Wow, another year is almost at an end. Billy and Renee have very much enjoyed keeping you up to date each week with news, events and information in English throughout the year. It's also been an absolute pleasure to meet up with many members of our community in person. Renee, Tetyana (Volunteer The Hague), Billy, … Continue reading Seasons Greetings to The Hague OnLine Community from Billy & Renee
Last week, the winners of The Hague Queer Awards were announced at pop podium PAARD. Alderman Mariëlle Vavier presented cheques to three winners: one worth €500 and two worth €2,500. Suzy Byczuk received the title ‘Queer Uitblinker’, for their efforts in making The Hague University of Applied Sciences a more inclusive environment, with a focus … Continue reading 2024 winners The Hague Queer Awards
The holiday season is just around the corner, and at Pathé, film lovers can once again enjoy a diverse range of films and specials in December. Discover Wicked, the beloved musical starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, now on the big screen as a spectacular film, or experience the epic story of how an orphan … Continue reading Experience the magic of December at Pathé
The new EU digital rulebook touches all dimensions of the digital economy. It aims to significantly improve competition and consumer protection in areas such as digital platforms, AI, product safety and data. However, this extensive regulatory framework might hinder unnecessarily SMEs due to overlaps and inconsistencies. Today, Minister Dirk Beljaarts of Economic Affairs of the … Continue reading The new EU digital rulebook discussions around better digital regulation for SMEs in the EU
🇬🇧 IT’S ARRIVED! A new English-language glossy about The Hague: Kingstreet A magazine about the good life in the city, featuring stories on new restaurants, the best beauty boutiques, and practical tips, such as where to find an English-speaking dentist or real estate agent. Cover models include a diverse international group of professionals: a general … Continue reading New English-language magazine about The Hague: Kingstreet
In a letter sent to the House of Representatives last month, education, culture and science minister Eppo Bruins wrote that he wants to restore Dutch as the standard language of instruction in higher education. Mr Bruins will therefore proceed with the Internationalisation in Balance bill (WIB) and tighten up the relevant secondary legislation. He will … Continue reading Government wants to see Dutch as the norm and fewer foreign students in higher education
ImpactFest focuses on the combination between ‘doing good’ and ‘doing business’. The annual event in The Hague yesterday attracted 1,500 visitors from 35 countries. Here, not only are solutions our society needs discussed, new collaborations actually emerge and direct investments are made in promising entrepreneurs. Several entrepreneurs went home with a cash prize to take … Continue reading Nearly €220,000 awarded to entrepreneurs working towards a better world during ImpactFest
All candidates for the Hague Volunteer Awards 2024 have been announced. Out of the 185,000 volunteers in our city, 15 volunteers, 5 volunteer organizations and 5 volunteer teams will ultimately be eligible for these awards. The winners will be announced by an independent jury during the award ceremony on November 23. More information about the … Continue reading Candidates for the 2024 Hague Volunteer Awards announced
Last Saturday night (2 November), the unique silent disco event God is A DJ welcomed more than 700 visitors to The Hague's iconic Grote Kerk. The historic venue had been transformed into an atmospheric space for the occasion, where music, light and architecture came together for a unique night out in The Hague's nightlife scene. … Continue reading God is A DJ Silent Disco attracts more than 700 dancing visitors to Grote Kerk
The Social Hub is a home for next-gen students and professionals, a hotel for travellers, a co-working space for big thinkers, a playground for entrepreneurs and a city meeting place for locals. Whatever your journey, it starts at The Social Hub. Here are some highlighted events this month... Paint and Sip, Inspired by Vermeer (13 … Continue reading The Social Hub The Hague Highlights for November
On Wednesday the 16th of October, gardeners at Keukenhof planted the first flower bulbs, marking the beginning of preparations for spring 2025. They started planting at the flower hill next to the entrance, where over 70.000 flower bulbs will be planted. Over the next three months, a staggering 7 million flower bulbs will be planted, one by … Continue reading Keukenhof gardeners start planting for 2025 season
In the coming years, The Hague will invest heavily in nature. Nature will be strengthened and new nature area will be created throughout the city. For example, a large part of the former ADS sports fields at the Madestein recreation area will be turned into a nature area, contrary to earlier plans to build on … Continue reading The Hague’s urban nature is being significantly expanded and strengthened
If you recognise deception techniques, you reduce the chances of being scammed online. An email from your bank to urgently update your details. Or a notification that an important file is waiting for you. In 2023, 2 in 3 Dutch people aged 15 and above received e-mails or other messages from online criminals. 1 in … Continue reading 1 in 10 Dutch people scammed online last year
A wonderful gift for the 120th anniversary of the Residentie Orkest The Hague: a Steinway-D grand piano. The new instrument will be symbolically handed over at the anniversary concert on Friday 22 November, when top Spanish pianist Javier Perianes will perform Schumann's romantic Piano Concerto as a soloist. The Residentie Orkest is celebrating its 120th … Continue reading New Steinway grand piano for the 120th anniversary of the Residentie Orkest
The past six months have seen important steps in the development of the Hague coast. The new Kijkduin has been largely completed, new plans for the Pier have been presented and the contours of the new Middenboulevard on Scheveningen are becoming increasingly visible. These steps, and more, are reported every six months by the Board … Continue reading Milestones for The Hague Coast
A Kiwi and a Aussie walk into a Dutch bar, they decided to stay..... forever. The end! These boys from Aotearoa and the Northern Territory know a thing or two about New Zealand and Australia respectively, and definitely know a good Kiwi and Aussie wine when they see it. 2islandwines is an authentic wine partner … Continue reading Two Island Wines pop up store in The Hague until end of year
The municipality of The Hague sent a letter via the schools this week to parents of school children to warn them about the dangers of fat bikes among young people. Many fat bikes do not meet the legal requirements. In the letter, the municipality therefore asks for attention for the unsafe nature of these popular … Continue reading The Hague Municipality warns parents about the dangers of fat bikes
‘How nice of you to come and visit this beautiful city by the sea’, with these words, from now on everyone in The Hague will be welcomed personally by Mayor Van Zanen. From today, the mayor of The Hague will be on standby as a hologram for visitors and residents at The Hague Info Store … Continue reading Holographic Mayor welcomes visitors daily at The Hague Info Store
In the new Waelpolder district in 's-Gravenzande, 104 social rental apartments will be built, divided over two apartment buildings. This first project with Bouwstroom Haaglanden officially started last week. The directors of the corporations affiliated with Bouwstroom Haaglanden gave the starting signal for the construction of the first apartment complex from the Boele & van … Continue reading New social rental apartments being built in Waelpolder district
The museum is expected to be closed from autumn 2024 until spring 2027. The last weekend you can visit the museum in the current state is 28/29 September 2024, when entry will be free.
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