Category: NATO

 

1. The Netherlands will host a NATO Summit in The Hague on 24-25 June 2025. The meeting will be chaired by the NATO Secretary General and will take place at the World Forum, Churchillplein 10, 2517 JW The Hague, Netherlands.
    
2. Media accreditation for the event is now open. See details below.
    
3. An international Media Centre, designated for the accredited media, will operate at the Summit venue from the 23 to 26 June 2025. Media representatives will access the premises through the Accreditation Office.

MEDIA ACCREDITATION IS OPEN

4. Media representatives wishing to cover the Summit in person (including those with an annual accreditation with NATO) will need to register here.
    
5. The deadline to register and apply for media accreditation is 6 June 2025, 23h59 CEST.
    
6. Media representatives need to apply as soon as possible to allow sufficient time for processing their requests. Due to high demand, late applications will not be considered.
    
7. NATO will confirm the accreditation by email, via the email address used to register, together with details about how media representatives can pick up their badges.
    
8. Due to high demand and space limitations, NATO recommends media organisations to limit their physical presence on site.
    
9. Media representatives will pick up their badge in-person in the Accreditation Office. It is mandatory to bring:
   • the same ID document that you used to apply for accreditation online
   • the same proof of media status (press card and/or Letter from your Editor) used for the registration
   • and confirmation email (with QR code) in order to receive your pass.
      
10. In accordance with NATO media accreditation procedures, NATO reserves the right to deny or withdraw accreditation of media representatives from media organisations who abuse their privileges, put the accreditation to improper use, or act in a way not consistent with the principles of the Organization.

 

ACCESS

11. The Accreditation Office will be the only point of entry and exit for the NATO Summit Media Centre.
     
12. The Accreditation Office will be located at Stadhouderslaan 15, The Hague. It will be accessible by city public transport (tram/bus), taxi, car or bike. There are no parking facilities nearby the venue. A passenger drop-off point and bicycle racks will be available.

OPENING HOURS

Times and dates are subject to change

	Accreditation Office	International Media Centre
Saturday 21 June	Open	Closed
Sunday 22 June	Open (PM)	Open (PM) for broadcasters only
Monday 23 June	Open	Open
Tuesday 24 June	Open	Open
Wednesday 25 June	Open	Open 24h
Thursday 26 June	Closed	Open until 2h00 a.m.

MEDIA PROGRAMME

13. The media programme will be available online at a later stage. To help with media travel plans, the Summit’s formal opening is on 24 June 2025, and its end in the afternoon on 25 June 2025.
     
14. Details about the programme and media logistics will be available in mid-June. Please check the NATO website and X accounts (@NATOPress and @NATO) for updates.
     
15. All summit media events will be transmitted live by the Summit Host TV to the media centre, online and via satellite. Bilateral events between delegations are not a part of the official Summit programme. Details of these bilateral events should be sought from the delegations concerned.

POOLS

16. Visual media will be able to cover the main summit events based on a pool system. More details about pool opportunities will be provided together with the media programme.
     
17. Journalists accepting a NATO pool position must share immediately all information and material collected while in the pool with any accredited media that request it, at no charge and with no restriction on the use of the material for news purposes. Media organisations that want pooled images should first contact the wire service / photo agency of which they are a client. Media representatives and news organisations must identify that it is pooled material every time it is used. Pooled material can only be used for legitimate news purposes and it cannot be sold.

MEDIA CENTRE – FACILITIES

18. The Media Centre will offer:
    • A press working area, including CCTV, Wi-Fi as well as wired internet connection.
    • A limited number of TV and radio editing booths.
    • A press conference area with informal media huddle positions and briefing rooms of different sizes.
    • An information desk and access to the NATO and Dutch media teams.
    • Catering area.
    • A limited number of outdoor and indoor stand-up positions.
    • Limited area for satellite and TV van parking.
    • Live video feed distribution (HDSDI 1080/50i BNC terminal)
    • A fully equipped TV studio wired for live transmission (only for the leaders’ engagements).
    • Limited space available for broadcasters wishing to set up their own area for live TV.
       
