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New P+R Victory Boogie Woogie Opens in The Hague
Motorists can now park at the new P+R Victory Boogie Woogie on Laan van Hoornwijck 70T and travel to The Hague city centre in approximately 15 minutes using tram 1 or 15. P+R stands for Park and Ride, a system that allows drivers to park their cars outside the...
Haags Historisch Museum Renovation Reaches Major Milestone
The renovation and expansion of the Haags Historisch Museum (The Hague Historical Museum) has reached an important milestone, with construction reaching its highest point. To mark the occasion, Alderman for Culture Lotte van Basten Batenburg and Museum Director Tjeerd...
The Hague Offers Gift Cards to Thank Informal Carers and Volunteers
The Municipality of The Hague is once again offering gift cards to informal carers and volunteers in recognition of their contribution to the community. Applications opened on Wednesday 14 October and will remain open until 24 December 2026. The annual initiative...
The Hague Tests Emergency Support Points to Help Residents During Crises
The Hague has begun testing neighbourhood emergency support points (noodsteunpunten) to help residents during major emergencies, such as prolonged power cuts. The first practical exercise took place in Transvaal on Thursday 8 October, with further exercises planned in...
Eneco Tour starts in The Hague with a unique time trial for women and men on Tuesday 13 October
The Hague will be the setting for the start of the Eneco Tour on Tuesday, October 13. From Sportcampus Zuiderpark, both male and female cyclists will begin a spectacular 3.1-kilometer evening prologue. It is a first: not only is it the first time that women are...
The Hague Community Initiative Stek – Buurt & Lukas Wins Appeltje van Oranje 2026
Stek – Buurt & Lukas, a community initiative in The Hague's Schilderswijk neighbourhood, has won an Appeltje van Oranje 2026 award for its work helping people overcome poverty through practical support, community connections and opportunities to take control of...
PEPpodium Connects The Hague Businesses with Community Organisations
A new initiative bringing businesses and community organisations together has been launched in The Hague. PEPpodium, developed by PEP Den Haag, aims to make it easier for local companies to contribute their expertise, resources and networks to organisations working to...
The Hague Rules Out Fireworks Exemptions for New Year Celebrations
The Hague will not grant exemptions for the use of consumer fireworks during the upcoming New Year celebrations. Mayor Jan van Zanen announced the decision on Friday 9 October, confirming that the city will follow the new national fireworks ban without allowing...
The Hague Promotes Repair and Reuse During First National Repair Week
The Hague is encouraging residents to repair and reuse everyday items rather than throw them away, as the Netherlands prepares for its first National Repair Week, taking place from 10 to 18 October 2026. The initiative aims to show how repairing clothes, household...