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Most Dutch Entrepreneurs Still Unprepared for the European AI Act, Says KVK Research
The European Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) has been in force since 2024 and will be fully implemented from 2026. Yet, according to new research by the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (KVK), most Dutch entrepreneurs remain largely unprepared. Half of all...
Record amount of more than half a million euros raised by the 11-beach tour of the Heart Foundation
Participants in the Dutch Heart Foundation's 11-Beach Walk raised a record amount of €505,328 today for research into hereditary cardiovascular diseases. This edition was dedicated to 11-year-old Seppe, who lives with a rare hereditary heart muscle disease for which...
Neherkade closures from October 31st to November 14th due to asphalt renewal
From October 31st to November 14th, the municipality of The Hague will be carrying out roadworks on Neherkade. The asphalt is worn and will be replaced in two phases. From Friday, October 31st, 7:00 AM to Thursday, November 6th, 4:00 PM, work will be carried out on...
Preliminary election results for voters in The Hague
The preliminary results of the Dutch House of Representatives elections on October 29, 2025, in The Hague have been announced. 99.3% of the votes have been counted. These are the votes from 268 of the 269 polling stations. This only includes votes in The Hague. The...
2025 Dutch general election updates in English
To keep up to date with the 2025 Dutch general election in English, we recommend visiting: https://www.dutchnews.nl For information specific to The Hague/Den Haag, visit: https://www.denhaag.nl/en/elections/
New Campaign Encourages Residents to Get Climate-Ready
The Delfland Water Board has launched its new public campaign ‘Resilient – Are You Ready?’ to encourage residents to take action and prepare for the consequences of extreme weather, such as heavy rainfall and prolonged drought. The three-year campaign...
Pevsner artwork gets permanent new location after relocation due to NATO summit
The sculpture "Spatial Construction in the Third and Fourth Dimensions" by Antoine Pevsner has been given a permanent new home in The Hague. For years, the artwork stood in the median strip of Johan de Wittlaan, but was moved due to roadworks surrounding the NATO...
The Hague wins national Share Award for its commitment to shared mobility
Earlier this month, The Hague won the national Share Award for the third time in the Large Municipalities category. The municipality received the award for its wide range and well-established use of shared transport in the city, and for actively supporting residents...
British inventor of life-saving heart surgery participates in 11-beach tour
On Saturday, November 1st, over 6,000 walkers and runners will lace up their shoes for the annual 11-beach walk organized by the Dutch Heart Foundation to raise money for cardiovascular disease research. Among them will be a remarkable group: Team Whole Heart Peers,...