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With the world in flux, 2023 was an economically turbulent year. Inflation was high, interest rates rose and the Netherlands saw virtually no economic growth. The war in Ukraine sent energy prices soaring. The Dutch government took a range of extra measures to prevent a rise in poverty, such as setting a cap on the … Continue reading 2023: a better financial outcome, despite turbulent economic times in the Netherlands

Muzee Scheveningen can soon begin a long-awaited renovation. Mayor and aldermen of The Hague gave the green light for the renovation on in March. The renovation is essential for several reasons, including creating better climatic conditions for the preservation of the collection. There will also be a separate hall for events. Tamara Peers, director Muzee … Continue reading Muzee Scheveningen gets green light for renovation

Together with the Council of Europe, the Netherlands is hosting the European IDAHOT+ Forum in The Hague from 14 to 16 May. The forum is an important conference on the position and human rights of LGBTIQ+ people. Her Majesty Queen Máxima will speak at the event, as will Minister of Education, Culture and Science Robbert … Continue reading IDAHOT 2024: freedom and equal rights in Europe

The populations of bird species that breed in the Netherlands were over 28 percent higher in 2023 than they were in 1990, on average. A total of 92 species out of 185 increased in number, 83 decreased in number, and nine were stable. The population trend for one species was unclear.The largest increases have been … Continue reading Bird population trends in The Netherlands

From today, BlowUp Art The Hague floats on the Hofvijver. The temporary festival of inflatable artworks in Museumkwartier Den Haag blossoms like a lush garden on a pontoon, with fabulous creations by leading Dutch Design designers stealing the show. The colourful blow-up artworks were specially designed for BlowUp Art The Hague. For this edition, Mary … Continue reading BlowUp Art The Hague brightens up Hofvijver

Last Sunday, thousands of people gathered at Malieveld in The Hague to celebrate the Liberation Festival. This annual event is all about freedom and music with performances by various artists, including Son Mieux, Krezip, tribute band Rondje Doe Maar, Floris van Oranje and Billy the Kit, and offered something for everyone. The festival grounds were … Continue reading Thousands Celebrate Freedom and Music at Liberation Festival in The Hague

World Animal Protection has received a donation of no less than €750,000 thanks to the participants of the Dutch Postcode Lottery. A very welcome contribution, which will allow the organisation to take even more action for animal welfare worldwide. World Animal Protection fights for a world where animal exploitation no longer exists. The organisation will … Continue reading World Animal Protection receives a €750,000 donation from National Postcode Lottery

The organisers of the Tong Tong Fair  announced yesterday  the cancelation of the 64th edition of   Fair   which was scheduled to take place on the Malievelfd   from Friday 24 May to Sunday 2 June 2024. They stated that unfortunately, the event that  they  have worked very hard on in recent months cannot take place for … Continue reading Tong Tong Fair Cancelled

The legislation criminalising human trafficking is to be expanded and simplified to help detect and prosecute offenders of human trafficking and to provide better protection for victims. This is the essence of the bill that State Secretary Van der Burg of Justice and Security is sending to the House of Representatives, also on behalf of … Continue reading Bill for better protection against human trafficking to House of Representatives

One of the biggest hurdles in the transformation toward a circular economy is the lack of transparency in often globally stretching supply chains. It makes it very difficult to make verifiable sustainability claims. Furthermore, it makes the reuse, recycling or upcycling of products at the end of their life inefficient and unprofitable, if not impossible. … Continue reading Circularise enables supply chain transparency, a critical factor in a circular economy

Prior to the two-minute silence on Saturday 4 May, a special public memorial service will take place in The Hague's Grote Kerk. With personal stories from survivors of the Second World War, contributions and readings by pupils from The Hague, music by the Ural Cossack Choir and the Ukrainian Orchestra Uzory and a connecting peace … Continue reading The Hague Commemorates 4 May in the Grote Kerk

On 27 April, many Dutch people head out to celebrate Koningsdag. A significant number of people will sell or buy old household goods such as CDs, books, clothes, toys and household appliances on this holiday. A survey by OPEN Foundation, known for Wecycle and Wecycle for businesses, found that 82%* of Dutch people think that … Continue reading Give appliances a second chance at the Kings Day free market – or recycle them afterwards

Earlier this month, H.E. Joanna Roper, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Netherlands, together with Keukenhof director Sandra Bechtholt christened the King Charles lll tulip. This spring, this special variety of golden yellow tulip will bloom in both Keukenhof and in the United Kingdom, Via the Dutch Embassy in London, the special tulip bulbs … Continue reading King Charles Tulip officially christened at Keukenhof

The nominations for the entrepreneurs' award The Hague Pearl/de Haagse Parel have been announced. In the category Exceptional contribution, Garden Centre Ockenburgh, 2TestIT and Mijn Buuf are nominated. The nominees in the Impactful circular enterprise category are: Circularise, Circular Green and i-did. The Hague Pearl The municipality of The Hague is proud of its entrepreneurs. … Continue reading These are the six nominees for The Hague Pearl 2024