19. Working space in the Media Centre’s general working area does not need to be pre-booked and can be used on a first come-first-served basis.
     
20. The TV and radio editing booths, the indoor and outdoor stand-up positions as well as space for dedicated TV studios need to be booked in advance. Look for more details in the Broadcasting chapter bellow.

 

BROADCAST

21. NEP Groep/Wirtz Film will act as Host TV for the NATO Summit. All Summit events open to the media will be covered by the Host TV and will be available via satellite (on world feed), in the International Media Centre and on the NATO website.
     
22. Broadcast-quality B-roll will be available for free download from the NATO Multimedia Portal. Journalists need to register to the portal to be able to download videos: natomultimedia.tv/portal/Register.html. For more information, contact content@natomultimedia.tv.
     
23. Transcripts of the Secretary General’s public remarks, as well as pictures taken by NATO photographers will be available on the NATO website.
     
24. The Media Centre will include a limited number of bookable editing booths for television and radio. Requests for booking should be addressed to broadcastoperations@mfasummits.nl before 6 June 2025.  
     
25. The following complimentary amenities will be available in the editing booths:
    • Desks and working space for 2 people;
    • Light, electricity (230v on 2-pin distribution boards), lockable door;
    • Wi-Fi and cabled internet;
    • Access to the (main) video feed based on HDSDI1080i50 with 8ch embedded audio
       
26. Outdoor stand-up positions will be situated near the International Media Centre, with a view on the Summit venue. The indoor stand-up positions will have a view on the press filing area. All positions will be equipped with electrical power, internet connection, and have Summit branding elements. Outdoor positions will have a canopy in case of inclement weather.
     
27. Broadcasters who plan for continuous live coverage can book a dedicated stand-up position at broadcastoperations@mfasummits.nl before 6 June 2025.  
     
28. A fully equipped TV studio wired for live transmission will also be available only for the engagements with leaders and will be open for booking by national delegations.
     
29. Limited space is available for broadcasters who wish to set up their area for continuous live coverage. Basic amenities will be available (backdrop, basic furniture, access to electricity and internet). For bookings and further details please contact broadcastoperations@mfasummits.nl before 6 June 2025.
     
30. There is very limited parking place available for broadcasters to park their satellite or TV vans near the Media Centre in the secure area. For reservations, send an e-mail to broadcastoperations@mfasummits.nl. Broadcasters will be contacted separately with access information. Due to security restrictions, satellite trucks will be required to remain parked for the duration of the Summit. Access is possible on 22 or 23 of June 2025.
     
31. Distances from the SNG / TV vans compound to:
    • Outdoor Stand-up positions: 600 m
    • Indoor Stand-up positions: 450 m
    • Workspaces/Editbooths: 550 m
    • Indoor live TV areas (mentioned in para 29): 550 m
      For OB-trucks add another 170 m
       
32. Satellite and TV vans will have access to electrical power (380V/50Hz/5 pins CEE) and wired internet (50 Mb up/down). Broadcasters should bring their own cables to connect to the electric network. Pool feeds will be available at the SNG Compound (HD-SDI 1080i50)
     
33. Limited fibre connection from the editing booths area and interior stand-up positions will be available to the satellite and tv vans parking (for video HDSDI1080i50 or analogue line level audio). Specific requirements and technical questions can be sent to broadcastoperations@mfasummits.nl.
     
34. Media representatives can bring their bulky equipment and satellite and tv vans to the Media Centre on 22 June 2025, upon appointment. Please send a request to broadcastoperations@mfasummits.nl before 13 June 2025. Media representatives will receive more detailed information of the procedure after sending an e-mail. 
     
35. All wireless device usage at the NATO Summit must be pre-approved and registered with RDI. Due to the high demand for radio spectrum, special licensing, testing and tagging protocols will be enforced. To apply for a license, submit a request form to RDI with details of your equipment and intended use. Licenses are issued based on availability and priority.
     
