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The Hague sees sharp rise in illegal bulky waste and intensifies waste management in 2026
The Municipality of The Hague is presenting the Progress Report on the Waste Action Plan 2025 today. The report shows what has been done over the past year to keep the city clean, where the biggest developments and challenges lie, when the key steps were taken, and...
Municipality of The Hague reports on progress and priorities in 2025 Programme Account
Today, the Municipality of The Hague presents the 2025 Programme Account. With this annual report, the financial year is concluded and the municipality looks back on what has been achieved. In a time of growth and change, work has continued on a city that remains...
57 Royal decorations during the Royal Honours Ceremony in The Hague
On Friday, April 24, 2026, 57 residents of The Hague received a royal decoration, 55 of them from Mayor Van Zanen. Since registration began in 2004, the number of decorations awarded in The Hague has not been this high. Additionally, at 98 years old, the oldest...
The Hague takes next step towards being an official ‘Child-Friendly City’
The Municipality of The Hague officially launched the next phase of the Child-Friendly City program earlier this week. To mark the occasion, Alderman Hilbert Bredemeijer for Education, Youth, Sports, and Services presented a "discussion chart" to the Children's...
The Hague updates grid congestion impact analysis: new national rules affect housing, education, and businesses
The Municipality of The Hague warns that the consequences of the congested power grids will become increasingly visible in the city in the coming years. Due to new national regulations, grid operators must prioritize all applications for power connections based on...
Targeted construction proves necessary: housing supply and demand are still struggling to meet in The Hague
In The Hague, it remains difficult for some groups to find a suitable home. Research shows that in multiple segments—both rental and purchase—there is high demand from residents wishing to move within The Hague. Therefore, the Municipality of The Hague is increasingly...
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the International Court of Justice: Secretary-General Guterres received by Mayor Van Zanen
Today marks a special milestone for The Hague as an international city of peace and justice: the International Court of Justice (ICJ) celebrates its eightieth anniversary. On the occasion of this jubilee, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is in the...
Renovated Pletterijkade reopened: safer, greener, and ready for the future
The Pletterijkade was officially opened yesterday after an extensive two-year renovation. Many residents, business owners, and involved partners gathered by the water to celebrate the renewed area. With a completely renewed quay wall, a safe cycle route, more...
Starting entrepreneurs get stuck on administration and tax returns
Many new entrepreneurs immediately get stuck on something very basic: their administration and tax returns. Understanding accounting rules and tax obligations turns out to be more complicated for many start-ups than expected. The lack of this knowledge regularly leads...