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News & Features
These are the six nominees for the Hague Pearl 2026
The nominations for the Haagse Parel entrepreneurship award have been announced. This award is presented annually to companies that make a special contribution to the Hague economy. In the Exceptional Contribution category, Apotheek Pillen & Praten, Eye Security,...
Behind The Menu: Adore Cake Atelier – a Sweet Story of Friendship and Dreams Coming True
I believe there are very few things a good cup of tea or coffee and a slice of cake can't fix. I happened upon Adore Cake Atelier while scrolling through Instagram one day and knew I had to make my way there as soon as possible to satisfy a cake craving that had been...
Madurodam launches new season with renovated entrance, mini cities and attractions
Madurodam has introduced a number of updates across the park, including changes to the entrance area, renovated miniature city sections, and a new green space for visitors to enjoy. One of the first things visitors will notice is a large Delft Blue clog placed in the...
Queen Máxima reopens renovated Scheveningen boulevard
After a renovation period of two and a half years, Her Majesty Queen Máxima officially reopened the renewed Scheveningen boulevard on April 2. The boulevard has been made more accessible, greener, and future-proof. The festive completion, just before the Easter...
The South Holland Culture Fund invests over 350,000 euros in nearly 60 new initiatives
In the first quarter of 2026, the Cultuurfonds Zuid-Holland is contributing €385,467 to 57 valuable cultural and nature projects in the province. Now that spring has arrived, the Cultuurfonds Zuid-Holland is already looking ahead to the upcoming festival season. Below...
DutchBuzz: April 2026
DutchBuzz is an English radio programme of news, views and interviews that tells you what’s happening in this buzzing city of ours. The international team of presenters and reporters are from many different continents, but view The Hague as their home! Listen...
Community Story: A matter of taste
The following story and photos were shared by a member of our community and are published as submitted. We welcome community voices and experiences from across The Hague. To share your story, please read our submission guidelines. Uprooting one’s life in search of new...
ACCESS Stories April: Finding Mental Health Abroad
In ACCESS Stories this month, Hee Baek shares a thoughtful reflection on the challenge of finding mental health support while living abroad, especially as an international trying to navigate unfamiliar systems while also carrying the pressure of work, identity shifts...
Hubertus Tunnel not open again until early July
The renovation work on the Hubertus Tunnel is taking more than two months longer than planned. Strukton (the contractor) has indicated that it will not meet the original opening date of April 30. The municipality considers this unacceptable and has imposed a...
The Hague is relaxing rules from April 1 to make better use of existing homes
The Municipality of The Hague is changing a significant number of housing regulations as of April 1st. The amended housing ordinance makes it easier to share homes. With this adjustment, the municipality aims to provide more people with a place to live in the city by...
Mechatronics Innovation Campus Schiedam grows into a hotspot
The Mechatronics Innovation Campus Schiedam (MICS) is growing into the hotspot for the mechatronics industry. Within this 42-hectare campus, companies, education, and government collaborate on the talent and technology of tomorrow. By investing jointly and massively...
The Hague tackles rental malpractice as new law proves essential
The Hague has made significant progress in tackling malpractice in the rental sector. Two and a half years after the Good Landlordship Act came into force, giving the municipality stronger powers to protect tenants, dozens of landlords have already been reprimanded....
Reinstated bans on soft drugs, alcohol, and begging to combat nuisance
To combat nuisance in The Hague, areas have once again been designated where begging, soft drug use, and/or alcohol consumption are prohibited. These are specific areas in all city districts with various facilities that attract disruptive individuals and groups, such...
Binnenhof receives a green boost with twelve new trees
Perhaps you have already seen them: since last week, 12 new trees were planted around the Binnenhof. Alderman Robert Barker (Public Space, Animal Welfare, Environment) had the opportunity to help plant the trees at this historic site: 'People are happier in a green...
Fourteen nominees from South Holland stand a chance of winning the Appeltje van Oranje
Oranje Fonds announces which 50 organizations are in the running for an award. Fourteen organizations from South Holland are eligible for an Appeltje van Oranje. Every year, the Oranje Fonds awards this prize to three organizations that make a special contribution to...
Highlighted Events
ZSO Spring Concert @ Noordekerk (11 April 2026)
Following its highly successful 25th anniversary year featuring two sold-out autumn concerts, the ZSO (Zuid-hollands Symfonie Orkest), a local amateur orchestra conducted by Dominic Sierat that performs to a high standard and features a mix of Dutch and expat...
