by THOLEditor | Nov 7, 2026 | News
A land-swap agreement involving a Hague school and the regional water authority has resulted in a new football court for pupils at the Heldring Business School.
Delfland needed additional room to prepare the sewage pumping station on the Morsestraat for future demands. Part of the required space lay on school grounds, prompting discussions about an exchange of land.
The resulting agreement provided space for the pumping station project and a place for pupils to play football, exercise and meet. The municipality granted the permit for the court.
In its announcement ahead of the planned 9 November opening, the council presented the project as an example of organisations looking beyond their individual needs to find a shared benefit.
Delfland says work on the pumping station will continue in the coming years, with discussions involving the school and surrounding community.
Source: Gemeente Den Haag and Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland, press release/update dated 06/11/2026.
by THOLEditor | Nov 6, 2026 | News
HTM has introduced ongoing subscription options for Regio Vrij and HTM 20% Korting, giving passengers another way to manage regular travel in the region.
In its November update, the transport operator says the subscriptions can now renew automatically each month. Passengers considering an ongoing option should check the current product terms, coverage and cancellation arrangements before buying.
The change may be useful for people whose work or study journeys continue throughout the year, while the choice between products will depend on the routes and frequency of travel.
HTM also reminds passengers travelling towards Delft to plan ahead. Track renewal on the Papsouwselaan is due to continue until 20 December. During the work, replacement bus 50 runs between ’s-Gravenmade and Delft Tanthof.
Check the journey planner before departure, as a subscription does not remove the need to allow for changes to services.
Check HTM subscriptions in English
Source: HTM, press release/update dated 06/11/2026.
Photo: HTM.
by THOLEditor | Nov 6, 2026 | News
An exhibition in the Atrium of The Hague’s City Hall brings together the experiences of 16 residents who have faced debt, homelessness, loss and other major challenges.
Veerkracht, meaning resilience, combines portraits and podcasts in which participants tell their own stories. It runs from 2 to 27 November 2026.
The municipality commissioned foundation Zona Luma to develop the exhibition. Its aim is to show the people behind social and financial difficulties, challenge shame and stigma, and remind residents facing problems that support is available.
Among the experiences shared are rebuilding life after homelessness, dealing with debts following bereavement and finding a way forward after financial problems as a self-employed person.
The exhibition offers an opportunity to listen to residents directly, rather than reducing their lives to a problem or a statistic. Visitors should check City Hall access and exhibition information before travelling.
The linked exhibition information is in Dutch; English-language interpretation of the portraits and podcasts has not been confirmed.
Check the Atrium exhibition programme (in Dutch)
Source: Gemeente Den Haag, press release/update dated 06/11/2026.
Photo: Gemeente Den Haag.
by THOLEditor | Nov 5, 2026 | News
Applications have opened for the 2027 Global Market Entry Program, offering businesses in the Rotterdam-The Hague metropolitan region support as they prepare to enter international markets.
The nine-month programme is aimed at established start-ups and scale-ups that are ready to grow beyond the Netherlands. The next edition focuses on France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Participants receive workshops, coaching and guidance from internationalisation specialists. Country experts help businesses explore potential customers and make contacts in their chosen market.
According to The Hague & Partners, previous participating Hague businesses include NAÏF, Seepje, Hop & Stork and Buro Brand. The programme combines preparation of an international strategy with access to local and international networks.
For entrepreneurs considering an application, the starting point is to assess whether the programme’s markets and stage of business development fit their plans. Places are limited.
Read the English GMEP programme and application information
Source: The Hague & Partners, press release/update dated 05/11/2026.
Photo: The Hague & Partners.
by THOLEditor | Nov 5, 2026 | News
A short documentary about Goldband’s DRAAGVLAK project is now available online, offering a view behind the floating dinner concert held on the Hofvijver in July.
The Hague band developed the work for the fifth Kunstparade Binnenhofrenovatie. Goldband performed with an ensemble from the Residentie Orkest for invited guests whose experiences reflected the feeling of not always being seen or heard by government.
Municipal and national government staff served a three-course meal. The project centred on meeting, listening and personal contact, while its unusual setting also raised questions about who could see, hear and take part.
Filmmaker Julia Sterre Schmitz followed preparations, rehearsals and the concert, working with Ton van Zantvoort and producer Newton Film. The documentary includes performances and contributions from guests about what the evening meant to them.
The municipality says Omroep West will also broadcast the film on 12 December from 17:00, repeated hourly until 17:00 the following day.
The project information is in Dutch. English subtitles for the documentary have not been confirmed.
Find the project and documentary through Kunstparade Binnenhofrenovatie (in Dutch)
Source: Gemeente Den Haag, press release/update dated 04/11/2026.
Film still: © Newton Film.
by THOLEditor | Nov 4, 2026 | News
The Hague has launched its autumn Pak Je Voordeel (Take advantage) campaign to help residents reduce energy use and make their homes more comfortable. Running until 31 December, the campaign brings together advice, subsidies and discount schemes for tenants and homeowners.
Residents can arrange a free visit from an energy coach, who can identify draughts and suggest small improvements. Depending on the household and scheme, help can include materials such as draught strips, radiator foil, LED bulbs and a water-saving shower head.
For larger improvements, the municipality highlights an insulation voucher worth €750, a €1,000 insulation subsidy for homeowners and collective purchasing options for insulating glass and window frames. Support varies by property and location, with some neighbourhood schemes offering benefits of up to €2,300.
The campaign is part of the city’s ambition to improve insulation in 10,000 homes each year. In the previous year, almost 1,000 households requested a direct energy-saving intervention and more than 300 used an energy coach.
Residents should check the conditions for their own address and circumstances before applying. The different amounts are separate schemes and should not be assumed to apply to every household.
View the energy-saving campaign and application options (in Dutch)
Source: Gemeente Den Haag
Photo: Gemeente Den Haag.
