Autumn is here and with that comes the falling of leaves, colder weather, pumpkins and the beginning of the holiday season. If you’ve watched any American television, autumn... | Continue reading
A Green Mamba snake has been slithering its way around the Dutch city of Tilburg since its owner discovered it was missing on Monday. The authorities are warning people to look... | Continue reading
The people of the Netherlands have already started to head out and cast their votes for the parties they want to become the new government of the Netherlands for the next four... | Continue reading
Moving outside of the Netherlands or spending a fair amount of time outside of the Netherlands? This could have consequences for maintaining your right of residence. Everaert... | Continue reading
Since the ongoing staff shortages at the emergency services do not seem to be disappearing any time soon, control rooms in a number of Dutch cities have found a creative solution... | Continue reading
A real estate research group has found that climate change could lead to a 10 percent drop in house prices across the Netherlands, as its effects induce flooding and foundation... | Continue reading
Ruud Hisgen of Direct Dutch Institute discusses several happy “vr”- words and, in doing so, he hopes to give you some insight into the Dutch love of freedom and peace. In these... | Continue reading
The number of vacancies in the Netherlands has fallen by 12.000 in the third quarter of 2023, according to new data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The total number of ... | Continue reading
Just five years after scrapping the Advisory Referendum Act, some Dutch parliamentarians are looking to re-introduce referendums such as those seen in Switzerland. 2015 law... | Continue reading
New measures proposed by the EU Commission aiming to better match highly skilled migrants with jobs in the EU could help solve the labour shortage that the Netherlands is... | Continue reading
The 30% ruling for expats has been back in the Dutch news a lot lately. What are the latest updates and what do they mean for you? In this article, Blue Umbrella explains it all... | Continue reading
A study has revealed the Dutch cities where you’re most likely to get your bike stolen. The winner: The Hague. The administrative capital of the Netherlands has been crowned as... | Continue reading
Trains running to, from and via Schiphol Airport will be running on an adjusted schedule due to work taking place on the tracks, according to NOS. The adjusted timetable will be... | Continue reading
The Eurostar train service, running between Amsterdam and London, could soon have two new competitors on the route, adding new options for travel and ending Eurostar’s monopoly.... | Continue reading
The Dutch upper house has approved a bill scrapping temporary rental contracts, making permanent rental contracts the norm once again, after the introduction of temporary... | Continue reading
As an expat in the Netherlands, you're probably eager to learn more about Dutch history and culture. Delft Blue is part of the Dutch cultural heritage, a type of pottery that has... | Continue reading
Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the official statistics agency of the Netherlands, has lowered the country’s life expectancy for 2029. Much of the data can be put down to the... | Continue reading
The number of people on low incomes is at its lowest level since 1977, according to new data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The percentage of people in the Netherlands who are... | Continue reading
Regardless of the reasons that made you decide to look for a new job, the process of finding one can be long and challenging. Christina Ioannidou from Spark Back Coaching explains... | Continue reading
The Royal Dutch Meteorological Institute (KNMI) has issued a code yellow weather warning for strong winds on Monday afternoon across the country. The Netherlands is set to have... | Continue reading
So there’s an election going on, but you have no idea how things work in the Netherlands? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back - here’s what you need to know! Who can vote in the... | Continue reading
The Dutch city of Amersfoort has been named as the European City of the Year for 2023, according to a vote by the jury of The Academy of Urbanism in London. The organisation... | Continue reading
As many of you will already know, the Netherlands is set to go to the polls for the Dutch general elections on November 22, 2023, to select a new government for the country. There... | Continue reading
After the Orionids came by in October, and with several people having recently spotted the Northern Lights, the past few weeks have been a busy time for sky-watchers. Thankfully,... | Continue reading
A professor of law at a well-known Dutch university has found in a study that just small mistakes, made for example by an employer, can lead to Dutch residence permits being... | Continue reading
The Dutch have been crowned as the best non-native English speakers in the world for the fifth time in a row, according to Education First’s annual English Proficiency Index. The... | Continue reading
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