by THOLEditor | May 27, 2026 | News, Uncategorized
The Municipality of The Hague will carry out maintenance work on Loosduinseweg and Oude Haagweg from June 8 to July 17, 2026. The asphalt is worn and is being replaced to keep the road safe. During the works, access to the roads will be limited and traffic will be diverted. The work will take place on Loosduinseweg between Valkenboskade and Kamperfoeliestraat and on Oude Haagweg between Kamperfoeliestraat and Lisztstraat.
The works will affect traffic. Roads will be temporarily closed to allow for asphalt paving. As a result, road users will face diversions, increased traffic, and longer travel times. To minimize traffic disruption, the works will take place in multiple phases. Work will start on the Loosduinseweg between the Valkenboskade and the Kamperfoeliestraat. The works will then move in phases towards the Oude Haagweg between the Groen van Prinstererlaan and the Lisztstraat. Accessibility will vary per phase, and different diversions will apply. An overview of all phases, dates, and diversions can be found here .
Bus lines 23, 26, and 31 follow a diversion route during some phases. Pedestrians can pass through the work area, and emergency services retain access to homes and businesses at all times.
The contractor works primarily during the day. In some phases, work is also carried out in the evenings or on weekends to complete the work more quickly. The schedule may change in the event of bad weather.
Advice to residents and visitors
- Use alternative transport and/or carpool.
- Drive outside of peak hours if possible.
- Use the diversion routes.
- Please take noise and traffic nuisance into account.
Roadworks on Oude Haagweg
During the asphalt replacement, the following work will also take place on the Oude Haagweg:
- The municipality is carrying out maintenance on the sewerage system on a section of Oude Haagweg. These are preparatory works so that a new inner layer can be installed in October. Local residents are being informed about this by letter.
- Eneco is working on the heat network on a section of Oude Haagweg. Residents around the work area have received a letter from Eneco regarding this.
You can find more information about the works and diversions here .
by THOLEditor | May 27, 2026 | News
Students at The Hague University of Applied Sciences are once again the most satisfied among the broad universities of applied sciences in the Randstad, according to the results of the 2026 National Student Survey
The university scored particularly well in areas including wellbeing, internationalisation and inclusion, themes that continue to be central to its educational approach. Students who took part in the survey also indicated that their study programmes pay sufficient attention to digitalisation and AI.
“For the fourth year in a row, we have achieved the highest score, showing that students value the quality of education and the choices we make as an institution,” said Arend Hardorff, member of the Executive Board and portfolio holder for Education and Research. “We are in the middle of implementing our educational vision, which makes this appreciation even more meaningful. The strong scores on our profiling themes of wellbeing, internationalisation and inclusion confirm that students genuinely experience this focus. It is also notable that students were asked for the first time this year about digitalisation and AI in their study programme, and The Hague scored well immediately.”
The National Student Survey is an annual nationwide study conducted by Landelijk Centrum Studiekeuze, in which students share their views on different aspects of their programme and institution. The results are used to help prospective students choose suitable study programmes through Studiekeuze123. Universities and universities of applied sciences also use the outcomes to further improve and develop their education.
Source: The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Image: The Hague Online
by THOLEditor | May 26, 2026 | News
The Municipality of The Hague is supporting 22 small-scale public events and festivals with a total of €310,000 in funding. The support comes from the second round of the city’s subsidy scheme for smaller public events.
In May, the municipal executive decided to increase the 2026 budget ceiling for the scheme by an additional €130,000. The events receiving support in this round will take place between July and December 2026.
Alderman Saskia Bruines said events and festivals help keep the city vibrant and attractive.
“Events and festivals make The Hague lively and appealing. They bring people together, create opportunities for connection, culture and enjoyment, and show how diverse our city is. From major crowd-pullers to small neighbourhood initiatives, these events bring energy to the city while also making an important contribution to the local economy. That is why we continue supporting organisers, so that The Hague can remain vibrant throughout the year.”
Organisers could apply for a maximum contribution of €20,000 for free events and up to €10,000 for paid events.
Well-known events receiving support include the Prinsjesfestival and the Summertime Festival. The Opschepperij in Scheveningen will receive support for the second year in a row. New additions in this funding round include Market Mayhem and the Free State Jazz Festival.
The highest contributions of €20,000 each were awarded to PrinsjesNach, Summertime Festival, Prinsjesfestival, Market Mayhem, Green Waves and Jazz en Route. Wild Rooster Festival received €17,500, while Zingen aan Zee received €16,500 and De Opschepperij received €16,000. Free State Jazz Festival was awarded €15,000 and Fat Air €18,909.
A number of events and concerts received €10,000 each, including Clubhopping, Sun Splash Reggae Festival, The Reggaeton & Latin Festival, Mirchi Fest, Zeeheldenfestival, Jazz Flavours, The Opposites, and performances by Alanis Morissette and Romeo Santos & Prince Royce. Dia de la Raza received €9,125 and Vliegerfestival Scheveningen received €6,966.
Several events that applied did not receive funding in this round, including Scheveningen Surf Festival, The Hague African Festival, Jazz in de Regentes and Scheveningen Light Walk.
More information
Funding overview and full list of supported events: Gemeente Den Haag
Source: Gemeente Den Haag
Photo: The Hague Online.
by THOLEditor | May 21, 2026 | Books, News
Bibliotheek Den Haag will introduce a new membership system from January 2027, including a free option for all residents of The Hague. The library says the changes are designed to make it easier for more people to become members and make use of its services across the city.
Under the new structure, residents will be able to choose between three memberships: Gratis (free), Basis (Basic) and Compleet (Complete). The free membership allows users to borrow up to five books per year and includes access to computers and online learning programmes.
