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New traffic lights around President Kennedylaan: allow for extra travel time
Starting August 11, the Municipality of The Hague will replace the traffic lights and their installations at five intersections around President Kennedylaan. The work will continue until November 13, 2026. Phase 1: increased traffic congestion around Scheveningseweg...
Summer Holidays in The Hague
Hi, Renée here. I'm the editor, owner and community manager here at The Hague Online (THOL). I'm also a university lecturer at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. It's been quite an intense academic year! But from 17 July until 24 August I have a lovely, long...
The Hague among the Netherlands’ leading elite sports cities
The Hague is one of the Netherlands’ leading elite sports cities, according to the 2025 Hague Elite Sports Monitor, which maps the scale, performance and social significance of elite sport in the city. The monitor shows that The Hague has 16 elite sports programmes...
The Hague expands greening programme in paved neighbourhoods
The Hague is gaining an increasing number of plants, shrubs, and trees, particularly in the paved neighborhoods. This is evident from the results of an action program launched by the municipality in 2024 to green the city. Studies were conducted into greening...
International organisations boost The Hague’s economy and global role
New research shows that international organisations continue to grow steadily in The Hague, the international city of peace and justice. Since 2005, their number in the region has grown by 211%. They are linked to nearly 45,000 jobs and their presence generates €8.6...
New archaeology walk brings hidden history of Molenvlietpark to life
Visitors to Molenvlietpark can now get acquainted with the rich history of the area in an accessible way. Information boards (in Dutch) have been placed along the walking route through the park that give visitors a glimpse into the archaeological research that took...
The Hague sets out vision for a safer coastline
How will The Hague remain safe, livable, and attractive for future generations as sea levels rise? To provide insight into the choices that must be made to achieve this, the municipality has drawn up a future perspective for the Hague coast with the year 2100 as the...
41 weddings in The Hague on popular wedding date 26-06-26
On 26 June, The Hague was filled with love. On this popular wedding date, no fewer than 41 couples said “I do” at various wedding locations across the city. The Hague provided a festive backdrop for couples, family members and friends. There was a good chance of...
First National Zonnebloem Week successfully concluded with 183 activities throughout the Netherlands
The first National Zonnebloem Week has come to an end. From June 15 to 21, volunteers and participants of the National Association de Zonnebloem went out together throughout the Netherlands. A total of 183 activities took place: from climbing, cycling, and boating to...