Code yellow issued as the Netherlands braces for autumn storm on Thursday

KNMI has issued a code yellow weather warning for very strong winds on Thursday, October 23 and Friday, October 24, as Storm Benjamin hits the Netherlands. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 25 days ago

A goal without a plan is just a wish: How to secure your financial future

Staden Financial Management specialises in creating tailor-made investment recommendations designed to turn its clients' financial goals into reality. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 26 days ago

The complete guide to the 2025 general elections in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is set to go to the polls in October 2025 to select a new government. Here’s a guide on what you need to know about the Dutch elections. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 26 days ago

The 4 most effective ways to increase your property's value

From renovations to improving your energy rating, there are several things you can do to your property that will reap real rewards when you come to sell. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 26 days ago

What are the Dutch internship immigration rules for non-EU nationals?

You might think you can leave the legal requirements to the company hiring you for an internship, but you need to know your rights and obligations too. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 27 days ago

Amsterdamers fed up of loud phone calls on public transport, survey finds

A public transport safety survey has found that fellow passengers having loud phone conversations is Amsterdamers' biggest gripe when using the network. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 27 days ago

Haarlemmermeer is getting a brand-new International Secondary School

Anne-Marie, director of Optimist International School, explains more about what Haarlemmermeer's new International School means for the local community. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 27 days ago

Unemployment in the Netherlands reaches highest level in four years

Unemployment in the Netherlands has risen to 4 percent. With 409.000 people without jobs, it is the highest level of unemployment recorded in four years. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 28 days ago

Royal Theatre Tuschinski in Amsterdam added to list of European film treasures

A plaque has been unveiled at the Royal Theatre Tuschinski in Amsterdam, officially adding the cinema to the Treasures of European Film Culture list. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 29 days ago

New fast cycle routes to make Brainport region in Eindhoven more accessible

Construction of three fast cycle routes has begun in North Brabant to connect Eindhoven, Oirschot and Son and make the Brainport region more accessible. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

GVB to extend metro hours for Amsterdam Dance Event 2025

GVB has decided to extend metro hours on Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25, in preparation for thousands of visitors at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

New Entry/Exit system kicks off at first Dutch airports on October 20

The first Dutch airports are set to introduce new digital passport control as part of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) from Monday, October 20. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Colder winter may be on the cards for the Netherlands this year

Using historical patterns, a weather forecast by Severe Weather Europe has predicted that the coming winter could be colder than normal for the Netherlands. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

5 insider tips on how to keep your bike safe in the Netherlands

Almost half a million bikes are stolen in the Netherlands every year, but there are ways to ensure yours isn't next. Here's how to keep hold of your bike. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Burnout sees workers in the Netherlands taking longer sick leave

At an average of 28 days taken at a time, workers in the Netherlands are off sick longer than ever before due to burnout and stress, Arbo Unie has reported. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

More than half of residents in the Netherlands experience housing stress

Based on an ING study, an average of 52 percent of people living in the Netherlands have experienced housing stress, caused by struggles to find housing. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Dismissal in the Netherlands: When is it allowed and what are your rights?

Make sure that you understand the legitimate grounds for dismissal in the Netherlands and what your rights and obligations are if the worst happens to you. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Limiting international students could cost Dutch economy billions, study shows

A study by SEO Economic Research has revealed that restricting the number of international students could cost the Dutch economy up to 4,8 billion euros. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Dutch police arrest 29 at anti-immigration protest in Amsterdam

29 people were arrested at an anti-immigration protest in Amsterdam. While there were no major incidents, there was racist chanting and vandalism. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

How long is long-grieving? How to heal with the Whole-Self method

Grief is a normal response to loss, and while it can lessen with time, it doesn't always. For those dealing with long-term grief, there is a path to closure. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

How groupage shipping saves you money on your overseas move

Keeping an international move on budget can be tricky. Windmill Forwarding make it easy by offering groupage, where you only pay for the space you take. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Third of buses and trams in Amsterdam were no-shows in September, study reveals

During random checks by the Maatschappij voor Beter OV, more than 35 percent of GVB buses and trams in Amsterdam failed to show up in September 2025. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Dutch pastry chefs bake largest pie in the world at over 1.000 kilos

To celebrate the 70th edition of the Bread and Pastry Fair, Dutch bakers made the largest pie in the world, making it into the Guinness Book of Records. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Researchers win Ig Nobel Prize after proving drunk Germans speak better Dutch

A team of scientists at Maastricht University has been awarded the 2025 Ig Nobel Peace Prize after showing that drunk Germans speak better Dutch. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

