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Princess Margriet opens Keukenhof’s Symphony of Colours anniversary concert

Keukenhof now open to visitors In celebration of Keukenhof’s 75th anniversary, her Royal Highness Princess Margriet opened the anniversary edition of the flower exhibition in Lisse. During its 75-year history, Keukenhof has not only become a symbol of the Netherlands but also a stalwart of the ornamental flower and tourism sectors. It owes its success to generations … Continue reading Princess Margriet opens Keukenhof’s Symphony of Colours anniversary concert

SEA LIFE Scheveningen participates in the National Clean-up Day on 23 March

A cleaner underwater world starts above water SEA LIFE Scheveningen will roll up its sleeves for a litter-free Scheveningen during the National Clean-up Day on 23 March. Saturday morning at 10.30 a.m., a large group of volunteers will set to work making the above-water world litter-free. The 22nd edition of the National Clean-up Day is … Continue reading SEA LIFE Scheveningen participates in the National Clean-up Day on 23 March

Applications for the Hague Pearl 2024 close on Monday 25 March

The Hague-based companies that have made an exceptional contribution to The Hague over the past year and those focusing on circular business activities have until Monday 25 March to apply for the entrepreneurial award. Hague Pearl The Hague Pearl is an award for companies that make an exceptional contribution to The Hague's economy and show … Continue reading Applications for the Hague Pearl 2024 close on Monday 25 March

DutchBuzz Pearls: Tetyana Benzeroual

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: Tetyana Benzeroual

International Connector Opens Satellite Office in The Hague

Innovation Consultancy is Amplifying Gen Z Voices in Business to Build More Equitable Solutions  International Connector, a leading innovation consultancy that works with market leaders to develop their products and workforce, has established a presence in The Hague to accelerate their focus on business solutions that address social challenges.  “Our days are spent redesigning ideas … Continue reading International Connector Opens Satellite Office in The Hague

Number of minor traffic offences back to ‘pre-COVID-19′ era

With almost 8.5 million minor traffic offences under the Traffic Regulations (Administrative Enforcement) Act (Wahv) in 2023, the number of minor traffic offences has for the first time exceeded the level before the measures taken to restrict COVID-19. A total of 8,463,917 orders under the Wahv, also known as the Mulder fines, were issued. There … Continue reading Number of minor traffic offences back to ‘pre-COVID-19′ era

2024 Internationalisering in de praktijk

On 15 March 2024, I attended a conference at my work The Hague University of Applied Sciences / de Haagse Hogeschool: Internationalising in de praktijk (Internationalisation in practice). I've been very interested in and involved in internationalisation in higher education for my whole teaching career, of almost 10 years now. However being based in the … Continue reading 2024 Internationalisering in de praktijk

Dutchify Connecting Cultures Panel

🎉✈️ Embark on a cultural adventure like never before at our spectacular event: “Connecting Cultures”! 🌍✨ 📅 Set Your calendars for March 14th . The event will be at The Social Hub, let’s turn it into a melting pot of diversity, starting at 5 PM until 7 PM! 🌟🎊 🔍 Test your knowledge and wit … Continue reading Dutchify Connecting Cultures Panel

Electro World Stadhouder organises Meet & Greet with racing driver Max van der Snel (20) from The Hague

Electro World Stadhouder organises Meet & Greet with racing driver Max van der Snel (20) from The Hague on Wednesday 20 March from 14:00 - 16:00 with a chance to win 2 tickets to Spa Francorchamps. Electro World Stadhouder, the company owned by Ted & Rianne Stadhouder on Thomsonplein in The Hague, will sponsor talented … Continue reading Electro World Stadhouder organises Meet & Greet with racing driver Max van der Snel (20) from The Hague

Margriet Schavemaker new director Kunstmuseum Den Haag, Fotomuseum Den Haag, KM21 and Escher in Het Paleis

