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
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
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
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
Today we are proud to announce the launch of a new website. With thanks to Lemonberry for their web and graphic design and IT support, the new site has been designed to continue to connect with our community and share daily news and events in English. Editor and Community Manager, Renee Veldman-Tentori has worked for TheHagueOnLine for … Continue reading New website for TheHagueOnLine
Mobile phone manufacturers could be legally required to fit devices that stop people using their handsets while driving, transport minister Melanie Schultz has told the AD. The government is looking at measures to cut the number of deaths and injuries caused by drivers being distracted by their phones. Around 600 fatal or serious incidents a … Continue reading Government wants to ban or block mobile phones while driving
The Hague will host the 10-day international Volley2018 volleyball event in July 2018. Three Olympic volleyball competitions will be united in this large-scale event: the European Beach Volleyball Championships, the Sitting Volleyball World Championships and the Men’s Junior European Volleyball Championships. The Dutch National Volleyball Federation (Nevobo) and the Municipality of The Hague presented the … Continue reading The Hague to host Volley2018
St Nicholas has paid a visit to the Dutch government: finance minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem has announced an extra €4.3billion in the national coffers thanks to higher-than-predicted corporation tax, income tax and VAT payments. The NOS reports on Friday afternoon that businesses and individuals have handed over more tax than expected, while the sale of 65 million … Continue reading Season’s greetings: Dutch government announces €4.3billion windfall
Minister for the Environment Dijksma visited Bantar Gebang, the largest waste heap in South East Asia, near Jakarta, last Tuesday. The working visit has been scheduled in the context of the Dutch Cabinet’s trade and climate mission to Indonesia. Waste greatly exacerbates the Indonesian climate issue. Thirty percent of greenhouse gas emissions is caused by waste. … Continue reading The Netherlands recycles know-how to reduce Indonesia’s waste heap
The 4th International City Podium took place in The Hague yesterday at the World Trade Center. Organised by ICP (International Community Platform), it offered attendees an interactive program with live digital questions by Buzzmaster, a number of speakers shared their passions and career paths. The International City Podium aims to bring together people from Startups, multinationals, NGO’s … Continue reading 4th International City Podium takes place in The Hague
Between 2006 and 2016 STET (The English Theatre - has shown nearly 100 plays, created the The Hague Shakespeare Festival, hosted performers from all around the world and offered at least three English-language family shows in The Hague each year. The Education department works with schools from all over The Netherlands. Join the STET's Birthday crowdfuning campaign to … Continue reading STET 10 years crowdfunding campaign
The Van Hoytemastraat in Benoordenhout is the cleanest shopping area in The Hague region. The Van Hoytemastraat came in 10th place in the Netherlands in this year’s election organised by Stichting Nederland Schoon. The Vlierboomstraat (27) and the Fahrenheitstraat (29) also appeared on the list. This summer researchers visited 559 shopping areas in the Netherlands … Continue reading Van Hoytemastraat cleanest shopping area in region
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