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The number of people expected to apply for asylum in the Netherlands this year is in line with the forecast of November 2023. This is evident from a letter sent by State Secretary of Asylum and Migration Van der Burg to the House of Representatives. In the event policy does not change, it is expected … Continue reading Number of asylum seekers in 2024 in line with previous forecast

The Cultuurfonds Zuid-Holland will contribute €432,665 to 88 valuable cultural and nature projects in the province in the first quarter of 2024. Now that spring has sprung, the Cultuurfonds Zuid-Holland is happy to support a number of new, blossoming initiatives in South Holland. But it is also a great time to celebrate what is there. … Continue reading Culture Fund South Holland celebrates spring with a contribution of over 400,000 euros  to new initiatives

Eight initiatives from South Holland have been selected by the Oranje Fund to stand a chance of winning one of the Appeltjes van Oranje 2024. These are the initiatives of Stadstrainers B.V., Stichting Let's Talk, Netwerk Nieuw Rotterdam, Stichting LOSA, Maatjesopmaat, Stichting Buddy Netwerk, Stichting the Mourning and Stichting Corridor Dienstverlening. The initiatives were chosen … Continue reading South Holland Appeltjes van Oranje nominations 2024

The winners of the Haagse Hap contest have been announced. The Haagse Hap contest is an event that took place earlier this week at Dudok The Hague, leading up to the Haagse Vrijheidsmaaltijden. On Liberation Day, Freedom Meals are organized at more than 40 locations in the city. Candidates compete for the best Hague side … Continue reading Hague Freedom Meals: Winners Haagse Hap announced

What was climate activist Greta Thunberg doing in The Hague last weekend? What are alternative ways of treating ADHD? How do you prepare women in vulnerable situations for the labour market? And what’s happening on King’s Day? All questions that will be answered on Dutchbuzz DHFM 92.00 at 21.00 tonight! Tune in for news from … Continue reading DutchBuzz on Den Haag FM – 09 April 2024 live show + recording

The Global Geothermal Impact Summit 2024 is set to take place at the Fokker Terminal in The Hague on 23 and 24 April and fieldtrips on 25 April. By gathering experts from the geothermal sector, financial institutions, governmental bodies, and impact investors, the GGIS2024 will create a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and strategic planning. Sessions … Continue reading Financing geothermal energy main topic at GGIS2024 in The Hague in April

Specially created for the internationals in The Hague, the Dutchbuzz team will be ready to bring you a programme of news, views and interviews on what’s happening in this city of ours! Tonight, Dutchbuzz will be finding out about the general health of our lungs; seeing whether the beach cafés are ready for summer, and … Continue reading DutchBuzz on Den Haag FM – 02 April 2024 show + recording

Gymnasium Novum in Voorburg received a visit this week from the Brunel Solar Team. Daan Schramade and Mark Tabaksblat, who were former students of this school, provided explanations to the students about building solar cars and taught them more about sustainability and technology. Daan and Mark explain to students about the race. Photo: Brunel Solar … Continue reading Brunel Solar Team members visit Gymnasium Novum with Solar Car

The Hague family business Stomerij Veldkamp on Frederik Hendriklaan is 60 years old.  This was celebrated last week with a tribute by mayor Jan van Zanen. Founders Hans and Ada Veldkamp started their laundry business in 1964, becoming one of the first in the Netherlands to start steaming clothes in 1968.  In 2006, daughter Evelien … Continue reading Family business Stomerij Veldkamp celebrates 60th anniversary

Aruna Vermeulen (HipHopHuis) and Indirah Tauwnaar (House of Urban Arts) have been nominated by the jury for the Cultuurprijs Zuid-Holland 2024. The award of the Cultuurfonds Zuid-Holland will be presented by the Queen's Commissioner Jaap Smit in Theater Rotterdam on 2 July. The first prize of € 15,000 and a second prize of € 7,500 … Continue reading Aruna Vermeulen and Indirah Tauwnaar nominated for Cultuurprijs Zuid-Holland 2024

