June 2010 1 June - International Children's Rights DayMay 2010 Successful Conference on Matra Project on Media Literacy Tolerance Is a Macedonian Virtue - Column by Ambassador Simone Filippini Published in Vecer Daily Mavrovo Tour 6 June 2010 Triple Jump BV Concludes € 2 million Local Currency Investment in ProCredit Bank Macedonia Presentation of the Analysis of Municipal Budgets and Programs from the Gender PerspectiveApril 2010 You Can If You Want - Let's Construct an Intensive Care Unit at the Paediatric Surgery Clinic Rotterdam Dance Academy Will Open Dance Fest Skopje 2010 Cardboard Design Workshop with David Graas Opening of Skopje Dance Fest with the Performance of the Rotterdam Dance Academy Spectacular Welcome Ceremony for the First Transavia Charter Flight from Amsterdam to Skopje Queen's Day PhotosMarch 2010 Creative Cities Workshops Forget about pink and blue! 300.000 Euro for the New Matra Project for Technical Co-operation A Group of Pensioners Visited the Children from "Detelinka" Kindergarten Macedonian Wines Promoted at ProWein 2010 € 7 Million Macro-Support for Macedonia Be CreActive, Design Your Future City - Queen's Day Celebration 2010February 2010 Minister Xhelal Bajrami visited the Netherlands Dutch Tour Operators and Journalists Visited Macedonia The Consequences of the Government Crisis for the Mission in Uruzgan Looking Closer into the Implication of the New PIFC law Closing Conference on the Project Equal Educational Opportunities for Roma ChildrenJanuary 2010 Macedonia Presents Its Tourist Attractions at Utrecht Fair Structural Support - Model for Progressive Culture Ambassador Simone Filippini Wins the Annual Diversity Prize Management Development Trajectory at the Customs Administration Risima Risimkin a Guest Choreographer at the Rotterdam Dance Academy December 2009 Dutch Embassy Congratulates Macedonia on the Visa Liberalization DecisionLisbon Treaty Enters into Force2010 World Press Photo ContestMessage from Maxime Verhagen on Human Rights DayManual on National Human Rights Protection SystemsIV Business Newsletter Issued by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the NetherlandsAmbassador Filippini, Vice Prime Minister Pesevski and Deputy Minister of Agriculture Ivanoski Visit European Plants in TetovoEuropean Parliament approves 2010 EU budgetEMERALD Project Results Presented in the National SeminarOpening of the First Counselling Centre for Sexual and Reproductive Health and RightsRijksakademie Call for EntriesNovember 2009 15 Years of PUM Programme in Macedonia New Poetry Book by Henk van Kerkwijk and David Winwood in Dutch, English and Macedonian The Netherlands Wins the Junior Eurovision Song Festival!Prevention of Domestic ViolenceOfficial Visit of the Netherlands Minister of Justice H.E. Mr. Ernst Hirsch Ballin to MacedoniaOctober 2009 Opening of the Reconstructed Bicycle Lane in Aerodrom Dutch Park in the Skopje City Park Six Months after the Official Opening Empowering Macedonia with Media LiteracySeptember 2009 Handover ceremony at the Regional Training and Communication Centre (RTCC)The Netherlands Embassy Marks 22 September - International Car Free DayMacedonian Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy Perica Ivanoski Visits the NetherlandsMacedonia Ranked 3rd Best Global Reformer in the Doing Business 2010 ReportBurning Questionmark at the Biennial of Young Artists from Europe and the MediterraneanThe Netherland Embassy Supports 30th Manaki Film FestivalAugust 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 CETBusiness plan competition for agricultural cooperatives and farmers associationsJuly 2009 "Technology Penetrates Tradition NL/MK" - Experimental Mix of Acoustic and Electronic Music in Ohrid Ambassador Simone Filippini Visits Eastern MacedoniaSigning 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 OhridHolland Alumni Conference 2009 Applications Are OpenEVD News: 2g@there Programme RevisedJune 2009 Symposium on Children’s Rights in the Framework of the Education for Democratic CitizenshipWinners of the Competition "I Like to Bike! But Where Shall I Park My BIke?!?" AnnouncedPSI Grant for Small and Medium Sized Companies14th Biennial of Young Artists from Europe and the Mediterranean - Skopje 2009Improving Media Literacy Education in Macedonia2009 - European Year of Creativity and InnovationDutch Government Adopts Code of Conduct on Good GovernanceMay 2009 Via Egnatia Caravan Tour Entered MacedoniaEurope Day 9 May 2009 – Tetovo Mavrovo Tour 2009April 2009 2010 World Cup Qualifying Matches: the Netherlands Beats Macedonia 4 -0Rotterdam Dance Academy Opens Dance Fest Skopje 2009The Netherlands Ties the Knot with Albanian Armed ForcesQueen's Day CelebrationVia Egnatia Caravan Tour Passes Through MacedoniaMarch 2009 8 March – International Women’s DayFORUM 2 Held in Skopje66th Anniversary of the Deportation of the Macedonian Jews Marked in Macedonia"Tree Day – Plant Your Future" for the Third TimeTraining 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 