The Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia welcomed the Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to Ghana as the latter begins a two-day visit from November 30 to December 1. As the first of a Dutch Prime Minister to Ghana, Mr Rutte is hopeful of reaffirming and further strengthening the excellent relations between the two … Read more
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi jetted into The Netherlands for a one-day working visit Tuesday to boost ties between the major trading partners. Some 20 percent of India’s exports to Europe flows through The Netherlands and both leaders said the lowlands country is seen as a “major gateway” to the continent. “As far as bilateral … Read more
Millions of Dutch voters are going to the polls today in key elections overshadowed by a blazing diplomatic row with Turkey and all eyes on the anti-Islam MP Geert Wilders. Following last year’s Brexit vote, and Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential polls, the Dutch general elections are being viewed as a test of … Read more
Weeks before Dutch voters go to the polls, Prime Minister Mark Rutte has said that anyone who rejects the country’s values should leave. “Act normal, or go away,” he says, in a message seen as taking on the anti-immigration Freedom party currently running high in the opinion polls. The Dutch felt increasingly uncomfortable with people … Read more