Yesterday, around 10,000 people took part in the Unox New Year's Dive, starting 2017 with a splash into cold water. A cold wind and water temperature around 0 degrees did not deter the enthusiastic participants. In 142 locations throughout the country, thousands took part in this annual tradition, with the most popular location being Scheveningen. Hundreds … Continue reading 2017 Unox New Year’s dive
De Muziek Wedstrijd (The Music Competition) is accepting online video entries for musically minded children between the ages of 4-12 through until 8 January 2017. By recording a video of up to 4 minutes on a special app, entrants will receive free entry to the final held at the Blijdorp Zoo in Rotterdam on 11 … Continue reading Children’s music competition
Even if it wasn't a white Christmas, the Cool Event Scheveningen offers residents and visitors to The Hague a winter wonderland feeling through until 15 January 2017. The 600m2 ice skating rink, located in front of the Kurhaus, is open from 10am to 10pm daily, with the exception of 31 December, when it is open until … Continue reading Ice fun continues at Scheveningen
Of the 150 MPs elected at the last general election in 2012, 42 have left before completing their four year stint in parliament, according to researchers at Leiden University. On average, 35 MPs leave parliament in between elections, which generally take place every four years. The current batch of MPs leaving the job include three … Continue reading Nearly One Third of Dutch MPs quit before their time is up
The Dutch government has decided to reduce the number of official documents and identity cards that require the registration of the holder’s sex. Research has shown that the use of such data is more prevalent than it needs to be. At the proposal of Minister of Justice Ard van der Steur and Minister of Education, … Continue reading Government: fewer official documents will note an individual’s sex
The Hague will host the biggest beach event in the Netherlands in the spring. The BonFire Beach Fest will take place between the Scheveningen harbour and the Zwarte Pad. The municipality is providing € 200,000 in funding for the event. Organisers will join forces with the beach restaurants as well as the restaurants on the … Continue reading The Hague to get BonFire Beach Fest in Spring
Another important step in my thesis - I've completed and submitted a literature review. Usually, you will do a research proposal first I believe, but for our module Media Relations, the final assignment was to complete a literature review. We were given permission to deviate slightly from the media relations theme, as long as it … Continue reading My MICM Thesis #4: Literature Review
The Mauritshuis looks back on a varied and successful year with highlights such as the acquisition of the rare flower still life Vase of Flowers in a Stone Niche by Roelant Savery, the first exhibition of contemporary art Vik Muniz: Verso and the visit to the Mauritshuis by the Duchess of Cambridge for the At Home in Holland exhibition. The museum … Continue reading Mauritshuis looks back on a varied and successful year
Residents of The Hague with ground lease (erfpacht) can look up their ground lease information, pay and request a direct debit online on MijnDenHaag.nl. This online self-service is part of the municipality’s aim to improve its online services for residents and businesses. Possibilities on MijnDenHaag.nl By logging into MijnDenHaag.nl with your DigiD residents of The … Continue reading Arrange your ground lease affairs online
The Liberal democratic party D66 and the Labour party PvdA have submitted draft legislation to parliament which would allow dual nationality in the Netherlands. Currently, Dutch nationals who take a second nationality lose their right to a Dutch passport, while most foreigners who become Dutch are required to reject their original nationality. The proposal, submitted … Continue reading D66, PvdA submit plans to allow dual nationality in the Netherlands
Here’s a summary of highlighted events for the Christmas and New Year's season 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! Jesus Christ Superstar (20 December-08 January 2017) From 20 … Continue reading Weekend special (Christmas & New Year’s)
On Wednesday 7 December 2016, I had the pleasure of speaking at Volunteer The Hague. Held at the unique location of The Hague Public Transport Museum, around 100 people attended this event where I spoke about "Create your own Curriculum: Understanding the effect of the Elearning Explosion for Volunteers". Tetyana did an amazing job of co-ordinating this … Continue reading 2016 Volunteer The Hague Elearning Presentation
Operation Exit presents The Mansion: a unique escape room in the middle of The Hague. Will you uncover all the secrets of this mysterious house and make it out in time? Prepare for an hour-long adventure packed with riddles, puzzles and surprises! THE LEGEND… Baron Van Hagesteijn: a globe-trotter, a passionate hunter, and some say … Continue reading Operation Exit: Escape Room in The Hague
On 1 & 2 December 2016, I attended the European Conference on Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) for Higher Education at The Hague University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. Keynote Address: Robert O'Dowd Robert O'Dowd from the University of Leon spoke about COIL initiatives across university education: Learning to learn from each other. You … Continue reading 2016 COIL Conference
Speaking at the opening of the second Planetary Security Conference at the Peace Palace in The Hague last week, foreign minister Bert Koenders said, ‘Chaos, conflict and migration – caused in part by climate change – affect all of us.’ The conference brought together over 300 security specialists, academics and policymakers from over 70 countries … Continue reading Koenders: Security Council must address security risks arising from climate change
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
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
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)
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 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
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