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The Hague supports festivals and events with € 2.4 million in 2026
Events and festivals in The Hague again count on municipal support in 2026. A total of € 1.09 million in subsidies has been awarded this year to 11 large and 12 small public events. The budget for large events has been increased by € 70,000. In addition, over € 1.3...
Scheveningen Port Vision adopted: The Hague sets course for implementation
The Hague City Council has recently adopted the Scheveningen Port Vision 2025–2050. This officially establishes the course for the future development of Scheveningen's harbor: Scheveningen will remain a true working harbor, where fishing, water sports, maritime...
CyberPeace Institute and PEP The Hague join forces for digital security of civil society organizations
The CyberPeace Institute and PEP The Hague have launched a unique partnership with the support of the municipality of The Hague. Over the next two years, they will strengthen the digital resilience of 200 nonprofit organizations and their volunteers in The Hague. The...
Rotterdam The Hague Metropolitan Region invests 1 billion euros in metro network
The Rotterdam The Hague Metropolitan Region (MRDH) is investing nearly €1 billion in the metro network. This major public transport investment will allow metro services on the busiest routes to run every five minutes by 2033. The investment responds to rising...
New registration round for The Hague Pearl has started
Which company will proudly call itself the winner of the 2026 Hague Pearl Award? The municipality of The Hague is looking for companies that have made an exceptional contribution to the city in the past year or that demonstrably contribute to a sustainable and...
Successful first edition of KM@NIGHT marks collaboration between Kunstmuseum Den Haag and Rabobank
The Kunstmuseum Den Haag and the cooperative Rabobank Regio Den Haag are continuing their partnership. With this extension, both organizations remain committed to engaging young audiences, providing a platform for new voices, and building sustainable connections in...
Twenty parties on the ballot paper for the municipal council elections in The Hague
The Hague Central Electoral Committee has just announced that twenty parties will participate in the municipal elections on March 18, 2026. A total of 487 candidates are on the candidate lists. The valid candidate lists were also numbered in the public session of the...
Overview of activities for the 2026 municipal council elections
The municipal elections on Wednesday, March 18th are just around the corner. To encourage more voters in The Hague to vote, the executive board and the city council have developed the "Voter Promoting Action Plan." Various activities from the plan will take place in...
The Hague and Westland work together on a safe cycling route
The Hague will grow rapidly in the coming years and will welcome many new residents by 2040. This requires additional housing, schools, and amenities, as well as smart solutions for the increasing traffic and movement in the city. That's why The Hague, Westland, and...