Furniture rentals are a great option for expats who have just moved to the Netherlands. Sander Griffioen from Expat Furniture Holland explains why this might be a great option for... | Continue reading
The Dutch government has announced that the updated maximum rent increase for the first half of 2024 will stand at 5,5 percent. This means that landlords in the private sector... | Continue reading
While some may mock the traditional idea of New Year's resolutions, there are undeniable advantages to having them, especially when it comes to personal and professional growth.... | Continue reading
As of December 1, 2023, nearly 48.000 people have gained Dutch citizenship through naturalisation this year, a slight increase compared to the same period last year. 48.000... | Continue reading
A Dutch bicycle rental shop telling customers to “put the fun between your legs” has been awarded the coveted title of the Worst Slogan of 2023. Tuut-tuut wins Worst Dutch... | Continue reading
Workers in the Netherlands are set to have more money in their pockets from next year, thanks to changes to Dutch taxes and other premiums, according to new research by the... | Continue reading
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have voted in favour of a proposal by MP Kim van Sparrentak to ban the addictive features seen in many smartphone apps used today. EU... | Continue reading
Delta passengers flying from the Netherlands to Detroit had a nasty shock on Sunday, when their flight was diverted to land in a small Canadian town after developing technical... | Continue reading
A four-metre-high statue of the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh has mysteriously disappeared from the city of Assen in the North of the Netherlands. The perpetrators of this... | Continue reading
The Dutch authorities have raised the country’s terrorism threat level to the second-highest level possible, meaning that security services believe the risk of a terrorist attack... | Continue reading
The Nightjet night train service connecting Amsterdam to Vienna, and stopping at popular weekend destinations such as Cologne, has changed its timetable and increased its prices.... | Continue reading
The results are in! Google has finally announced the words, phrases, people and topics that the people of the Netherlands looked up the most in 2023. From Stemwijzer to Andrew... | Continue reading
Moving abroad brings the thrill of new experiences, but it does come at a cost to the environment. The good news is that you can limit the impact your relocation has on the planet... | Continue reading
The weather has been cold and cloudy for weeks, we’re hoping for a break this week in the Netherlands, as the peak of the Geminids meteor shower draws near. This spectacular... | Continue reading
If the thought of buying a house in the Netherlands is enough to give you a panic attack, never fear. Help is at hand from Wouters en Van der Velde, a team of specialists who have... | Continue reading
Dutch households are increasingly choosing to place their savings in foreign banks with higher interest rates, according to new figures from the European Central Bank (ECB) and De... | Continue reading
Dutch police have rescued a seal that became stranded away from the sea in a town located 15 kilometres from the coast. The animal was checked over and then safely returned to the... | Continue reading
The long awaited 30 km / h speed limit in Amsterdam has finally come into effect on December 8, meaning that everyone on the city’s roads and bike paths will now have to watch... | Continue reading
The Summer Carnival Rotterdam has been given UNESCO intangible heritage status, after being placed on the Dutch heritage list several years ago. The carnival, which sees a... | Continue reading
According to a memorandum by several Dutch employers’ associations, employers want to give lower pay rises to their employees in 2024, so that they can have more money to invest.... | Continue reading
The reading skills of Dutch schoolchildren are deteriorating, according to the international PISA study (Programme for International Student Assessment). The study, which is... | Continue reading
I often get asked this question by my clients: Should you ask questions during the interview? And if the answer is yes, what on earth would I ask that is going to make me look... | Continue reading
The fertility rate in the Netherlands has fallen, as fewer women are choosing to have children. According to new figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the country’s fertility... | Continue reading
Michael Collins from Flow Chiropractic explores the different facets of stress, its effects on the body, the stages at which it unfolds, the diverse types of stressors and natural... | Continue reading
The city of Amsterdam will officially be 750 years old on October 27, 2025. To celebrate, the city is organising a special year-long programme of events, including a huge party in... | Continue reading
The new NS timetable comes into effect on Sunday, December 10, bringing with it changes on many major routes across the Netherlands. While the headline announcement is that there... | Continue reading
After a chilly weekend that saw parts of the Netherlands sprinkled with snow and left public transport in disarray, a yellow weather warning remains in place for most of the... | Continue reading
The Dutch tax system is quite complicated, especially for expats. Expat Service recognises the complexities that expats face and is dedicated to providing assistance in navigating... | Continue reading
The weather outside can be frightful at times, but your mental health may thank you for stepping outside on a regular basis. Stephen from Inter-Active Therapy tells you how being... | Continue reading
Rotterdam has unveiled plans to build a 2km-long rooftop park along the route of a former railway. The park will run from Gordelweg in Rotterdam-Noord to the Luchtpark in the city... | Continue reading
We all want lower energy bills, but some housing companies are searching tirelessly for a solution to the Netherlands’ reliance on gas. Now, one housing corporation in Amsterdam... | Continue reading
We’ve finally made it to December, woohoo! But before you take a couple of days off and enjoy a small winter break, make sure to keep up to date with these important changes... | Continue reading
The Netherlands is set to introduce a ban on disposable cups at coffee machines in places such as office spaces and sports canteens, but just one month before the new rule is set... | Continue reading
Amsterdam is home to one of the best pizza restaurants in all of Europe, according to a guide from the Italian pizza review site 50 Top Pizza. The ranking named NNea as the ninth-... | Continue reading
Fewer companies than expected have gone bankrupt since the COVID-19 pandemic, even despite the ongoing recession, according to Dutch broadcaster NOS. However, it’s not all good... | Continue reading
Three Dutch cities have been named among the top 50 student cities in the world. The ranking, which was put together by The Campus Advisor, named Utrecht, Amsterdam and Groningen... | Continue reading
November has already been the wettest month ever in the Netherlands, without even being over! The month has so far seen more than double the average rainfall in the Netherlands... | Continue reading
More and more expats are discovering Alkmaar as a sought-after destination, with its rich cultural heritage and excellent quality of life. Whether you've recently embraced Alkmaar... | Continue reading
Concerns have been raised about the security and safety of aircraft and luggage at Schiphol Airport due to staff shortages, according to workers who spoke to Dutch public... | Continue reading
The Netherlands saw its first snowfall last night, with various parts of the country waking to a small blanket of snow for the first time this season. The weather remains chilly,... | Continue reading
As parents, we all want the best opportunities for our children. For those of us living away from our “home” countries, ensuring that our children have a great school experience... | Continue reading
From June 2024, there will be no direct trains from the Netherlands and London as Amsterdam Centraal’s passport control undergoes renovations. Despite the disappointing news, it... | Continue reading
Building resilience is one way to protect your mental and emotional health. Olivia Brouillette from Therapy with Olivia explains how you can bounce back from difficult situations... | Continue reading
Plans to increase the value of mortgages given to buy energy-efficient homes in the Netherlands are set to come into effect in 2024, but property experts say that this will have... | Continue reading
An analysis of speed cameras in the Netherlands has found that drivers are most likely to be caught speeding in the Dutch city of Haarlem, followed by Nijmegen and Amersfoort. ... | Continue reading
The Utrecht-based baker who first coined the Crompouce in 2020 is now seeking advice from a Dutch lawyer after the pastry shot to stardom on social media in the past few weeks.... | Continue reading
Art collective Studio Drift has unveiled plans to set up a new museum in Amsterdam Oost from 2025. The artists behind the proposal are known for incredible light installations,... | Continue reading
In a surprising twist, Geert Wilders’ Party for Freedom (PVV) has won the most seats at the Dutch election, winning 37 out of 150 seats. The party, which wants to ban dual... | Continue reading