City News

The Hague’s ambitions to serve as an important host of international conventions showed disappointing results over the past year. While the municipality had forecast that the city would receive 115,000 conference delegates in ...

Last modified: 17 May 2013 - News

Due to maintenance work, part of the Hofbad swimming pool will be temporarily closed. The recreational swimming pool will not be accessible to visitors from 27 May to 12 July. The competition swimming pool will remain open as ...

Last modified: 17 May 2013 - News

Over the weekend of 15 to 18 May a delegation from The Hague’s pop music scene will perform at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton, England.

Last modified: 16 May 2013 - News

Two fast bike routes between The Hague and Leiden officially opened on 15 May.

Last modified: 16 May 2013 - News

The beaches in Scheveningen and Kijkduin are being awarded the highly-coveted Blue Flag for the first time this year. The Blue Flag is a certification by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) that a beach or marina ...

Last modified: 16 May 2013 - News

The Municipality of The Hague will continue use stronger garbage bags as a way to combat the nuisance caused by seagulls.

Last modified: 16 May 2013 - News

Cyclists in The Hague will get more spots this year to park their bikes at tram and RandstadRail stops.

Last modified: 14 May 2013 - News

The European Police College (CEPOL) will definitely move from Bramshill in Hampshire, England, to The Hague. However, the planned merger between the EU agency and Europol has been called off for the time being.

Last modified: 14 May 2013 - News

Starting 9 May the Beach Express (Strandexpress) tram starts up again. This special tram runs every Sunday (as well as on 9 May and 20 May) from P+R Hoornwijck directly to Scheveningen beach. The travel ...

Last modified: 13 May 2013 - News

The number of nights booked at a hotel in The Hague increased by 80,000 in 2012 compared to the previous year. The city is becoming increasingly popular as a weekend getaway destination.

Last modified: 6 May 2013 - News