easyJet cabin crew and pilot strikes in Portugal and France will cause flight delays and cancellations at Dutch airports in October and December 2026. | Continue reading
Dutch hospitals issued over 480 bans in 2025–2026 following a surge in aggression towards staff. Learn how hospital bans work & what rights patients keep. | Continue reading
Petrol prices in the Netherlands have hit a record 2,73 euros per litre on highways, driven by Middle East tensions and oil supply disruptions. | Continue reading
Amsterdam added 1.875 social homes since 2024 while affordable housing shrinks nationally. Find out how the city is meeting its housing targets in 2026. | Continue reading
The EU is raising its parcel surcharge to 5 euros per item starting from November 2026, affecting online orders from Temu, Shein, and other non-EU webshops. | Continue reading
Low water on the IJssel has forced one-way shipping between Zutphen and Westervoort, with cargo vessels facing a 300km detour from September 2026. | Continue reading
The Harvest Moon rises over the Netherlands on September 26, 2026, with Saturn visible below it to the naked eye. Here's when and how to watch this year. | Continue reading
Thousands of childcare benefit scandal victims face waits of up to 15 months for municipal support in the Netherlands as compensation backlogs grow further. | Continue reading
Approaching the October 15 US tax deadline? Learn about FBAR requirements, the 30% ruling changes, Section 530A accounts and citizenship renunciation fees. | Continue reading
Found a home in the Netherlands you want to buy? Don’t rush into a decision. @WORK Makelaardij shares 4 things you should check before making an offer. | Continue reading
Over a third of people in the Netherlands get tap water above RIVM health limits. Find out whether Dutch tap water is safe to drink and what PFAS means for you. | Continue reading
Planning on relocating to the Netherlands? From visas and housing to pets and transport, discover essential advice from removal experts De Gruijter & Co. | Continue reading
Astronomical autumn begins in the Netherlands with temperatures hitting 22°C, well above the September average. Mild, sunny weather continues into the weekend. | Continue reading
Uprooting your life can put severe strain on your relationship. Learn why expat couples lose intimacy abroad and 5 practical steps to rebuild your connection. | Continue reading
The EU wants to cut non-EU qualification recognition times from 14 months to four months. Learn what the proposed directive means for skilled workers in Europe. | Continue reading
A second UK air traffic control failure in a month is causing delays on Netherlands-UK routes. Check your flight status before heading to Schiphol Airport. | Continue reading
Keolis has warned Utrecht that its regional bus services face severe financial losses, threatening commuter routes across Amersfoort, Veenendaal, Woerden and Zeist. | Continue reading
Master 5 essential Dutch autumn phrases and weather idioms. Learn how to talk about rain, wind and seasonal changes like a local expat in the Netherlands. | Continue reading
Over 700.000 Dutch households on district heating face a 20% bill rise in 2027 as surging gas prices push the ACM's price cap higher this autumn. | Continue reading
Amsterdam rose six places to 21st in the 2026 Global Cities Index, while Eindhoven earned a "city to watch" spot , but housing pressure persists. | Continue reading
Hebban's new swipe-based app BoekMatch recorded 50.000 swipes in its opening weekend, with a 42% match rate and surge in new sign-ups across the Netherlands. | Continue reading
Dutch unemployment held at 4% in August 2026, but welfare claims rose for the 12th consecutive quarter, with young adults seeing the sharpest increase. | Continue reading
The Dutch government will cap its universal childcare reimbursement at 95.6% instead of 96% in 2029, costing some families around 120 euros more per year. | Continue reading
TheGlobal Gender Gap Report finds full parity is 120 years away. Netherlands has dropped to 46th place, dragged down by part-time work and cabinet shifts. | Continue reading
Dutch police arrested 7 men after intercepting 3,800 kilos of illegal F4 fireworks smuggled from Germany, months ahead of New Year's Eve and the 2026 fireworks ban. | Continue reading
A Radboud University researcher has identified a rare 1,700-year-old Homer's Odyssey fragment mislabelled in Netherlands' Utrecht University Library for 70 years. | Continue reading
AI can polish your CV, but Dutch employers want your real story. Learn how to use AI tools strategically while keeping your application authentically human. | Continue reading
The Netherlands has joined eight EU countries in postponing full EES implementation. Find out which countries are affected and what it means for border wait times. | Continue reading
The Jetten cabinet's 2027 budget brings income tax tweaks, freelance changes, housing investment, and delayed reforms. Here's what it means for expats in NL. | Continue reading
Winford Bilingual Primary School offers bilingual Dutch–English education with pathways to Dutch and international secondary schools throughout the Netherlands. | Continue reading
Dutch language school Taalthuis guides you through some typical Dutch workplace culture and habits that you might come across when working in the Netherlands | Continue reading
FNV cleaners across the Netherlands are striking for a week from 14 September, targeting Schiphol Airport and major train stations over a rejected labour deal. | Continue reading
The Dutch shoplifting compensation fee rises to 242 euros on 14 September 2026. Learn what this means if you forget to scan an item at a self-checkout. | Continue reading
Find out how international companies can build a trusted reputation in the Netherlands through PR, earned media, employer branding and corporate storytelling. | Continue reading
Struggling with Dutch healthcare? Learn how to find a GP (huisarts), get prescriptions, and transfer medical records as an expat living in the Netherlands. | Continue reading
Amsterdam Centraal has climbed to third place in the 2026 European Railway Station Index, up from 10th in 2025. Two more Dutch stations make the top 20. | Continue reading
August 2026 was the warmest month ever recorded. Now a superheated North Sea is set to drive heavy rain and storms across the Netherlands this autumn. | Continue reading
Almere's long-abandoned castle ruins will be demolished and replaced with 650 new homes, including social housing, after the structure was deemed unsafe to restore. | Continue reading
A Dutch tour bus carrying 49 on board, including the driver, overturned in eastern Switzerland, killing at least multiple and injuring 40. Swiss and Dutch authorities are now investigating. | Continue reading
Almost 217.000 mortgages were taken out in the Netherlands in the first half of 2026, 5% more than last year, as starter loans reach a record 8,3% share. | Continue reading
The Dutch government is exploring plans to cap collective agreement sick pay top-ups after six months of illness, which could reduce income for workers on long-term sick leave. | Continue reading
The EU's Affordable Housing Act would give local authorities more power to restrict short-term lets like Airbnb in areas facing housing stress across the Netherlands. | Continue reading
Gas prices and new Dutch and EU policies could cost non-green households nearly 3.000 euros more a year. Find out what's changing and how to reduce your bills. | Continue reading
Thinking about investing as an expat in 2026? Arisaig Wealth Management explains what investors need to consider in the Netherlands. | Continue reading
A new survey has revealed that 40% of 18–29-year-olds in the Netherlands smoke or vape, with social media and rising snus use driving youth nicotine habits. | Continue reading
ShinyHunters has mocked Dutch police after officers broadcast a voice recording of the Odido data breach suspect, and the group has threatened a new attack in the Netherlands. | Continue reading
Planning to buy a home in the Netherlands? Here is what you need to know about recent house price shifts, interest rate trends and foundation report rules. | Continue reading
The Netherlands must double annual water spending to 22 billion euros, Delta Commissioner Verdaas warns, as climate extremes push Dutch flood defences to their limits. | Continue reading