News
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Municipal Council adopts ban on carrying knives
A citywide ban in The Hague on carrying utility knives in public areas or in publicly accessible buildings took effect on 18 September 2023. Utility knives include kitchen knives and craft knives. The ban enables the police to do more against the possession of knives.
22 September 2023
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Possible experiment with firework-free neighbourhoods in The Hague
At the end of September The Hague Municipal council will discuss a proposal by the Municipal Executive to experiment with a ban on fireworks in 6 neighbourhoods.
22 September 2023
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Visit a preschool and register your child right away
Tuesday, 26 September 2023 is the Dag van de Haagse Voorschool (Preschool Day). On this day parents and caregivers of young children can visit a preschool in their neighbourhood. There will be tours and parents can register their child right away.
18 September 2023
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Information about Prinsjesdag 2023
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 is Prinsjesdag: the opening of the new parliamentary year. The king and queen and 2 of their daughters will ride in the Glass Coach from Noordeinde Palace to the Koninklijke Schouwburg to read the 'Speech from the Throne'.
18 September 2023
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The Hague donating 1 euro per resident to Morocco earthquake survivors
The Hague Municipal Executive has decided to provide financial support to the earthquake victims. The municipality is donating € 1 euro per inhabitant of The Hague. The total amount is € 564,500.
15 September 2023
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Shelter for Ukrainian refugees extended 1 year
The shelter for 15 Ukrainian families in Room11 at Veenkade 6 has been extended by 1 year. They can now stay in the hotel until 1 September 2024.
30 August 2023
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Municipality cleaning waterways and embankments
On Monday, 28 August the municipality will begin mowing the grassy embankments. It will also remove rubbish and plants from ditches, canals and other waterways throughout the city. The work will take place in the autumn.
21 August 2023
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Municipality checking dog tax
You are obliged to register for the dog tax if you have 1 or more dogs.
18 August 2023
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Help out with the Clean-up Days 2023
Do you have old items you would like to get rid of? Turn them in for free during the clean-up days. The clean-up days are from 22 August to 31 October 2023. Read where and when the clean-up days are.
14 August 2023
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Gift card for caregivers and volunteers in The Hague
Caregivers and volunteers in The Hague can again apply for a gift certificate at www.denhaag.nl/waardering.
4 August 2023
