Seven amazing women

The Swedish 'Riksteatern' brings the documentary play 'Seven' to The Hague 1-2 December.'Seven' is a powerful documentary play which tells the amazing stories of seven extraordinary women.

SEVEN tell the story of seven women in a simple setting on stage - stories that are interwoven together in a gripping, sad but inspiring tale of women who've overcome tragedy, rape, death threats, illiteracy, extreme poverty, the sex trade and more to rise up, care for others and become leaders in their corner of the world.

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Nov 19 2009 Sweden delivers EU-statement at ICJ
The statement statement was delivered by H.E. Mr. Carl Henrik Ehrenkrona, on behalf of the European Union, at the eighth session of the Assembly of States Parties of the International Court of Justice.
Oct 30 2009 Swedish artists on Ameland
The Swedish ambassador Hans Magnusson opened the Ameland Art Month on Saturday October 31 at the island Ameland.
Oct 23 2009 Follow the Presidency’s largest meeting online
Many exciting and interesting international figures will take part in the European Development Days in Stockholm. The largest meeting of the Swedish Presidency will also be open to the public, and will address development issues in a broad perspective. The meeting is being jointly organised with the European Commission.
Oct 15 2009 Swedish Ambassador delivers EU statement at OPCW
Statement on behalf of the European Union, delivered by H.E. Mr. Hans Magnusson, Permanent Representative of Sweden, at the Fifty-Eighth Session of the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, The Hague, 13 October 2009
Sep 17 2009 The start of the new parliamentary working year in Sweden
The new Swedish parliamentary working year started on Tuesday September 15th with the opening of the 2009/10 Riksdag session.
Sep 9 2009 Swedish minister Carl Bildt visits Rotterdam
The Swedish Carl Bildt is on a climate tour around Europe. On the tour Mr. Bildt visits Rotterdam together with his British colleague David Miliband.
Jul 14 2009 EU Statement at the OPCW, The hague
Statement on behalf of the European Union, delivered by H.E. Mr. Hans Magnusson, Permanent Representative of Sweden, at the Fifty-Seventh Session of the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, The Hague, 14 July 2009
Jul 3 2009 Swedish Ministers visit The Hague
The Swedish minister for Justice Mrs. Beatrice Ask and the Swedish minister for EU Affairs Mrs. Cecilia Malmström are both visiting The Hague during July.
Jun 10 2009 Sweden takes on the challenge - Fredrik Reinfeldt on Sweden's priorities for the EU Presidency
“Managing the financial crisis and unemployment and addressing climate change – these will be the two main priorities of the Swedish Presidency.” So said Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt today at a seminar at CEPS, the Centre for European Policy Studies, in Brussels, where he spoke about the Swedish Presidency.
Jun 3 2009 The countdown has begun
Sweden is getting set to take over the Presidency of the EU. With an economic downturn in Europe, negotiations on a climate change agreement approaching and big changes in the EU institutions, it will be an intensive six months in the driving seat. From 1 July until the end of the year, Sweden will lead the EU's work.
May 15 2009 Commission on Climate Change and Development presents its final report to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon
Ms Gunilla Carlsson, Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Chair of the international Commission on Climate Change and Development, presents the Commission’s final report to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today in New York.
Mar 26 2009 State Visit to the Netherlands
Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia will pay a State Visit to the Netherlands on 21-23 April 2009 at the invitation of Her Majesty Queen Beatrix.
Mar 26 2009 And the winner of the 2009 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award is…
…The Tamer Institute For Community Education, promoters of reading working in the Gaza Strip and on the West Bank
Feb 25 2009 Lukas Joel Swedish honorary consul
The embassy has the pleasure to announce that Lukas Joel has become Swedish honorary consul for the provinces of Groningen, Friesland and Drenthe.
Feb 24 2009 Stockholm wins EU green capital award
Stockholm and Hamburg became the first cities to be named European Green Capital on Monday, as the European Commission announced the winners of its new environmental initiative. Stockholm will be European Green Capital in 2010, followed by Hamburg in 2011.
Feb 23 2009 More Swedish books are translated
There is a growing interest for Swedish literature abroad, that is the result of the Swedish Art Council (Kulturrådets) increased support for translation.
Feb 18 2009 Winner of ALMA 2009 Will Be Announced March 24
On March 24th, at 13.00 CET, the recipient of the 2009 award will be announced. From the Netherlands, Dick Bruna, Guus Kuijer, Toon Tellegen, Thé Tjong-Khing, Joke van Leeuwen, Kinderboekenmuseum's Gravenhage and the National Reading Aloud Contest are nominated.
Feb 9 2009 Sweden - The New Culinary Nation
Unique and beautiful nature, good animal husbandry, safe and environmentally sound food production combined with diversity of produce and manufacturing methods-, that is why Sweden will become --the New Culinary Nation.
Jan 23 2009 Stieg Larssons popularity continues
Stieg Larssons book ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ (Män som hatar kvinnor) was the bestselling book in EU last year, according to the branch magazine Svensk Bokhandel.
Jan 23 2009 Swedish EU presidency
On 1 July 2009, Sweden will take over the Presidency of the EU.
Dec 17 2008 Emigration Fair 2009
Emigration Fair 2009 will take place on Saturday March 7th and Sunday March 8th at the Home Boxx Exhibition Center in Nieuwegein (near Utrecht).
Nov 26 2008 Conference on Gender Equality and Labour Participation
It was a lively discussion last Friday, November 21st, in the Dutch Parliament’s old plenary room when speakers, experts and guests from Sweden and the Netherlands discussed gender equality and labour participation.
Jun 1 2007 Welcome to the Embassy of Sweden in The Hague
On the English language-section of our website you will find information on how to apply for a visa or work permit to Sweden. You will also find some basic information about Sweden and about the Embassy.

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