Cyber attacks and Islamic terrorism top list of Dutch fears

A cyber attack on vital infrastructure such as the provision of energy or banking services, is top of the list of fears among the Dutch, according to the latest edition of the Clingendael Institute’s foreign affairs barometer. The research, carried out annually, gauges what the Dutch population perceives as threats and what offers them hope in … Continue reading Cyber attacks and Islamic terrorism top list of Dutch fears

Community Club Highlight: AWC The Hague

Welcome to the community club highlight for the American Women’s Club of The Hague! The AWC of The Hague provides a sense of community and friendship for those making the Netherlands their home, offering a network to meet and make new friends, share information and experiences, contribute to the community, and engage in fun and … Continue reading Community Club Highlight: AWC The Hague

Ukraine: €50 billion in extra support from the European Union

On 1 February 2024, EU member states reached agreement on an additional €50 billion in support for Ukraine. Find out what the package includes and what else the Netherlands is doing to support Ukraine. The Netherlands stands behind Ukraine The Netherlands will continue to support Ukraine so that it can defend itself against Russian aggression. … Continue reading Ukraine: €50 billion in extra support from the European Union

DutchBuzz Pearls: Fiona Passantino

DutchBuzz is The Hague's English community radio programme of news, views and interviews.  Broadcast on Den Haag FM 92.0 each Tuesday evening, you can listen in to learn more about this great city of ours. DutchBuzz has also interviewed many of the city’s many ‘pearls’ on the programmes over the years, reflecting our rich and … Continue reading DutchBuzz Pearls: Fiona Passantino

The Hague Student Investment Fund (HSIF) Pitch Night: Apply as an aspiring entrepreneur or attend as audience

Are you a student or recent graduate from The Hague, Delft, Leiden, or the surrounding areas with groundbreaking business ideas? Join The Hague Student Investment Fund (HSIF) at our event for an opportunity to pitch your business idea. 📅 Date: 6 March 2024 🕕 Time: 18:00 - 21:00 📍 Location: Lighthouse, THUAS HSIF Innovation Showcase: … Continue reading The Hague Student Investment Fund (HSIF) Pitch Night: Apply as an aspiring entrepreneur or attend as audience

Abdi Nageeye Aims to Break Dutch Half Marathon Record at the 48th NN CPC Loop Den Haag

With the participation of Abdi Nageeye, the 48th NN CPC Loop Den Haag promises to be an extraordinary event, as the fastest road athlete in the Netherlands sets his sights on breaking his own Dutch record in the half marathon on Sunday, March 10. Nageeye, whose record of 1:00.24 has stood since 2019, achieved this … Continue reading Abdi Nageeye Aims to Break Dutch Half Marathon Record at the 48th NN CPC Loop Den Haag

DIOR – A New Look Fashion Exhibition comes to The Hague this Autumn

In the autumn of 2024, the Kunstmuseum Den Haag, Netherlands, will present an exhibition about Christian Dior, founder of one of the world’s greatest fashion and couture houses, and his unique legacy. This retrospective – entitled DIOR – A New Look – was initiated and conceived by the Kunstmuseum and is therefore distinct from previous exhibitions staged abroad. “It will focus on Dior’s design and explore the House’s unique essence, developed during the period 1947-1957, when Monsieur Dior … Continue reading DIOR – A New Look Fashion Exhibition comes to The Hague this Autumn

Beeld & Geluid Museum says goodbye to location Zeestraat The Hague

The Beeld & Geluid (Sound & Vision) Museum in The Hague will leave Zeestraat from 1 September 2024. The successful programming and educational workshops around themes such as media literacy and journalism will be continued with partners at locations elsewhere in the city. In 2019, Sound & Vision took over the Museum for Communication (COMM), … Continue reading Beeld & Geluid Museum says goodbye to location Zeestraat The Hague

More asylum requests and fewer following family members in 2023

In 2023, over 38 thousand people submitted a first application for asylum in the Netherlands. This is 8 percent more than one year previously. In contrast, the number of following family members decreased by 7 percent, relative to 2022. Similar to recent years, Syrian asylum seekers constitute the largest group. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this … Continue reading More asylum requests and fewer following family members in 2023

