Every child has an interest in having his or her parentage regulated as soon after birth as possible. The current variety of family forms in Dutch society means that legislation and policy in the field of parentage and custody needs to be amended. This is the opinion of the Government Committee on the Reassessment of … Continue reading Government Committee: Amend the legislation on parentage and custody
Christmas Sing A Long in The Hague City Hall Atrium
Nearly 300 singers will take part in the Christmas Sing-A-Long in the Atrium of The Hague City Hall on Tuesday, 13 December. It will be a warm and inviting evening. Visitors can test out their own voices and sing along with the scratch Christmas choir under the direction of Gregor Bak. There will also be … Continue reading Christmas Sing A Long in The Hague City Hall Atrium
Weekend Special (16-18 December)
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! 2016 Royal Christmas Fair The Hague (13-23 December) Stroll through quaint stands … Continue reading Weekend Special (16-18 December)
First-ever European COIL conference held in The Hague
The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) recently organised Europe’s first ever Conference on Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), which was held on December 1st and 2nd 2016. COIL is a worldwide network engaged in cross-boarder collaboration assisted by information technology that provides students with an avenue for intercultural learning. This conference is inspired by … Continue reading First-ever European COIL conference held in The Hague
Sinterklaas Celebrations
Sinterklaas is celebrated throughout the Netherlands today, with many Dutch schools finishing early. Though he arrived mid-November on a steamboat from Spain, December 5 is his birthday and the day which Dutch children usually receive presents. Many Dutch children eagerly follow the "Sinterklaas Journal" each evening, following the adventures of the Saint. Wikipedia gives a run down … Continue reading Sinterklaas Celebrations
Weekend Special (9-11 December)
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! Cool Event Scheveningen (13 November - 15 January) This winter Scheveningen is … Continue reading Weekend Special (9-11 December)
Royal Academy of Dance Examinations in The Hague
On Monday, 21 November Pointeworks Dance Studio at the Malakkastraat was turned into a Royal Academy of Dance Examination Center. Students from Pointeworks Dance School and students from Balletschool de Singel, Dordrecht participated in the RAD Graded examinations. Each year around 230,000 candidates from all over the world take RAD dance exams. The Royal Academy … Continue reading Royal Academy of Dance Examinations in The Hague
2016 Code to Change Conference Amsterdam Highlights
This previous post about the 2016 Code to Change Conference Amsterdam gave details about the event and this post now shares some highlights. Celebrating inclusion nd diversity in digital innovations, Code to Change brings together high potential employees and great employers. The Bootcamp and mentoring programme gives support, skills and direction to women who would … Continue reading 2016 Code to Change Conference Amsterdam Highlights
Weekend Special (2-4 December 2016)
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! Cool Event Scheveningen (13 November - 15 January) This winter Scheveningen is … Continue reading Weekend Special (2-4 December 2016)
New website for TheHagueOnLine
Today we are proud to announce the launch of a new website. With thanks to Lemonberry for their web and graphic design and IT support, the new site has been designed to continue to connect with our community and share daily news and events in English. Editor and Community Manager, Renee Veldman-Tentori has worked for TheHagueOnLine for … Continue reading New website for TheHagueOnLine
Government wants to ban or block mobile phones while driving
Mobile phone manufacturers could be legally required to fit devices that stop people using their handsets while driving, transport minister Melanie Schultz has told the AD. The government is looking at measures to cut the number of deaths and injuries caused by drivers being distracted by their phones. Around 600 fatal or serious incidents a … Continue reading Government wants to ban or block mobile phones while driving
My MICM Master’s: Unilever Magnum Case Study
As part of my MICM Masters, we did a case study with Unilever on Magnum Ice Creams. Here is the dream team I worked with: Tom, Chantal, Robert-Jan, Joud and Patricia. Our lecturer was Joe Goldiamond and we did a great excursion to the Unilever offices in Rotterdam.
The Hague to host Volley2018
The Hague will host the 10-day international Volley2018 volleyball event in July 2018. Three Olympic volleyball competitions will be united in this large-scale event: the European Beach Volleyball Championships, the Sitting Volleyball World Championships and the Men’s Junior European Volleyball Championships. The Dutch National Volleyball Federation (Nevobo) and the Municipality of The Hague presented the … Continue reading The Hague to host Volley2018
Season’s greetings: Dutch government announces €4.3billion windfall
St Nicholas has paid a visit to the Dutch government: finance minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem has announced an extra €4.3billion in the national coffers thanks to higher-than-predicted corporation tax, income tax and VAT payments. The NOS reports on Friday afternoon that businesses and individuals have handed over more tax than expected, while the sale of 65 million … Continue reading Season’s greetings: Dutch government announces €4.3billion windfall
My MICM Thesis #3: Academic Research and Journals
https://youtu.be/KiSESL2mz6w Vlogging about my experience of writing my Master's thesis. This week I'm learning about academic research, academic journals and am working on deciding on a topic.
My MICM Thesis #2: Research Methods Textbook
This post is part of my own reflection on my 2 year part time Masters in International Communication Management, which I am following at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. I'm recording my experiences and thoughts in a series of videos and written blog posts. Today, things got serious! I finally started reading the textbook … Continue reading My MICM Thesis #2: Research Methods Textbook
The Netherlands recycles know-how to reduce Indonesia’s waste heap
Minister for the Environment Dijksma visited Bantar Gebang, the largest waste heap in South East Asia, near Jakarta, last Tuesday. The working visit has been scheduled in the context of the Dutch Cabinet’s trade and climate mission to Indonesia. Waste greatly exacerbates the Indonesian climate issue. Thirty percent of greenhouse gas emissions is caused by waste. … Continue reading The Netherlands recycles know-how to reduce Indonesia’s waste heap
4th International City Podium takes place in The Hague
The 4th International City Podium took place in The Hague yesterday at the World Trade Center. Organised by ICP (International Community Platform), it offered attendees an interactive program with live digital questions by Buzzmaster, a number of speakers shared their passions and career paths. The International City Podium aims to bring together people from Startups, multinationals, NGO’s … Continue reading 4th International City Podium takes place in The Hague
STET 10 years crowdfunding campaign
Between 2006 and 2016 STET (The English Theatre - has shown nearly 100 plays, created the The Hague Shakespeare Festival, hosted performers from all around the world and offered at least three English-language family shows in The Hague each year. The Education department works with schools from all over The Netherlands. Join the STET's Birthday crowdfuning campaign to … Continue reading STET 10 years crowdfunding campaign
Van Hoytemastraat cleanest shopping area in region
The Van Hoytemastraat in Benoordenhout is the cleanest shopping area in The Hague region. The Van Hoytemastraat came in 10th place in the Netherlands in this year’s election organised by Stichting Nederland Schoon. The Vlierboomstraat (27) and the Fahrenheitstraat (29) also appeared on the list. This summer researchers visited 559 shopping areas in the Netherlands … Continue reading Van Hoytemastraat cleanest shopping area in region
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