What is the United Nations General Assembly? The United Nations (UN) is a group of 193 countries that make decisions together to create a safer and better world. Representatives from these countries hold a meeting called a General Assembly to discuss the biggest global challenges. They consult with each other and make decisions, which are … Continue reading The Netherlands at the United Nations General Assembly
The 2024 Rise & Lead Summit, held in The Hague on September 12-13, was the 7th annual event for this organisation, aimed at advancing gender-balanced leadership and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. With participants attending from around the world, it offered an inspiring mix of panels, workshops, and networking sessions designed … Continue reading 2024 Rise & Lead Summit The Hague Champions Gender Diversity and Inclusive Leadership: Key Insights from Global Leaders
Help too and get 50% discount on your entrance ticket at SEA LIFE Scheveningen. On 18 September, SEA LIFE Scheveningen is once again committed to a cleaner underwater world by making the beach litter-free during Beach Cleanup Day. A clean beach means less litter ending up in the sea, which helps keep the ocean cleaner. … Continue reading SEA LIFE Scheveningen cleans up during Beach Cleanup Day on Wednesday 18 September 2024
This week, developer RE:BORN announced its ambitious plans to redevelop the Scheveningen Pier. Following a two-year participatory process with local residents, businesses, and other stakeholders, the shared vision is to transform the Pier into the most sustainable pier on the sea. Key features include a revitalized, green entrance via Pier Square, a public park on … Continue reading RE:BORN Unveils Redevelopment Plans for Scheveningen Pier – New Developer Aims for Sustainable Future for Iconic Landmark
The Cabinet has approved Justice and Security Minister Van Weel’s proposal to send the ISIDOOR IV evaluation report to the House of Representatives. In this report, the COT (Institute for Security and Crisis Management) shares findings and recommendations from the fourth edition of ISIDOOR, a nationwide cyber drill that the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) … Continue reading Cyber crisis drills boost the Netherlands’ resilience
The canal boat is bobbing in the Hofvijver, the orange banners are flying and the royal hats have been dusted off. Everything is ready to usher in Royal September. Every year, for ten days leading up to Prinsjesdag, all of The Hague celebrates being the royal city of the Netherlands with a huge range of … Continue reading Royal September in The Hague
The Netherlands was the third-largest exporter of goods and services among EU countries in 2023. Only Germany and France exported more. The Netherlands exported 945 billion euros in goods and services in 2023 (based on change of ownership), and goods exports accounted for a relatively large share of the Netherlands’ total exports. The Netherlands is … Continue reading The Netherlands is the EU’s third-largest exporter for 2023
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... The Hub's Happy Pour (Every Thursday from … Continue reading The Social Hub The Hague Highlights for September
Pathé Ypenburg welcomed its millionth visitor recently, just 16 months after its official opening. On this festive day, visitor Corine de Mooij was pleasantly surprised during her visit to the film Binnenstebuiten 2 (Inside Out 2). Theatre manager Ellen Moller presented Corine with a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a Pathé Unlimited subscription for six … Continue reading Pathé Ypenburg welcomes millionth visitor
This week, thousands of new higher education students are gearing up for their introduction week. HI The Hague organises a varied programme to welcome new students to our city from 31 August to 7 September 2024. With more than 35,000 other full-time (international) students at universities and universities of applied sciences here in The Hague, … Continue reading Welcome to new students in The Hague for the 2024-25 Academic Year
This autumn, the world's first commercial seaweed farm will open within the Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) wind farm, located approximately 18 kilometers off the coast between The Hague and Zandvoort in the North Sea. North Sea Farm 1, initiated by North Sea Farmers with funding from Amazon’s Right Now Climate Fund, is a floating farm … Continue reading World’s first commercial Seaweed Farm within a wind farm will open this autumn off the coast between The Hague and Zandvoort
Madurodam has unveiled a renewed brand platform, shifting focus from miniatures to a broader range of experiences and major attractions. Under the new brand slogan, ‘You Didn’t Expect That, Did You?!’, Madurodam proudly presents itself as a full-fledged attraction park with new, large-scale attractions showcasing the best of the Netherlands. Over recent years, Madurodam has … Continue reading Madurodam Introduces New Brand Platform and Repositions Itself as an Attraction Park: ‘You Didn’t Expect That, Did You?!’
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After a festive closing afternoon and the unveiling of a special plaque honouring the site's rich history, Beeld & Geluid in The Hague closed for good this summer. The closure marks the end of 95 years of museum history in the monumental building on the Zeestraat in The Hague. On the very last day, numerous … Continue reading Beeld & Geluid in The Hague closes its doors at Zeestraat 82
‘We Make The Hague’ is a month-long celebration of creativity in The Hague in September 2024, organized by local communities ‘The Hague Photowalks’ and ‘The Hague Creators’. Throughout the month, there will be an exposition of local photography as well as other local art, various creative workshops, a makers market and plenty more. More information … Continue reading Help fund We Make The Hague creative exposition
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that, adjusted for the number of court session days, there were 24 more bankruptcies in July 2024 than in June. That was an increase of 6 percent.In the first seven months, approximately 43 percent more businesses were declared bankrupt than one year previously. The number of bankruptcies was also higher than … Continue reading Number of bankruptcies rising in The Netherlands
The Hague offers a wealth of photographic possibilities for both amateur and professional photographers. The city is known for its rich history and beautiful architecture, which offer perfect subjects for impressive photographs. From the stately buildings in the city centre to the serene parks and nature reserves, every corner of The Hague has something unique … Continue reading Photographic highlights in The Hague: Museums and more
This year, the Centre for Humanitarian Data is marking ten years of the Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX) - a revolutionary platform that has transformed data sharing in the humanitarian sector. Launched in July 2014, HDX has dramatically improved the way data is accessed and utilized during crises and is a resource that is used by … Continue reading Good data saves lives: Celebrating 10 years of the Humanitarian Data Exchange
A three month project has begun to restore and clean the large Panorama canvas of Mesdag - 1680 square metres of canvas. The museum will remain open during this time. Cleaning process The process consists of three steps: the layer of dust is removed with a special hoover. Next, a suitable sponge is used to … Continue reading Cleaning and restoration of the largest painting in the Netherlands: 1680m2 Panorama canvas of Mesdag
Science, technology and innovation (STI) play a pivotal role in our daily lives and improve our understanding of the universe. This month, the Netherlands signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Global Affairs Canada aimed at advancing STI, which will help address current global challenges and drive economic growth in both countries. Building on a … Continue reading Netherlands and Canada strengthen cooperation in science, technology and innovation
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