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Managing Social Media – The Impact of Communities

It was a delight to have the chance to give a guest lecture to the MICM (Master of International Communication Management) on 13 February 2024. I'm both an alumni of this programme, and also taught this module in the past. Lu has done a fantastic job this year redesigning this module and I appreciated the … Continue reading Managing Social Media – The Impact of Communities

ADO Secure Crucial Victory Over Den Bosch: Title Ambitions Intact as Jan Vlak Stars

Article: Seth Baker Photo Mateo Kaiser ADO's game against Den Bosch was set to be a cracker from the start with ADO sat in second place on 46 points and FC Den Bosch all the way down in 18th place on 19 points. Three points for the home side would see the storks within one … Continue reading ADO Secure Crucial Victory Over Den Bosch: Title Ambitions Intact as Jan Vlak Stars

DutchBuzz Pearls: Berry Rutjes

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: Berry Rutjes

Cyber attacks and Islamic terrorism top list of Dutch fears

A cyber attack on vital infrastructure such as the provision of energy or banking services, is top of the list of fears among the Dutch, according to the latest edition of the Clingendael Institute’s foreign affairs barometer. The research, carried out annually, gauges what the Dutch population perceives as threats and what offers them hope in … Continue reading Cyber attacks and Islamic terrorism top list of Dutch fears

Community Club Highlight: AWC The Hague

Welcome to the community club highlight for the American Women’s Club of The Hague! The AWC of The Hague provides a sense of community and friendship for those making the Netherlands their home, offering a network to meet and make new friends, share information and experiences, contribute to the community, and engage in fun and … Continue reading Community Club Highlight: AWC The Hague

Ukraine: €50 billion in extra support from the European Union

On 1 February 2024, EU member states reached agreement on an additional €50 billion in support for Ukraine. Find out what the package includes and what else the Netherlands is doing to support Ukraine. The Netherlands stands behind Ukraine The Netherlands will continue to support Ukraine so that it can defend itself against Russian aggression. … Continue reading Ukraine: €50 billion in extra support from the European Union

DutchBuzz Pearls: Fiona Passantino

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: Fiona Passantino

The Hague Student Investment Fund (HSIF) Pitch Night: Apply as an aspiring entrepreneur or attend as audience

Are you a student or recent graduate from The Hague, Delft, Leiden, or the surrounding areas with groundbreaking business ideas? Join The Hague Student Investment Fund (HSIF) at our event for an opportunity to pitch your business idea. 📅 Date: 6 March 2024 🕕 Time: 18:00 - 21:00 📍 Location: Lighthouse, THUAS HSIF Innovation Showcase: … Continue reading The Hague Student Investment Fund (HSIF) Pitch Night: Apply as an aspiring entrepreneur or attend as audience

Abdi Nageeye Aims to Break Dutch Half Marathon Record at the 48th NN CPC Loop Den Haag

With the participation of Abdi Nageeye, the 48th NN CPC Loop Den Haag promises to be an extraordinary event, as the fastest road athlete in the Netherlands sets his sights on breaking his own Dutch record in the half marathon on Sunday, March 10. Nageeye, whose record of 1:00.24 has stood since 2019, achieved this … Continue reading Abdi Nageeye Aims to Break Dutch Half Marathon Record at the 48th NN CPC Loop Den Haag

International and European Law: LinkedIn Inspiration

On 6 February 2024, I gave a LinkedIn Inspiration lecture to International and European Law students at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Thanks to Rebecca Kumi for the invite.... Also a huge thank you to Max Fulham for the fabulous photographs! Renee Tentori Guest Lecture in the Global Citizenship and Professional Development Module of … Continue reading International and European Law: LinkedIn Inspiration

DIOR – A New Look Fashion Exhibition comes to The Hague this Autumn

In the autumn of 2024, the Kunstmuseum Den Haag, Netherlands, will present an exhibition about Christian Dior, founder of one of the world’s greatest fashion and couture houses, and his unique legacy. This retrospective – entitled DIOR – A New Look – was initiated and conceived by the Kunstmuseum and is therefore distinct from previous exhibitions staged abroad. “It will focus on Dior’s design and explore the House’s unique essence, developed during the period 1947-1957, when Monsieur Dior … Continue reading DIOR – A New Look Fashion Exhibition comes to The Hague this Autumn

Beeld & Geluid Museum says goodbye to location Zeestraat The Hague

The Beeld & Geluid (Sound & Vision) Museum in The Hague will leave Zeestraat from 1 September 2024. The successful programming and educational workshops around themes such as media literacy and journalism will be continued with partners at locations elsewhere in the city. In 2019, Sound & Vision took over the Museum for Communication (COMM), … Continue reading Beeld & Geluid Museum says goodbye to location Zeestraat The Hague

Toastmasters NL Division E contest season 2024

Each year, Toastmasters, a public speaking and leadership organisation, holds a worldwide speaking contest. This year is actually Toastmaster's 100th anniversary, since being started in 1924 in California.  There are clubs all around the world. For more information about finding one near you, visit: https://www.toastmasters.org My own Toastmasters journey so far My first connection with Toastmasters was … Continue reading Toastmasters NL Division E contest season 2024

More asylum requests and fewer following family members in 2023

In 2023, over 38 thousand people submitted a first application for asylum in the Netherlands. This is 8 percent more than one year previously. In contrast, the number of following family members decreased by 7 percent, relative to 2022. Similar to recent years, Syrian asylum seekers constitute the largest group. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this … Continue reading More asylum requests and fewer following family members in 2023

Unemployment virtually unchanged in The Netherlands in 2023

Last year, the unemployment rate hardly changed. In December, 3.6 percent of the labour force were unemployed, equivalent to the 2023 average. In Q4, unemployment declined slightly by 3 thousand per month on average, ending at 361 thousand in December. In the same period, the number of people in paid employment grew by 25 thousand … Continue reading Unemployment virtually unchanged in The Netherlands in 2023

Time capsule from 1925 on display at the Binnenhof Renovation Information Centre in The Hague until 4 February

A 1925 time capsule - which was opened this week - will be on display at the Binnenhof Renovation Information Centre in The Hague. From today, Wednesday 31 January, until Sunday 4 February, the lead box and contents will be on display. The free Information Centre Binnenhof Renovation is located at Plaats 22, close to … Continue reading Time capsule from 1925 on display at the Binnenhof Renovation Information Centre in The Hague until 4 February

DutchBuzz Pearls: Renee Tentori

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 diverse … Continue reading DutchBuzz Pearls: Renee Tentori

DutchBuzz Pearls

The Hague’s Pearls The podcasts below are devoted to members of the international community who have made a special contribution to the City of The Hague. The DutchBuzz team takes pleasure in inviting and interviewing the city’s many ‘pearls’. Many of them have been featured in our programmes over the years because they reflect our … Continue reading DutchBuzz Pearls

Why do networks fail and what can we do to reverse this process? Dr Liliya Terzieva lecture.

As part of the International Week for the BFM students at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, we recently had the wonderful opportunity to listen in to a series of lectures. On 30 January 2024, Dr Liliya Terzieva gave a really interesting lecture about Why do networks fail and what can we do to reverse … Continue reading Why do networks fail and what can we do to reverse this process? Dr Liliya Terzieva lecture.