News

Stanford University wants Peace Information Institute in The Hague

Deputy Mayor Saskia Bruines has signed a declaration of intent with the Stanford Peace Innovation Lab. The university will establish itself in The Hague in 2018 with a Peace Innovation Institute.

20 September 2017
Vote on the wall painting for the Turfmarkt

The tram tunnel by the Turfmarkt is covered by illegal graffiti. You have until 28 September to help decide which of the 3 designs will be used to spruce up the tunnel.

19 September 2017
Sustainable housing project Groene Mient opened

The Groene Mient in The Hague is the first energy-neutral housing development in the Netherlands created by the residents themselves. This ecological developed was officially opened on 12 September.

15 September 2017
ImpactCity The Hague is matchmaker for international startups

The Hague will reaffirm its position as a successful business base for startups at the end of this month when it hosts the international Impact Startup Fest. Its partnership with India will get extra attention there.

15 September 2017
The Hague will host world conference on combating TB and lung diseases

Deputy Minister Edith Schippers of Public Health, Welfare and Sport announced that the 2018 Union World Conference on Lung Health will be held in The Hague.

14 September 2017
Paid parking to be introduced in more parts of Scheveningen district

The municipality will introduce paid parking in the Haven-, Staten- en Geuzenkwartier as of 30 November. The measure is meant to free up more parking spots in the Scheveningen district.

14 September 2017
Opening of underground bike parking delayed

The construction of the underground bicycle parking facility in front of The Hague’s Central Station under the Koningin Julianaplein is taking longer than planned.

14 September 2017
International organisations provide The Hague with 38,500 jobs

International organisations are responsible for 10% of the workforce in The Hague and account for € 5.8 billion in expenditures, according to a new report by the consultancy Decisio.

12 September 2017
Apply for a personal swimming pass

Since July a valid ID is required in all of The Hague's swimming pools. Everyone without a swimming pass can pick up a personal swimming pass at one of the swimming pools as of 18 September.

12 September 2017
New booklet ‘Key figures for The Hague 2017’

The municipality has published the booklet ‘Key figures for The Hague 2017’. It contains the most important current data about the Municipality of The Hague.

11 September 2017