Weekend Special (03-05 February 2017)

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! Feel at Home in The Hague Fair (05 February) A meeting point … Continue reading Weekend Special (03-05 February 2017)

Ploumen urges international fund for safe abortion

Development minister Lilianne Ploumen has expressed disappointment at US President Donald Trump’s decision to eliminate all funding for organisations that help women in developing countries with family planning if their range of services includes abortion. Mr Trump’s presidential memorandum (the ‘Global Gag Rule’) was announced last week in Washington. ‘This decision has far-reaching consequences,’ said … Continue reading Ploumen urges international fund for safe abortion

Get a Glimpse of the Cadance Festival at the Feel At Home Fair

Korzo is one of the Netherlands’ largest dance producers for young top talent. From their home base of The Hague, talented choreographers work on new performances and take these on tour through the Netherlands and abroad. In the two weeks either side of the Fair, Korzo theatre and production house will be staging the 18th … Continue reading Get a Glimpse of the Cadance Festival at the Feel At Home Fair

Chinese New Year to be celebrated in The Hague this weekend

The Hague is once again preparing for the Chinese New Year, which is this year on 28 January. Chinatown The Hague celebrates the Chinese New Year already for the 25th time. Many distinguished guests from The Netherlands and abroad have confirmed that they will attend the celebration in the city hall, among them several ambassadors … Continue reading Chinese New Year to be celebrated in The Hague this weekend

Winners of The Hague Innovators Challenge

Over seventy organisations and companies submitted ideas to tackle current global challenges in The Hague Innovators Challenge, with nine finalists pitching on stage last week at the New Business Summit, hosted by the New World Campas. An initiative of the City of The Hague which aimed to encourage start-ups, organizations and students to present new ideas on … Continue reading Winners of The Hague Innovators Challenge

Dutch Agri and food exports achieve record high in 2016

The Dutch agri & food sector has further strengthened its leading position in the world market. In 2016, Agri & Food exports totalled almost 94 billion euros, compared to 90 billion in 2015. Agricultural products accounted for 85 billion euros and agricultural materials, knowledge and technology accounted for 9 billion: a new record. This means … Continue reading Dutch Agri and food exports achieve record high in 2016

2017 tulip season has begun

The new season for cut tulips has begun, attracting attention from around the world. On Saturday 21 January, Dutch tulip growers (TPN) organised the sixth annual National Tulip Day. The highlight was the picking garden of 200,000 tulips in the heart of Amsterdam, where members of the public could pick tulips free of charge. According … Continue reading 2017 tulip season has begun

Ice skating in The Hague over the weekend

After several very cold days, many waterways in The Hague were frozen solid after the weekend.  Advice from official authorities was that the ice may not be thick enough to support skaters.  However there were still significant numbers out on the ice. TheHagueOnLine editor, Renee Veldman-Tentori, lives in The Hague suburb of Ypenburg, where many local residents … Continue reading Ice skating in The Hague over the weekend

The Hague and Amsterdam March for Women’s Rights and Equality

As part of a worldwide demonstration timed to be held the day after Trump's inauguration in Washington, crowds gathered in The Hague and Amsterdam to march for women's rights and equality on the weekend. What started as a march in Washington became a global action encouraging women, men and children to make a statement against inequality. … Continue reading The Hague and Amsterdam March for Women’s Rights and Equality

Weekend Special (27-29 January 2017)

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! Cadance Festival (27 January - 12 February) Premiere festival: up-and-coming top talents and … Continue reading Weekend Special (27-29 January 2017)

New Business Summit in The Hague tomorrow

The New Business Summit will be held tomorrow, 19 January 2017, at the New World Canvas building.  This is a free event for owners and supporters of business in smart technology.   Co-organized by World Startup Factory, the startup entrepreneurs in the Connectivity Accelerator and Impact City The Hague, it aims to bring together entrepreneurs, corporates, investors, SMEs, research institutions and … Continue reading New Business Summit in The Hague tomorrow

The Hague Market launches discount weeks

On Friday 13th January 2017, The Hague Market (Haagse Markt) launched 10 weeks of discounts.  Shoppers can take advantage of additional discounts on vegetables, fruit, clothes, accessorises and many other products. The Hague Market is a meeting place of diverse cultures and the largest open air market in Europe, with 540 stalls and attracting around  40,000 visitors per day. … Continue reading The Hague Market launches discount weeks

Pathe ladies night breaks records with Fifty Shades Darker

The Pathé Ladies Night on Wednesday 8 February with Fifty Shades Darker has sold more than 33,000 tickets, breaking records three weeks before the event.   Ladies Night - a combination of a movie and extras such as a glass of champagne, popcorn, drink and goody bags - has been increasing in popularity at 21 Pathe cinemas … Continue reading Pathe ladies night breaks records with Fifty Shades Darker

Night At The Park Tickets on sale at 12 noon today

Enjoy the best music from the 80’s, 90’s and early 00’s together with your friends in The Hague’s Zuiderpark. Enjoy the sun while sitting in the grass, under a tree with a cold beer, a nice glass of wine with some delicious grilled meat from the barbecue, some fresh oysters or traditionally baked fries. Or … Continue reading Night At The Park Tickets on sale at 12 noon today

Minister aims to make participation contract compulsory in July

Minister aims to make participation contract compulsory in July The Dutch government is pressing ahead with plans to require all non-EU citizens who move to the Netherlands to sign a declaration pledging to uphold Dutch values and to play an active role in society. Social affairs minister Lodewijk Asscher plans to introduce the contract, which … Continue reading Minister aims to make participation contract compulsory in July

Weekend Special (20-22 January 2017)

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! Winternachten Festival (19-22 January 2017) Winternachten Festival brings together writers, journalist, thinkers, poets … Continue reading Weekend Special (20-22 January 2017)