Dutch Consulate Cluj - Romania

📣 TIFF is about to begin! And 👀 all eyes are on 🇳🇱 the Netherlands

🔶 Dutch cinema is being celebrated at the 25th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF) (12–21 June 2026, Cluj-Napoca) through a selection that brings together both recent debuts showcased at major European film festivals and cult classics that have influenced entire generations of filmmakers.

🇳🇱 Focus Netherlands, curated by Evgeny Gusyatinskiy from the programming team of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), presents stories about communities slowly falling apart, families in crisis, characters consumed by their own obsessions, and worlds where the absurd seems perfectly normal.

🔶 The selection includes some of the most exciting recent titles from Dutch cinema, as well as classics such as The Vanishing (dir. George Sluizer, 1988) and Spetters (dir. Paul Verhoeven, 1980). Also featured is the Dutch film already announced in the TIFF.25 Official Competition: Truly Naked, the debut feature by Muriel d'Ansembourg—a bold and provocative coming-of-age story.

🔶 The Netherlands will also be represented on the TIFF.25 juries. Sandra den Hamer (CEO of the Netherlands Film Fund between 2023 and 2026 and part of the IFFR team for more than two decades) will serve on the Official Competition Jury, while René Wolf, who has more than 35 years of experience as a film programmer at the Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam, will serve on the Romanian Film Days Jury.

🔶 Focus Netherlands is presented at TIFF.25 with the support of SEE NL, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Romania, and the Consulate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Cluj-Napoca.

🎬 The festival programme will be available soon. More information here: www.tiff.ro

🚀 Are you an entrepreneur or planning to start your own business?

One of the biggest challenges for every entrepreneur is finding the right financing to turn ideas into reality.

Join us on 18 June for an inspiring seminar on financing opportunities for entrepreneurs.

During the event, representatives from ING, Banca Transilvania, Agricover, and the Bucharest Stock Exchange will share valuable insights on:
✅ Start-up financing and business loans
✅ Growth financing for established businesses
✅ Financing opportunities for agricultural entrepreneurs
✅ Listing your company on the stock exchange
✅ One-on-one speed matchmaking with financial experts

Whether you are just starting out or planning the next stage of growth for your business, this seminar will provide practical information and valuable contacts.

📅 Date: 18 June 2026
📍 Cluj-Napoca

Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.

Please confirm your attendance no later than 16 June 2026 by emailing:
📧 [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!

On May 4th, we pause.

In the Netherlands, this day is not about politics, division, or debate. It is about remembrance. We honor all civilians and soldiers who lost their lives in wars and peacekeeping missions, then and now.

At 8:00 PM, the country falls silent for two minutes. No words, no noise — just reflection.

We remember the cost of freedom.
We remember the fragility of peace.
And we remind ourselves of the responsibility to protect both.

This silence speaks louder than anything else.

We would like to inform you that our event has been postponed until September 2026.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will share the new date and further details as soon as they are confirmed.

🚀 Join the Bridging Minds: "Romanian-Netherlands Innovation Forum" – May 20 | Cluj-Napoca

Looking to innovate and connect with top researchers?

Discover how Babeș-Bolyai University can support your business with knowledge, technology, and collaboration opportunities.

Join this Forum!
✅ Free of charge
✅ No obligations
✅ Direct access to innovation

A few hours of your time could spark valuable new opportunities.

👉 Let us know if you’ll attend and which sector your company operates in, so we can match you with the right experts.

📍 Sala Club, No. 1 Emmanuel de Martonne Street, Cluj-Napoca
🗓 May 20, 2026 | 09:30

Celebrating King’s Day in Cluj-Napoca 🇳🇱🧡

On April 27, we came together in Cluj to celebrate King’s Day, and what a wonderful gathering it was! With a great turnout and such a warm, relaxed atmosphere, it truly felt special to share this tradition together.

Here are some highlights from a beautiful day filled with smiles, connection, and a touch of Dutch orange spirit. Thank you to everyone who joined and made it such a memorable celebration!

Today we celebrate King’s Day in honor of King Willem-Alexander! 👑🇳🇱

A day full of color, joy, and tradition—bringing people together across the Netherlands and beyond.

Wishing everyone a fantastic celebration! 🧡✨



“The Royal Family at the start of the King’s Day celebrations in Dokkum.
Photo: © RVD”

DON'T MISS THIS SEMINAR!

🌍 Join the Conversation on Our Energy Future ⚡

How do we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy—and what role do innovation, policy, and collaboration play?

Be part of an inspiring Energy Transition Seminar bringing together experts from diplomacy, academia, and industry to explore real solutions and fresh perspectives.

🗓 Monday, April 27, 2026
⏰ 14:00
📍 T1, FSPAC 2, Str. Minerilor 85, Cluj-Napoca

🎤 Featuring distinguished speakers from the Netherlands, energy sector leaders, and academic experts.

This is your chance to gain insights, ask questions, and connect with professionals shaping the future of energy.

👉 Don’t miss it and join the transition!

🌍 Join the Conversation on Our Energy Future ⚡

How do we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy—and what role do innovation, policy, and collaboration play?

Be part of an inspiring Energy Transition Seminar bringing together experts from diplomacy, academia, and industry to explore real solutions and fresh perspectives.

🗓 Monday, April 27, 2026
⏰ 14:00
📍 T1, FSPAC 2, Str. Minerilor 85, Cluj-Napoca

🎤 Featuring distinguished speakers from the Netherlands, energy sector leaders, and academic experts.

This is your chance to gain insights, ask questions, and connect with professionals shaping the future of energy.

👉 Don’t miss it and join the transition!

‼️Let op: op dit moment zijn alle plekken geboekt. Er is dus geen plek meer beschikbaar.

🇳🇱Bent u een Nederlander die in Cluj regio woont?

📣Op 12 en 13 mei 2026 zullen ambassademedewerkers aanwezig zijn in Cluj.

🔶Op die dag is het mogelijk daar een Nederlands paspoort en/of identiteitskaart aan te vragen.

Mocht u hier interesse in hebben, stuur dan een 👨‍💻e-mail naar [email protected] met als onderwerp: “Pop-up ambassade Cluj”. Vermeldt de namen en geboortedata van de aanvragers, of het een eerste aanvraag is en hoe lang u erover doet om in Cluj te komen.

U kunt tot en met 24 april uw interesse kenbaar maken. Er zijn beperkt plekken beschikbaar.

👋Tot de 12ste & 13ste mei in Cluj!

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