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The general board of the Rotterdam The Hague Metropolitan Region (MRDH) has agreed to earmark €145 million for public transport operations until 2030. This will give regional transport operators RET, HTM and EBS the financial perspective they asked for. On 15 November, the 21 MRDH Mobility aldermen already agreed to the plans. Metro, bus and … Continue reading MRDH general board gives final approval on mega public transport investment

The Dutch population will continue to increase in the coming years, but less rapidly than in recent years; it is projected to reach 18 million in 2024 and 19 million in 2037. Population growth is largely attributable to migration and increased life expectancy. By 2040, a quarter of the population will be aged 65 years … Continue reading Forecast: nearly 18 million inhabitants, 19 million projected in 2037

A recent Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK) survey shows that entrepreneurs are struggling with staff shortages in 2023. 'Entrepreneurship in 2023', was a survey of 1,400 entrepreneurs, 685 of whom are SMEs (Small to Medium Enterprises) with staff. In the survey, they shared experiences such as: "No chance of finding staff", "Shortage of staff inhibits … Continue reading Entrepreneurs struggle with staff shortages

The 21 aldermen of Economy of the Rotterdam The Hague Metropolitan Region have decided to invest nearly a million euros in strengthening regional business parks. MRDH (De Metropoolregio Rotterdam Den Haag) board member Aart Jan Spoon: "We are taking the lead in the development of regional business parks. Space for expansion of business parks in … Continue reading Rotterdam-The Hague Metropolitan region invests in strengthening regional business parks

In the first half of 2023, 78 percent of the population aged 12 years or older said they had made an online purchase reports Statistics Netherlands (CBS), based on their latest survey on ICT usage by households and individuals. This is more than one year previously, and comparable to the numbers of 2021. Sales of … Continue reading Nearly 8 in 10 people shop online in 2023

Tonight’s Dutchbuzz programme is devoted to love, goodwill and charity. With a love coach in the studio, the Mommuv Foundation, second loved clothing and Sinterklaas present, tonight’s radio programme on Den Haag FM is a gift of love to our listeners. Dutchbuzz is made for the internationals in The Hague! Listen live at 21.00 on … Continue reading Dutchbuzz English language broadcast at 9pm tonight on Den Haag FM

Ten candidates were shortlisted for this year’s Human Rights Tulip, a prize awarded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs each year to international human rights defenders. An independent jury has now narrowed it down to the top three candidates. Foreign minister Hanke Bruins Slot will be announcing this year’s winner on 14 December. The importance … Continue reading Human Rights Tulip 2023: top three candidates

On Monday 4 December 2023, Geoffrey van Leeuwen (VVD) will become Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation. Mr Van Leeuwen will be fulfilling the role temporarily while Liesje Schreinemacher is on maternity leave. Mr Van Leeuwen worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs previously. During that time, his roles included Dutch ambassador to Afghanistan, … Continue reading Geoffrey van Leeuwen to become Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation

Following MoMA in New York, Kunstmuseum Den Haag is now able to add to its collection a work by Hilma af Klint on long-term loan, Series VIII of 1920. The exhibition Hilma af Klint & Piet Mondrian: Forms of Life is currently showing at the museum. This series, which is not part of the exhibition, … Continue reading Long-term loan adds work by Hilma af Klint to Kunstmuseum Den Haag’s permanent collection

Tonight’s The Hague Pearl on Den Haag FM is Choir Conductor Marcela Obermeister Shasha who has been decorated for her services to culture and music in the Netherlands. Dutchbuzz will be talking about Christmas theatre productions and the wonderful Repair Café at 21.00 on DHFM 92.0 tonight. Listen live: https://cdn.denhaagfm.nl/luisterenhome/denhaagfm.html More about DutchBuzz: https://dutchbuzz.nl/ Whether … Continue reading Dutchbuzz English language broadcast at 9pm tonight on Den Haag FM

This week, the Netherlands elected a new government. Extensive news coverage has surrounded this, alongside many personal posts on major social media channels. For many internationals in The Hague this can be of great interest, but also difficult to follow, especially if you are not yet fluent in Dutch. Dutch News has a range of … Continue reading 2023 General Election Results