Last Sunday, thousands of people gathered at Malieveld in The Hague to celebrate the Liberation Festival. This annual event is all about freedom and music with performances by various artists, including Son Mieux, Krezip, tribute band Rondje Doe Maar, Floris van Oranje and Billy the Kit, and offered something for everyone. The festival grounds were ..read more

This article focusses on recycling electrical items in The Netherlands – especially those not sold at the King’s Day markets. Click here for an English version of this article on TheHagueOnLine. 43% van Nederlanders gaat 27 april kopen of verkopen Op 27 april trekken veel Nederlanders eropuit om Koningsdag te vieren. Een aanzienlijk aantal mensen ..read more

Earlier this month, H.E. Joanna Roper, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Netherlands, together with Keukenhof director Sandra Bechtholt christened the King Charles lll tulip. This spring, this special variety of golden yellow tulip will bloom in both Keukenhof and in the United Kingdom, Via the Dutch Embassy in London, the special tulip bulbs ..read more

Yesterday I attended a press event at Museon Omniversum in The Hague, to watch Fungi: Web of Life. What a pleasant surprise to see that it was actually an Australian production, and featured Tasmania’s amazing ancient Tarkine rainforest. There was also a strong Dutch connection, with Dutch photographer Wim van Egmond responsible for all the ..read more

From 8 February 2024 until the end of the year, Museon-Omniversum will offer a photo exhibition, film and activities based on the life work of Jane Goodall. THE PHOTO EXHIBITION Featuring 44 stunning photographs from the Jane Goodall Institute Netherlands, this exhibition gives an insight into Jane Goodall’s fascinating life. We are introduced to her ..read more

Daan, Willem en Mark uit Den Haag staan dit jaar voor de uitdaging om de zonneauto tot een hoger niveau  te brengen met het nieuwe Brunel Solar Team ‘Nuna 12s’. Zij zullen strijden in de Sasol Solar Challenge 2024 in Zuid-Afrika. Het team, bestaande uit 11 TU Delft studenten, gaat er alles aan doen om ..read more

The Netherlands will vote for the European Parliament elections on 6 June 2024. Dutch citizens living abroad are also able to vote. In order to do so they must be registered as a voter with the Municipality of The Hague. Continue scrolling below for English. Informatie in het Nederlands: https://www.denhaag.nl/nl/verkiezingen/kiezers-buiten-nederland/registreren-als-kiezer-buiten-nederland/ On the page Register as a ..read more

Keukenhof now open to visitors In celebration of Keukenhof’s 75th anniversary, her Royal Highness Princess Margriet opened the anniversary edition of the flower exhibition in Lisse. During its 75-year history, Keukenhof has not only become a symbol of the Netherlands but also a stalwart of the ornamental flower and tourism sectors. It owes its success to generations ..read more

Celebrated as one of the world’s most popular sopranos, Mirusia boasts a remarkable 17 year global touring career. Hailing from Brisbane, with Dutch heritage, she achieved operatic excellence at Griffith University’s Queensland Conservatorium and made history winning the prestigious Dame Joan Sutherland Opera Award at just 21. Her post-graduation journey led to over a decade ..read more

This is the 2024 Dutch entry for Eurovision: Australia will announce theirs next week ..read more