36. For more information: Public events | Rijksinspectie Digitale Infrastructuur (RDI)  

CATERING

37.  Tea, coffee, water and snacks will be available free of charge during the opening hours of Media Centre. Hot meals will be available at set times, also free of charge.

PUBLIC DIPLOMACY AND DEFENCE INDUSTRY EVENTS   

38. There will be a flagship public diplomacy event, the NATO Public Forum, taking place on the Summit site on 24 and 25 June. The Forum is organised by the NATO Public Diplomacy Division, together with the host nation and three Dutch-based international think tanks – the Atlantic Commission, The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) and the Netherlands Institute for International Relations Clingendael. The event will be livestreamed on NATO YouTube. A number of Heads of State and Government, Ministers and high-level international security policy experts are expected to speak.  The agenda will be available closer to the Summit on natopublicforum.org.
     
39. NATO, the Dutch Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of Defence, and VNO-NCW, the largest employers’ organisation in the Netherlands, will organise the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum at the Summit venue, to facilitate high-level engagements of NATO, Allied Ministers and governments officials with executives from defence and non-defence industry, including from small and medium-size enterprises and start-ups. Details will be provided in due course.
     
40. Media representatives accredited to the Summit will have opportunities for direct coverage; details will be specified in the media program.

ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORTATION

41. Media representatives are invited to book accommodation in or close (Delft/Leiden) to The Hague by contacting the hotels directly. If useful, The Hague & Partners  is well placed to provide guidance for accommodation.

TRAVELLING TO THE HAGUE FOR THE NATO SUMMIT – VISAS

42. Journalists who need a visa to enter The Netherlands will be responsible for making their own arrangements. More information on visa requirements is available on the webpage of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Netherlands here: Check if you need a visa for the Netherlands | Travelling to the Netherlands | Government.nl

CONTACTS

43. Please send your enquiry to the appropriate email address:

NATO Summit Media Coordination
Ms Alina COCA – Summitmediaoperations@hq.nato.int

The Netherlands Media Coordination – mediaoperations@minbuza.nl

Media queries on substance (Summit content) and interview requests for NATO officials:

Contact the NATO Press Office

Applications for in-person participation in the event have been closed. Registration to participate online is possible on the event’s website. The session with the NATO Deputy Secretary General will be streamed live on the NATO website and the full event will be available on NATO YouTube.

Media advisory

10:30 (CEST)  Setting the scene: conversation with the NATO Deputy Secretary General

Media coverage

A transcript of the Deputy Secretary General’s remarks, as well as pictures, will be available on the NATO website after the event.

For more information:

For general queries: contact the NATO Press Office

Follow us on X: @NATO, @DepSecGenNATO and @NATOPress

On Thursday, the Deputy Secretary General will be in Podgorica, where she will meet the President of Montenegro, Mr Jakov Milatović. She will also visit the Western Balkans Cyber Capacity Centre and the Government Cybersecurity Operations Centre.

On Friday, Ms Shekerinska will participate in the NATO Youth Summit, taking place in Budva.

Pictures will be available on the NATO website.

For more information:

For general queries: contact the NATO Press Office

For more information about the 2025 NATO Youth Summit, please check the event’s dedicated media advisory and access the event’s website.

Follow us on X: @NATO, @DepSecGenNATO and @NATOPress

GENERAL

1. An informal meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) at the level of Ministers of Foreign Affairs will be held in Antalya, Türkiye, on 14-15 May 2025. The meeting will be chaired by the NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte.
    
2. This media advisory marks the opening of online registration for accreditation.

VENUE

3. The ministerial meeting will take place at the NEST Convention Center, Belek, 07506 Serik/Antalya, Türkiye. The media centre will be located at the NEST Convention Center.
    
4. The media accreditation center will be located at the Pine Beach Belek, Kongre Street No:122/1, Serik Antalya -Türkiye. Media representatives are encouraged to stay at the Pine Beach Belek. Individual reservations should be made directly with the hotel. 
    
5. The access to the Media Centre will be possible via shuttle bus only, from the Accreditation Office at the Pine Beach Belek.

