http://www.denhaag.nl/web/show/id=462109/langid=42 en-US http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/International-Moot-Court-in-The-Hague-a-world-first.htm http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/International-Moot-Court-in-The-Hague-a-world-first.htm The Hague will be the first city in the world to organise an international oral pleading competition for secondary school students. This Moot Court will be held from 14 to 17 February 2012. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:30 GMT http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/New-plans-for-Wijnhaven-area.htm http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/New-plans-for-Wijnhaven-area.htm A consortium of 15 parties has submitted a new vision for the Wijnhavenkwartier, the area encompassing the Spuiplein and Turfmarkt in the centre of The Hague. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:44:56 GMT http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/More-boating-on-Hague-waterways.htm http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/More-boating-on-Hague-waterways.htm The plans to make The Hague’s waterways more attractive for recreational, leisure and business purposes have been well-received in the city. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:35:48 GMT http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Top-chains-targeting-The-Hague.htm http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Top-chains-targeting-The-Hague.htm Five popular clothing retail chains plan to open shops in The Hague’s city centre. In the coming few years Hollister, Forever 21, Topshop, Marks & Spencer and Primark will probably open new megastores in the city. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:13:31 GMT http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Ice-ready-in-Zuiderpark-and-Ockenburgh.htm http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Ice-ready-in-Zuiderpark-and-Ockenburgh.htm It's time to skate again on natural ice! Skaters can go to town on a frozen playground in Zuiderpark and a meadow by Ockenburgh. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:30:00 GMT http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Girl-with-a-Pearl-on-Buitenhof-in-April.htm http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Girl-with-a-Pearl-on-Buitenhof-in-April.htm Vermeer’s 'Girl with a Pearl Earring', a favourite of visitors to the Mauritshuis, will be on display a month longer than originally planned in The Hague. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:46:41 GMT http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Student-Hotel-in-The-Hague-in-2013.htm http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Student-Hotel-in-The-Hague-in-2013.htm City Living Student Housing has submitted an application for a building permit for The Student Hotel The Hague. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:09:47 GMT http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Chess-tournament-in-the-Atrium.htm http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Chess-tournament-in-the-Atrium.htm Some 120 chess players from The Hague region will be able to take on top players Sergey Karjakin, Sergei Tiviakov and Anish Giri on Tuesday, 31 January. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:15:00 GMT http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Air-quality-visibly-improving-in-The-Hague.htm http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Air-quality-visibly-improving-in-The-Hague.htm The initial results of the air quality action plan drawn up in 2008 are becoming visible, according to the 2011 progress report. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:11:41 GMT http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Free-bed-and-meal-for-homeless-1.htm http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Free-bed-and-meal-for-homeless-1.htm As of 29 January 2012 homeless people in The Hague are eligible for a free bed in the night shelters. The shelters will open their doors because a cold spell is predicted for the coming days. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:34:41 GMT http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Mauritshuis-masterpieces-travelling-to-U.S..htm http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Mauritshuis-masterpieces-travelling-to-U.S..htm Masterpieces from the Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis will be exhibited at three museums in the United States from January 2013 to January 2014. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:47:02 GMT http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Plans-jelling-for-Mandir-Park-in-Laakhaven.htm http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Plans-jelling-for-Mandir-Park-in-Laakhaven.htm Plans are starting to come together for the construction of three Indian temples, so-called mandirs, as well as apartments and commercial space in Laakhaven West. The Municipality of The Hague signed a declaration of intent with project developers in late January. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:15:52 GMT http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/More-tourists-find-their-way-to-the-VVV.htm http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/More-tourists-find-their-way-to-the-VVV.htm Some 330,000 tourists paid a visit to the VVV (Tourist Information Office) and Uitburo in The Hague in 2011. This was 10% more than in 2010. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:23:05 GMT http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Launch-of-Peace-Portal-in-The-Hague.htm http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Launch-of-Peace-Portal-in-The-Hague.htm A brand-new Peace Portal was officially launched on 26 January with an event at the Museum for Communication in The Hague. The mission of the Portal is to be a main source and opportunity to share and integrate information leading to action aimed at preventing conflict and building peace. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:47:50 GMT http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/The-Hague-Bridge-in-2012.htm http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/The-Hague-Bridge-in-2012.htm Over the last three years The Hague Bridge successfully organised programmes in all eight of The Hague's city districts. However, this does not mean that The Hague Bridge programme has come to an end. The programme will continue in 2012 in a different way. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:51:20 GMT http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/The-Hague-nominated-Best-Overseas-Convention-Bureau.htm http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/The-Hague-nominated-Best-Overseas-Convention-Bureau.htm Readers of the leading British magazine M&IT (Meeting and Incentive Travel) have nominated The Hague Visitors & Convention Bureau as best overseas convention bureau in the meeting industry. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:30:00 GMT http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/The-Hague-gets-new-jazz-festival.htm http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/The-Hague-gets-new-jazz-festival.htm Jazz lovers can live it up at a new festival called ‘Jazzin’ The Hague’ on 1 and 2 June in The Hague. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:29:48 GMT http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/The-Hague-gives-moving-incentive.htm http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/The-Hague-gives-moving-incentive.htm The Hague has become the first Dutch city to launch comprehensive incentives to give the local housing market a boost. Several market parties have joined forces to launch the ‘Haagse Verhuisdoos’ (Hague Moving Box) campaign from 18 January to 1 July. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:47:33 GMT http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Ukrainian-School-moves-to-The-Hague.htm http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Ukrainian-School-moves-to-The-Hague.htm The Ukrainian School of the Netherlands will move to a new location at the British School. The new location will offer the possibility to accommodate more students, making it convenient to grow as enrolment increases. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:03:35 GMT http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Better-City-Guide-app-for-tourists-and-residents.htm http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/Better-City-Guide-app-for-tourists-and-residents.htm The mobile city guide for The Hague is now available for Android phones. With various new functions it’s more up-to-date and interesting to both tourists and residents of The Hague. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:43:39 GMT