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Working from home: why accurate attendance records matter
This is sponsored content from GMW lawyers. In a recent article, GMW lawyer Seliz Demirci explores a Dutch court case involving an employee who repeatedly recorded that he was working in the office when the evidence indicated otherwise. The case highlights the...
ACCESS Stories October: Rebuilding My Life in the Netherlands
In ACCESS Stories this month, Rawia Liverpool reflects on more than three decades of international life, beginning with her first move to the Netherlands in 1992. Relocation, career changes, motherhood, caregiving, bereavement and divorce repeatedly required her to...
The Hague presents 2027-2030 budget: investing in a safe, accessible, and liveable city
The Municipality of The Hague recently presented the 2027-2030 budget. The Municipal Executive has opted for targeted investments in housing construction, safety, accessibility, liveable neighbourhoods, and a vibrant city. At the same time, work is being done to...
Chamber of Commerce reports that innovative entrepreneurs are investing in AI, digitalisation and labour productivity
Twenty startups are among the 100 most innovative companies in the Netherlands. For the 21st edition of the KVK Innovation Top 100, innovation experts selected 100 companies from more than 200 submissions. The finalists are developing innovations in diverse fields,...
Theorio compared 7,043 Dutch driving schools so you don’t have to – extra support tool for your Dutch driving licence
A free tool that helps you better understand and compare CBR pass rates, Google reviews and lesson prices. Written by Chris Prosman, Co-Founder of Theorio. This is a paid advertisement on The Hague Online, specifically written for our international community in The...
Large-scale checks along the coast
Teams from the police, municipality, and other agencies were active en masse on Friday, September 18, during a comprehensive enforcement operation in Scheveningen and Duindorp. They encountered a wide range of violations: arrests for driving under the influence of...
ACCESS celebrates 40 years of information, connection and community
For four decades, ACCESS has supported internationals making the Netherlands their home. The organisation marked the milestone with a celebration at The Social Hub The Hague, bringing together the volunteers, staff members, partners and friends who have shaped its...
Nominations for The Hague Innovators Awards 2026 announced
Last week, a jury of eight experts selected thirteen organizations to compete for the three prizes of the 'The Hague Innovator Awards 2026'. Names such as Seepje, Droppie, and Naïf are among the winners of previous editions. Stimulating innovation and entrepreneurship...
50 years of Avonturia
Avonturia de Vogelkelder is celebrating its 50th anniversary. To mark this special jubilee, Alderman for Economic Affairs Richard de Mos, on behalf of the municipal government, presented the Hague award 'Ondernemers zijn Goud waard' (Entrepreneurs are Worth Gold) to...
ACCESS Stories September: My Relocation to the Netherlands
In ACCESS Stories this month, Beata van Velzen reflects on a relocation journey that began when she left Poland for London at the age of 24 and eventually led her to the Netherlands. Although she appeared well integrated, it was the care and compassion she experienced...
Demonstration at Malieveld disbanded after violence against police
The Deputy Mayor decided today at 1:54 PM to disband the demonstration on the Malieveld under the banner 'We Are the People'. Notification had been given for the demonstration, under which the organization also intended to march through the city center. Serious...
Almost half a million bicycles in The Hague’s bicycle parking facilities over the past three months
Over the past three months, cyclists have found their way to The Hague's 18 bicycle parking facilities nearly half a million times. To do so, they used the Hague Bicycle Pass, launched at the end of May. With the Hague Bicycle Pass, cyclists can park their bikes...
30 years of Hemels Gewelf: a piece of heaven in the dunes of The Hague
In the dunes of The Hague, where light can be so tangibly present, American artist James Turrell has created a place to look at the sky: 'Celestial Vault' in Kijkduin. The work has been permanent and freely accessible for three decades. Stroom Den Haag is celebrating...
The Hague strengthens position as international centre for cybersecurity
The Hague continues to build on its position as an international city of peace, justice, and security. The Municipal Executive therefore proposes to designate Stichting The Hague Security Delta (HSD) as a Service of General Economic Interest (SGEI). With this...
Alderman De Mos is working on a new events policy: fewer rules, more space, and new crowd-pullers
Alderman Richard de Mos (Economy) plans to introduce a new events policy in the first quarter of 2027. Fewer unnecessary regulations, more room for initiative and spontaneity, and attracting new crowd-pullers will be central to this stated Alderman De Mos during a...
