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The Hague makes arrival of new main distribution station in Southwest possible
The Municipality of The Hague is collaborating with Stedin and TenneT on the construction of a new main distribution substation in The Hague Southwest. The substation will be located on the edge of the ZKD (Zichtenburg Kerketuinen Dekkershoek) business park, between...
Campaign aims for fewer cigarette butts on the street
The Municipality of The Hague has launched the campaign 'Put it out, throw it in'. (Maak ’m uit, gooi ’m in). Stickers have now been placed on waste bins, signs on the street (milk paint), and additional facilities for cigarette butts have been installed throughout...
2026 Talent for Good Forum explored ‘Shaping Trust in the Future’
Students and professionals gathered at The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) this week for the Talent for Good Forum, an event focussed on careers for social impact under the theme "Shaping Trust in The Future". Organised by The Hague Humanity Hub in...
The Hague Region’s Waterways Improve, But More Action Needed
The quality of canals, ponds, rivers and other waterways in and around The Hague improved in several areas during 2025, according to a new report from the regional water authority. However, pollution remains a significant challenge, and environmental targets are still...
Big 5 museum campaign in The Hague awarded Dutch Interactive Award
The joint 'Big 5' museum campaign by The Hague & Partners and mJourney has been awarded a Dutch Interactive Award in the 'Best of Industries' category. Through the campaign, national and international visitors have been inspired in a targeted and effective manner...
Social Capital and Mammoet Oude Bouwmaterialen winners of The Hague Pearl 2026
Social Capital and Mammoet Oude Bouwmaterialen are this year's winners of the Haagse Parel. The Haagse Parel is a municipal award for companies and individuals who make a special contribution to the Hague economy. There are two categories. Social Capital, a social...
New asphalt for Loosduinseweg and Oude Haagweg
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...
The Hague University of Applied Sciences remains highest-rated broad university of applied sciences in the Randstad
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...
Municipality of The Hague backs 22 local events and festivals with €310,000 funding
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...