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Direct Train Connection Between The Hague and Brussels Moves a Step Closer
Plans to restore a direct train connection between The Hague and Brussels have taken an important step forward. On Wednesday 7 October, the Municipality of The Hague joined businesses, educational institutions, international organisations and regional partners in...
120 ethical hackers attempt to attack digital security in The Hague
120 ethical hackers examined the digital infrastructure of the Municipality of The Hague yesterday, October 5. From the Atrium of City Hall, students and professional hackers attempted to infiltrate the systems during the seventh edition of Hâck The Hague. A total of...
The Hague offers free leadership training to retain cybersecurity talent
New research by MultiTeam Solutions, commissioned by the City of The Hague, shows that line managers can play an important role in preventing scarce cybersecurity talent from leaving the sector because of stress, burnout or a lack of support. The City is putting these...
Security hub for a stronger Port of Scheveningen
In the fight against crime in the port of Scheveningen, the municipality, police, Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar), Customs, and the Port of Scheveningen Authority will collaborate more closely in a Security Hub. By having various enforcement and supervisory...
Skymark Tower to Bring 340 New Homes to The Hague’s Binckhorst
A new residential tower in The Hague's rapidly developing Binckhorst district will provide 340 homes, including social housing, mid-market rentals and apartments for sale. The 104-metre-high building, named Skymark, is part of the ongoing transformation of the former...
Cybersecurity Week 2026 Brings International Experts and New Initiatives to The Hague
The Hague will welcome cybersecurity experts, researchers, businesses and government representatives from around the world during Cybersecurity Week, taking place from 5 to 9 October 2026. The programme brings together international conferences, ethical hacking...
Major Renovation Plans for Kunstmuseum
The Municipality of The Hague is preparing plans for a major renovation of Kunstmuseum Den Haag, one of the city's best-known museums. The municipal executive has asked the city council to approve €2 million in preparatory funding to investigate how the historic...
Europe’s Ocean Energy Experts to Gather in The Hague
The Hague will welcome international experts in renewable ocean energy from 5 to 7 October 2026, when the ICOE-OEE 2026 conference brings together companies, researchers, policymakers and investors at Amare. The event focuses on technologies that generate renewable...
The Hague presents 2027-2030 budget: investing in a safe, accessible, and liveable city
The Municipality of The Hague recently presented the 2027-2030 budget. The Municipal Executive has opted for targeted investments in housing construction, safety, accessibility, liveable neighbourhoods, and a vibrant city. At the same time, work is being done to...