Cans and small drinks bottles in the Netherlands come with a 15-cent deposit (Statiegeld), which in theory is given back to the purchaser when they return them to a collection... | Continue reading
ProRail has announced that there will be fewer trains running to and from Schiphol from February 26 until March 9 due to work taking place on the tracks. This means the train... | Continue reading
The Netherlands has come in sixth place in a ranking of the best countries in Europe for higher education, according to the 2024 survey by The Campus Advisor. The Campus Advisor... | Continue reading
Moving to a new country involves challenges on so many levels. One of the primary reasons for this is the initial loss of your immediate networks and communities, be they social,... | Continue reading
Figures released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the Land Registry have revealed that prices for owner-occupied homes in the Netherlands were on average 2,8 percent cheaper in... | Continue reading
The Royal Dutch Meteorological Institute (KNMI) has issued a code yellow weather warning for strong winds on the evening of Thursday, February 22. Winds of up to 105 kilometres... | Continue reading
The Lelystad municipality has advised residents to keep windows and doors closed, and to keep pets indoors or on a leash when outdoors as the search for an escaped snake continues... | Continue reading
Tired of navigating crowded supermarket aisles, dealing with confusing labels or engaging in small talk at checkout? As an expat in the Netherlands, grocery shopping can feel like... | Continue reading
Based on the energy prices of January 2024, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has reported that an average household in the Netherlands is expected to pay 2.363 euros per year on... | Continue reading
More and more Americans have their sights set on living and working in the Netherlands. American immigration attorney Christian Barth, Esq., from Expatlaw offers these five paths... | Continue reading
The Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX) has recorded a new internet traffic record for the Netherlands of 12 terabit per second. On Sunday, February 18, at around 7.30pm, a... | Continue reading
Universities in the Netherlands are looking to limit the number of English-language courses on offer, promote greater use of the Dutch language and reduce the number of... | Continue reading
Fewer labour and knowledge migrants are choosing to move to the Netherlands for work, a new study has found. According to market researcher Intelligence Group, the negative... | Continue reading
Advancing in your career requires more than just ambition - it demands the right opportunities, connections and education. The QS Connect MBA Event presents exactly that blend, as... | Continue reading
Workers on public transport in the Netherlands are facing more violent attacks from passengers when going about their work, according to new statistics revealed by De Telegraaf.... | Continue reading
The British pop star Robbie Williams will personally open his first-ever solo art exhibition at the privately-owned Moco Museum in Amsterdam on March 8. The exhibition, which will... | Continue reading
Whether you’re new to veganism, or have tried and tested many of the Netherlands’ vegan offerings, Amsterdam’s vibrant culinary scene has always got new restaurants and dishes on... | Continue reading
As part of the city’s goal to build 20.000 new homes by 2035, Amsterdam has developed an updated plan to build housing in existing neighbourhoods instead of building in business... | Continue reading
Mobi Doctor looks closely at testosterone replacement therapy in the Dutch healthcare setting, discussing the benefits and possible risks you must consider, in order to give you a... | Continue reading
Eindhoven Airport could soon face closure for five months in 2027 in order to carry out renovations at Eindhoven Air Base, the Dutch Air Force’s base on the site. The report, put... | Continue reading
From April, a new update to the iDEAL payment platform in the Netherlands will mean that those wishing to purchase items online will be able to access new features such as the... | Continue reading
The population of the Netherlands could reach 23 million by the year 2050, according to a warning that the country’s national committee on demographic growth issued to the Dutch... | Continue reading
A flight departing from Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam en route to the US city of Detroit was forced to return after maggots started to fall from the overhead baggage lockers onto... | Continue reading
Students in Amsterdam are now paying an average of 948 euros per month for a room - almost 400 euros more than the national average across the Netherlands. According to data from... | Continue reading
The Netherlands has been ranked in second place for quality of life globally by Numbeo’s 2024 quality of life index. The ranking placed the tiny European nation of Luxembourg in... | Continue reading
Spring plants are already flowering in the Netherlands and have started to bloom on average a month earlier than 50 years ago. According to biologists from Nature Today, the early... | Continue reading
Due to ongoing construction taking place at Amsterdam Centraal station, there will be fewer trains running between Utrecht and Amsterdam for almost two weeks, starting on February... | Continue reading
In this article, The British School of Amsterdam will provide a comparison of the A Levels and IB programme, exploring the unique features that each has to offer so that when... | Continue reading
Finding a home among the charming canals and vibrant cities of the Netherlands can be challenging. Whether you're relocating as an expat or recruiting new talent, Cleo Boland from... | Continue reading
The Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat promo card caused quite a stir when it was released last year in a collaboration between Pokémon and the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Due to its... | Continue reading
If you’re planning a special evening out with your other half, why not enjoy a delicious meal by candlelight in one of the many charming spots in Amsterdam? Whether it’s for... | Continue reading
The Dutch pilots’ association VNV has criticised plans to introduce single-pilot planes and its members have branded the idea as “unsafe”. The organisation dismissed the idea of... | Continue reading
Residents in two of the biggest Dutch cities could receive water bills backdated as far as 2022, as water providers race to catch up with old bills. Those living in Amsterdam and... | Continue reading
The Netherlands is expected to experience colder weather over the next few days, with the possibility of temperatures dropping to freezing point. Rain and wet snow is also... | Continue reading
Negotiations relating to the future of the Dutch government collapsed on Tuesday night, as New Social Contract (NSC) leader Pieter Omtzigt walked away from the negotiating table ... | Continue reading
The Dutch government is set to launch a scheme to help first-time buyers purchase a new-build home. The scheme, which will start in the summer of 2024, can assist first-time... | Continue reading
52 percent of Dutch restaurants have been found to have mislabelled or not included information related to allergens such as nuts, gluten and dairy on their menus. Research... | Continue reading
Four cities in the Netherlands have been named among the top 10 most liveable cities for Europeans in 2024. According to the global mobility consultant ECA International,... | Continue reading
Are you in the market to rent or buy a home in the Netherlands? The search process can feel overwhelming for most people, especially in bustling cities like Amsterdam or The Hague... | Continue reading
A clean and organised environment not only promotes a healthier lifestyle but also sets the tone for a successful and stress-free year ahead. The team from Horizon All-Round... | Continue reading
The Van Wonderen stroopwafel shop in Amsterdam has gone viral on TikTok after a large number of tourists got a taste for their sweet treats. The shop, which sells stroopwafels for... | Continue reading
When you’re out and about in Amsterdam and beyond, enjoying Dutch food and beer, you might feel uncertain about whether you should tip when it comes time to pay the bill. Tipping... | Continue reading
Dutch household favourites Ikea and Action are reducing their prices in 2024, according to reports from several Dutch newspapers. The lower costs are due to falling prices for... | Continue reading
Dutch drivers have been warned by the Rijkswaterstaat to avoid travelling to Belgium via road if possible, due to protests by Belgian farmers that have blocked many of the roads... | Continue reading
A study by Politie & Wetenschap has found that four out of five assassinations in the Netherlands are related to cocaine trafficking. The study, which focused on the 57... | Continue reading
UK publication TimeOut has named Amsterdam as the 18th best city in the world to visit in 2024. The magazine praised the city for its fine dining options, as well as its art scene... | Continue reading
Several universities in the Netherlands have started to roll out a lottery system to allocate places for medical degrees in a number of Dutch cities. The universities hope that by... | Continue reading
Finally, it’s over - January is gone and spring is just around the corner, but first, we get the joy of spending another February in the Netherlands, meaning: Carnaval, Carnaval... | Continue reading