Margriet Schavemaker will become general director of Kunstmuseum Den Haag, Fotomuseum Den Haag, KM21 and Escher in Het Paleis from 1 June 2024. She succeeds Benno Tempel, who took over as director at the Kröller-Müller Museum late last year. Schavemaker is currently artistic director of the Amsterdam Museum and professor of Media and Art in … Continue reading Margriet Schavemaker new director Kunstmuseum Den Haag, Fotomuseum Den Haag, KM21 and Escher in Het Paleis

2024 Bevrijdingsdag 5 mei / Liberation Day 5 May The Hague Liberty Meal Celebrations

On 4 May in the Netherlands we commemorate victims of war, and on 5 May we celebrate the fact that we live in freedom. The National Committee helps determine how meaning is given to commemorating and celebrating and to how the memory of the Second World War is kept alive. In The Hague, there are … Continue reading 2024 Bevrijdingsdag 5 mei / Liberation Day 5 May The Hague Liberty Meal Celebrations

DutchBuzz Pearls: Deborah Valentine

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: Deborah Valentine

Asset manager NLV leases approximately 850 m² of office space in WTC The Hague

NLV B.V., a sustainable asset manager in Dutch real estate, has signed a long-term lease agreement with Bouwinvest for the lease of approximately 850 m² of office space in World Trade Center The Hague. The real estate asset manager moved into WTC The Hague on 1 January and chose the prominent multi-tenant complex partly because … Continue reading Asset manager NLV leases approximately 850 m² of office space in WTC The Hague

Abdi Nageeye wins NN CPC Run The Hague

Abdi Nageeye won the half marathon as part of the 48th NN CPC Run The Hague on Sunday, setting a Dutch record. The Netherland's best road athlete won the opening classic half marathon race completing it in 1.00.21. In doing so, despite bowel and hamstring problems, he improved his own record by three seconds. Ethiopian … Continue reading Abdi Nageeye wins NN CPC Run The Hague

2024 IWD: A Spotlight on Female Expertise @ The Hague Tech

There were numerous events to choose from on Friday 8 March 2024 - International Women's Day. I have very mixed feelings about this day. I absolutely believe we need to focus on and address the ongoing gender gaps in our world. However I feel uncomfortable at events with only women - inclusion is so important … Continue reading 2024 IWD: A Spotlight on Female Expertise @ The Hague Tech

Ria Sikkes-lezing – Ingrid van Engelshoven

On 7 March 2024, I attended the Ria Sikkes-lezing as part of the Haagse VrouwenDagen. The event was all in Dutch and I did my best to follow it all. Programma 19.30 uur Inloop met livemuziek, koffie, thee en wat lekkers 20.00 uur Mariëlle Vavier, Wethouder Armoede, Inclusie, Zorg en Internationale Zaken 20.15 uur Ria Sikkes-lezing door Ingrid van Engelshoven … Continue reading Ria Sikkes-lezing – Ingrid van Engelshoven

Susan Chembai aims for victory and course record during 48th NN CPC Run in The Hague Sunday 10 March

Susan Chembai is the big favourite among the women at the 48th NN CPC Loop Den Haag on Sunday 10 March. The 24-year-old Kenyan is looking to add lustre to her performance at the NN Half Marathon with a course record. The fastest time ever run by an athlete in The Hague has been held … Continue reading Susan Chembai aims for victory and course record during 48th NN CPC Run in The Hague Sunday 10 March

AFRITUDE wins Student DJ Contest in The Hague

Last week, five promising DJs showed their talent to a professional jury in the Paard. And the winner is... AFRITUDE! Valentijn Schulz of The Hague University of Applied Sciences organises the annual HI The Hague Student DJ Contest: "Never before have we had so many women behind the decks - super entries that The Hague … Continue reading AFRITUDE wins Student DJ Contest in The Hague

Building Biomimicry Bridges Book Launch

On 4 March 2024, I attended an amazing event at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, where Laura Lee Stevens and her co-authors launched the book "Building Biomimicry Bridges". The launch also marked the completion of her postdoctoral research on using biomimicry to solve complex problems. Laura presented the first copy to BoE member Hans … Continue reading Building Biomimicry Bridges Book Launch