MEDIA ACCREDITATION 

6. Media representatives who wish to cover this meeting need to seek accreditation. To do that, please register via NATO’s media accreditation platform: https://my.hq.nato.int.
    
7. An annual NATO accreditation badge or other accreditation documents will not give access to the event.
    
8. The deadline for accreditation is 29 April 2025 at 23:59 (CEST).
    
9. Given the informal nature of the meeting, there will be limitations on the number of media representatives allowed to cover the event. For this specific reason, media is strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible and within the deadline. Any application after the deadline will not be processed or considered.
    
10. Any wrong information or false documents provided when applying is solely the responsibility of the applicant and may result in rejection. To avoid this, media representatives are urged to make sure that their application is accurate. Documents submitted (other than national ID/passport) must be in English.
     
11. In case of a need for additional information or action from the applicant, NATO Accreditations team will contact the applicant through the email provided. It is advised that media representatives regularly monitor their email to not miss any important communication from the NATO Accreditations team.
     
12. Media representatives whose accreditation request is successful will receive confirmation by email. Please bring a printout of the confirmation email when collecting your badge in Antalya.
     
13. In accordance with NATO media accreditation procedures, NATO reserves the right to deny or withdraw accreditation of media representatives who put the accreditation to improper use.
     
14. Media passes must be collected in person from the Accreditation Office, upon presentation of the confirmation email, as well as the ID documents used to apply for accreditation.
     
15. The Accreditation Office will be located at the Pine Beach Hotel, approximately 6 km from the NEST Convention Center. Opening hours will be communicated to accredited media at a later stage. The access to the Media Centre will be possible via shuttle bus only, from the Accreditation Office.
     
16. Media passes must be visible at all times. Please arrive early to clear security checks. Security personnel will examine and may test equipment and personal effects on site.

PROGRAMME

17. The full schedule of events will be available at a later stage. For planning purposes, a social event for ministers is expected to be held on 14 May in the afternoon. The ministers will meet on 15 May in the morning, and press conferences will start early afternoon.
     
18. Information about individual ministers’ media programmes should be sought directly from their national delegation(s). Please contact the NATO Press Office to obtain the list of national press officers.

BROADCAST

19. TRT will serve as Host TV and will cover all public components of the event.
     
20. Those will be broadcast in the Media Centre, and on the NATO website.
     
21. A live satellite world-feed of the main media events, such as the doorsteps and the press conference of the NATO Secretary General, will be provided by NATO free of charge without encryption or downlink charges. The video and audio may be used only for appropriate news and public affairs purposes.
     
22. After each event, the videos are available for free download from NATO Multimedia.

POOLS

23. Access to certain events during the ministerial meeting will be open only for small media pools, by invitation only.
     
24. When a media representative accepts a NATO pool position they must share immediately all information and material collected while in the pool with any accredited media that request it. The media representative in the pool will share the material at no charge and with no restriction on the use of the material for news purposes. Media representatives can only accept the pool accreditation if they have the agreement of their employer to all of the conditions on providing pool material listed above.
     
25. Media organisations that want pooled images should first contact the wire service / photo agency of which they are a member / client. Media representatives and news organisations must identify that it is pooled material every time it is used. Pooled material can only be used for legitimate news purposes and it cannot be sold.
     
26. Photos of all the media events by NATO photographers, will be posted on the NATO website.

MEDIA FACILITIES

27. The Media Centre will include:
     
    1. A filing centre (including TV/radio editing area), with electricity (230V), access to video and audio feeds, cabled and Wi-Fi internet. Working spaces cannot be booked in advance;
    2. Information Desk;
    3. An area for indoor and outdoor stand-ups, for rotational use;
    4. Internal Television Circuit for live and recorded broadcasts, information about the programme, press conferences schedules and other information;
    5. Catering.
        
28. Press conferences will take place at the NEST where several briefing rooms and spaces for media huddles will be set up.
     

