Caspar Veldkamp

Diplohack Athens opens up black box of Europe

14/04/201614/04/2016 ENstaff Caspar Veldkamp, Embassy of the Netherlands, EU presidency, Ireland, Netherlands

“This event generated several good ideas on how to improve transparency in EU decision-making”, said Dutch Ambassador in Athens, H.E. Caspar Veldkamp.

foreign affairs

Dutch MPs visited Lesvos, Chios and Idomeni

01/03/2016 ENstaff Caspar Veldkamp, Embassy of the Netherlands, Idomeni, migration, refugee crisis

They were informed about the current situation concerning migration and held discussions with representatives of the Greek authorities, NGOs and international organisations.

in brief

The Hellenic Coast Guard inaugurated its new ship

10/02/201610/02/2016 ENstaff Caspar Veldkamp, Damen Shipyards, Embassy of the Netherlands, Thodoris Dritsas

The 58-meter vessel of the type “Stan Patrol 5509” was built in the Netherlands by Damen Shipyards.

in brief

Ambassador Caspar Veldkamp visited “The Smile of the Child”

20/01/201620/01/2016 ENstaff Caspar Veldkamp, Embassy of the Netherlands, Smile of the Child

The president of “The Smile of the Child”, Mr. Konstantinos Yiannopoulos gave His Excellency a tour around the premises and Caspar Veldkamp handed over gifts for the children.

foreign affairs

Alternate FM Xydakis met with Dutch Ambassador

12/01/201611/01/2016 ENstaff Caspar Veldkamp, EU presidency, Nikos Xydakis, The Netherlands

Discussions focused on the Netherlands’ EU Presidency, with particular emphasis on confronting the refugee/migration crisis.

society

Dutch government offers aid to Greek Red Cross

28/12/201527/12/2015 ENstaff Caspar Veldkamp, Greek Red Cross, reception centres, refugee crisis, The Netherlands

The Government of the Netherlands has decided to donate 1 million euros to support the Red Cross in the reception of refugees in Greece.

in brief

Netherlands Ambassador at the 2015 CEO Summit

20/12/201521/12/2015 ENstaff business, Caspar Veldkamp, Embassy of the Netherlands, employement, entrepreneurship, innovation

Ambassador Caspar Veldkamp highlighted the importance of innovation and young entrepreneurship within new and existing entrepreneurship.

foreign affairs

Dutch Minister of Defence visited Athens

10/12/201510/12/2015 ENstaff Caspar Veldkamp, Embassy of the Netherlands, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Klaas Dijkhoff, Panos Kammenos, refugee crisis

The visit took place in the context of the current migration crisis and the run-up to the rotating EU presidency, that the Netherlands will undertake during the first half of 2016.

events

The 2nd Agricultural Business Summit in Thessaloniki

07/12/201508/12/2015 ENstaff agribusiness, Caspar Veldkamp, Embassy of the Netherlands, HEDA, The Economist

The summit will focus on the current developments regarding the sector of agribusiness, as well as on the leadership strategy that will lead Greece and Europe as a whole towards growth and prosperity.

in brief

Netherlands Ambassador attended the EU Ambassadors Conference

01/12/2015 ENstaff Caspar Veldkamp, Embassy of the Netherlands, Nehterlands

Ahead of the Netherlands EU presidency in 2016, Ambassador Caspar Veldkamp attended the EU Ambassadors Conference.

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interviews people

Ambassador of Norway:”The challenge for the Greek economy is its competitive edge and its business climate” [interview]

07/06/2016 ENstaff

The Ambassador of Norway in Athens, His Excellency Jørn Eugene Gjelstad, spoke to EmbassyNews.net and commented on the current developments in Greek and European politics, the economy and the refugee crisis.