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The Hague nominated as Dutch location for new European Customs Authority (EUCA)
The cabinet has designated The Hague as the location for the Dutch bid for the new EU Customs Authority (EUCA). The Dutch bid will be presented in Brussels on December 2, 2025. Mayor Jan van Zanen of The Hague: “The Hague is ready to welcome the EU Customs Authority....
New location for The Hague’s migrant church communities officially opened
The Hague's migrant church communities finally have a home. Earlier this month, the former school building on Weimarstraat opened its doors with an opening ceremony themed "Space for Religion." Besides migrant churches, other religious and philosophical organizations...
The Hague economy is growing faster than the national average
The Hague's economy grew faster than the national average in 2024. This is according to the fifth edition of the State of the Hague Economy , presented recently by the municipality of The Hague. Further growth in earning capacity, population, and employment is also...
Newly Appointed Alderman Verschuure Begins Work on European Strategy
The Hague is set to strengthen its relationship with Europe. This is outlined in the new European Strategy adopted by the municipal council earlier this month. The strategy defines how the city will deepen its connection with the European Union by exchanging knowledge...
New reporting point Safe on the Street and additional resources to tackle unsafe places
The mayor of The Hague is taking additional measures to increase the feeling of safety on the streets. A reporting center ( Report an unsafe place - The Hague ) has been established where people can report unsafe places. The municipality is also monitoring...
Winners of the 2025 The Hague Volunteer Awards
The 2025 Hague Volunteer Awards were presented last week. The winning volunteers, organizations, and team were festively honored at Madurodam. The municipality of The Hague organizes this award ceremony every year to thank volunteers for their dedication. The...
Municipalities and provinces present action plan for labour migration
Labour migration is essential for many sectors, but the current system leads to structural bottlenecks, including exploitation, poor housing, inadequate registration, and a lack of innovation. Municipalities and provinces are taking responsibility by introducing...
The Hague strengthens its position as European cybersecurity capital
In recent years, The Hague has developed into a city where justice, security, and digital resilience converge. New research on The Hague's security cluster shows that the sector continued to grow last year and will make a significant contribution to the economy and...
Nearly 80 million euros for The Hague investments in the Binckhorst
The government is investing tens of millions in The Hague's accessibility and amenities. This includes major investments in projects in The Hague, such as the Vlietlijn and the Waterfront Park in the Binckhorst district. The government is also allocating significant...