For more regular visitors, two paid memberships will also be available. The Basis membership will cost €4 per month and allows members to borrow up to five items at a time, while the Compleet membership at €6 per month increases this to twenty items. Both paid memberships also include access to the digital collection and reservable study and workspaces at the Centrale Bibliotheek.
The changes also replace the current system, which mainly offers a single standard adult membership costing €40 per year. While the new structure introduces a free option for occasional users, regular members may notice that the comparable paid membership becomes slightly more expensive. Membership remains free for children under 18 years old.
Another key change is that overdue fines will officially remain abolished. Bibliotheek Den Haag stopped charging fines in 2023 and says continuing this policy helps reduce barriers and improve accessibility for residents.
Alderman Klaas Verschuure described the library as “a place for everyone”, whether people visit to read, study, meet others, or simply spend time there.
With the Centrale Bibliotheek at Spui and 17 neighbourhood branches across the city, Bibliotheek Den Haag welcomed more than two million visitors in 2025.
More information
https://www.bibliotheekdenhaag.nl/word-lid.html
https://www.bibliotheekdenhaag.nl
Image: Gemeente Den Haag
by THOLEditor | May 20, 2026 | News
Starting Monday, June 1, 2026, the Municipality of The Hague and HTM will carry out major maintenance work on Rijswijkseplein. The work will last through Friday, October 2, 2026, and consists of replacing tram tracks and asphalt. Road users and travelers should expect diversions and extra travel time.
HTM is replacing the tram tracks for tram lines 1, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, and 17. At the same time, the Municipality of The Hague is replacing the asphalt on and around Rijswijkseplein. The work is necessary to ensure the safety, accessibility, and traffic flow of this road.
Works in four phases
To minimize disruption, the work will be carried out in four phases:
- Phase 1 (June 1 to July 17): Work on tram tracks towards Rijswijkseplein and on the road on the square and part of the Weteringkade.
- Phase 2 (July 18 to August 16): Work on tram tracks between Hofwijckstraat and Stationsplein.
- Phase 3 (17 August to 18 September): Work on tram tracks between The Hague Tower and the Van Maanenkade and on the road from Waldorpstraat to Spaarneplein.
- Phase 4 (21 September to 2 October): Roadworks at De Haagse Toren on Stationsplein.
- Work within some phases is carried out in sub-phases. Up-to-date information on closures and diversion routes can be found at denhaag.nl/rijswijkseplein
Consequences for traffic and public transport
Rijswijkseplein is an important hub for road and public transport. During the works, diversions will be in place for road traffic and public transport. From June 4 to August 30, several tram lines will operate on altered routes. Bus lines 22, 26, and 29, as well as night bus 5, will also temporarily operate differently. Travelers are advised to check current travel information via htm.nl and the HTM app before departure. Homes and businesses will remain accessible to pedestrians at all times; no work will be carried out on the sidewalks.
Advice to travelers
The municipality and HTM advise road users and travelers to adjust their travel behavior where possible, for example by traveling outside peak hours, working from home, or using a bicycle or alternative public transport. More information about the works can be found at denhaag.nl/rijswijkseplein and htm.nl/werkzaamheden/rijswijkseplein
by THOLEditor | May 18, 2026 | News, Uncategorized
Entrepreneurs perceive the growing danger of disruptions in an increasingly uncertain world, both geopolitically and climatically. They seek stability in their efforts to counter external threats. This is evident from new research by the Chamber of Commerce among nearly 750 entrepreneurs.
More than two-thirds of entrepreneurs view internet or telecom outages as a risk to business continuity; power outages are mentioned almost as often. Nearly half of entrepreneurs indicate that an IT failure or the failure of software or cloud systems impacts the business, and two out of five mention a possible cyberattack.
Extreme weather conditions such as storms, snow, and heat are viewed as a risk by a quarter of entrepreneurs, as are waterlogging and floods and – of a potentially very different order – logistical disruptions.
Previous KVK research among over 2,000 entrepreneurs shows that nearly two-thirds of all entrepreneurs are not yet preparing for a disruption or outage, or do not expect to be able to do anything about it. Only one in ten entrepreneurs indicates being well prepared, while two in ten are somewhat prepared.
Searching for stability
The Chamber of Commerce (KVK) asked entrepreneurs on which topics they would like practical information or advice to make their businesses more resilient. One-third of entrepreneurs would like guidance in mapping out risks, and another third want that help in strengthening digital resilience. A quarter want to start looking at how they can be financially prepared, and one in five mentions an emergency plan and contingency provisions. A checklist, quick scan, or step-by-step plan are most frequently mentioned as helpful for this support.
KVK Business Advisor Christiaan Hazelaar: “It is good to see that entrepreneurs are aware of the risks and that they are seeking help and advice. The increasing threats on the global stage are a real cause for concern, not just in a vague distant future, but very concretely, right now.”
Vulnerabilities
Hazelaar does add a caveat regarding how specific one can be in advice: “Entrepreneurs can always call us. We have a team of advisors who speak to entrepreneurs daily, so that is covered. However, every business is different. Every entrepreneur has their own specific challenges, partly industry- or profession-related, and partly at the level of their own company. My advice is: determine for yourself where your greatest vulnerabilities lie and how you can best mitigate them in the event of a large-scale or prolonged disruption. There is a wealth of information available on our site regarding the resilience and future-proofing of your business. And if you want to brainstorm about that: that is what we are here for, so know where to find us!”
On May 11, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy launched a resilience campaign specifically aimed at entrepreneurs, titled ‘Will your business keep running during an emergency?’
Entrepreneurs can find information on this page at the Chamber of Commerce – https://www.kvk.nl/runnen-en-groeien/noodplan-zo-draait-je-bedrijf-weer-snel-na-een-noodsituatie/ (in Dutch)
Text: KVK
Translation to English: The Hague Online
