Posts by: Anton van der Riet
The Peace Palace welcomes Tunisian Nobel Peace Prize winners 2015
Nobel Peace Prize 2015 was awarded to the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet for its decisive contribution to the building of a pluralistic democracy in Tunisia in the wake of the Jasmine Revolution of 2011. What better … Read More »
Our 200 year-old Kingdom – the truth about Belgium and the Nederlands
On March 30th 2016, H.E. Chris Hoornaert the Belgian Ambassador to the Netherlands hosted a conference on “The truth about Belgium and the Netherlands” at his stately residence, an evening of counterfactual History by Bert Kruismans. … Read More »
Hillary or the Donald?
Former Ambassador USA Timothy Broas and Willem Post American experts ‘in discussion’ Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump and what does it mean to us? Julie Kennedy/Anton van der Riet With a theme like that and the … Read More »
South Africa: 22 years of Freedom and Democracy despite the inherited challenges, good progress is made.
The very well attended South African National day, held April 28th in the Mariott Hotel was as vibrant and colourful as its people. The line of guests was long, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to shake hands … Read More »
Ambassador Ittiporn Boonpracong treats to healthy Thai pleasures
What a treat! On a cold and rainy afternoon of May, H.E. Mr. Ittiporn Boonpracong with his customary wonderful sense of humour and his charming wife Mrs. Suteera Boonpracong, warmly welcomed an audience full of fellow … Read More »
Seven newly accredited Ambassadors to the Kingdom of the Netherlands were greeted at Diplomat Club Wassenaar: Apostolic Nuncio: H.E. Mgr. Aldo Cavalli; Ambassador of the Republic of India: H.E. Mr. J.S. Mukul; Ambassador of the Republic … Read More »
A gracious bid farewell to H.E. Mr. Karim Ben Bécher, Ambassador of Tunisia and Mrs. Rym El Memmi Ben Bécher
A special dinner was hosted at Diplomat Club Wassenaar by the president Mrs. Shida Bliek to bid farewell to H.E. Mr. Karim Ben Bécher, Ambassador of Tunisia and his charming spouse Mrs. Rym El Memmi Ben … Read More »
For the World Tapas day, the Director of the Spanish Tourist board (het Spaans Verkeersbureau) Mrs. Ana Román organized in collaboration with ‘De Kookfabriek’ and top Spanish Restaurants: El Pincho, La Bulería, Hollandaluz, La Flamenca, Pica … Read More »
Ambassadors, welcome to the Netherlands!
On May 31st 2015 seven newly arrived Ambassadors were welcomed at the Diplomat Club Wassenaar, located at the ‘Castle De Wittenburg.’ After Mrs. Shida Bliek, founder of the Diplomat Club Wassenaar, had provided the Ambassadors with … Read More »
Cuban Summer Night at Diplomat Club Wassenaar On 30 June 2016 Diplomat Club Wassenaar and the Cuban Embassy organised a Cuban Summer night at Kasteel De Wittenburg with main focus on highly talented painter Mr.Julio Breff … Read More »
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