Keukenhof now open to visitors In celebration of Keukenhof’s 75th anniversary, her Royal Highness Princess Margriet opened the anniversary edition of the flower exhibition in Lisse. During its 75-year history, Keukenhof has not only become a symbol of the Netherlands but also a stalwart of the ornamental flower and tourism sectors. It owes its success to generations … Continue reading Princess Margriet opens Keukenhof’s Symphony of Colours anniversary concert

A cleaner underwater world starts above water SEA LIFE Scheveningen will roll up its sleeves for a litter-free Scheveningen during the National Clean-up Day on 23 March. Saturday morning at 10.30 a.m., a large group of volunteers will set to work making the above-water world litter-free. The 22nd edition of the National Clean-up Day is … Continue reading SEA LIFE Scheveningen participates in the National Clean-up Day on 23 March

The Hague-based companies that have made an exceptional contribution to The Hague over the past year and those focusing on circular business activities have until Monday 25 March to apply for the entrepreneurial award. Hague Pearl The Hague Pearl is an award for companies that make an exceptional contribution to The Hague's economy and show … Continue reading Applications for the Hague Pearl 2024 close on Monday 25 March

Innovation Consultancy is Amplifying Gen Z Voices in Business to Build More Equitable Solutions  International Connector, a leading innovation consultancy that works with market leaders to develop their products and workforce, has established a presence in The Hague to accelerate their focus on business solutions that address social challenges.  “Our days are spent redesigning ideas … Continue reading International Connector Opens Satellite Office in The Hague

With almost 8.5 million minor traffic offences under the Traffic Regulations (Administrative Enforcement) Act (Wahv) in 2023, the number of minor traffic offences has for the first time exceeded the level before the measures taken to restrict COVID-19. A total of 8,463,917 orders under the Wahv, also known as the Mulder fines, were issued. There … Continue reading Number of minor traffic offences back to ‘pre-COVID-19′ era

Electro World Stadhouder organises Meet & Greet with racing driver Max van der Snel (20) from The Hague on Wednesday 20 March from 14:00 - 16:00 with a chance to win 2 tickets to Spa Francorchamps. Electro World Stadhouder, the company owned by Ted & Rianne Stadhouder on Thomsonplein in The Hague, will sponsor talented … Continue reading Electro World Stadhouder organises Meet & Greet with racing driver Max van der Snel (20) from The Hague

Margriet Schavemaker will become general director of Kunstmuseum Den Haag, Fotomuseum Den Haag, KM21 and Escher in Het Paleis from 1 June 2024. She succeeds Benno Tempel, who took over as director at the Kröller-Müller Museum late last year. Schavemaker is currently artistic director of the Amsterdam Museum and professor of Media and Art in … Continue reading Margriet Schavemaker new director Kunstmuseum Den Haag, Fotomuseum Den Haag, KM21 and Escher in Het Paleis

NLV B.V., a sustainable asset manager in Dutch real estate, has signed a long-term lease agreement with Bouwinvest for the lease of approximately 850 m² of office space in World Trade Center The Hague. The real estate asset manager moved into WTC The Hague on 1 January and chose the prominent multi-tenant complex partly because … Continue reading Asset manager NLV leases approximately 850 m² of office space in WTC The Hague

Abdi Nageeye won the half marathon as part of the 48th NN CPC Run The Hague on Sunday, setting a Dutch record. The Netherland's best road athlete won the opening classic half marathon race completing it in 1.00.21. In doing so, despite bowel and hamstring problems, he improved his own record by three seconds. Ethiopian … Continue reading Abdi Nageeye wins NN CPC Run The Hague

Susan Chembai is the big favourite among the women at the 48th NN CPC Loop Den Haag on Sunday 10 March. The 24-year-old Kenyan is looking to add lustre to her performance at the NN Half Marathon with a course record. The fastest time ever run by an athlete in The Hague has been held … Continue reading Susan Chembai aims for victory and course record during 48th NN CPC Run in The Hague Sunday 10 March