A team of students from TU Delft designed, built and navigated a hydrogen-powered boat from the Netherlands to the United Kingdom. This is the first time a fully hydrogen-powered... | Continue reading
If you’ve been strolling around in Leiden, you may have noticed some new additions to some of the parks: pizza box recycling bins. The Dutch municipality has installed these pizza... | Continue reading
Last year, the municipality of The Hague introduced a flat fee of 50 euros for parking at Scheveningen Beach and on certain streets in the city centre. The city council has now... | Continue reading
Today marks a milestone for the Dutch population as Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has predicted that on Thursday, August 15, the number of people living in the Netherlands will... | Continue reading
The struggle to buy a house in the Netherlands continues. Record-high house prices have led to an increase in average mortgage amounts, and to make things even more difficult,... | Continue reading
On average, the internet in the Netherlands is more expensive than in many neighbouring countries, according to a price comparison report by Pricewise. Not only do other European... | Continue reading
The rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have sparked widespread discussions about its potential effects on the job market. As AI technology continues to evolve, it'... | Continue reading
In a study by the language platform Preply, Amsterdam and Delft were named the most “English” cities in the Netherlands. According to the research, these are the cities in the... | Continue reading
In a ranking of the world’s most popular destinations by The Economist, Amsterdam has claimed the number one spot for having the most tourists per resident. The amount of money... | Continue reading
In this article, Olivia Brouillette from Therapy with Olivia discusses loneliness among expats and how therapy can help you to feel more at home and supported. While moving to a... | Continue reading
The 2024 Paris Olympics has officially ended and the Dutch team has finished in sixth position overall, returning home with a record 34 medals. Team Netherlands won 15 gold medals... | Continue reading
The hottest day of the year so far has arrived in the Netherlands, with temperatures rising above 30 degrees celsius on Monday, August 12. A code yellow weather warning has even... | Continue reading
In this article, De Hypotheker outlines and explains the most essential terms that you need to know if you are considering buying a home in the Netherlands as an expat. As an... | Continue reading
Did you just get done with work and now have to go pick up the kids from daycare or school? Or maybe you are studying for a degree and have a jam-packed class schedule. In both... | Continue reading
The first seven months of 2024 have seen wages in the Netherlands increase by an average of 5,2 percent. This is lower than last year’s increase but is still higher than inflation... | Continue reading
A live stream of seals in a pool at the Seal Rehabilitation Centre Pieterburen has gone viral in Japan after a post was shared on X. After thousands of views, many donations to... | Continue reading
Since 2010, the number of camper vans in the Netherlands has almost tripled. According to ABN Amro, the rising popularity of campers is mainly due to the portrayal of an ... | Continue reading
If you’ve been waiting for the chance to get a glimpse of shooting stars, you’re in for a treat! The Perseid meteor shower, one of the biggest stargazing events of the year, is... | Continue reading
Account fees at Dutch banks have risen more than 20 percent in the past two years, as reported by the financial research agency MoneyView. Dutch bank account fees on the rise... | Continue reading
Based on figures from Kamernet, NU.nl has reported that in the second quarter of 2024, students paid on average 5,4 percent more to rent a room in the Netherlands than they did a... | Continue reading
For the first time in the Netherlands, a judge in Nijmegen has used ChatGPT as an information source to come to a verdict on compensation in a legal dispute between two homeowners... | Continue reading
Based on new data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the population in the Netherlands has grown again in the first six months of 2024, albeit less than compared to the same... | Continue reading
The Netherlands is one of the most difficult countries in the world to make new friends. Expats in particular know how hard it can be to make friends after moving here for work or... | Continue reading
Small- and medium-sized companies account for half of the European GDP. Despite their crucial role, entrepreneurs often face difficulties with traditional banks. Opening and... | Continue reading
EU flight guidelines have been revised to limit the volume of liquids allowed in hand luggage. From September 2024, travellers from Dutch airports will be limited to carrying a... | Continue reading
As NS made a loss in the first half of 2024, the Dutch rail operator has stated in a press release that they can no longer hold off on raising ticket prices. In 2025, NS will... | Continue reading
Are you moving to the Netherlands and looking for your dream home? It can be quite the challenge, especially since regulations are complex and you're probably unfamiliar with the... | Continue reading
From Monday, August 5, extra speed cameras will be placed by police throughout the Netherlands as part of Europe’s speed marathon. The goal of the week-long traffic observation is... | Continue reading
To the happy surprise of several renters, an 87-year-old woman from Limburg has left most of her rental properties in Vaals to her tenants in her last will and testament. Up to... | Continue reading
Whether you want to add a splash of colour to your living room or are looking for something special to gift a loved one, you can never go wrong with a bouquet of blooms from a... | Continue reading
While relaxing on a holiday in the sun, I spotted several tiny ants. They were each hauling a large (compared to them) flower that had blown to the ground. Did you know ants can... | Continue reading
The Dutch government has revealed plans to introduce import duties on all packages coming to the Netherlands from outside the EU. The measure will have the biggest impact on... | Continue reading
Triathletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics on behalf of the Netherlands have complained about dirty water in the Seine River. According to the athletes, the triathlon swim... | Continue reading
The summer isn’t over yet! August has arrived and with it brings the promise of good weather and loads of events and festivals to enjoy in the sunshine. Here’s what everyone who... | Continue reading
In just the first six months of 2024, the Employee Insurance Agency (UWV) has received 18.800 applications from Dutch companies wanting to bring non-EU workers into the... | Continue reading
On the evening of July 29, a Nightjet travelling from Amsterdam to Innsbruck, Austria was stranded due to a broken overhead line between Arnhem and Nijmegen. 500 train passengers... | Continue reading
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has reported that, in 2023, 75 percent of parents in the Netherlands paid more for childcare than what the government provided them with the childcare... | Continue reading
BearStorm Moving Service, based in Amsterdam, is your go-to partner for reliable and efficient moving services across the Netherlands and Europe. Established in 2015, BearStorm... | Continue reading
The Dutch Finance Ministry has drawn up plans that would require banks in the Netherlands that mainly offer banking services online to accept cash from customers. This would have... | Continue reading
A robot soccer team from Eindhoven, Tech United, have become the robot soccer world champions for the eighth time, after competing in the 2024 RoboCup held in the Netherlands. ... | Continue reading
The weather this weekend in the Netherlands is expected to be rather miserable and rainy, but it will take a turn for the better. As July runs into August, it’s going to get... | Continue reading
As a business owner, you've got a lot going on. Sometimes it's hard to know what your top priorities are and where to put your focus and since there are only so many minutes in a... | Continue reading
The Henley Passport Index for July 2024 has been released and the Netherlands has kept its position as having the third most powerful passport in the world, allowing citizens... | Continue reading
This summer, all eyes have turned to Paris as they ramp up for the 2024 Olympic Games. You don’t have to go all the way to France to feel the excitement though, you can enjoy the... | Continue reading
Annual tuition fees for students at universities in the Netherlands are expected to increase by over 200 euros for the 2024-2025 academic year. The basic study grant will also be... | Continue reading
Since 2014, King’s Day has been celebrated in the Netherlands on the birthday of King Willem-Alexander, April 27. However, in 2025 the national holiday will be celebrated one day... | Continue reading
Did you know that there are advantages to being under the age of 35 and buying a house in the Netherlands? Financial advisor José de Boer from De Boer Financial Consultants is... | Continue reading
Based on a survey, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has reported that, in 2023, 34 percent of Dutch households could not cool their homes sufficiently during hot weather. This was a... | Continue reading