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Upcoming CONNECT Events at The Hague International Centre

 Written by Gabriel Rodriguez
Upcoming CONNECT Events at The Hague International Centre

Two Webinars to be Held in November!

Despite the challenges the pandemic has created in holding events, The Hague International Centre (THIC) has been working dilligently to continue their important informational events for the local expat community! We wanted to share with you two of their FREE events coming up in November. Info about these events, as well as links to the event pages, can be found below!


CONNECT Webinar - Housing and Settling In

On Tuesday, 3 November at 18:00, THIC will hold a webinar tailored for both recent and long-established expats in the region. Here, three speakers who are familiar with the challenges expats face in settling in will share practical tips on housing, including buying, renting, and mortgage, as well as essential information to help you feel at home in The Hague. For more information and to register for the event, visit the event page here.


November "Welcome to The Hague" Event

Want to learn more about The Hague? At this informative event on Thursday, 26 November, you'll get practical tips to help you navigate daily life in the Netherlands, and discover the diverse attractions and activities The Hague region has to offer. Important topics include: How The Hague International Centre contributes to your stay; how to discover The Hague's culture, events and museums; and living alongside Dutch culture. Learn more about the event and register here!


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