The Netherlands’ national railway company NS has announced it is freezing the price of domestic train travel in 2024, following the decision by the Dutch government to provide the... | Continue reading
US authorities are considering retaliation after a number of American airlines have been affected by the cut in available take-off and landing slots at Schiphol Airport. In recent... | Continue reading
Are you an expat that is considering settling down in the Netherlands and taking out a mortgage plan? This guide from Hanno is for you! Moving to the Netherlands as an expat is... | Continue reading
Lucky stargazers were stunned to see the Northern Lights across the Netherlands on Sunday night, with some keen photographers able to grab some beautiful photos of the phenomena.... | Continue reading
In this guide, the team from Boxie24 provides valuable insights on choosing the perfect self-storage facility for your needs. Moving to a new country is both exciting and... | Continue reading
The common challenge experienced by expats living in the Netherlands is the eagerness of Dutchies wanting to split everything. Whether you are going on dates, coming to someone’s... | Continue reading
Working remotely for an employer who is based in another country is a common situation. But how does working from another country work tax-wise? Arnold Waal from Tax is Exciting... | Continue reading
The Netherlands is now home to more billionaires than ever before, according to 2023’s Quote 500. The total number of billionaires in the Netherlands - that’s people who have more... | Continue reading
Us expats know how it feels to arrive in an unknown country, which however welcoming it might be, feels like unknown territory. We encounter people and their odd behaviours that... | Continue reading
A new recipe has been taking over TikTok in the Netherlands: the crompouce. This hybrid croissant-tompouce has garnered both support and disgust on social media, with many people... | Continue reading
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled ahead of expected stormy weather heading towards the Netherlands’ east coast. In preparation for the storm, the authorities have upgraded... | Continue reading
When you think of animals in the Netherlands, your mind may drift to house pets or animals in zoos, but you can find a whole range of wonderful Dutch wildlife in national parks or... | Continue reading
After a turbulent few years, the Dutch economy finally began to see deflation since the start of October. Living in the Netherlands became 0,4 percent cheaper throughout October... | Continue reading
Excited to start a renovation or construction project in the Netherlands? You're not alone! However, this country has its fair share of regulations. But don't worry, you don't... | Continue reading
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) has issued a Code Yellow warning for disruption on Thursday across the Netherlands, as Storm Ciarán is set to make landfall... | Continue reading
It’s November already, and that means there are more changes coming for expats living in the Netherlands! Here’s a quick run-down of what you need to know this month! The... | Continue reading
A lot of expats in the Netherlands have trouble finding the right dentist for them. Additionally, dental anxiety and not being familiar with the Dutch healthcare system can make... | Continue reading
Living in the Netherlands can be a great adventure. You might have noticed that you ride a bike, eat stroopwafels and bitterballen and you even see a beautiful and colourful... | Continue reading
Ahead of the upcoming election in November, a study by the AD has revealed which issues voters in the Netherlands care about the most. The winners: purchasing power, migration and... | Continue reading
Ergomize is a digital agency specialising in online platform development based in Hilversum, North Holland. Their company translates and places online businesses in a strategic,... | Continue reading
Working parents in the Netherlands will receive some welcome financial relief next year, after the Dutch government approved an increase to the childcare allowance. Childcare... | Continue reading
A super-rare Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle has been found off the coast of the Netherlands, a few thousand kilometres away from her usual stomping grounds in the Gulf of Mexico. She’s... | Continue reading
Move over Noord, there’s a new cool kid on the block: the latest Time Out ranking of the coolest neighbourhoods around the world has landed, and Amsterdam West has nabbed a spot... | Continue reading
As expected, the House of Representatives has passed an amendment to reduce the 30 percent ruling, a tax advantage for highly skilled migrants working in the Netherlands. The... | Continue reading
During the late Middle Ages and early modern period, Europe was under the spell of witch-hunts and witch trials. Between roughly 1400 and 1700, around 40.000 to 60.000 people were... | Continue reading
Anyone celebrating Halloween in the Netherlands this weekend will be treated to a spooky celestial spectacle: a partial lunar eclipse is set to grace the skies on the night of... | Continue reading
The long-awaited correction to prices on the Dutch housing market turned out to be smaller than expected, according to new figures from ABN AMRO. The Dutch bank has announced that... | Continue reading
Imagine taking a stroll through Quatrebras Park on a beautiful Sunday afternoon just around the corner from your new, distinctively-designed home. Get your dream home near... | Continue reading
Dutch retailers struggling to fill vacant positions are increasingly relaxing Dutch language requirements and hiring English-speaking candidates, NOS reports. Zeeman, Hema,... | Continue reading
Unemployment in the Netherlands rose for the fifth month in a row in September 2023, according to new figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Unemployment is rising among young... | Continue reading
Once again, the issue of dual nationality is back on the political agenda in the Netherlands, after two political parties released new information about draft legislation to relax... | Continue reading
A study has found that trains could replace more than 5.000 regularly scheduled flights from Schiphol, to destinations such as Belgium, France and the UK, among others. The study... | Continue reading
The Netherlands has been named as having the world’s best pension scheme, after losing the crown to Iceland in 2022. Thankfully, the Dutch system has regained the top spot,... | Continue reading
For several years, buy-to-let has been a good choice for expats wanting to invest in the Netherlands. But a number of recent political decisions means that it no longer makes... | Continue reading
A solar-powered car designed by a team from a Dutch university has become the first electric car in the world to drive 1.000 kilometres without needing to be recharged, during a... | Continue reading
Stargazers in the Netherlands will be pleased to know that there are some more fantastic meteor showers coming our way in the coming days, with the Orionids set to peak around... | Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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