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
Staden Financial Management specialises in creating tailor-made investment recommendations designed to turn its clients' financial goals into reality. | Continue reading
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
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
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
A public transport safety survey has found that fellow passengers having loud phone conversations is Amsterdamers' biggest gripe when using the network. | Continue reading
Anne-Marie, director of Optimist International School, explains more about what Haarlemmermeer's new International School means for the local community. | Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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