Unemployment virtually unchanged in The Netherlands in 2023

Last year, the unemployment rate hardly changed. In December, 3.6 percent of the labour force were unemployed, equivalent to the 2023 average. In Q4, unemployment declined slightly by 3 thousand per month on average, ending at 361 thousand in December. In the same period, the number of people in paid employment grew by 25 thousand … Continue reading Unemployment virtually unchanged in The Netherlands in 2023

Time capsule from 1925 on display at the Binnenhof Renovation Information Centre in The Hague until 4 February

A 1925 time capsule - which was opened this week - will be on display at the Binnenhof Renovation Information Centre in The Hague. From today, Wednesday 31 January, until Sunday 4 February, the lead box and contents will be on display. The free Information Centre Binnenhof Renovation is located at Plaats 22, close to … Continue reading Time capsule from 1925 on display at the Binnenhof Renovation Information Centre in The Hague until 4 February

DutchBuzz Pearls: Renee Tentori

DutchBuzz is The Hague's English community radio programme of news, views and interviews.  Broadcast on Den Haag FM 92.0 each Tuesday evening, you can listen in to learn more about this great city of ours. DutchBuzz has also interviewed many of the city’s many ‘pearls’ on the programmes over the years, reflecting our rich and diverse … Continue reading DutchBuzz Pearls: Renee Tentori

DutchBuzz Pearls

The Hague’s Pearls The podcasts below are devoted to members of the international community who have made a special contribution to the City of The Hague. The DutchBuzz team takes pleasure in inviting and interviewing the city’s many ‘pearls’. Many of them have been featured in our programmes over the years because they reflect our … Continue reading DutchBuzz Pearls

Additional funds for the Centre for Sexual Violence

Over the next 3 years, Stichting Landelijk Centrum Seksueel Geweld (LCSG) will be able to count on more than €1.1 million. This is double the basic amount for 2023. The additional funds follow from the Van der Laan/Van der Werf motion for the purpose of strengthening the national function of the Centre for Sexual Violence. … Continue reading Additional funds for the Centre for Sexual Violence

LEO’s International Flavors restaurant celebrates second anniversary

Last Friday marked LEO's International Flavors' second anniversary.  Over the past few weeks, people were called upon to suggest a loved one who deserved a boost for a positive start to the new year. Those selected were able to dine at the restaurant free of charge. In honour of the anniversary, chef Sido de Brabander … Continue reading LEO’s International Flavors restaurant celebrates second anniversary

DutchBuzz Pearls: Micky Piller

DutchBuzz is The Hague's English community radio programme of news, views and interviews.  Broadcast on Den Haag FM 92.0 each Tuesday evening, you can listen in to learn more about this great city of ours. DutchBuzz has also interviewed many of the city’s many ‘pearls’ on the programmes over the years, reflecting our rich and diverse … Continue reading DutchBuzz Pearls: Micky Piller

Dutch government presents vision on generative AI

As one of the first EU Member States, the Dutch government recently presented a vision on generative AI. In this vision, the government emphasises the urgent need to take action with a view to the opportunities and challenges of this disruptive and at the same time promising technology. The vision ties in with a series … Continue reading Dutch government presents vision on generative AI

New Natural Health Centre Opens in The Hague

Over the weekend, a new natural health centre opened in The Hague, at Badhuisstraat 224. Founder and CEO, Sandra Delgado Quist, is an accredited Homeopath and Reiki teacher.  She spent four years studying at The School of Homeopathy in Stroud, UK, and completed a three year postgraduate course at the Dynamis School for Advanced Homeopathy … Continue reading New Natural Health Centre Opens in The Hague

Avonturenboerderij Molenwaard has been voted ‘Best outing in South Holland’ by ANWB

Avonturenboerderij Molenwaard has been voted 'Best outing in South Holland'.  This was revealed recently in the ANWB election of the 'Best outings in the Netherlands 2024'. Representatives of Avonturenboerderij Molenwaard received a gold award during the festive award ceremony las week. The silver and bronze awards this year go to De Tuinderij and Faunapark Flakkee. … Continue reading Avonturenboerderij Molenwaard has been voted ‘Best outing in South Holland’ by ANWB