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Statue of Bertha von Suttner unveiled in front of the Peace Palace
Last week, the statue of peace pioneer Bertha von Suttner was unveiled in front of the Peace Palace in The Hague. The statue was created by Hague artist Ingrid Rollema. With this artwork, the city honors a woman who was at the forefront of the international peace...
Winners of the 2025 Hague Sports Awards
At the Hague Sports Gala earlier this week, The Hague's sports community came together to celebrate successes and showcase the power of sports in our city. In the festively decorated Zuiderpark Sports Campus, the achievements of The Hague athletes, coaches, and...
National campaign ‘Man, say something!’now also visible in catering establishments in The Hague
In the coming weeks, the national campaign "Man, say something!" will also be displayed in various bars and restaurants in The Hague, featuring posters and beer mats. With this campaign, the national government aims to encourage men in this municipality to address...
The Hague receives the title of ‘Dementia-Friendly City’ from Alzheimer Nederland
Alderwoman Mariëlle Vavier has received the Dementia-Friendly City designation from Alzheimer Nederland. With this recognition, the municipality of The Hague demonstrates its active commitment to people with dementia and their caregivers, enabling them to...
Together for a strong foundation: from preschool to further education in The Hague
In the coming years, the municipality of The Hague, school boards, childcare, youth services, and welfare organizations will work together towards a single goal: ensuring that all children and young people in The Hague have a strong foundation to grow, learn, and...
Tree lovers in The Hague choose five “veteran trees”
More than 800 people voted for five special trees to receive "veteran tree" status. The ten nominated trees in The Hague are between 70 and 220 years old and are located throughout the city. They were nominated for the title of "veteran tree." A veteran tree is a tree...
The Hague presents plan against Muslim discrimination
With the new Hague Plan against Muslim discrimination, the municipality of The Hague is committed to concrete measures to combat Muslim discrimination and ensure that Muslims can participate freely, safely, and equally in The Hague. The municipality is taking...
Major Improvements to Dog Walking Areas Throughout The Hague
The Hague has invested heavily in dog walking areas over the past year. Potholes have been filled in several places, and fencing has been installed to prevent dogs from running on busy roads. A dog walking area, complete with tunnels and tires, has also been opened at...
The Hague municipality explores geothermal source in Mariahoeve
The municipality of The Hague is investigating the feasibility of developing a geothermal well in the Mariahoeve neighborhood. Such a well would extract sustainable heat from deep underground, providing long-term and affordable heating for homes and businesses in the...