NL in Norway & Iceland

Welcome to the Twitter account of the Embassy of the 🇳🇱 to 🇳🇴 and 🇮🇸. #energy; #Arctic; #circulareconomy; #humanrights

[Koninklijk Huis @koninklijkhuis]

Vervolgens bezoekt de Koning de pilot van ZEG Power. Het bedrijf biedt een tussenstap van grijze waterstof naar groene waterstof, namelijk blauwe waterstof. Waterstof wordt wel geproduceerd met gas, maar de CO2 die vrijkomt wordt afgevangen. https://t.co/X1jvOKkvJj

[Koninklijk Huis @koninklijkhuis]

In het Noorse Øygarden bezoekt de Koning de eerste open-source infrastructuur voor CO2-transport en -opslag, met als doel om een veilige en permanente opslagmogelijkheid voor afgevangen CO2 te realiseren. https://t.co/X1jvOKkvJj

[Sjoerd Smit @SjoerdJSmit]

For the 2nd time in 18 months a US carrier sailed into the Oslo fjord as part of a training exercise with #NATO partners. On board of USS Harry S. Truman we are reminded that in turbulent geopolitical times, NATO stands together! @NLinNorway @NorwayMFA @DutchMFA @NLDefatNordics

[NL in Norway & Iceland @NLinNorway]

Ambassador @Inescoppoolse presented her credentials to @PresidentISL. #Iceland and NL have strong ties, not only economically but also as NATO allies. A growing number of Icelandic students find their way to NL universities, and more tourists from the NL find their way to Iceland

[NL in Norway & Iceland @NLinNorway]

Ambassador @InesCoppoolse attended the international energy symposium in Groningen: #WINDMEETSGAS2024 organized by @newenergyco. Var. solutions to reignite investment possible, but close cooperation between the NL and other North Sea countries, in particular Norway, is essential.

[NL in Norway & Iceland @NLinNorway]

This week we participated on #EUbeachcleanup

Together with @EUiNorge and other EU-member states we’ve cleaned up the Akerselva river in Oslo. Collecting a total amount of 86Kg!

[Sjoerd Smit @SjoerdJSmit]

An honour to witness the opening of the 169th session or the Norwegian 🇳🇴 parliament #stortinget yesterday. In stormy geopolitical times we cannot take our freedom, democracy and prosperity for granted. @NorwayMFA @NLinNorway

[NL in Norway & Iceland @NLinNorway]

Today our new ambassador @InesCoppoolse presented her credentials to His Majesty King Harald V of Norway. The ambassador is looking forward to her official duties as Ambassador to Norway. We wish the ambassador a warm welcome in Oslo!

[Sjoerd Smit @SjoerdJSmit]

Congratulations to all Icelanders 🇮🇸as they commemorate the proclamation of the #Icelandic republic 80 years ago. Prime Minister @Bjarni_Ben underlines core values of #freedom #democracy and constructive dialogue.

[Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 @DutchMFA]

We congratulate @CDettmeijer on her re-election to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (#CEDAW) for 2025–2028. We thank all State Parties for their support. Find out more about her vision on advancing women's rights! ⤵️🌎 https://t.co/aySVHpa2VZ

[Sjoerd Smit @SjoerdJSmit]

@HydrogenNhf presents updated state of play of 🇳🇴 #hydrogen projects at its annual conference; steady rise (212), of which 75 in the field of production of green and low-carbon hydrogen. 🇳🇱government and private sector eager to cooperate! #energy transition @NLinNorway

[Sjoerd Smit @SjoerdJSmit]

‘I wish this prize wouldn’t exist’ said Yulia Navalnaya who received the Thulani Maseko Justice Prize on behalf of her killed husband from the hands of the widow of Swazi #humanrights lawyer Maseko, killed in his home. Yulia, you’re so right! @eiriksol @NLinNorway

[NL in Norway & Iceland @NLinNorway]

Today is #WorldBicycleDay 🚲🌍!
Did you know that in 🇳🇱:
🚲 Over a quarter of all trips are made by bike
🚲 We have 35.000 km of dedicated bicycle paths
🚲 Around 18 mln inhabitants own around 23 mln bikes
Learn more 👉 @Cycling_Embassy

Image by Ralf Gervink on Pixabay

[Lauri Bambus 🇪🇪 @LauriBambus]

Today the Diplomatic Corps in Oslo and friends of the Embassy @NLinNorway🇳🇱 had the opportunity to express their gratitude for great cooperation & friendship to very good friends, Ambassador @JohnGroffen & Thérèse.

Lieve vrienden, wishing you all the best in your next chapter.

[NL in Norway & Iceland @NLinNorway]

Today on International Day of @UN Peacekeepers, we thank peacekeepers, past and present, for their service and sacrifice. They have saved and changed lives in the world’s most fragile political and security situations. Their work is indispensable in today's world. #PeaceBegins

[Hanke Bruins Slot @HankeBruinsSlot]

For 75 years, @NATO has been the cornerstone of our collective defence. As a founding member, the Netherlands is proud to host the 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague from June 24-26 next year.

https://t.co/4FzFC9DsNb

#WeAreNATO

[Hanke Bruins Slot @HankeBruinsSlot]

An open letter to Ales Bialiatski, founder of @viasna96, and to all other political prisoners in #Belarus.

We reaffirm our support to all Belarusians unjustly imprisoned. Your courage, determination and hardships do not go unnoticed.

[NL in Norway & Iceland @NLinNorway]

During the largest #Circulareconomy event in 🇳🇴, @SjoerdJSmit, shared the experiences and approaches on how 🇳🇱 fares in achieving its objective of becoming 100% circular by 2050. 📞Contact is if you want to know more!
@CircularNorway @DutchMFA @CircularHotspot

[Sjoerd Smit @SjoerdJSmit]

At @NobelPeaceOslo #WorldPressFreedomDay2024 is honoured with experts from @RSF_inter @novogazette and #Iran. 🇳🇴heads the #PressFreedom index, 🇳🇱4. Yet, the trend is worrisome as the map turns more red. Press freedom is under immense political pressure. @NLinNorway @DutchMFA

[Sjoerd Smit @SjoerdJSmit]

The 🇳🇴shipowners’ association is forward leaning on both #climate and #maritime governance. At today’s meeting with the #diplomatic corps, the sector’s first emission data were presented. Market mechanisms to drive the #energytransition needed. @NLinNorway @simonjohannsson