Remodelling your home? With a personal loan from ABN AMRO, you will have the money in your account in one go. And you always know exactly where you stand, because both the... | Continue reading
The tax break for electric cars in the Netherlands is set to be slowly reduced from 2025 until it is completely scrapped by 2030. According to the Dutch mobility organisation, the... | Continue reading
Dutch food often gets a bad rap for being bland and boring, but to many, it makes the perfect comfort meal on a rainy day. The increasing popularity of Dutch food restaurants in... | Continue reading
As part of the annual Amsterdam Music Festival that takes place during the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), DJ Mag has announced the top 100 DJs in the world and Martin Garrix has... | Continue reading
Opera had a slower start in the Netherlands compared to Italy, France and Germany, but it now boasts a world-class opera scene. The Dutch National Opera (DNO) and the National... | Continue reading
The Dutch government plans to introduce border checks from the end of November 2024 as part of measures to reduce the number of asylum seekers entering the country, NOS has... | Continue reading
The Dutch government and the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) have raised concerns about delayed-payment services such as Klarna and Adyen expanding to... | Continue reading
The municipality of Utrecht has presented plans that would improve the air quality of the city. By expanding the zero-emission zone and banning wood-burning stoves and fireplaces... | Continue reading
ProRail has announced that due to planned work being carried out on tracks and overhead lines, no trains will run between stations in Rotterdam and The Hague from October 22 until... | Continue reading
As a buyer’s realtor with over 15 years of experience, Dutch Doorways specialises in helping expats navigate the complexities of buying a home in Utrecht and its surrounding towns... | Continue reading
After months of strike action in the Netherlands for an extension of the early retirement scheme, an agreement has finally been reached between the Dutch government, employers and... | Continue reading
Moving to a new country comes with many unknowns, and figuring out how to get around can be a significant challenge for expats in the Netherlands. Owning a car can feel... | Continue reading
As an expat living in the Netherlands, managing your finances can feel overwhelming at times. New expenses, different banking systems and keeping track of everything might seem... | Continue reading
The Amsterdam Light Festival is a dazzling annual event that transforms the city’s canals into a glowing art exhibition. This year, you can immerse yourself in the enchanting... | Continue reading
Many of you need to prepare for the Dutch speaking exam - one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the integration (inburgering) process. But don’t worry, InburgeringOnline.nl is... | Continue reading
ABN Amro has reported that it expects the price of housing in the Netherlands to increase yet again as demand goes up, this time by 8,5 percent in 2024 and a further 7 percent in... | Continue reading
While Amsterdam may be one of the world’s most expensive cities to live in, the Dutch capital has been named the seventh-best European city for low-cost adventures by Holidu. With... | Continue reading
Cycling is an integral part of life in the Netherlands and soon everyone will get the chance to explore the history of the activity. A museum to honour decades of Dutch cycling... | Continue reading
According to Voedingscentrum, Dutch consumers waste around 34 kilograms of food each year, which amounts to 9 percent of all purchased food. Food waste is not only bad for the... | Continue reading
Dutch railway company NS has started selling tickets for a new train connection from Amsterdam to Brussels. The high-speed service launching on December 15, 2024 will shave 45... | Continue reading
Policies previously put forward to limit the number of English-language courses taught at universities in the Netherlands are now being pushed through by the current Dutch... | Continue reading
Are you looking to buy, sell or rent property in the Netherlands? 27 House Real Estate is a real estate agency that specialises in working with expats in the purchase, sale and... | Continue reading
Have you just moved to the Netherlands and are you in need of a Dutch bank account? Well, you are in luck! If you open your first account at ABN AMRO, you will receive up to 100... | Continue reading
This week, Dutch skies will be graced with the hunter’s moon, which also happens to be a supermoon. What makes this event extra special is that it is expected to be the biggest... | Continue reading
The Netherlands has once again been named as having the best retirement system in the world, according to the Mercer Global Pension Index for 2024. Mercer Global Pension Index... | Continue reading
At The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS), they believe in the power of transformation - yours, theirs, and the world’s. They’re committed to empowering their students... | Continue reading
Based on research commissioned by the Mobility Alliance, the National Institute for Budget Information (Nibud) has reported that the cost of using transport in the Netherlands is... | Continue reading
Relocating employees can put pressure on your budget, whether you're moving just one individual or an entire team to a new country. As a leader in international corporate... | Continue reading
Transgressive behaviour in the workplace is any behaviour that goes beyond the norms and values of the work environment. Increased attention to this issue is needed, if we look at... | Continue reading
Based on mortgage market figures for the third quarter of 2024, Hypotheek Data Netwerk (HDN) has reported that first-time buyers have to pay in an average of 42.000 euros of their... | Continue reading
Dutch public transport has taken a step into the future with Qbuzz. For the first time in the Netherlands, a bus that can drive itself will take to the streets of Groningen. ... | Continue reading
If you were a dinosaur-obsessed child (or if you are secretly still a dino-fan as an adult), then you’re in for a treat. A long-necked dinosaur skeleton on display at the Boxtel... | Continue reading
Avid stargazers are in for a treat as the Tsuchinshan-ATLAS comet is expected to be visible in the Netherlands between October 11 and 15. Nicknamed the comet of the century, it... | Continue reading
According to Indeed, the self-proclaimed biggest job site in the country, workers are often not required to speak or understand the Dutch language for jobs in the Netherlands.... | Continue reading
The Dutch government has agreed on plans to increase the speed limit to 130 kilometres per hour on four motorway sections in the Netherlands. The Netherlands to increase maximum... | Continue reading
The World University Rankings 2025 by Times Higher Education (THE) are in and five universities in the Netherlands have been named in the top 100. It’s not all celebrations though... | Continue reading
The Dutch government have finalised plans that will see working parents in the Netherlands benefit from a higher childcare allowance next year. From January 1, 2025, average-... | Continue reading
There is much to celebrate in the food industry this week as 10 restaurants in the Netherlands have been awarded their first Michelin star and another establishment received its... | Continue reading
Did you know that many employers in the Netherlands offer personal training budgets? Make the most of your training budget by investing in a language course from Regina Coeli,... | Continue reading
Having your habitual residence in the Netherlands has legal consequences. Olenz notarissen discusses what is important to keep in mind when it comes to inheritance law, and... | Continue reading
Dutch trade unions, the Netherlands Trade Union Confederation (FNV) and Christian National Trade Union (CNV) have announced the temporary suspension of new strikes for the early... | Continue reading
When you embark on life as an expat the everyday can be exciting. All the differences in living can make the mundane seem new and fun - the excitement of cultural differences. The... | Continue reading
In the past five years, the number of highly skilled migrants who receive the 30 percent tax break in the Netherlands has almost doubled. More than 92.000 foreign workers benefit... | Continue reading
Imagine living in the heart of Europe, running your own business, and enjoying the vibrant lifestyle of the Netherlands — all made possible with a single visa. If you are a U.S.... | Continue reading
IKEA has opened its smallest store in the Netherlands. The first small store opened its doors in Leeuwarden on October 3, and if all goes to plan more of these Plan & Order... | Continue reading
Environmental zones in Amsterdam, which ban vehicles like diesel cars and older scooters from entry, will be taken one step further in 2025. The Dutch capital will introduce... | Continue reading
In the third quarter of 2024, wages negotiated as part of collective labour agreements increased by 6,8 percent compared to a year earlier - equaling the highest wage increase in... | Continue reading
Dutch architecture is easily recognisable, with its narrow canal houses and practical use of space. From Gothic cathedrals to sleek modern skyscrapers, architecture in the... | Continue reading