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We here at thehague.com wish you and yours safe and happy holidays and a great start to 2015! Please go to our Events section for a complete overview of all the wonderful things there are to do here in The Hague at Christmas and New Year's. Please note: the next newsletter will be sent out in mid-January.
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Royal Christmas Fair
The Royal Christmas Fair takes place the last weekend before Christmas with a traditional market along the Hofvijver on the Korte Vijverberg. Listen to Christmas carols, watch a theatrical performance and enjoy the holiday season vibe while browsing the stalls full of handmade gift items.
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New Year's Eve in The Hague |
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The Municipality of The Hague is gearing up for a festive New Year's Eve with a fireworks display on the Hofvijver. Read all the practical information about the festivities and how to ensure that the New Year’s celebrations in The Hague are safe for all of us. |
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Free ice rink in Bezuidenhout and Mariahoeve |
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Come skate this winter for free on the ice skating rinks in Bezuidenhout and Mariahoeve between 11 December 2014 and 30 January 2015. |
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Speed bumps for safer Van Boetzelaerlaan |
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Specially-designed speed bumps will be placed in the Van Boetzelaerlaan in The Hague’s Statenkwartier to improve the street’s safety. |
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Hague tram tunnel gets piano |
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A piano will be placed in The Hague’s tram tunnel at the Spui stop (direction Central Station) until 24 December. Everyone is welcome to come by and play music and sing along. |
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The Hague aims to be most hospitable city |
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The Hague aims to become the most hospitable city in the Netherlands. The 'House of Hospitality' was established on 8 December as a new platform for organisations which want to increase the hospitality in The Hague. |
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The Hague successfully converting offices |
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The conversion of vacant office buildings into other types of space is proving a success in the Hague. Permits were issued for 116,000 square metres in 2013. |
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Muntajat makes headquarters in The Hague |
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Muntajat B.V inaugurated its headquarters in The Hague at the beginning of December. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qatar Chemical and Petrochemical Marketing and Distribution Company. |
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Free Certificate of Good Conduct for sport clubs |
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Starting on 1 January 2015 volunteer organisations which work with children under the age of 18 years and/or people with an intellectual disability qualify for a free Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) from the Ministry of Security and Justice. |
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Demolition bonus extended until 31 December |
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The Municipality of The Hague is making an extra € 500,000 available to residents and companies who would like to dismantle their old car. The deadline for subsidy applications is 31 December 2014 or until funds run out. |
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Holiday closing times for municipality |
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The Municipality of The Hague is closed on 25 and 26 December (Christmas) and on 1 January (New Year's Day). Many municipal services have different opening hours during the holidays. |
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