Dutch killer Joran van der Sloot confesses to murdering Natalee Holloway

Dutch killer Joran van der Sloot has confessed to killing missing American high school graduate Natalee Holloway, almost 20 years after she disappeared. Van Der Sloot, who was 17... | Continue reading


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Help yourself and your clients get a quick win

As a business owner, you may be struggling with procrastination and feeling overwhelmed with responsibilities. It’s possible that your own clients may also be experiencing similar... | Continue reading


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How to enjoy vacations while already living abroad

Can moving to a new country, integrating into a new culture and taking time to learn a new language make it difficult to feel truly relaxed when entering another new culture for... | Continue reading


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The Netherlands named among world's best countries for electric cars

The Netherlands has been named as one of the best countries in the world for electric vehicles in a ranking by CompareTheMarket Australia. The ranking found that the Netherlands... | Continue reading


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The Netherlands has more doctors than ever - but it's still not enough

The Netherlands has more GPs and family doctors than ever, yet there are still not enough of them, according to Dutch broadcaster NOS. Since the start of 2023, approximately half... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

Ayurveda: A new (old) approach to managing stress and burnout

Stressed out? Unable to break the cycle? Perhaps a different approach will help! Ayurveda offers solutions to many common ailments, including stress and burnout. In fact for... | Continue reading


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How to get a mortgage in the Netherlands

Are you an expat considering your own home sweet Holland? Scratching your head on how to begin and own the process? We get it. That’s why Klår Finance is here! They will provide... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

Cruella the dog named as the Netherlands' ugliest pooch

Cruella, a Chinese Crested dog, has been named as the ugliest dog in the Netherlands for 2023. The owner of the "ugly" pet, Tim Horsting, told the AD that they feel the award is a... | Continue reading


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Interest rate on student loans set to rise to 2,56 percent from 2024

From January 1, 2024, the interest rate on Dutch student loans will rise to 2,56 percent - more than five times higher than the current rate of 0,46 percent. The new rate will... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

Statiegeld deposit cuts amount of cans littered by a third

According to new data from the Rijkswaterstaat, one-third fewer cans ended up being littered in the Netherlands since the introduction of the can Statiegeld (deposit return scheme... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

Dutch weather to drop below 15 degrees for first time in 5 months

In the coming days, the daytime temperature in the Netherlands is set to fall below 15 degrees Celsius for the first time in around five months. While the forecasters at Weerplaza... | Continue reading


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The EU initiative that aims to close the gender wage gap by 2024

The persistent gender pay gap, which remains a worldwide issue, is particularly prominent within the European Union. Despite continuous efforts to rectify this imbalance, the... | Continue reading


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Wages in the Netherlands rise at fastest rate in a century

In the last century, wages in the Netherlands have never risen as fast as they are right now, according to new data released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Changing inflation... | Continue reading


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Dutch per capita energy consumption returns to 1970s levels

Energy consumption per person in the Netherlands fell to just 154 gigajoules in 2022, the lowest level seen since 1970. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) says the high cost of energy,... | Continue reading


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61 percent more migrants came to the Netherlands in 2022

Highly skilled migrants, international students, temporary workers and refugees are just some of the many types of migrants that moved to live, work and study in the Netherlands... | Continue reading


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The IamExpat Fair returns to The Hague on November 4!

This autumn, the IamExpat Fair will once again take place at the iconic Grote Kerk. With more exhibitors than ever before, this year’s fair on November 4 will be the biggest we... | Continue reading


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The small entrepreneurs VAT exemption in the Netherlands

The small entrepreneurs VAT exemption is a Dutch business scheme that has several advantages. The team from Taxsight explains what these are along with some of the disadvantages... | Continue reading


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US notary services: Remote Online Notarization explained

Kelli Payne Potter, a notary expert and owner of Atlas Notary, is the author of this article. Kelli started Atlas Notary, a company that provides US online notaries for signers... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

Carry-on luggage could soon be free on Dutch flights

Tired of carting your hand luggage to the airport only to get smacked with a huge bill to take it onboard? Well thankfully, change could be coming due to an EU parliamentary... | Continue reading


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NSDAP membership card belonging to late Dutch prince found

A Nazi-party membership card belonging to the late Dutch prince consort has been found in the prince’s private archives. Historian and former director of the Royal House Archives... | Continue reading


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Draconids meteor shower visible over the Netherlands this weekend

The annual Draconids meteor shower is on its way this weekend, and will be visible across many different cities in the Netherlands so long as the weather holds out! The meteor... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

From outsider to team player: My Dutch integration through handball

When my husband and I moved to the Netherlands, I found myself enveloped in an unfamiliar symphony of life. Between motherhood, changing careers and settling into our half-... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

TU Delft ranked as the 13th best university in Europe

TU Delft has been ranked as the 13th-best university in Europe, according to the new QS European University Rankings for 2024. The university lies ahead of all other Dutch... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

