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
In the last century, wages in the Netherlands have never risen as fast as they are right now, according to new data released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Changing inflation... | Continue reading
Energy consumption per person in the Netherlands fell to just 154 gigajoules in 2022, the lowest level seen since 1970. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) says the high cost of energy,... | Continue reading
Highly skilled migrants, international students, temporary workers and refugees are just some of the many types of migrants that moved to live, work and study in the Netherlands... | Continue reading
This autumn, the IamExpat Fair will once again take place at the iconic Grote Kerk. With more exhibitors than ever before, this year’s fair on November 4 will be the biggest we... | Continue reading
The small entrepreneurs VAT exemption is a Dutch business scheme that has several advantages. The team from Taxsight explains what these are along with some of the disadvantages... | Continue reading
Kelli Payne Potter, a notary expert and owner of Atlas Notary, is the author of this article. Kelli started Atlas Notary, a company that provides US online notaries for signers... | Continue reading
Tired of carting your hand luggage to the airport only to get smacked with a huge bill to take it onboard? Well thankfully, change could be coming due to an EU parliamentary... | Continue reading
A Nazi-party membership card belonging to the late Dutch prince consort has been found in the prince’s private archives. Historian and former director of the Royal House Archives... | Continue reading
The annual Draconids meteor shower is on its way this weekend, and will be visible across many different cities in the Netherlands so long as the weather holds out! The meteor... | Continue reading
When my husband and I moved to the Netherlands, I found myself enveloped in an unfamiliar symphony of life. Between motherhood, changing careers and settling into our half-... | Continue reading
TU Delft has been ranked as the 13th-best university in Europe, according to the new QS European University Rankings for 2024. The university lies ahead of all other Dutch... | Continue reading
On October 5 every year, the world celebrates Teacher’s Day (Dag van de Leraar). The day is a celebration of teaching professionals in many countries, and here in the Netherlands... | Continue reading
Setting boundaries cannot be easy for some people, but it is something that we all need. We need to let people know what to expect from us, because that is going to help us to... | Continue reading
In the decade since the Netherlands started the StopTober campaign, aimed at encouraging people to give up smoking, more than 600.000 people have successfully given up smoking... | Continue reading
In both international and Dutch schools in the Netherlands, students from various corners of the globe bring with them a wealth of linguistic heritages. While many schools... | Continue reading
As of the start of October, the Dutch government has made it possible to book video appointments with the Dutch tax authorities (Belastingdienst). People concerned about their... | Continue reading
With autumn well on its way, it's time to think about all things pumpkin spice, Halloween, and the FBAR. FBAR, or Foreign Bank Account Report, is mandatory to file for many... | Continue reading
The Dutch real estate market can be confusing. Given its myriad of rules and regulations, it’s difficult to see the forest for the trees. But if you want to buy a house, you... | Continue reading
Autumn is well and truly upon us in the Netherlands, and that can only mean one thing: change, change and more change! From changing weather to changing time zones, we’ll give you... | Continue reading
If you’re looking for some vegan and vegetarian restaurants to try out, the Netherlands has plenty of options, whether you’re a resident or travelling. Most restaurants and cafes... | Continue reading
The Netherlands is currently home to nine wolf packs living in the wild, according to figures released by BIJ12, the agency that handles wolf cases for Dutch provinces and... | Continue reading
Two Dutch cities could be allowed to start cultivating regulated cannabis plants before the end of 2023, the Dutch government has announced. Breda and Tilburg will be starting... | Continue reading
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has opened its new Van Gogh x Pokémon exhibition to celebrate the museum’s 15th anniversary. The museum hopes to bring in a younger audience as... | Continue reading
A record number of international students are choosing to live in the Netherlands after they graduate from their degree programme, according to new data from Statistics... | Continue reading