ContextFebruary 2009 The Minister of Finance of Macedonia Visits the NetherlandsPublic Debate on the Position of the Relevant Stakeholders Regarding Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual OrientationTraining of Women Candidates for Local Elections in MacedoniaVia Engatia Kick-Off Conference Takes Place2009 Intellectual Property Rights Index Report PublishedCommemoration of President Trajkovski's Tragic DemiseJanuary 2009 Ambassador Simone Filippini Visits Textile Factories in Stip and Vinica"Lucht voor Prespa" - Continuous Support for the Region of OtesevoNetherlands Embassy Funds Bicycle Lane in SkopjeThe Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Skopje becomes NATO Contact Point EmbassyDecember 2008The 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 DayMHNA Alumni ReunionIPA/Structural Funds-MTEC course in OhridStock Taking Workshop on Rural Tourism DevelopmentRijksakademie Call for EntriesNovember 2008Macedonia: 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 MacedoniaTraining on Customs Origin in Skopje and StipWe Will Remember Them!Opening of the “Bazaar of Traditional and Contemporary Artisans”SME's - Key for the Economic Growth and Improvement of the Social ConditionsCommemoration in BitolaWorkshop on Customs ProceduresNetherlands Embassy Marks November 25th – International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against WomenNational Domestic Violence Strategy 2008-2011 LaunchedThe 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 AnniversaryThe Netherlands Supports the Joint Programme for Strengthening the National Capacities for Prevention of Domestic Violence 2008-2011October 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 NetherlandsPSOM Re-launched as PSIExcellent 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 ExpandsShooting Contest on KamnikSeptember 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 FairReal 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 DayDutch Pavilion at the AGROFOOD Fair and Seminar on Doing Business in Macedonia and the Netherlands on September 26 Download Sector Analysis on Horti and Floriculture Climate in MacedoniaAugust 2008 2008 Human Rights Defenders Tulip Award - Call for Nominations Shooting Contest Organised by ARM July 2008 Nearly One Tonne of Narcotic Drugs DestroyedJuly 9 - International Gun Destruction Day2008 Human Rights Defenders Tulip Award - Call for NominationsInterview with Ms. Willeke Roes, Representative of "Europlants"Interview with Mr. Petar Pandilov, Macedonian Permanent Economic Promoter to the Benelux CountriesJune 2008 Just Go Dutch! Watch the Netherlands - Italy (and all other matches) on a Big Screen in Plaza de TorosDutch Experts Deliver Training in the Field of Customs ValuationNetherlands 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 BankCelebration of Police Academy Fifth AnniversarySteering Committee of the Customs Twinning ProjectThe Citizens Association MOST Announced the Preliminary Statement on the Re-runs of the Early Parliamentary Elections 2008Macedonia 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 AdministrationMay 2008Ambassador 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 SkopjeDutch Trade Mission to Macedonia 20-23 MayAll Citizens Want Free and Fair Elections - Ambassador Filippini Emphasizes in a Talk Show on MTV 2Soepsisters 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 2008Acknowledgment for the Programme Co-ordinator of the Twinning Project between the Netherlands and Macedonian CustomsPRO senior management team visits the Netherlands Tax and Customs AdministrationKick-off meetings of the SAO audits € 7 million Dutch Macro-support to Macedonia "Refresh Yourself" Press Conference REFRESH YOURSELF - Queen's Day 2008 in SkopjeMarch 2008 5th Anniversary of the Tragic Mine Incident near SopotOpening of 34th Branch of the ProCredit Bank in Kriva PalankaVisit to the Municipality of BitolaThird Business Networking EventMeeting with the President of the Democratic Union of AlbaniansVisit to the SEE UniversityWorkshop on Simplified Customs ProceduresSNV Field Visits“BusiCycles” – Call for Best Innovative Solutions for Bicycles in BusinessAmbassador Filippini Visits the State Authority for Geodetic WorksFebruari 2008 Ambassador Filippini Visits Toranica Mine"Banimex" Starts the Construction of a New PlantGeneral Assembly of the Dutch Chamber of CommerceMASSO Press ConferenceAmbassador Simone Filippini Visits the Municipality of Shuto OrizariAmbassador Filippini Visits the Municipality of StipField Hockey in Ohrid: Macedonia wins 5-4! Dutch Embassy team asks for return match!Training on Auditing Macedonia - NetherlandsVisit to the Polio Plus MovementJanuari 2008 Public Awareness Campaign on Intellectual Property RightsThe Dutch Minister of Defense Sent his Heartfelt CondolencesNetherlands Ambassador Visits OhridDecember 2007Macedonian Garment Producers Exhibit in RotterdamNovember 2007Netherlands Embassy funding: The Dutch Embassy is Again Funding the Promotion of '197'