Running season is in full swing, with various events taking place across the country for people who like legging it. Runners can add another race to their calendars as... | Continue reading
Secondary schools in the Netherlands will be allowed to show the hit series Adolescence to students as part of education about the influence of social media and peer pressure.... | Continue reading
Most of us grow up thinking about stress as something to avoid, manage or eliminate. Especially in high-achieving environments, stress is often treated like a dangerous enemy.... | Continue reading
The triennial Housing Survey (WoON), completed by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), has revealed that more than 80 percent of households are satisfied with their homes in the... | Continue reading
The Advisory Council on Migration has stated that more investments should be made for migrant workers to learn Dutch, given that more than a third of employees from outside the... | Continue reading
The Dutch parliament has approved the motion for a nationwide fireworks ban. However, due to implementation challenges, the ban will only apply in the Netherlands after New Year’s... | Continue reading
Petrol in the Netherlands is expected to become more expensive from 2026, if the government goes forward with plans to end the temporary tax cap on fuel. This would cost drivers... | Continue reading
The European Parliament and EU member states have provisionally agreed that serious traffic violations committed in one member state could lead to a driving ban across the bloc of... | Continue reading
The European speed marathon has kicked off this week and the Netherlands is expected to take part again. The peak of the speed week will take place on Wednesday, April 9, with... | Continue reading
People returning their plastic bottles and cans in the Netherlands can expect to receive more statiegeld (deposit money) back, as the deposit is set to go up by 5 cents. Low... | Continue reading
Are you heading to the Netherlands for a creative project? Make sure you know which type of visa or work permit you will need to enter the country. Immigration lawyers, Everaert ... | Continue reading
As an expat working as a freelancer or sole trader in the Netherlands, it is important to understand the concept of false self-employment or schijnzelfstandigheid. Viviënne... | Continue reading
Around 1 in 20 people in the Netherlands are not registered with a GP or are looking for a new doctor, while the majority of practices are not accepting new patients. The doctor... | Continue reading
The city of Amsterdam and the Municipal Health Service (GGD) have encouraged the establishment of smoke-free zones in public spaces by allowing residents in the Dutch capital to... | Continue reading
While you can’t choose the country you’re born in, you can decide where to spend your time as a young adult, and staying in a Dutch city seems like a great choice according to a... | Continue reading
The Netherlands experienced the sunniest and driest March ever recorded last month, and the beginning of April is set to continue the trend. In the first few weeks of the fourth... | Continue reading
A study by the Dutch organisation for the internationalisation of education, Nuffic, has revealed that the number of international graduates who live and work in the Netherlands... | Continue reading
As a business owner, you know that marketing is an essential part of a successful business. It makes sense that that's where you started when you wanted to grow your business -... | Continue reading
The study of the gut-brain axis has gained substantial attention in recent years due to its potential impact on mental health, gastrointestinal disorders and various diseases. In-... | Continue reading
Public transport in several Dutch cities will come to a standstill on Wednesday, April 2 at 2pm, as GVB, HTM, RET, Connexxion and EBS protest public transport budget cuts. Buses,... | Continue reading
If you're considering buying a home in the Netherlands, you probably have a million questions. Which neighbourhood will suit me best? Can I rent out the home if I go abroad again... | Continue reading
Amid growing concerns about heightened global tensions, the European Union has advised that every household in the Netherlands and the rest of the bloc have a three-day survival... | Continue reading
Inconsistencies between the results of different placement tests used to guide Group 8 students in the transition to secondary school have raised concerns among educators and... | Continue reading
InburgeringOnline.nl is an expert in helping people prepare for their Dutch language civic integration exams. Here, they explain all the recent changes so you can prepare for the... | Continue reading
Nathalie Goldstein, from MyExpatTaxes, presents this guide to what the FBAR and FATCA forms are, and why they are so important for US citizens living in the Netherlands. While... | Continue reading
Spring has officially arrived in the Netherlands, the clocks have gone forward, and we have made it to a new month. As the days get longer and the sun shines more often, there’s... | Continue reading
When you hear of a heist, you probably think of a cat burglar dressed in black stealing fine art or jewels. However, this time a Dutch cheese shop in Knegsel was the target of a... | Continue reading
A 25-year-old student from Groningen has broken the world record for 24-hour ice skating that was originally set in 1994. He covered 680,2 kilometres in a whole day of non-stop... | Continue reading
It won’t be just any Saturday this week, as the Netherlands is set to witness a rare event. On March 29, a partial solar eclipse will be visible - here’s what you need to know to... | Continue reading
Based on data from the Dutch police, comparison site Independer has reported that the number of bicycles being stolen in the Netherlands has increased for the third year in a row... | Continue reading
There are more than 320.000 Dutch family names, some of which you’ve most likely heard very often in the Netherlands. Other surnames might seem odd to you once you translate them... | Continue reading
Job hunting in the Netherlands can feel like an uphill battle, especially for expats. It is often said that you need to apply to at least 200 jobs just to get a few offers. Sounds... | Continue reading
Transport companies in the Netherlands have warned that there could be a rise in ticket prices for public transport and connections could be scrapped if the Dutch government... | Continue reading
Dutch internet provider KPN has become the first large company in the Netherlands to scrap offering a set number of vacation days a year, instead allowing staff to choose to take... | Continue reading
The top 10 energy suppliers in the Netherlands for 2025 have been revealed by comparison site Independer. Along with a list of the best-rated providers, here are some tips on... | Continue reading
Everyone knows that the Dutch love their cheese. They will happily eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and even as a bar snack in the evenings. While you can buy cheese from... | Continue reading
There are set to be major disruptions to train traffic as the next construction phase at Amsterdam Centraal Station begins. March 29 to 31 will see very few to no trains running... | Continue reading
Are you a US citizen or green card holder living in the Netherlands? Then you need to make sure you file your taxes in the US. Noah Cagle from Taxbrella has written this handy... | Continue reading
Family law attorney with GMW Lawyers, Eva Jongkoen, explains the legal principles, what to expect and how to best support your children during a divorce in the Netherlands.... | Continue reading
The "ooievaar" plays an important role in the lives of the Dutch. Ruud Hisgen from Direct Dutch tells you more about this stately migratory bird which has found its home in Dutch... | Continue reading
Once you've decided that you're staying in the Netherlands for the time being, and are thinking about buying a house, you need to think about your budget. There's not just the... | Continue reading
The Netherlands has launched a new science programme to recruit international researchers to live and work in the country. It is an effort to attract top scientists from abroad... | Continue reading
A group of high school students in the Dutch city of Nijmegen have attempted to make the longest frikandelbroodje in the world. While it may not be official, the five-metre-long... | Continue reading
While many in the Netherlands are celebrating the start of spring and enjoying the sunny and warm weather, hay fever sufferers are dreading the peak in pollen levels that come... | Continue reading
The Netherlands has once again made it into the top 10 in the ranking of the world’s happiest countries. According to the World Happiness Report for 2025, Dutch residents live in... | Continue reading
As an expat parent in the Netherlands, you want your child to feel happy, confident and able to express themselves in the language of their new country. Even if your child attends... | Continue reading
A survey has revealed that only 16 percent of voters still have confidence in the Dutch cabinet. The poor collaboration and constant bickering between coalition parties have... | Continue reading
Are you ready to take your language skills to the next level? Good news! You can start sooner than you think. UvA Talen, Amsterdam’s largest language centre, is offering courses... | Continue reading