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
According to CJG Digital Marking, the top 8 Social Media Trends to watch out for in 2017 are below. It will be interesting to watch throughout the year. -Renee Embedded from CJG Digital Marketing
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)
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
On Sunday 5th February 2017, The Feel at Home in The Hague Fair will celebrate its 10th Anniversary. The Fair will be officially opened by the Mayor of The Hague, Jozias van Aartsen.
Dutch TV show, Zondag met Lubach, "welcomes Trump in his own words", with the video going viral worldwide. Released just a few days ago, views on the YouTube video are at almost 4 million and the Facebook video has 39 million views. The voiceover is the "American Nederlander" comedian Greg Shapiro. https://youtu.be/ELD2AwFN9Nc
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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