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The Hague reports €14 million shortfall in homelessness services
The Hague is reporting a €14 million funding shortfall for homelessness services, as major Dutch municipalities call on the national government to provide at least €100 million more each year for emergency accommodation and support. The appeal comes from the four...
Kunstmuseum renovation planning receives €2.5 million in funding
Kunstmuseum Den Haag has received approval for €2.5 million in preparatory funding to develop plans for renovating and improving the sustainability of its historic Berlage building. The museum says it will remain open until at least 2030. The city council has approved...
Piket Art Prizes recognise four talents connected to The Hague
Lukas Vonk, Evelien Jansen and Bibi Roos have won the 2026 Piket Art Prizes, announced at Theater aan het Spui on Monday 9 November. Illustrator Eline van Dam, known as Zeloot, received the Piket Jury Prize.
New Year fireworks in The Hague: a reminder ahead of the festive season
As the festive season approaches, residents planning New Year celebrations in The Hague should be aware that the city will not grant exemptions for consumer fireworks for the 2026–2027 celebrations.
CupHub, Legumia and Core Solutions win The Hague Innovators Awards 2026
CupHub wins the €15,000 main prize, Legumia takes the student award and Core Solutions wins the public vote at The Hague Innovators Awards 2026.
Hague self-employment numbers edge down as national growth shifts sectors
The number of self-employed people without employees in The Hague has fallen slightly, against a rise nationally, according to a KVK analysis published on 10 November.
Residents and businesses help shape the future of Hobbemaplein
The Hague municipality is gathering local views on a new design for Hobbemaplein, with safety, access and the Haagse Markt among the main concerns.
Hofbad solar carport supplies power without losing parking spaces
A new solar carport at Het Hofbad is generating electricity for the swimming pool while keeping the existing parking spaces available. The municipality announced the official opening on 9 November.
The Hague seeks to extend joint careers and training advice project
The Hague wants to continue Niemand langs de kant, a regional project that brings education advisers into employment-support teams. More than 600 residents in Haaglanden and Rijnmond have received advice during the past year and a half, the municipality says.