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Renovated Gedempte Gracht reopened
The renovated Gedempte Gracht, Gedempte Burgwal, and Lutherse Burgwal have recently reopened to cyclists and pedestrians. The Hague is growing, and space in the city center is limited. Therefore, the municipality is working on solutions to keep the city liveable and...
Haaglanden focuses on basic and vocational skills as the key to employment
In The Hague, nearly one in four residents has low literacy skills. The Municipality of The Hague, ROC Mondriaan, UWV Haaglanden, MKB Den Haag, and FNV Haaglanden are therefore joining forces and have established the so-called 'Lifelong Learning (LLO) collective...
The Hague Youth Ribbons put young people in the spotlight for their exceptional dedication
During a festive gathering at Theater Diligentia recently, Mayor Jan van Zanen presented the Hague Youth Ribbons to young people who make a special contribution to others, their neighborhood, and the city. In total, twenty young people received the Hague Youth Ribbon,...
Hollandse Duinen officially recognised as a National Park
The Netherlands has officially gained a new national park, with the Hollandse Duinen awarded national park status on 28 April 2026. The recognition marks a significant milestone for one of the country’s most distinctive coastal landscapes. Stretching along the South...
Renovation of Theresiakerk to start after the summer holidays
Renovation of the Theresiakerk in the Rustenburg-Oostbroek neighbourhood is set to begin as soon as possible after the summer holidays, much to the satisfaction of all parties involved. The building will be transformed to include a supermarket, a community space, an...
National Remembrance Day on 4 May – the Netherlands Falls Silent at 8pm
On 4 May, people across The Hague and the rest of the Netherlands come together to mark Remembrance Day, an annual day dedicated to honouring those who have died in wars and peacekeeping missions. At exactly 20:00, the country observes two minutes of silence, with...
Municipalities in the Haaglanden region launch pilot for emergency support centers
A pilot project for emergency support points during disasters, such as prolonged power outages, is starting in the municipalities of The Hague and Leidschendam-Voorburg. The trial with help and information points is necessary to determine the best way to set up these...
Student Experience returns to Bevrijdingsfestival Den Haag with students at the centre
Following the success of last year, students from The Hague are returning with a renewed Student Experience at Bevrijdingsfestival Den Haag on 5 May. In collaboration with the Municipality of The Hague and educational institutions, The Hague as a student city presents...
From ImpactCity to Cybersecurity, The Hague Continues to Strengthen Its Economic Position
The Hague economy is performing well according to a recent progress report from the Gemeente Den Haag. Thanks to the joint efforts of the municipality, businesses, entrepreneurs, and educational and knowledge institutions, the economy grew faster in recent years than...