The preliminary results of the Dutch House of Representatives elections on October 29, 2025, in The Hague have been announced. 99.3% of the votes have been counted. These are the votes from 268 of the 269 polling stations. This only includes votes in The Hague. The preliminary turnout of 69.5% was previously announced. The results below are provisional.
Final result
On Friday, November 7th, at 10:00 AM, the Electoral Council will meet as the central polling station to announce the final results. Reports of (suspected) counting errors can be submitted to the Electoral Council until 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 5th. This can be done using the reporting form on theElectoral Council website . After the meeting of the central polling station, you can view the final results for the municipality of The Hague at results.denhaag.nl . The official reports from the polling stations will be available from Friday, October 31st, at results.denhaag.nl .
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Museum Panorama Mesdag presents Light, Air, Water – The Painters of The Hague : a visually rich and surprising exhibition that, from an art historical perspective, charts the development of The Hague painting over two centuries. From 19th-century masters like Andreas Schelfhout to contemporary artists like Sebastiaan Spit, all found and continue to find inspiration in the same phenomenon: the changing coastal light of The Hague.
Two centuries of light, air and water
Over sixty artworks from museum and private collections are presented in a unique context of light, air, and water. Classical masters such as Hendrik Willem Mesdag, Sientje Mesdag-van Houten, Wijnand Nuijen, Willem Roelofs, George Hendrik Breitner, and Willem Bastiaan Tholen are shown alongside modernists like Jan Mankes, Co Westerik, and Willem Hussem. While these artists drew inspiration from foreign forerunners like John Constable, Richard Bonington, and the Barbizon painters, contemporary artists like Marjolein Knottenbelt and Casper Faassen revisit the tradition of the Hague School.
Special attention is given to the influence of meteorologist Luke Howard, whose cloud classification provided artists with a new vocabulary for capturing light and air.
” Light, air, and water are the ingredients that compose clouds. It’s no coincidence that they form the leitmotif of this exhibition. From Schelfhout to Hussem and from Weissenbruch to Westerik, the connection with The Hague’s horizon has always been the most important source of inspiration for the painters of the royal capital. Looking into the clouds above the North Sea, you see more than a beautiful spectacle; it’s a centuries-old dialogue between sky, light, and the Dutch landscape. With this exhibition, we want to make that fleeting moment—so masterfully captured by The Hague’s painters—tangible for our visitors ,” says guest curator Werner van der Belt.
Out
The exhibition begins with Andreas Schelfhout, who, even before the French Barbizon painters, worked outdoors in the Scheveningen dunes. His cloud studies—influenced by English contemporaries and the meteorological insights of his time—marked the beginnings of a new artistic approach to landscape. From these early developments, the Hague School emerged, driven by figures like Mesdag, de Marissen, and Weissenbruch. Their paintings, characterized by a grand, atmospheric realism, emphasized light, air, and water.
From modernism to new light
From the interwar period well into the twentieth century, The Hague’s landscape continued to inspire artists. Artists like Jan Mankes, Willem Hussem, Rein Draijer, Co Westerik, Theo Bitter, and Nol Kroes explored new forms and meanings. Westerik depicted the sea as a sensory experience, Hussem abstracted the coastal landscape into pure form, and Bitter transformed the beach into a monumental backdrop.
Art of today – with light from the past
The final section of the exhibition focuses on contemporary artists. They paint, photograph, and create installations that re-examine and reimagine The Hague’s light, air, and water. Sebastiaan Spit explores the interplay of clouds and shadows above the sea, Marjolein Knottenbelt breathes new life into old paintings, and Cassandra van Veen literally dives into the sea to transform her experience into images.
Museum director Minke Schat: “ We bring the silver light of The Hague to life – from Schelfhout to the present – with Mesdag’s iconic Panorama as a magical pivot point in the exhibition .”
The exhibition is curated by guest curator Werner van den Belt and museum director Minke Schat, in collaboration with the Kunstmuseum Den Haag, the Hague Historical Museum, Hoogsteder & Hoogsteder, the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands, Museum De Fundatie, Museum Belvédère, and the Groninger Museum, among others.
The exhibition will be accompanied by a richly illustrated book by co-authors Werner van den Belt and Bob Hardus, in collaboration with publisher WBOOKS.
This series of 4 career webinars are offered for free to the community by O’ona Souissi, Founder of Career On Purpose
Over the past two decades, O’ona has worked with senior professionals at blue-chip companies and helped many people to reinvent their career internationally.
O’ona works with major corporations, international organizations, global non-profits, start-ups with international ambitions and top universities.
She is a certified Executive Coach with a background in Global HR Development and Consulting, and an accredited member of the International Coach Federation.
More information and links below to participate in these free webinars:
Many of the challenges that we face at work stem from communication issues. Lack of support from your boss or other stakeholders, poor collaboration within the team and across silos, difficulties with some clients or suppliers… Not only is it frustrating but the consequences can be severe: delays in important initiatives, inability to bring new products to market, safety risks… all with an impact on the bottom line.
