Editorial photo #13352648 Social Issue

Protest In The Hague, Netherlands Against Planned Reception Center At Sportlaan Site, February 21, 2026

On February 21, 2026, protesters gather during a demonstration against plans to establish a reception center at the Sportlaan site in The Hague, Netherlands. Local activists organize the protest to express safety concerns about the center in the residential area. The municipality plans to use the former HagaZiekenhuis (Haga Hospital) for the temporary accommodation of approximately 750 people, including around 440 asylum seekers, as well as homeless individuals, status holders, and housing starters. Clashes erupt after the protest in the nearby streets, where tensions escalate between demonstrators and police, leading to disturbances in the surrounding neighborhood. (Photo by Georgios Kostomitsopoulos/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13352648
Date taken: 21 February 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Georgios Kostomitsopoulos/NurPhoto
Category: Social Issue

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