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Education started at new University Campus Spui
Earlier this week, the first educational activities began at the brand-new University Campus Spui. At this campus, in the heart of The Hague , four universities are joining forces to make science and education more tangible and accessible to everyone. This expansion...
Twenty parties submit candidate lists for The Hague municipal council elections
Twenty political parties have submitted a candidate list to take part in the municipal elections in The Hague, which will be held on 18 March 2026. Parties were required to submit their candidate lists and supporting documents to the city’s central electoral committee...
The King and Queen celebrate 25 years of the Oranje Fonds and a connected society
The Royal Couple will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Oranje Fonds on 30 January 2027 at the GelreDome in Arnhem. With this jubilee event, the Oranje Fonds aims to thank all initiators, volunteers, donors and partners who have been working with dedication for a...
The Hague and Rotterdam jointly strengthen regional film and media
Scope, Talent Hub South Holland, was officially launched during the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2026. With this new regional collaboration platform, the municipalities of The Hague and Rotterdam, along with partners from the film sector, are joining...
The Hague Municipality opens lending desks to make renting and borrowing easier
The municipality of The Hague is investing €100,000 in the European project "AccessHubs." This project encourages sharing and renting products instead of owning them. The Hague is collaborating with local businesses on new ways to share and rent items. For example,...
The Hague continues to protect human rights defenders
The Hague became the world's first Shelter City in 2012. As a Shelter City, the city offers human rights defenders a safe haven when they are threatened or persecuted for their work. By extending its partnership with Justice & Peace for at least four years, the...
Monumental crane on the Calandkade now also in the spotlight in the evenings
The monumental crane on Calandkade is now a striking sight even in the evenings thanks to newly installed lighting. Alderman Saskia Bruines (Heritage) and council member Anthony Uduba (VVD) officially activated the lighting. The gantry crane, built in 1968 by...
Opening of new fishing forest Madestein
A forest for fish? That sounds like a strange contradiction. Yet, more and more "fish forests" are appearing in the Netherlands. A fish forest is an artificial shelter of branches and wood in the water, specifically created to protect young and small fish. Alderman...
Extra U2:UV tribute shows in May @ Omniversum – sales start January 23 at 10:00 AM
After 17 sold-out shows, completely new "Sphere" concerts in Omniversum in The Hague The successful U2 tribute band "U2two" is returning this year with a brand-new show! After a whopping 17 sold-out shows in 2025, this concert experience is proving incredibly popular,...