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Prinsjesdag 2026: What you need to know about The Hague’s biggest political day
On Tuesday 15 September, The Hague hosts Prinsjesdag, the ceremonial opening of the Dutch parliamentary year. For many internationals, Prinsjesdag is best known for the royal procession, military ceremony and elaborate hats. However behind the spectacle is one of the...
The Hague aims to become the water sports capital of Northwest Europe
Municipality and Water Sports Federation extend successful collaboration until 2032 The Hague and the Royal Netherlands Water Sports Federation (Watersportverbond) are continuing their successful collaboration. Both parties are signing a new cooperation agreement...
Rijswijkseplein expected to open to traffic earlier than planned
Good news for road users, travelers, business owners, and local residents: the Rijswijkseplein is currently on track to fully reopen on Saturday evening, September 19. That is almost two weeks earlier than planned. However, the schedule remains dependent on weather...
New quay wall and more greenery for Houtzagerssingel
On Wednesday, September 9, Alderman Isabelle Broeders (Public Space) officially opened the renovated Houtzagerssingel. After three years of work, the quay wall and the street have been renewed. With the completion of the project, the Houtzagerssingel is ready for the...
Leidschenveen-Ypenburg: better cycle paths and more cycling comfort coming soon
The asphalt on the Bitterzoetpad and Veenbespad cycle paths is old. To improve cycling comfort and safety, the municipality is replacing the asphalt. The work will begin on Monday, September 14, 2026, and will be completed on Friday, November 6, 2026. The maintenance...
Nationwide Public Transport strike today (09 September 2026)
A nationwide public transport strike has caused major disruption across the Netherlands today, Wednesday 9 September, with virtually no trains running and many bus and tram services also cancelled. The 24-hour strike has been organised by trade union FNV in protest...
New TINA tram festively presented on Kerkplein
The Hague has unveiled its new generation of TINA trams, as the city takes another step towards more accessible, sustainable and future-proof public transport. Alderman for Mobility Adeel Mahmood officially presented the new TINA tram at Kerkplein on Friday 4...
Nominations of volunteers and organisations have started for the ‘Hague Volunteer Awards 2026’
During the season opening of the radio program 'Haagse Helden' on Monday, August 31, registration for the 2026 Hague Volunteer Awards opened. Presenter Jeanne van Rutten and Alderman Kavish Partiman for Housing, Integration, and Volunteers jointly gave the official...
Leiden University opens its Academic Year in The Hague
The Hague will host Leiden University’s Opening of the Academic Year, today, Monday 31 August 2026. It is the first time in the university’s 451-year history that the ceremony takes place outside Leiden. The event also marks 25 years of partnership between the...