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE – MEDIA ACCREDITATION OFFICE AND MEDIA CENTRE

Day	Media Centre	Accreditation Office
13 May	Closed	Open (PM)
14 May	Open	Open
15 May	Open	Open

ACCOMMODATION, TRANSPORT, TRAVEL, CATERING  

29. Media should make their own arrangements for accommodation and transport to Antalya.
     
30.  All foreign citizens who wish to travel to Türkiye must be in possession of a valid travel document, accepted by Türkiye. Media representatives who are eligible to enter Türkiye visa-free, based on their nationality, will not be required to obtain press visa. Those who are not eligible for visa-free entry must apply for a press visa through the relevant Turkish Embassy or Consultate in their country of residence, after receving confirmation of accreditation. Media representatives should be mindful that this confirmation will be sent on 6 or 7 May 2025. Information on which country nationals require a Turkish visa and the way in which to apply for a Turkish visa can be found on the following website: https://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa. If you require assistance, please contact: brussels@iletisim.gov.tr or pressaccreditation@iletisim.gov.tr.
     
31. Throughout Wednesday and Thursday (14-15 May), catering will be offered by the Host Nation.
     
32. Media representatives are encouraged to stay at the Pine Beach Belek. Individual reservations should be made directly with the hotel. 

CONTACT POINTS

Overall Coordination	Mrs Delphine Mauss Mrs Alina Coca   Mr Umut L. Öztürk Mr Mustafa Kemal Akbulut	natomediaoperations[at]hq.nato.int   trmedianato[at]mfa.gov.tr
Accreditation	Mr Ugur Berber Ms Nikki Medanovic	NatoAccreditations[at]hq.nato.int
Broadcast arrangements	Mr Bart Vandendorpe   Ms Işıl Koç (for TRT)	BroadcastOperations[at]hq.nato.int isil.koc@trt.net.tr
NATO Video on demand	natomultimedia.tv	content[at]natomultimedia.tv

Media advisory

14:00 (CEST)  Wreath-laying by the NATO Secretary General and the German Federal President.   

14:45 (CEST)  Ceremony to mark the 70th anniversary of Germany’s accession to NATO.
 

Media coverage

• Media representatives with annual accreditation to NATO can cover the event in person. Additionally, media without annual accreditation who are interested in covering the event can request ad-hoc accreditation but space is very limited. To do so, please contact NATO Accreditations no later than 16h00 on 23 April CEST.

• A detailed programme will be circulated closer to the event.

• The ceremony will be streamed live on the NATO website, and it will be available via EBU exchange. A transcript of the Secretary General’s remarks, as well as photographs, will be published on the NATO website.

For more information: 

Contact the NATO Press Office

The NATO Secretary General will join the Military Committee for the opening session to address the Alliance’s key priorities and challenges.

During the first session SACEUR will brief the Chiefs of Defence on NATO’s continued efforts to further strengthen its collective deterrence and defence posture. Allied Chiefs of Defence will also exchange views on ongoing NATO-led missions and activities, and on NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU).

In the second session, SACT will provide an update on NATO’s Defence Planning Process, and related innovation opportunities and challenges.  

The last session will be held in a NATO-Ukraine Council format to discuss Russia’s continued war of aggression against Ukraine, the situation on the ground, and NATO and Allied continued support to Ukraine.

CMC will hold a press conference, upon conclusion of the meeting.
 

Media advisory

08:30 (CEST) Opening remarks

• Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee
• NATO Secretary General, Mr. Mark Rutte

17:45 (CEST) Press conference with Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee

Media coverage

Media representatives wishing to attend the press conference are invited to contact the NATO IMS Public Affairs and Strategic Communications (PASCAD) Office via email (pascad@hq.nato.int) with a completed accreditation form no later than 1400hrs (Brussels Time) on Monday, 5 May 2025.

Download media accreditation forms: English, French

Once approved, media passes will not be mailed to applicants, but must be collected in person at the Guard House South, NATO Headquarters, Boulevard Leopold III, Brussels, upon presentation of a valid ID card / passport, along with a valid national Press pass (or accreditation letter from a recognized media organisation), and a copy of the confirmation email of successful accreditation.

