Snow fell on both Saturday and Sunday in The Hague, with children and adults alike enjoying the novelty. Visit TheHagueOnLine Facebook page for a short broadcast from the centre of The Hague on Saturday and share your own snow photos:
Mayor Jozias van Aartsen of The Hague issued a warning to his audience during his opening speech at the annual Feel at Home in The Hague Fair on 5 February in The Hague City Hall. ‘Nationalism offer simplistic ready-made solutions to the huge challenges facing our world today. But a huge and empty void lies … Continue reading Van Aartsen warns against nationalism during Feel at Home Fair
Broadcaster RTL on Sunday cancelled its scheduled election debate after PVV leader Geert Wilders and prime minister Mark Rutte pulled out. The leaders of the two biggest parties in the polls said they would not take part because RTL had asked the leaders of five rather than four parties to attend. The event, billed as … Continue reading RTL cancels ‘prime ministers debate’ after Wilders and Rutte pull out
The Here in Holland podcast recorded a special edition during the Feel at Home Fair. Expats from the city and beyond share some surprising stories on how they feel at home in the Netherlands, what they like best and what they get up to. Here in Holland has great stories, tips and advice on international … Continue reading The Here in Holland podcast: 2017 Feel at Home Fair special edition
The Mauritshuis is delighted to announce the launch of The Goldfinch, A Bird’s Eye View. This website focusses entirely on the renowned painting The Goldfinch by Carel Fabritius. The user can explore a great many stories about this world-famous painting, the bird it depicts and the artist through sound, animation and visuals. This story-telling website is the first in … Continue reading Mauritshuis launches website The Goldfinch, A Bird’s Eye View on much-loved painting by Carel Fabritius
The Hague Municipal Executive has voted in favour of allowing a Legoland Discovery Centre to open on the Scheveningen boulevard in 2019. It would come next to the Kurhaus, where Vitalizee is currently located. Merlin, which also owns Sea Life, Madame Tussauds and the London Eye, is interested in the location, in particular because of … Continue reading Legoland Discovery Centre coming to Scheveningen
Judges in Haarlem have upheld a ban on taxi touts at Schiphol airport imposed by Haarlemmermeer town council last month. The council introduced bylaws banning touts from operating at the airport for six months. ‘The fine can mount up to €1,500 and ultimately, a judge can order their cars to be confiscated or ban them … Continue reading Judges uphold Schiphol taxi tout ban; licenced cabs only allowed
The exhibition At Home in Holland: Vermeer and his Contemporaries from the British Royal Collection was a success, attracting 120,000 visitors. The exhibition,visited by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge in October 2016 included masterpieces by artists such as Johannes Vermeer, Jan Steen, Pieter de Hooch and Gerrit Dou. The exhibition, which was extended until … Continue reading Exhibition At Home in Holland great success for Mauritshuis
The Netherlands, Japan and UN Environment will lead the establishment of a Global Centre of Excellence on Climate Adaptation in The Netherlands. Yesterday, the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment signed a Statement of Intent together with global partners of the new project. The Centre will address the growing need for support among countries, … Continue reading Global Centre of Excellence on Climate Adaptation seeks residence in the Netherlands
Here’s a summary of highlighted events for the upcoming weekend in The Hague and surrounds. Click on the links for more details. Please check the websites of the organisers for the most up to date information and any last minute changes. Have a great weekend! Happiest Kids in The World Book Launch The Hague (11 February) Did you … Continue reading Weekend Special (10-12 February 2017)
Yesterday, The Hague City hall welcomed thousands of "internationals", providing information and entertainment to help them feel more at home in The Hague. The 10th anniversary edition featured an education theme, with representatives from primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in The Hague and surrounds. Mayor Jozias van Aartsen officially opened the event as one of his final … Continue reading 10th annual Fair helps thousands Feel at Home in The Hague
The Hague’s alderman Tom de Bruijn will serve as acting mayor of The Hague as of 1 March 2017 when Mayor Jozias van Aartsen retires. He will hold this position until the new mayor of The Hague takes office. This decision was taken by The Hague Municipal Executive. De Bruijn (D66) will formally become the … Continue reading Tom de Bruijn to be acting mayor of The Hague
Today, around 2000 people demonstrated at the Malieveld, The Hague. Organised via a Facebook group, Holland Against Hate was originally planned in response to Trump's so called "Muslim Ban", however demonstrators also shared signs reflecting a broader message. Were you there? Please share your photos and comments on TheHagueOnLine Facebook group. A few members of … Continue reading Holland Against Hate: The Hague
A Facebook event "Holland Against Hate: Protest against Trump's Muslim Ban" currently has 15,000 "interested" and 4,000 registered as attending at 4pm Wednesday 1 February. Organised by Wouter Booij, he states that it "...began with a Facebook event and an email to The Hague police that he expected around 50 people with a megaphone" however this … Continue reading Thousands set to demonstrate “Holland Against Hate” in The Hague
In 2016, a total of 49 foreign companies invested in The Hague. They either opened a new office or expanded their business in the city. Over the next three years, these companies are expected to create 588 extra jobs for the city. Vice Mayor Karsten Klein (Economic Affairs, Harbours, Welfare and Health) says, “The Hague, … Continue reading 49 foreign companies invested in The Hague in 2016
Internationals in the Netherlands are being asked to take part in a unique challenge to crowdsource a podcast via WhatsApp. To mark the launch of the Here in Holland Podcast this week podcast producer Andy Clark is collecting stories via WhatsApp audio message in a bid to make the first ever podcast crowdsourced this way. … Continue reading Unique challenge to share your story
A new residential tower for students is due to begin construction this month next to The Hague University of Applied Sciences. The Leemanstoren project, named for the area it is being built (Leemansplein, The Hague), will be 23 stories high and will provide 451 student apartments. It is the first stage of the longer term "Vijverhof" plan … Continue reading Construction to begin on 23 story student accommodation in The Hague
The International Court of Justice in The Hague has apologised to the city’s police force after one of its interns accused two police officers of racially motivated brutality after they arrested her earlier this week. Chaka Laguerre, 30, who is from the US and has a 10-month clerkship at the UN organisation, posted an impassioned … Continue reading International court apologies to police over intern’s racism arrest claim
Last week, the Primary School of the International School of The Hague (ISH) was awarded the status of “Excellente School” by Ms Anke Buiteveld, Directeur Internationaal Beleid from the Ministry of Education. “Excellente School” status is a prestigious award given by the Dutch Ministry of Education in recognition of the high quality of education offered at a … Continue reading International School of The Hague: “Excellente School”
Minister Ploumen (foreign trade and development cooperation) was inundated by responses to her call for a fundraising initiative for family planning programmes. She received thousands of messages from over 150 countries in 23 languages through both social and traditional media. The vast majority of responses were positive, with many indicating a desire to donate to … Continue reading Dutch Minister Ploumen launches global fund SHE DECIDES, Dutch government makes first donation
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