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Post | February 2025 | News | 2 min read

The Hague Online: Keeping Internationals Connected for 20 Years and Beyond

Written by

Tetyana Benzeroual
At Volunteer The Hague, we are proud to have been partners with The Hague Online for nearly 10 years. It has been a trusted source of local news, events, and updates for internationals in The Hague. Whether you're looking for local updates, cultural happenings, or opportunities to get involved, The Hague Online ensures that you stay informed in English. Did you know that 2024 marked The Hague Online’s 20th anniversary? Over the past two decades, The Hague Online has evolved and adapted to the needs of its readers. And now, as we step into 2025, exciting changes are on the horizon! What’s Coming in 2025? New E-newsletter Layout: The Hague Online has transitioned from MailChimp to a new system, bringing a refreshed look while maintaining its weekly updates. Be sure to check your inbox (and spam folder, just in case) for the latest edition! Website Redesign: Thanks to continued support from Lemonberry company, The Hague Online is undergoing a complete website overhaul. The events calendar will have a new format, and various pages will get a fresh layout. Additionally, older content from the past 20 years will be archived, with only select articles returning. If you have any favorite pieces, now’s the time to save them! Change of Ownership: As Billy Allwood steps into semi-retirement, Renée Tentori has officially taken over as the new owner of The Hague Online in 2025, while Billy remains involved as Founder & Ambassador. Stay Connected As The Hague Online enters this exciting new chapter, now is the perfect time to subscribe to their newsletter to stay up to date with all the latest news and developments, if you haven’t done so already. Sign up here: Newsletter Registration From the entire team at Volunteer The Hague, we celebrate our partner The Hague Online’s 20-year journey and look forward to seeing how it continues to support and connect the international community in the years to come!

Did you know that 2024 marked The Hague Online’s 20th anniversary? Over the past two decades, The Hague Online has evolved and adapted to the needs of its readers. And now, as we step into 2025, exciting changes are on the horizon!


At Volunteer The Hague, we are proud to have been partners with The Hague Online for nearly 10 years. It has been a trusted source of local news, events, and updates for internationals in The Hague. Whether you're looking for local updates, cultural happenings, or opportunities to get involved, The Hague Online ensures that you stay informed in English.


What’s Coming in 2025?

  • New E-newsletter Layout: The Hague Online has transitioned from MailChimp to a new system, bringing a refreshed look while maintaining its weekly updates. Be sure to check your inbox (and spam folder, just in case) for the latest edition!
  • Change of Ownership: As Billy Allwood steps into semi-retirement, Renée Tentori has officially taken over as the new owner of The Hague Online in 2025, while Billy remains involved as Founder & Ambassador.
  • Website Redesign: Thanks to continued support from Lemonberry company, The Hague Online is undergoing a complete website overhaul. The events calendar will have a new format, and various pages will get a fresh layout. Additionally, older content from the past 20 years will be archived, with only select articles returning. If you have any favorite pieces, now’s the time to save them!




Stay Connected

As The Hague Online enters this exciting new chapter, now is the perfect time to subscribe to their newsletter to stay up to date with all the latest news and developments, if you haven’t done so already. Sign up here: Newsletter Registration


From the entire team at Volunteer The Hague, we celebrate our partner The Hague Online’s 20-year journey and look forward to seeing how it continues to support and connect the international community in the years to come!

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