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The Hague reduces trucks and vans through smart logistics measures
The Hague presents the Urban Logistics Action Programme 2026–2030, a package of measures designed to reduce the growing logistical pressure in the city. Due to strong growth in housing, jobs, and residents, the number of trips for construction, deliveries, and waste...
132 new social rental homes completed in The Hague Southwest
132 new social rental homes have been completed on Beresteinlaan in the Escamp district. These 132 homes consist of 42 maisonettes and 90 apartments with two or three rooms. The homes are being rented out by housing corporation Hof Wonen. The first residents have...
AirHub appoints Jon Craven as Head of Sales in The Hague
AirHub, a drone operations software company with a Sales and Marketing office in The Hague, has appointed Jon Craven as Head of Sales. The appointment is relevant in the context of The Hague’s wider role as a city for international security, justice, public safety and...
NS Train Strike 24 June 2026
On Wednesday morning, June 24, no NS trains will be running temporarily due to a strike. No trains between 4:00 and 8:00.Trade unions have announced a public transport strike for Wednesday morning, June 24. They are protesting against the cabinet's proposed cuts to...
Mayor Jan van Zanen bids farewell to Girl with a Pearl Earring
Mayor Van Zanen visited the Mauritshuis last week to bid a farewell to Johannes Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring . The world-famous painting will travel temporarily to the Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka later this year, due to the closure of the Mauritshuis for...
New shelter for homeless families at Statenlaan 46
The Municipality of The Hague intends to use the first floor of Statenlaan 46 as a shelter location for up to 30 homeless family members for a period of five years. The owner is making the property available free of charge. Due to the residential zoning, shelter is...
‘Kids for Nothing’ popular: municipality extends free public transport for children
The Hague pilot 'Kids voor Niks', which allows children aged 4 to 11 to travel for free by bus and tram, has proven to be a great success. New figures show that approximately 55% of all children in The Hague now use the free public transport card. Because 'Kids voor...
Opening of Hubertus Tunnel postponed to mid-September
The planned opening of the Hubertus Tunnel in early July 2026 will not be met, Strukton (the contractor) has informed the Municipality of The Hague. The renovation of the Hubertus Tunnel is currently in the testing phase, during which more than 40 installations and...
British Minister Pat McFadden visits Jongerenpunt070
British Minister Pat McFadden visited Jongerenpunt070 in The Hague last week. Jongerenpunt070 advises and guides young people in The Hague aged 16 to 27 towards employment, education, or social participation. The Minister was received by Alderman Nur Icar...