Dag van de Leraar: Teacher’s Day in the Netherlands

On October 5 every year, the world celebrates Teacher’s Day (Dag van de Leraar). The day is a celebration of teaching professionals in many countries, and here in the Netherlands... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

Why setting boundaries is not selfish - it’s a must

Setting boundaries cannot be easy for some people, but it is something that we all need. We need to let people know what to expect from us, because that is going to help us to... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

10 years of StopTober: More than 600.000 Dutch smokers have quit

In the decade since the Netherlands started the StopTober campaign, aimed at encouraging people to give up smoking, more than 600.000 people have successfully given up smoking... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

The power of home languages in multilingual education

In both international and Dutch schools in the Netherlands, students from various corners of the globe bring with them a wealth of linguistic heritages. While many schools... | Continue reading


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You can now make a video appointment with the Dutch tax authorities

As of the start of October, the Dutch government has made it possible to book video appointments with the Dutch tax authorities (Belastingdienst). People concerned about their... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

How do you know if you need to file an FBAR as an American expat?

With autumn well on its way, it's time to think about all things pumpkin spice, Halloween, and the FBAR. FBAR, or Foreign Bank Account Report, is mandatory to file for many... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

WORK Makelaardij: Navigate the complex Dutch real estate market

The Dutch real estate market can be confusing. Given its myriad of rules and regulations, it’s difficult to see the forest for the trees. But if you want to buy a house, you... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

October 2023: 7 things expats in the Netherlands need to know

Autumn is well and truly upon us in the Netherlands, and that can only mean one thing: change, change and more change! From changing weather to changing time zones, we’ll give you... | Continue reading


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Best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in the Netherlands

If you’re looking for some vegan and vegetarian restaurants to try out, the Netherlands has plenty of options, whether you’re a resident or travelling. Most restaurants and cafes... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

The Netherlands is now home to 9 packs of wild wolves

The Netherlands is currently home to nine wolf packs living in the wild, according to figures released by BIJ12, the agency that handles wolf cases for Dutch provinces and... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

Cannabis could be legally grown in some Dutch cities before 2024

Two Dutch cities could be allowed to start cultivating regulated cannabis plants before the end of 2023, the Dutch government has announced. Breda and Tilburg will be starting... | Continue reading


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Van Gogh x Pokémon exhibit opens in Amsterdam

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has opened its new Van Gogh x Pokémon exhibition to celebrate the museum’s 15th anniversary. The museum hopes to bring in a younger audience as... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

More international students staying in the Netherlands after graduation

A record number of international students are choosing to live in the Netherlands after they graduate from their degree programme, according to new data from Statistics... | Continue reading


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The Netherlands named the 7th most innovative country on Earth

The Netherlands has been named the seventh most innovative country on Earth, according to a report released by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO). Eindhoven received a... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

Shots fired at Rotterdam hospital, major police operation underway

A police operation is underway to find a shooter who opened fire in a classroom at the Erasmus Medical Centre in Rotterdam. So far, it is known that one person was injured at the... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

6 Dutch universities ranked among the top 100 in the world

Six universities in the Netherlands have ranked in the top 100 universities worldwide, according to the World University Rankings 2024, as compiled by Times Higher Education.... | Continue reading


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The Netherlands ranked as the 9th wealthiest country in the world

The Netherlands has been ranked as the ninth richest country in the world by gross financial assets (in euros). The annual report by Allianz, the insurance provider, placed the... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

The Netherlands imports the most solar panels - but doesn't use them

The Netherlands has been named as the country that imports the most solar panels in the world, but it doesn't actually use around 60 percent of them. The country is a key re-... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

No BSN? International students can still open a bank account

The time has nearly come, you’re about to move to the Netherlands to go to university. Before you set off, you do one last check to make sure you’ve thought of everything.... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

Boy finds hand grenade near playground in Rotterdam

A young boy found an explosive hand grenade near a playground in Rotterdam on Sunday evening. The child, who found the dangerous explosive in a bush nearby, took the device to the... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

From Haags to Hollandic: A guide to Dutch dialects and accents

Some countries around the world are known for their varying accents - when thinking about different accents and dialects, you might think of countries like the United States or... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

How buying a sustainable home can save you money in the Netherlands

The recent energy crisis has served as a potent wake-up call, urging homeowners to reevaluate their housing energy situation. In this article, Egle Kemezyte from Mister Mortgages ... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

The Northern Lights could be visible across the Netherlands tonight

The Northern Lights were visible from several Dutch cities last night and could be visible again on September 25, according to the NL Times. The Northern Lights are not often... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

At least 10 fraudulent ATMs run by criminals found in The Hague

More than 10 fraudulent ATMs have been found in the centre of The Hague, according to NOS. The police believe the ATMs to be operated by criminals, who place “cash traps” that... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago

Childcare CompaNanny: Expert in child development for 20 years

For 20 years, CompaNanny has been the expert in child development, thanks to their effective working method, well-trained pedagogic employees, and additional services to support... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 2 years ago