador
Ambassador Simone Filippini Supports Local Women in Kolicani Village to Practice Voting Rights 


April 2008
Galili Dance Company from the Netherlands Will Perform on Dance Fest Skopje 2008
Acknowledgment for the Programme Co-ordinator of the Twinning Project between the Netherlands and Macedonian Customs
PRO senior management team visits the Netherlands Tax and Customs Administration
Kick-off meetings of the SAO audits 
€ 7 million Dutch Macro-support to Macedonia
"Refresh Yourself" Press Conference 
REFRESH YOURSELF - Queen's Day 2008 in Skopje


March 2008
5th Anniversary of the Tragic Mine Incident near Sopot
Opening of 34th Branch of the ProCredit Bank in Kriva Palanka
Visit to the Municipality of Bitola
Third Business Networking Event
Meeting with the President of the Democratic Union of Albanians
Visit to the SEE University
Workshop on Simplified Customs Procedures
SNV Field Visits
“BusiCycles” – Call for Best Innovative Solutions for Bicycles in Business
Ambassador Filippini Visits the State Authority for Geodetic Works


Februari 2008
Ambassador Filippini Visits Toranica Mine
"Banimex" Starts the Construction of a New Plant
General Assembly of the Dutch Chamber of Commerce
MASSO Press Conference
Ambassador Simone Filippini Visits the Municipality of Shuto Orizari
Ambassador Filippini Visits the Municipality of Stip
Field Hockey in Ohrid: Macedonia wins 5-4! Dutch Embassy team asks for return match!
Training on Auditing Macedonia - Netherlands
Visit to the Polio Plus Movement


Januari 2008
Public Awareness Campaign on Intellectual Property Rights
The Dutch Minister of Defense Sent his Heartfelt Condolences
Netherlands Ambassador Visits Ohrid


December 2007
Macedonian Garment Producers Exhibit in Rotterdam


November 2007
Netherlands Embassy funding: The Dutch Embassy is Again Funding the Promotion of '197'

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