Passes must be always worn visibly during the stay at NATO Headquarters. Security personnel may ask to check another form of ID, at any time. Media representatives are informed that security personnel will examine and may test equipment and personal effects carried onto the site. Media representatives are also advised to arrive at NATO Headquarters with sufficient lead-time to complete their in-processing.

The opening remarks delivered by the NATO Chair of the NATO Military Committee and the NATO Secretary General will be streamed live on the NATO website. 

The press conference will also be streamed live on the NATO website and the live feed will be provided to EBU.

Video footage will be available for free download from the NATO Multimedia Portal after the event.

Imagery

Following each event, photos, video and audio files will be made available on the Military Committee in Chiefs of Defence Session (MCCS) event page.

Social media

Latest information and photos from the MCCS will be posted on the following X accounts: @CMC_NATO  and  @NATO_PASCAD.

Please use the hashtags #NATOCHoDs and #NATOMC when posting about the NATO Military Committee.

Media enquiries

Capt (N) Giovanni Galoforo, Public Affairs and Strategic Communications Advisor to the NATO Military Committee and the NATO International Military Staff.
Tel: +32 2 707 5983
E-Mail: Galoforo.Giovanni@hq.nato.int

Cdr Grzegorz Łyko, Deputy Public Affairs and Strategic Communications Advisor to the NATO Military Committee and the NATO International Military Staff.
Tel: + 32 477 57 07 46    
E-Mail: lyko.grzegorz@hq.nato.int

Find more background information about the NATO Military Committee

NATO’s North Atlantic Council underlined NATO’s enduring commitment to stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina, to the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, in accordance with the Dayton Peace Agreement, and to our enduring cooperation with Bosnia and Herzegovina. During the discussion, it was reiterated that the Alliance remains concerned about recent developments and their adverse implications, including for the country’s constitutional order and the functionality of state institutions.

Against this backdrop, the Deputy Secretary General reaffirmed that “the Dayton Peace Agreement must be respected.  It is a cornerstone of stability and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s state architecture.” She also underscored that “NATO remains closely aligned with its international partners,” including the EU-led Operation Althea and the High Representative, and that NATO “will not accept any kind of security vacuum in Bosnia and Herzegovina. And we will not allow hard-won peace to be jeopardised.” 

Deputy Secretary General Shekerinska restated the Alliance’s support for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s progress “on its European and Euro-Atlantic path” and highlighted that it was important “to build upon this foundation, for the benefit of everyone living there.”

Media advisory

9:15 (CEST) Joint remarks by the Secretary General with representatives of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Media coverage

• Media representatives with annual accreditation to NATO can attend the event in person. 
• The pool of visual media covering the joint remarks will meet in front of the Press Shop at NATO HQ, at 08:45.
• The remarks will be streamed live on the NATO website and on X @NATOPress. A transcript of the Secretary General’s remarks, as well as photographs, will be on the NATO website.
• Video can be downloaded from the NATO Multimedia Portal after the event.

For more information:
For general queries: contact the NATO Press Office
Follow us on X: @NATO, @SecGenNATO and @NATOPress

The exercise, organized by Czechia, aimed to ensure that NATO’s Virtual Cyber Incident Support Capability (VCISC) mechanism can operate swiftly and smoothly. Launched at the 2023 Vilnius Summit, this capability works as a clearing house for Allied assistance in the event of a cyber-attack. Through the VCISC, NATO facilitates assistance, linking those requesting support with designated counterparts in other Allied countries, and helping coordinate offers of support such as malware analysis, cyber threat intelligence and digital forensics. The aim is to help Allies mitigate the impact of and recover from significant malicious activities. The initiative is led by Allies on a voluntary basis, using national assets.

Malicious cyber activities have been increasing over time, targeting amongst others; critical infrastructure, industrial control systems and government services – to disrupt societies, steal intelligence or impede military activities. Russia’s full invasion of Ukraine in 2022 highlighted the extent to which cyber is now a part of modern conflict, both before and alongside kinetic hostilities.