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Underground pumping station protects Maasland polder while preserving its landscape
A new pumping station in the Commandeurspolder near Maasland has been built largely underground to strengthen protection against heavy rainfall while preserving the area’s historic landscape.
Safety campaign removes almost 250 kilos of fireworks from The Hague
Residents handed in almost 250 kilos of fireworks and 19 weapons during The Hague’s Week of Safety, according to figures released by the municipality on 14 October. The collection took place from 5 to 11 October, with more than three times the 80 kilos of fireworks surrendered a year earlier.
The Hague joins national partnership on healthier and more sustainable homes
The Hague has joined a national partnership intended to address unhealthy homes, energy poverty and related health problems.
The Hague calls on clubs and neighbours to include people with dementia
The Hague is encouraging residents, clubs and businesses to help people with dementia stay involved in activities they value, from singing and sport to gardening and creative hobbies.
De Mos seeks to recover businesses’ costs after calls for looting in The Hague
The Hague’s alderman for Economic Affairs and the City Centre, Richard de Mos, wants to investigate whether people who used social media to encourage looting and violence can be held financially responsible for losses suffered by local businesses. Although the feared...
The Hague seeks regional support for Living Lab Binckhaven
The Hague has requested €500,000 in regional support for the further development of Living Lab Binckhaven, where businesses, education institutions and government partners test ideas in practice.
Announcement of nominees for The Hague Volunteer Awards
Last week, the 25 finalists for the 2026 The Hague Volunteer Awards were announced. Five organizations, five teams, and fifteen residents have been nominated this year, representing volunteers from Ypenburg to Loosduinen and from the Scheveningen Boulevard, Mariahoeve...
New event ‘Surf City Den Haag’ puts the spotlight on the surf culture of Scheveningen
While the finalists of the Dutch National Surf Tour arrive in France this weekend, Scheveningen will remain dedicated to surfing for weeks to come. Following a sporting kick-off earlier this month, the new Surf City The Hague offers visitors an introduction to...
Eight European mayors ask the European Commission for protection for the International Criminal Court
Eight European cities that host international organizations are calling on the European Commission to actively contribute to the protection of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. The joint appeal follows the far-reaching sanctions announced by the US...