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Highlighted Events
Museumnacht Den Haag (10 October 2026)
Explore The Hague after dark as more than 40 museums, galleries and cultural venues open their doors for Museumnacht Den Haag. From 19:00 until late, one ticket gives access to an evening of exhibitions, workshops, music and performances. Try a silent disco at Escher...
National Weekend of Science (03-04 October 2026)
This year, the central question is once again 'How does it work?' How does the world work? How does falling in love work? And how does energy work? During the Weekend of Science, visitors will search for answers to big and small questions themselves and discover how...
Autumn Book Fair and Rommelmarkt @ Anglican Church of St John & St Philip (17 October 2026)
One of our regular church fundraisers, and a lovely day for browsers, bargain-hunters and cake-lovers alike. Saturday 17 October 2026 10:00 – 15:00 The Anglican Church of St John & St Philip Ary van der Spuyweg 1 2585 JA The Hague Lower church hall From 10am there...
National Repair Week Kickoff @ Amare (10 October 2026)
On Saturday, October 10, the The Hague Repair Party will take place at Amare from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM. During this event, The Hague, together with Heel Nederland Repareert, will kick off the very first National Repair Week. Visitors will discover the possibilities of...
Dante Boon brings four world premieres to SoundHouse Den Haag (28 November 2026)
Synchromie Muziek presents there is no place for me on this map, a piano recital by Dutch composer and pianist Dante Boon at SoundHouse Den Haag. In his first collaboration with Synchromie, Boon brings together six works written in the last decade, including four...
BurenDag (Neighbours’ Day) breaks 10,000 activity mark in record edition (26 September 2026)
On Saturday, September 26, the largest BurenDag ever will be celebrated. During the 21st edition, with over 10,400 registered neighbourhood activities, the 10,000 activity mark will be broken for the first time and a new record set. With over 600,000 expected...
Oktoberfest The Hague @ Grote Markt (25-26 September 2026)
Mark Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26 in your calendar with a thick marker, because you absolutely do not want to miss this. We are transforming the place into a true German beer paradise with no less than two halls packed with revelry. Prepare yourself...
Profile Studio Business Club (08 October 2026)
GUEST BUSINESS CASE STUDY WITH VASSIA SARANTOPOULOU Every business has a story. We usually see the finished version: a professional website, a recognizable brand, confident communication. But how did it get there? What happened before? Which decisions made a...
Four ideas to change the world for the better: Unity, Solidarity, Karma and Reincarnation Online event (04 October 2026)
In her final book, The Key to Theosophy, Helena P. Blavatsky writes that there are four fundamental ideas capable of binding all of humanity together as one family: Universal Unity and Causation, Human Solidarity, Karma and Reincarnation. If we were to live by...
Open Deur (Open Door) Festival @ Greyspace (03 October 2026)
OPEN DEUR Festival: Exploring consent, boundaries and safer nightlife How do you flirt on a night out, communicate your boundaries and navigate consent in a club? OPEN DEUR Festival brings conversation, education, art and nightlife together for an evening that is both...
Greg Shapiro’s KING ME @ Theater Pepijn (28 + 29 September 2026)
250 years after the USA declared independence, did they really vote to bring back The King? “What a perfect time for another American Revolution,” says Dutch-American comedian Greg Shapiro. Let’s roast the King! Shapiro is known as the...
The Hague English Comedy Nights @ Branoul (26 September 2026)
The Hague English Comedy Nights return to Branoul on Saturday 26 September, bringing together established names and rising talent from the international English-language comedy circuit. This month’s headliner is Irish comedian Fred Cooke, who combines music, physical...
Mix & Match Volunteer Job Fair @ The Social Hub (28 November 2026)
Mix & mingle with fellow expats from The Hague region, as well as representatives from local NGOs and service organizations eager to work with internationals! Event Details: 📅 Date: Saturday, 28 November 2026 🕐 Time: 11:00 – 15:30 💰 Cost:...
Democracy Drinks @ The Hague Humanity Hub (29 September 2026)
Join us for a special crossover edition of #DemocracyDrinks The Hague and Blue Drinks Netherlands, where we dive into a topic that touches every one of us but rarely makes it into democracy conversations: water. Water is fundamental to life, but...
Fireside Peace Chats: Who makes peace? with Ilya Shcharbitski @ Amare (21 September 2026)
On the International Day of Peace, Hope Box, The Hague Humanity Hub, Leiden University College and Amare come together for an evening of art and dialogue as part of Hope Box – Piece for World Peace. The programme opens with the hanging of a Hope Box Kite for World...
