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14 cultural institutions in The Hague receive two years of financial support
The Municipal Executive of The Hague has adopted a new Two-Year Policy Plan for Arts and Culture 2027–2028. Through this scheme, the municipality supports cultural institutions for two years in the implementation of their plans. For the period 2027–2028, €1,226,500...
Construction of Binckhorst bus lane starts 26 October 2026
The Municipality of The Hague is constructing a dedicated bus lane along Binckhorstlaan. This is between Wegastraat and Mercuriusweg. The work will start on Monday, October 26, and is expected to last five weeks. During the works, motorists should expect diversions...
More room for talent and innovation in The Hague nightlife
Municipal Executive allocates funds for a new round of night culture subsidies In the coming year, the Municipality of The Hague will again support innovative initiatives that contribute to The Hague's nightlife. Starting today, creators, organizers, and cultural...
Clocks go back this weekend as winter time begins
An extra hour this weekend! Clocks in the Netherlands go back one hour overnight on Saturday 24 October into Sunday 25 October, marking the end of daylight saving time. At 03:00 on Sunday morning, the clocks return to 02:00 as the country switches to winter time,...
Nobel Prize winner Navi Pillay: “International justice is more important than ever”
2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay expressed her support for the international legal community during a visit to The Hague yesterda. During a meeting with Mayor Jan van Zanen at the Old City Hall, the former ICC judge emphasized the importance of...
Multiple abuses during inspections for labour exploitation
As part of the Week against Human Trafficking from October 12 to 16, the Hague Economic Intervention Team (HEIT), in cooperation with the Netherlands Labour Inspectorate, conducted comprehensive company inspections last week at three companies in The Hague and Alphen...
Haaglanden Leert Door reopens funding for training in shortage sectors
Demand for retraining is greater than often assumed. The Haaglanden Leert Door training fund received so many applications that its budget was exhausted early in 2026. Thanks to additional funding, the scheme is now reopening, with around 250 extra training vouchers...
New traffic lights for the Benoordenhoutseweg–Boslaan junction
The traffic lights at the junction of Benoordenhoutseweg and Boslaan are being replaced. The existing lights and control system are outdated, and the work will help prevent faults, breakdowns and unsafe situations. Work began on Sunday 18 October and is expected to...
New bowling centre planned for Kijkduin
A new bowling centre is planned for Kijkduin, taking over the premises of Dunes as the hospitality venue closes its doors. The centre aims to give families, friends and groups somewhere to enjoy an outing throughout the year, including outside the beach season. The...