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The Hague Innovators Challenge open for applications
For the tenth year in a row, The Hague is looking for the most innovative startups and scale-ups to enter the Hague Innovators Challenge. Nominees get: The chance to win €2,500 - €15,000 to grow their business; A pitch training so you can present your business well to potential investors and clients; A one-to-one coaching … Continue reading The Hague Innovators Challenge open for applications
DUTCHBUZZ ON DEN HAAG FM – 18 June 2024 LIVE SHOW + RECORDING
Tune in for English-language news from the international community in #thehague. Listen live tonight (Tuesday 18 June May) at 21.00 on Den Haag FM: https://cdn.denhaagfm.nl/luisterenhome/denhaagfm.html In Dutchbuzz tonight, we take you to our coast and find out about: • A human chain on our beaches to call for action against climate change • The arrival … Continue reading DUTCHBUZZ ON DEN HAAG FM – 18 June 2024 LIVE SHOW + RECORDING
2024 Neurodiversity Pride Day
Neurodiversity Pride Day 2024 was the 7th annual day of Pride for Neurodivergent individuals worldwide, with activities from 10-17 June, and the official day on June 16th. During Neurodiversity Pride Day we celebrate neurodivergent uniqueness and the value of neurodiversity in society; a day to appreciate all who are neurologically distinct. Celebrated worldwide, its a … Continue reading 2024 Neurodiversity Pride Day
2024 Den Haag Inspireert! The Hague Inspires!
On Thursday 13 June 2024, Den Haag Inspireert! (The Hague Inspires!) was hosted by The Hague City Council, the Economic Board of The Hague, Horeca Nederland, WNO NCW, MKB Den Haag and Rabobank at the Fokker Terminal. I also attended the 2023 Den Haag Inspireert! event which was at Amare. For this 2024 edition, I … Continue reading 2024 Den Haag Inspireert! The Hague Inspires!
Press Tour – The Hague celebrates 125 years since the first Peace Conference
From 12-14 June 2024, I had the amazing experience of being part of a press tour here in The Hague. Organised by Graziella Guarguaglina (International Media Coordinator) of The Hague and Partners, this truly was an eye-opening and incredibly educational experience. With a group of other journalists from around the world, we had a three … Continue reading Press Tour – The Hague celebrates 125 years since the first Peace Conference
European body to boost efforts toward the establishment of International Anti-Corruption Court launched in The Hague
This week marked a pivotal point in the global fight against corruption. Integrity Initiatives International (III) Europe was officially launched with the mission to expand the global initiative to establish an International Anti-Corruption Court (IACC). The IACC will strengthen the enforcement of relevant laws to punish and deter crimes of grand corruption committed by public … Continue reading European body to boost efforts toward the establishment of International Anti-Corruption Court launched in The Hague
Increase in discrimination reports in 2023 and expected to double in 2024
The number of reports of discrimination in The Hague rose by 36 per cent last year. The National discrimination hotline (Discriminatie.nl) received 290 reports from our city. In 2022, the figure was 213 reports. The number is expected to double this year compared to 2023. According to the hotline, most reports were about discrimination on … Continue reading Increase in discrimination reports in 2023 and expected to double in 2024
June Movies at Pathé
Experience June together with Pathé! With the long and lovely days approaching, we all try to make the most of them. Pathé makes sure you can enjoy it to the fullest with a varied selection of films shown throughout the day and late into the evening.
Every Can Counts Campaign
The Every Can Counts (ECC) Campaign is a European Initiative is committed to a more sustainable future and positive behaviour change around beverage can recycling. The fourth edition of the International Recycling Tour kicked off last week on 5 June, World Environment Day, in 16 cities across Europe, Brazil and the United Arab Emirates. In … Continue reading Every Can Counts Campaign
Mayor Van Zanen opens The Pasta Guild
The Pasta Guild was set up specifically for food aid within the Netherlands. The non-profit organisation provides this food aid in the form of free quality pasta for people who are most vulnerable. The Pasta Guild does this by producing quality pasta financed by the sale of pasta. For every pack of pasta sold, a … Continue reading Mayor Van Zanen opens The Pasta Guild
Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations establishes 2 new professor chairs for the Kingdom
The Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK) is establishing 2 new professor chairs for the Kingdom. There will be a political sciences/public administration professor chair and an anthropology/sociology professor chair. Leiden University and the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW), the Royal Netherlands Institute for Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies (KITLV), … Continue reading Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations establishes 2 new professor chairs for the Kingdom
KIVA: Call of the Wisdom Keepers in The Hague
Last week (30 May 2024), I had the absolute privilege to be in the presence of a number of amazingly inspirational humans. KIVA: The Call of the Wisdom Keepers was shown at Museon-Omniversum in The Hague. Filmmaker/Producer, Marijke Kodden, shared with us some of her behind the scenes inspiration and challenges. Aboriginal Elder Australia I … Continue reading KIVA: Call of the Wisdom Keepers in The Hague
The Social Hub The Hague Highlights for June
The Social Hub is a home for next-gen students and professionals, a hotel for travellers, a co-working space for big thinkers, a playground for entrepreneurs and a city meeting place for locals. Whatever your journey, it starts at The Social Hub. Here are some highlighted events this month... Monday Morning Coffee: Every Monday at 8am … Continue reading The Social Hub The Hague Highlights for June
Wine, Cheese & AI The Hague (May 2024)
This article was first published over on LinkedIn A huge thank you to Fiona Passantino for bringing together an interesting and intelligent group to discuss the huge, but incredibly important topic of #AI. Fiona is an AI expert, and also a good friend. I've learned a lot from her over the years. I agree with … Continue reading Wine, Cheese & AI The Hague (May 2024)
Presentation Monitor of Well-being and the Sustainable Development Goals 2024
Well-being means quality of life in the here and now, but also the extent to which that quality of life comes at the expense of the well-being of future generations or people who live elsewhere in the world. Well-being is monitored on an annual basis and at various levels (national, provincial and municipal levels and … Continue reading Presentation Monitor of Well-being and the Sustainable Development Goals 2024
Ageism Discussion @ The Hague Natural Health Centre
On 29 May 2024, I attended a really interesting discussion on Ageism at The Hague Natural Health Centre. The Wikipedia entry gives a brief overview and is a good starting point: Ageism is a bias against individuals and groups based on their age, which may take the form of discrimination at all levels against such individuals and groups, … Continue reading Ageism Discussion @ The Hague Natural Health Centre
The Hague to be host city of the 2025 NATO Summit
Minister of Foreign Affairs Hanke Bruins Slot and the Mayor of The Hague, Jan van Zanen have announced that the 2025 NATO Summit will be held at the World Forum in The Hague. The summit will take place from 24 to 26 June 2025. This is the first time the Netherlands has hosted a NATO … Continue reading The Hague to be host city of the 2025 NATO Summit
Almost four in five people in the Netherlands donate to charity
Fewer people are donating money to charity and if the new coalition goes ahead with plans to cut tax relief on charitable donations, donations will decline substantially, according to research by ABN Amro. Last month, 78% of the 1,300 people surveyed by the bank said they gave money to charity, down slightly on 2023 and 2022. Yet … Continue reading Almost four in five people in the Netherlands donate to charity
The Hague Creators Community
On 14 June 2024, I will be going to The Hague Creators Premiere. This event is aimed at photographers, filmmakers, musicians, designers and all types of creative minds. Join us?
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