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Pilot emergency support points in four neighbourhoods in The Hague
What if a prolonged power outage causes many familiar services to stop working, with lifts, lights, phones and the internet all unavailable? This autumn, The Hague will test emergency support points in four neighbourhoods to prepare for these kinds of emergencies and...
NN Marathon The Hague 2026 course announced: route connects The Hague and Westland
The route for the NN Marathon The Hague 2026 has been announced. On Sunday, November 1, thousands of participants will run through The Hague and Westland. The marathon thus showcases not only iconic locations in The Hague, but also the characteristic village centers,...
A warm welcome to The Hague for students as the 2026-27 higher education academic year begins
A new academic year is getting underway in The Hague, with thousands of students beginning or returning to their studies across the city. From large universities of applied sciences to specialist arts and hospitality institutions, The Hague has developed into a...
Dutch design takes centre stage at final Dutch Grand Prix
The Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix returns to Circuit Zandvoort this weekend for its final edition, with Dutch design and innovation taking a prominent place on the podium. For the fourth and final time, Royal Delft has created the official trophies for the Dutch...
Girl with a Pearl Earring travels to Japan as The Hague strengthens ties on culture, cybersecurity and local leadership
The Hague’s world-renowned Girl with a Pearl Earring is travelling to Japan this week, accompanied by a delegation from the city led by Mayor Jan van Zanen. While Johannes Vermeer’s masterpiece will take centre stage in Osaka, the visit will also open doors for new...
More international train connections planned for The Hague
The Hague is increasingly coming into focus as a departure point and stopover for international train travel. Operator GoVolta is expected to start a daily service between Amsterdam and Paris from 14 December 2026, with a stop at The Hague Hollands Spoor. In addition,...
The Hague ranked the world’s best city for quality of life
The Hague was recently named the world’s best city for quality of life for the fourth consecutive year. The city currently retains it's first place in the Numbeo Quality of Life Index 2026 which compares living conditions in cities worldwide. The result highlights the...
Offshore platform near Scheveningen demonstrates green hydrogen potential
A Dutch pilot project just 13 kilometres off the coast of Scheveningen has successfully produced green hydrogen on an operational offshore gas platform while natural gas production continued at the same time. The PosHYdon pilot is taking place on the Q13a-A platform...
Partial solar eclipse should be visible from The Hague on 12 August 2026
Provided the skies remain clear, The Hague will offer the opportunity to observe a striking partial solar eclipse on Wednesday 12 August 2026. A total solar eclipse will cross parts of Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Portugal. The Netherlands is outside the path of...