Former state printing house is now a four-star hotel
By: Frank Verhoef |
21 April, 2026 The name is still on the facade, above the national coat of arms of our country. Since 1814, the year the Netherlands got the Constitution and French rule ended, official government documents were printed there. Think of the publications of the Government Gazette and laws. Today... Read more |
5 x new hotspots in April (2026)
By: Leontine van der Elst |
1 April, 2026 1. Dineum Food as an art form is the starting point this new hotspot. Dineum is a new pop-up concept by food artist Charly, with a background in Storytelling Design at TU Delft, she moves between gastronomy, performance and storytelling. She wants to make people see things differently and... Read more |
Ulrike Spang-Lessnow's favourites
By: Ulrike Spang-Lessnow |
31 March, 2026 1. Favourite restaurant Suus Suus in the historic Plesman building has a long tradition of bringing people together, and does so with great style. High ceilings, large windows and a warm, contemporary interior make this a fine place for good food and long conversations. Tip: book... Read more |
Celebrating 80 years of justice
By: Mick van Biezen |
31 March, 2026 In the courtroom, Yuji Iwasawa, the Japanese president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), looks alertly over his glasses. Next to him sits Jean-Pelé Fomété, the deputy registrar from Cameroon, whose career at the United Nations (UN) began in The Hague in 1995. Also... Read more |
Appreciating art, making friends
By: Helen Hartmann |
31 March, 2026 In the heart of the city stands the Mauritshuis. Internationally renowned for its top-notch collection, but for a group of internationals, it is more than just a museum. Over the past decade, it has become a cultural home away from home for the International... Read more |
Mick van Biezen's favourites
By: Mick van Biezen |
22 March, 2026 1. Favourite restaurant Ñ This is the restaurant I recommend if someone only has one night in town. Everything on the menu is right and the service has excellent wine knowledge. The striking corner building is worth a visit in itself. Ñ probably has... Read more |
DB Evenementen thinks of everything
By: Jasper Gramsma |
2 March, 2026 Rain showers and a strong south wester caused the delayed start of Live on the Beach on Scheveningen beach today. The organisers face numerous choices that also affect the work of Peter Boelhouwer and his team from DB Events. They... Read more |
RE:BORN breathes new life into iconic real estate
By: Mick van Biezen |
2 March, 2026 “You have urgent and important,” says Saman Mohammadi, CEO of RE:BORN Real Estate, as he looks out over Scheveningen. “And those things rarely coincide. The distinction is crucial. In a day, you have maybe two or three hours that you are really productive, your best hours. That's when I want to be busy with important things. The rest of the day you can put out fires, focus on urgency.” The... Read more |
Xandres brings timeless style from the south
By: Jasper Gramsma |
2 March, 2026 In home country Belgium, women's fashion brand Xandres has been a household name for decades. “It started in 1968 under the name Andres with the development of trousers with the perfect fit. That was our first feat and still wearing comfort and quality are in our DNA,” says... Read more |
5x new hotspots in The Hague (February 2026)
By: Renske Hagendijk |
25 February, 2026 1. Birdflower Kiosk After months of cycling past and peeking inside, the time has come. On Azaleaplein, Birdflower is opening a new, second spot: Birdflower Kiosk. You know the creators, Ziggy Douw and Clotilde Darras, from Birdflower on Weimarstraat. The kiosk is all about their... Read more |