As organizations are getting more complex, communicating with impact so you can mobilize others becomes a key skill. If you’d like to foster collaboration and grow your career or your business through compelling communication, this webinar is for you.
The masterclass will take place on the 2nd of December 2025, from 12h30 to 14h00 – Paris Time.
Here are some common challenges when it comes to networking:
Maybe you see networking as schmoozing, and you don’t want to become that way.
Perhaps you have neglected your network, and you’re unsure how to revive it.
Or you have a pretty good network, but not one that can truly help you for your new target.
Besides, you’re probably very busy, and you’re afraid of the time commitment.
Or you have a hard time approaching people, especially with the idea that you’re trying to get something from them.
It doesn’t have to be that way. You can change the way you approach networking, and it will change the game for your career or your business. Learn how to quickly create the power base you need to open doors – even if you hate networking!
Whether you want to get promoted or to land a job in another organization, the interview is usually a key step.
However, depending on the context and the interviewer, being able to answer in a compelling way to every question is a challenge.
The vast majority of interview advice and training mostly give you a long list of generic questions to prepare and standard questions to ask to make a good impression.
Not only is this approach artificial but it does not enable you to differentiate yourself since everyone uses more or less the same basic sources and advice.
Besides, it is impossible to anticipate every question. Therefore, when you get an unexpected question, it’s easy to feel lost and, from then on, you’re on slippery ground.
Lastly, it makes you sound scripted whereas you need to be good « in the moment ».
If you want to shine whatever question comes up, traditional approaches are no longer enough. This webinar will enable you to go further by giving you the underlying principles of communication behind a successful interview. So that you can answer with ease and poise whatever the question, even the trickiest one.
The principles we will cover in this webinar have enabled senior executives, managers and high-level specialists to land remarkable jobs in coveted organizations – even in the challenging circumstances of a career change.
The masterclass will take place on the 2nd of April 2026, from 12:30 to 14:00 Paris time.
Do you have doubts about your professional choices? Are those doubts fed by the challenge to mobilize some key people in your organization?
In such situations, it can be tempting to put everything into question. However, when we’ve reached a certain level of success in your career, the risks associated with change quickly take over. As a consequence, we tend to turn in circles.
It doesn’t have to be that way. By improving your self-awareness, you can identify more specifically the parts of yourself to express more and the reasons why communication with some people is challenging. Hence, you can adjust your direction effectively while avoiding rash decisions.
If you aspire to more meaningful work, this webinar will help you to better see your strengths and to determine how to use them, so you can advance your career in a way that’s more in line with who you are and with the support of others.
The webinar includes a free personality assessment, a report on your main personality traits, and complementary resources. You will receive them after registration. Please check them out before the webinar to make the most of our time together.
The masterclass will take place on the 2nd of June 2026, from 12:30 to 14:00 – Paris Time.
Zuiderpark, a 100-year-old public park, lies in the heart of the city. To preserve it and make it future-proof, the municipality has developed a vision for Zuiderpark. This vision contains building blocks for finding a balance within Zuiderpark, ensuring it remains a place for both people and wildlife. This year, the municipality is specifically investing in nature and water quality.
Over the past few years, residents have been working together on a vision for Zuiderpark. This vision identifies where there’s room for events, sports, and where nature should be given the space it deserves. The vision also emphasizes the importance of a clean and accessible park. Alderman Robert Barker (Outdoor Space): “It’s important to find a balance between sports, recreation, and nature in this beautiful public park. We’ve found this together with the residents in the new vision. Now we’re going to work on it.”
Investing in the Zuiderpark
The total number of requests is considerable, which is not surprising considering it’s a long-term vision. However, the municipality will already be getting started in the coming months. A park manager has been appointed, and nearly €2 million will be invested in eight projects. Specifically, a food swamp forest will be created, wildflower meadows will be sown, the Doorenbosheuvels will be tackled, and water quality will be improved. Alderman Barker: “In the coming period, we’ll be giving Zuiderpark a significant boost. We’ll be addressing the greenery and water and making it a more pleasant place for both people and animals.”
On Sunday, Little Dutch Farm marked its first anniversary with a relaxed outdoor gathering in the Dutch countryside in Wijdenes, just over an hour’s drive from The Hague.
Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch and conversation – a fitting way to celebrate a year of growth and connection.
Founded by Kim Taylor, Little Dutch Farm has a peaceful setting where visitors focus on wellbeing, nature, and community. This first birthday event brought together friends and supporters who have helped the farm develop over the past year.
Over the past twelve months, the farm has hosted a range of nature retreats for individuals and companies, offering visitors the chance to slow down and reconnect with the land.
As previously featured on The Hague Online, these retreats invite participants to explore mindfulness, creativity, and local food experiences in a relaxed rural environment.
For more information, visit the Little Dutch Farm website:
