Trying to file your US taxes as an expat living abroad can be overwhelming for the average taxpayer. There are many aspects to consider when filing abroad, but this is why... | Continue reading
Figures from Dutch occupational health and safety companies have revealed that January sick leave rates among the working population in the Netherlands reached a four-year high,... | Continue reading
Whether it’s after a long hard day at work or during a rainy weekend, sometimes all you need is to shut off your mind, sit in front of the television and enjoy some great shows.... | Continue reading
A rare Pokémon card was auctioned off for 35.000 euros at a trading card fair in Alkmaar. The “First Edition Dutch Charizard” from 1999 was found in an unopened pack of cards... | Continue reading
A treatment for chronic migraines which places implants that emit electrical pulses under the skin has recently been tested on the first patient at the Erasmus University Medical... | Continue reading
Buying a first home in the Netherlands has become increasingly difficult with starters having to pay over 90.000 euros out of pocket for a house purchase. Based on research by... | Continue reading
Discussions around the 30 percent ruling will start up once again as NSC leader Pieter Omtzigt aims to scrap the tax break for expats in the upcoming Spring Memorandum (... | Continue reading
Household energy costs in the Netherlands have increased by 24 percent since 2017, mainly due to the energy crisis caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As these prices are... | Continue reading
A survey by the Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market (ROA) has revealed that university graduates with international backgrounds earn more than their Dutch... | Continue reading
There's always a lot to sort out when you first move to another country, and one of the most important is your banking. But with banks operating so differently from country to... | Continue reading
Travelling via public transport will become more expensive in Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam next year. Operators in the three largest Dutch cities are expected to raise fare... | Continue reading
One of the coalition parties, Nieuw Sociaal Contract (NSC), and the largest opposition party GroenLinks-PvdA have come together to draw up a proposal that would see stricter... | Continue reading
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has revealed that buying a house in the Netherlands cost an average of 451.000 euros in 2024, with only 11 of the 342 Dutch municipalities having... | Continue reading
The time has nearly come, you’re heading off to uni in the Netherlands. Before you set off, you do one last check to make sure you’ve thought of everything. Whatever you do, make... | Continue reading
Finding a place to call home in a new city can be challenging, but De Plesman Residences have made it simple. Designed with modern professionals and expats in mind, their serviced... | Continue reading
The freezing winter temperatures that the Netherlands has been experiencing over the last few days are expected to give way to warmer spring-like weather. From lows of -8 degrees... | Continue reading
Sabrina de Jong is a family law and inheritance law specialised attorney and mediator, working in Amsterdam and guiding expats on a daily basis. In this article, she gives an... | Continue reading
As February continues and you still haven't received a letter from the tax office inviting you to file your taxes, should you be worried? Do you still need to file? Did your... | Continue reading
Dutch rail operator NS has announced improvements it plans to make to the train timetable in the Netherlands for 2026. Following the biggest rail expansion in years with the 2025... | Continue reading
As a gift to the Dutch capital for Amsterdam’s 750th birthday later this year, Pope Francis has elevated the status of Basilica of St. Nicolas from church to cathedral. Basilica... | Continue reading
Guests at a hotel in the Dutch city of Vlissingen got a furry surprise when they entered their hotel room one evening and found a sleeping seal on the floor of their accommodation... | Continue reading
As cycling infrastructure in the Netherlands improves year on year, more people make the switch to using bicycles for the commute to work. According to the Bureau for Economic... | Continue reading
Landlords in the Netherlands will likely be allowed to increase rental prices from July as planned, despite several coalition parties calling for lower rents. While the Partij... | Continue reading
Children in The Hague will be able to travel for free on public transport from the end of March as part of a pilot programme the city has set up. The trial is expected to run... | Continue reading
While Dutch might not seem like the most romantic language, there are some cute pet names that you can use to woo your other half on a daily basis or on special occasions such as... | Continue reading
After an eight-month pause, Eurostar has this week resumed direct connections between London and Amsterdam. However, passengers will face further disruption for a month between... | Continue reading
Theodora Seliniotaki from Stress Talk, a psychology practice, explains how work stress can be traumatic, leading to burnout, and why it might be harder for expats to recover. It’... | Continue reading
Automated cameras that detect when drivers are using their mobile phones while behind the wheel will be rolled out across the Netherlands in April. Dutch traffic cameras to... | Continue reading
Choosing the right school is always about more than academic success, and for expat families it can be even more important to find a school with a welcoming, friendly and... | Continue reading
In a new action agenda shared with the House of Representatives, the State Secretary for Participation and Integration Jurgen Nobel has outlined plans to improve Dutch language... | Continue reading
In this article, Blue Umbrella shares some essential tips and important dates to keep in mind as you prepare for the upcoming tax season. Tax season is coming up, and it's time... | Continue reading
There's a myriad of Dutch courses out there to help you learn the language. But which one should you pick? Albert Both from Talencoach explains the key criteria to consider to... | Continue reading
Dutch rail operator ProRail has warned that travellers in the Netherlands should expect disruptions to train services throughout 2025 as various construction projects will take... | Continue reading
A 20-metre-high mural in Eindhoven has been voted the best mural in the world for 2024. The art piece titled Echoes of Harmony is also the largest mural its creators at Studio... | Continue reading
When it comes to Dutch dinners, you would expect the traditional AVG’tje (potatoes-meat-vegetables) to be the most common meal. However, after looking at the eating habits of... | Continue reading
Dutch video games have gained increasing prominence in the global gaming industry. With the global video games market reaching a value of more than 183 billion dollars in 2023 and... | Continue reading
In the last two weeks, the flu epidemic in the Netherlands has worsened, with the number of people reporting flu-like symptoms to their doctors more than doubling. With 118 per... | Continue reading
Based on the most recent figures, Dutch municipalities are poised to collect 14,4 billion euros in taxes this year - 8 percent more than what they expected in 2024. According to... | Continue reading
65 percent of people in the Netherlands sometimes do their shopping across the border to save money, a study by Kassa has found. Petrol, daily groceries and drugstore products are... | Continue reading
In January, average wage increases in the Netherlands remained high and this is expected to continue throughout the year. Due to high inflation, worker shortages and trade unions... | Continue reading
Flexas.com presents this guide to help you find the right office space for you in the Netherlands. Finding office space is never easy. Location, price, vibe, flexibility -... | Continue reading
The world is changing rapidly, and at Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam (NAISR), students are given the best possible preparation to succeed in the future. The school... | Continue reading
A survey by EenVandaag has revealed that more people in the Netherlands are feeling ashamed about owning a Tesla after the controversial behaviour of Elon Musk. Three out of 10... | Continue reading
Groceries in the Netherlands are expected to get more expensive this year, especially when it comes to A-brands as several manufacturers request higher purchasing prices. To... | Continue reading
Picture this: It’s a crisp spring morning in the Netherlands. Birds singing, tulips in bloom, and you step out of your home with a confident smile. Why? Because today is the day... | Continue reading
If you want to bring your partner, family, or business to the Netherlands, or you already live in the Netherlands and you want to know what your options are for permanent... | Continue reading
Do you have taxable income to go into Box 3 of your Dutch return? Make sure you are up to speed with the latest changes on how you can appeal your calculated income with this... | Continue reading
The Education Executive Agency (DUO) has notified more than 8.500 students in the Netherlands that they are entitled to compensation for student loans. However, according to the... | Continue reading