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New membership system for public libraries in The Hague in 2027
Bibliotheek Den Haag will introduce a new membership system from January 2027, including a free option for all residents of The Hague. The library says the changes are designed to make it easier for more people to become members and make use of its services across the...
The Municipality of The Hague and HTM start major maintenance on Rijswijkseplein
Starting Monday, June 1, 2026, the Municipality of The Hague and HTM will carry out major maintenance work on Rijswijkseplein. The work will last through Friday, October 2, 2026, and consists of replacing tram tracks and asphalt. Road users and travelers should expect...
Chamber of Commerce survey: entrepreneurs see danger, seek stability during disruption and crisis
Entrepreneurs perceive the growing danger of disruptions in an increasingly uncertain world, both geopolitically and climatically. They seek stability in their efforts to counter external threats. This is evident from new research by the Chamber of Commerce among...
Municipality of The Hague hosts “Love your Home” sustainability advice pop ups
This week, the Municipality of The Hague opened the first temporary Hou van je Huis (Love Your Home) walk-in desk at the Schroeder thrift store (Torenstraat 2). It marks the start of a series of temporary pop-ups that will travel through all districts of The Hague in...
Belastingdienst opens support point at Escamp district office in The Hague
Residents of The Hague and the surrounding region can now visit a new Belastingdienst support point in the Escamp district office for help with taxes, benefits, and payments. The new location aims to make support more accessible for people needing assistance with tax...
South Holland cities join forces in New Dutch Alliance
The Province of South Holland recently joined forces with the cities of Leiden, The Hague, Rotterdam, and Delft for a new collaboration within the national New Dutch movement. Together with the Province of South Holland, these cities form the South Holland New Dutch...
Roparun launches song ‘Mag ik je danken’ as the heart of nationwide donation campaign in honour of 35th edition
To mark the 35th edition of the Roparun, the organization is launching a special musical project: the song ' Mag ik je danken' . The song was written and sung by Lisanne Spaander and forms the heart of a nationwide donation campaign surrounding the...
BlowUp Jubilee expands with miniatures in theme park Madurodam
BlowUp Jubilee is expanding to the Madurodam theme park this year. In addition to over twenty monumental installations in The Hague’s Museum Quarter, small-scale inflatable artworks will appear alongside iconic miniatures. For instance, during the art event, from May...
Keukenhof wraps up another successful spring season
Keukenhof has closed its gates again after another strong spring season, welcoming more than 1.4 million visitors from around the world. Visitors rated the famous flower park an average of 8.8 out of 10. As in previous years, most visitors came from the Netherlands,...