2012
1 US sees increase in West Nile virus
West Nile virus has surged in the United States recently, particularly in the Dakotas and the South.
2 Hantavirus in Yosemite National Park
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the presence of the hantavirus in Yosemite National Park.
3 Dutch elections – September 12
Voting instructions Dutch citizens abroad (registration no longer possible!)
4 'Catwalk for Innovation' is focus of TEDxBinnenhof event in the Hague
TEDx is coming to the Netherlands, and you can watch it live at the Dutch Embassy in Washington, D.C.
5 Rembrandt exhibit is touring the US; Minneapolis to celebrate with events
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Netherlands Consulate invite you to events celebrating "Rembrandt in America."
6 Country feels deeply for the Royal Family
Prime Minister Mark Rutte spoke to Queen Beatrix and Princess Mabel by telephone this morning. He told them that everyone in the Netherlands felt deeply for them in this time of concern and sorrow.
7 U.S. - Netherlands Meeting on Cyber Security Research & Development
On February 21, 2012 experts from various NL agencies and DHS S&T met in Washington, D.C. to discuss ongoing cyber security R&D programs.
8 Secretary Napolitano and Dutch Minister of Security and Justice Ivo Opstelten Sign Letter of Intent on Cybersecurity Cooperation
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and Dutch Minister of Security and Justice Ivo Opstelten today signed a Letter of Intent to build upon cooperative cybersecurity initiatives to promote a safe, secure and resilient cyber environment.
9 World Bank and the Ministry of Security and Justice of the Netherlands to Expand Cooperation in Fighting Global Corruption
Both organizations agree to cooperate in support of criminal and administrative investigations and proceedings by national and international authorities
10 Flux Alliance Program, Hassle free border passage at more than 20 airports
Passengers can now go through border security faster at 20 US Airports by using FLUX. FLUX is a governmental partnership to enhance security and facilitate legitimate global travel.