Women’s Circle for Romanian Women (22 April 2026)
Romanian women living in the The Hague-Leiden-Rotterdam area are warmly invited to join a new series of women’s circles, intimate gatherings designed for genuine connection, reflection, and presence. In this facilitated space, participants come together in a simple...
Bermuda Open Studios 5th edition (18-19 April 2026)
Bermuda Open Studios returns for its fifth edition! This April, over 140 artists and collectives will open their studios across more than 20 locations in The Hague, including three group exhibitions.For one weekend, working spaces become open doors, offering a rare...
7-Day Spring Cleanse Challenge for Busy People @ The Hague Natural Health Centre (11 April 2026)
Feeling a little low on energy after winter? Join our 7-Day Detox for Body & Mind led by Life Transition & Empowerment Coach Ekta Singh. This gentle detox is designed for all levels, even if you've never done a detox before. You will receive practical...
Dying to Talk: The Mindful Caregiver @ The Hague Natural Health Centre (20 April 2026)
Topic: Dying & the Mindful Caregiver Dates: April 20 & July 8 In this second instalment of our mindful workshop series on death, we continue our exploration of end-of-life preparation and the path of the mindful caregiver. True mindfulness and self-compassion...
AI4ALL Den Haag Meetup – AI and Neurodiversity, AI for Everyone @ The Hague Humanity Hub (30 April 2026)
Discover how AI can support neurodivergent individuals through practical, voice-activated tools in this hands-on, inspiring event. "AI for Everyone" A Humanity Hub & AI4ALL Meetup Event Everyone should benefit from the advance of AI tools. We see that the...
Doing Good in the Age of Big Tech and Declining Democracy @ TU Delft Campus The Hague (17 April 2026)
As the power of Big Tech continues to shape our economies, democracies, and everyday lives, urgent questions arise: who benefits, who decides, and what kind of future are we building? On 17 April, the Ethics of Socially Disruptive Technologies...
TAS lecture : The Silk Road by Chris Aslan (14 April 2026)
The Arts Society The Hague (https://theartssociety.org/the-hague) invites you to join us for the 7th lecture of the season given by Chris Aslan on ‘The Silk Road’ on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 20.00 hours in the Atrium of R.C Parish 'Church of...
ABC 50th Birthday (11 April 2026)
The American Book Center is 50! Join the celebrations. Saturday, April 11th ABC Amsterdam, Spui 12 1012XAABC The Hague, Lange Poten 23 2511CMABC Leidschendam, Westfield Mall of the Netherlands, Kornoelje 15 2262AX Join us in celebrating our birthday this year! 🎂...
Epilogue + Niamh Regan @ Podium Aan Zee (27 March 2026)
After our wonderful St Patrick’s Day show, we bring you great music from Ireland again on March 27! Two acts, but completely different worlds. NIAMH REGANNiamh Regan from Galway writes songs that get under your skin without raising their voice. Her debut...
Impacthon Student Challenge @ PLNT Leiden (18 April 2026)
Calling all entrepreneurial students! Impacthon is a 12-hour student challenge organised by PLNT Leiden and PLNT Students. Working in diverse teams, participants join a hands-on interdisciplinary experience where they explore one of three available themes. Date?...
Can Love Be a Photograph: 40 years celebrating fashion giants, Inez & Vinoodh, at the Kunstmuseum Den Haag
'It is a celebration of our love, of our life together. Of all the amazing people we met and the fact that we can express all our ideas through photography, through digital manipulation has been endlessly inspiring.' - Inez & Vinoodh Featured image above: courtesy...
Gong @ Poppodium Boerderij Zoetermeer (19 April 2026)
Gong was founded in 1969 by Daevid Allen (co-founder of Soft Machine) and grew into one of the most idiosyncratic and influential bands of the 1970s. With an adventurous mix of rock, jazz, and psychedelia, Gong built a unique world, where musical freedom and...
Beethoven takes off at Space Expo (20 May 2026)
A classical concert among the space capsulesTop musicians Anna Fedorova and Nicolas Santangelo Schwartz of the Davidsbündler Academy are taking over the Space Expo space museum in Noordwijk for one night only. This will take place on Wednesday, May 20, on the occasion...
Sleepover that Matters – 12 Hour Movie Marathon @ The Social Hub The Hague (28 March 2026)
A free 12-hour movie marathon with big titles, local films & live Q&As. Drop in anytime - popcorn & cotton candy included. Join us for a full day of cinema at our 12-Hour Movie Marathon, organized by The Social Hub The Hague as part of the extended...
