The Hague

City and municipality in the Netherlands

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The Hague is the capital city of the South Holland province of the Netherlands. With a population of over half a million, it is the third-largest city in the Netherlands. Situated on the west coast facing the North Sea, The Hague is the country's administrative centre and its seat of government, and while the official capital of the Netherlands is Amsterdam, The Hague has been described as the country's de facto capital since the time of the Dutch Republic.

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Former spy chief Dick Schoof sworn in as new Dutch prime minister Dutch King Willem-Alexander swore in the new ministers and state secretaries at the royal Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague on Tuesday. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:20Published 2 weeks ago

Chile Joins Countries Backing Genocide Case Against Israel at the International Court Of Justice Chile has officially joined a coalition of countries backing South Africa in its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:38Published on June 2, 2024

Fighting rages in Gaza despite Hague ruling Israel offensive must stop The UN Security Council, meanwhile, approved a resolution that condemns attacks on humanitarian workers and UN personnel. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on May 25, 2024

There's no safe haven for impunity, ICC's chief prosecutor tells Euronews With evidence of appalling war crimes in Ukraine following a UN Human Rights Committee investigation, Euronews spoke to Karim Khan about his role as chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:07Published on May 20, 2024

ICC prosecutor asks for arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Hamas leaders The Hague-based court's top prosecutor is seeking arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, among others, on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:01Published on May 20, 2024

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Scotland beaten by Netherlands in tri-series opener Scotland are well beaten by the Netherlands in The Hague as their World Cup preparations get off to a disappointing start. BBC Sport - Published on May 18, 2024
South Africa submits 'urgent request' to international court on Rafah offensive South Africa has submitted an "urgent request" to The Hague to consider if Israel's operations targeting Rafah are a breach of court orders. Sky News - Published on February 13, 2024
South African leaders celebrate but the lack of a ceasefire order is a huge blow As the interim ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on South Africa v Israel was read out in the Hague, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was wrapped in a Palestinian keffiyeh.. Sky News - Published on January 26, 2024

International court set to hear genocide case against Israel - but what does it mean and what could happen? The International Court of Justice in the Hague is best thought of as the United Nation's court or, in simpler terms, the world's court. Sky News - Published on January 10, 2024
Prince Harry and Meghan Front and Center for Invictus Games Harry and Meghan were all about the Invictus Games Saturday ... this after 2 years of delays. The Prince and Dutchess were front and center at The Hague, Netherlands ... they were scheduled for 2020,.. TMZ.com - Published on April 17, 2022
Meghan will join Prince Harry at Invictus Games in The Hague The Duchess of Sussex will join Prince Harry at the Invictus Games in The Hague for the first few days, says a spokesperson for the couple. Sky News - Published on April 11, 2022

Raab in The Hague to offer UK's help to prosecute Russian war crimes in Ukraine Justice Secretary Dominic Raab is visiting the International Criminal Court (ICC) today to offer the UK's help in gathering evidence to prosecute Vladimir Putin for possible war crimes in Ukraine. Sky News - Published on March 14, 2022
Team investigating war crimes depart for Ukraine to 'collect evidence' A team from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague has left for Ukraine to start investigating possible war crimes, its top prosecutor has said. Sky News - Published on March 3, 2022
COVID-19 rioters clash with police in the Netherlands for second night, setting fires and throwing fireworks Seven people have been arrested after rioters clashed with police in The Hague for a second night of violence in the Netherlands, sparked by protests over new COVID-19 restrictions. Sky News - Published on November 20, 2021