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The Hague is relaxing rules from April 1 to make better use of existing homes
The Municipality of The Hague is changing a significant number of housing regulations as of April 1st. The amended housing ordinance makes it easier to share homes. With this adjustment, the municipality aims to provide more people with a place to live in the city by...
Mechatronics Innovation Campus Schiedam grows into a hotspot
The Mechatronics Innovation Campus Schiedam (MICS) is growing into the hotspot for the mechatronics industry. Within this 42-hectare campus, companies, education, and government collaborate on the talent and technology of tomorrow. By investing jointly and massively...
The Hague tackles rental malpractice as new law proves essential
The Hague has made significant progress in tackling malpractice in the rental sector. Two and a half years after the Good Landlordship Act came into force, giving the municipality stronger powers to protect tenants, dozens of landlords have already been reprimanded....
Reinstated bans on soft drugs, alcohol, and begging to combat nuisance
To combat nuisance in The Hague, areas have once again been designated where begging, soft drug use, and/or alcohol consumption are prohibited. These are specific areas in all city districts with various facilities that attract disruptive individuals and groups, such...
Binnenhof receives a green boost with twelve new trees
Perhaps you have already seen them: since last week, 12 new trees were planted around the Binnenhof. Alderman Robert Barker (Public Space, Animal Welfare, Environment) had the opportunity to help plant the trees at this historic site: 'People are happier in a green...
Fourteen nominees from South Holland stand a chance of winning the Appeltje van Oranje
Oranje Fonds announces which 50 organizations are in the running for an award. Fourteen organizations from South Holland are eligible for an Appeltje van Oranje. Every year, the Oranje Fonds awards this prize to three organizations that make a special contribution to...
Final results of The Hague municipal council election announced
The Central Electoral Office of The Hague determined the official results of the municipal council election of March 18, 2026, on March 26, 2026. The turnout was 46.4%. Of the 438,895 eligible voters, 203,533 cast their votes. Of the twenty parties that participated...
The Hague kicks off beach season next week with new boulevard and upcoming festivals in Scheveningen, Kijkduin, and the city center
With the opening of the renovated boulevard in Scheveningen and festive programming throughout the city, the City by the Sea celebrates spring. Just before the Easter weekend, on Thursday, April 2, the Scheveningen boulevard will be officially reopened. Events such as...
Operation Steenbreek launched: The Hague swaps tiles for greenery
The Hague kicks off the new season of Operation Steenbreek: from March 21 to October 31, residents, schools, and organizations can once again receive free plants in exchange for paving stones. With this campaign, the municipality aims to further green, cool, and...