5 Dutch universities named among top 100 in THE World Rankings 2026

Five universities in the Netherlands have been named among the top 100 in the World University Rankings 2026 by Times Higher Education (THE). | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Men in the mirror: How confidence impacts sexuality and relationships

Male insecurity is not uncommon and often stems from childhood and paternal relations. Find out how different father-types can affect you as an adult. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

I amsterdam letters to make brief return on Dam Square for national elections

The “I amsterdam” letters are set to return to the centre of Amsterdam in October, as part of a campaign to improve voter turnout for the general elections. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Non-European graduates less likely to find work in the Netherlands

CBS has shown that graduates of vocational education programmes (MBO) with non-European backgrounds have a harder time finding jobs in the Netherlands. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

7 restaurants in the Netherlands honoured with new Michelin stars

Five restaurants in the Netherlands have been awarded their first Michelin star, and two received their second star, bringing the country's total to 119. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Worry-free ways to protect your home with Verisure security services

With Verisure’s security services, including a remote-controlled smart lock with a burglary-resistant cylinder, you can have peace of mind about your home. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Post delivery target in the Netherlands to be extended from 24 hours to 3 days

Instead of the current 24 hours, post deliveries in the Netherlands will be allowed to take up to two days from 2026 and up to three days from 2027. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Welcome to the Muziekgebouw: Amsterdam's unique concert hall

If you love exciting classical music and genre-defying jazz, the Muziekgebouw is the place to be. Here's what makes this Amsterdam concert hall so unique. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Experience the Netherlands from a whole new perspective at THIS IS HOLLAND!

Located between the Eye Film museum and A’DAM Lookout, THIS IS HOLLAND offers you the opportunity to discover the Netherlands this autumn. Book tickets! | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

From Koentact to TikTok: Life hacks to get to B1 in Dutch

Koentact believes that keeping your Dutch learning fun is the fastest way to level up from A2 to B1, or to make sure that you pass your Inburgeringexamen. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

BV or ZZP: A guide for Americans coming to the Netherlands on a DAFT visa

DAFT visas let Americans move to the Netherlands as entrepreneurs. The choice you need to make is whether to incorporate a company or work as a freelancer. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Shady rental market practices affect 1 in 3 young people in the Netherlands

Research has shown that 31 percent of young people searching for rental housing in the Netherlands have experienced dubious practices on the rental market. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Dutch-created AI actress causes uproar among Hollywood stars

The reveal of Tilly Norwood, the AI “actress” developed by a Dutch creator, has caused a stir in Hollywood, with several actors speaking out against it. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

New amusement park Bommelwereld opens in the Netherlands

After more than two years under construction, the new Dutch amusement park Bommelwereld in Groenlo has opened its doors to the public for the first time. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Stormy weekend for the Netherlands as ex-hurricane Humberto brushes past

Stormy weather is on its way as ex-hurricane Humberto brushes past the Netherlands. KNMI has issued a code yellow for strong winds on Saturday, October 4. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Is your business stuck? How to uncover the root cause

If your business has a problem that you just can't fix, stop trying things for a second and take a moment to work out the fundamental cause of the issue. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Dutch users must be able to opt out of Google AI overview, says Consumentenbond

The Dutch Consumers’ Association (Consumentenbond) has urged Google to make it possible for users to disable AI overview, as results are often inaccurate. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Households in the Netherlands pay second-highest gas prices in Europe

The latest figures from the Household Energy Price Index (HEPI) have shown that the Netherlands has the second-highest gas prices in Europe. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Higher wages and benefits see disposable income in the Netherlands rise 2,8%

Households in the Netherlands had a little more money in their pockets in the second quarter of 2025, with real disposable incomes rising by almost 3 percent. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Cabinet pushes ahead with plan to double residence requirement for Dutch citizenship

The cabinet is pushing ahead with its plan to double the minimum residence requirement for Dutch citizenship through naturalisation, from five to 10 years. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Why AI can’t get you a mortgage but a human can

ChatGPT might be confident with its mortgage advice, but it isn't always right. It takes a human to grasp the nuances and tell you what you need to know. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

October 2025: 7 things expats in the Netherlands need to know

From the October 29 election day to new travel rules in the EU, here’s what expats in the Netherlands need to know about in October 2025. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Budgeting for your move to the Netherlands: Planning ahead and cutting costs

Moving abroad comes with a lot of costs, such as shipping, language courses and temporary accommodation. Here's how to approach your budget and save money. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago

Living together but not married? Where you stand in the Netherlands

Cohabiting without being married is common nowadays, but it can affect your rights and have financial implications. Find out what you need to know here. | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 1 month ago