Nyenrode: 5 insightful books every modern leader should read

In today's fast-paced business world, effective leadership requires continuous learning and fresh perspectives. Nyenrode Business University curated a list of five engaging and... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

Summer update: Major changes to EU Blue Card explained

The new EU Blue Card Directive has been fully implemented in the Netherlands since 12 June 2024. This long anticipated legislation includes major changes to the EU Blue Card... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

Which municipalities in the Netherlands have the most and least affordable house prices?

With house prices hitting new record highs, it’s a good idea to know which areas will see you getting the most for your money when buying a house in the Netherlands. Luckily,... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

NS mistakenly sends birthday present to 500.000 people in the Netherlands

500.000 people in the Netherlands might have been staring at their phones with confusion when they received a surprise email from the NS this week, wishing them a happy birthday... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

Canalside strolls: Amsterdam named most walkable city in the world

Amsterdam has been named the World’s Most Walkable City based on a new study by travel insurance company, AllClear. Rotterdam follows close behind, ranking as the second easiest... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

Several flights in the Netherlands disrupted amid worldwide IT outage

There have been various reports of IT failures all over the world linked to Windows computers on Friday, July 19. Airports in the Netherlands have also been affected, causing... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

GVB launches campaign seeking foreign bus drivers for vacancies in Amsterdam

GVB, the public transport operator for Amsterdam in the Netherlands, has launched a campaign looking for foreign workers to fill bus driver vacancies in the Dutch capital. ... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

Summer temperatures set to return to the Netherlands with highs of 32 degrees

After having the rainiest first half of the year ever recorded, the Netherlands deserves some sunshine - and we’re finally going to get some! Temperatures are rising across the... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

The Netherlands “falling through the cracks” in protecting vulnerable children

Based on the KidsRights Index for 2024, the Netherlands has gone up one place to rank 19th best in the world for children's rights. However, improvements are still needed for... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

10 Dutch artists and their most famous paintings

For a tiny country, the Netherlands has produced an astounding array of some the world’s best artists. Over hundreds of years, Dutch artists have made their outsized mark on the... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

Dutch Ministry of Defence wants 70 hectares of land for ammunition storage

Residents in several Dutch municipalities have expressed concerns after the Ministry of Defence nominated possible locations for a new large-scale ammunition storage. The new... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

Dutch rental housing supply drops by almost a third as rent prices increase

New research by the Dutch rental housing platform Pararius has revealed that in the second quarter of 2024, the average price for rentals in the unregulated housing sector in the... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

Many residents in the Netherlands are overpaying for health insurance

A report by the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) and the Dutch Healthcare Authority (NZa) has revealed that many residents overpay for health insurance in the... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

Expat Service: Simplifying Dutch taxes for expats and employers

Expat Service understands the challenges expats face when navigating the Dutch tax system. For this reason, they are committed to providing the best tools and services to make... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

How Dutch parents teach their children to manage money

The Dutch are known for being frugal, and it is not unusual for them to split the bill and look for bargains. Children in the Netherlands learn about money and gain money... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

Buying a home is about what you can afford, not what you can borrow

Buying a home can be a scary process to go through, especially in a foreign language. That's why a face-to-face meeting where you can talk about all of your concerns is the best... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

The Netherlands could create 120.000 new homes by renovating existing ones

The Netherlands could create as many as 120.000 additional homes by 2030 by simply renovating the existing stock of housing, a new report has suggested. IEB calls on government... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

Camping crazy: Netherlands has second most campsites per capita in the EU

Whatever the weather, the Dutch are well-known for their love of camping, but a new report has shown just how much. According to the Kampeer en Caravan Industrie (KCI), using... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

Dutch police may be able to use commercial DNA databases to solve cold cases

The new Dutch government has said it plans to allow the police and other justice officials to access commercial DNA databases while investigating cold cases, Nieuwsuur reports.... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

Forever missing your train? This Dutch app works out if you'll make it

We’ve all been there: the morning cycle to work takes a little longer than expected, and you sprint to the platform - only to see your train pulling away without you. Or,... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

The Netherlands heading to Paris Olympics with its biggest ever team

Next stop, Paris! The Netherlands has confirmed that it will be taking its largest-ever team to the 2024 Summer Olympics, with a total of 47 athletes. Here’s the lowdown on who’s... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

Investigations underway after NS train cleaner dies mysteriously in Utrecht

Police in the Netherlands have launched an investigation after two cleaners became critically unwell on Tuesday following a shift cleaning NS trains. One man has lost his life,... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

TU Delft retains position as best university in the Netherlands

Last year saw something of an upset when Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) unseated the University of Amsterdam (UvA) to be crowned the best Dutch university by the QS... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

People with long COVID asked to contribute to new Dutch research portal

The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has launched a new research portal for people suffering long-term symptoms after being infected with... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

5 ways to increase focus, peace and clarity in your business

As a business owner, you may frequently find yourself in one of two places that aren't supporting you or your business. These two places can leave you feeling stuck, afraid and... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

Expect delays on high speed rail in the Netherlands as speed limits imposed

Passengers travelling on high speed rail connections in, through and out of the Netherlands can expect even more delays from today, after ProRail announced it was further reducing... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

The Netherlands sees 18-percent drop in skilled worker migration

New data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) shows that the number of skilled migrants moving to the Netherlands fell by nearly 20 percent in 2023. With the exception of 2020, this... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

It's official: Amsterdam is getting a new cycle bridge over the IJ

After much, much back and forth, it has finally been confirmed that Amsterdam will be getting a new cycle bridge over the IJ, to supplement the ferry and metro lines that serve... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

Dutch GP chain Co-Med goes bust: What you need to know

The general practitioner chain Co-Med, which was recently dropped by multiple health insurance companies in the Netherlands, has been declared bankrupt. Here’s what you need to... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

Lotos Clean: First-class, ethical cleaning service in Amsterdam

Whether you are moving out of your apartment, throwing a big office party or just need a little extra support every now and then around the house, you may benefit from hiring a... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

6 reasons to choose an NVM real estate agent when looking for a home

"Excuse me? What type of real estate agent? What is NVM?” You're likely reading this article because you have discovered that entering the housing market in the Netherlands from... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

6 reasons to choose NVM when looking for a home in the Netherlands

"Excuse me? What type of real estate agent? What is NVM?” You're likely reading this article because you have discovered that entering the housing market in the Netherlands from... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

Amsterdam improves ranking among world's most expensive cities

Continuing a trend that started last year, Amsterdam has improved its position on the Mercer Cost of Living report, a ranking of the world’s most expensive cities, slipping down... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

31C then Code Yellow: Hot and stormy weather heading for the Netherlands

After a record wet start to the year, summer is really struggling to break through in the Netherlands. Although Tuesday will get off to a dry and sunny start with balmy... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

Facing a dismissal from your job? This is what you need to know

You are working in the Netherlands, but then you discover that your employer wants to terminate your employment contract. What then? What is your legal position? Can you oppose... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

IU University: The 10 highest paying jobs in the Netherlands

Unlock high-paying careers in the Netherlands with a degree from IU International University of Applied Sciences. Their top-ranked MBA and Master's programs provide the skills and... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

House prices in the Netherlands hit new record high

The cost of buying a house in the Netherlands has reached a record high, after new figures showed that average house prices have risen by more than 13 percent over the past year... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

Schiphol Airport to test "super battery" to reduce emissions

Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam has announced that it will be testing a new “super battery” in the coming months, in order to relieve the burden on the power grid and reduce... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

NS submits plans for new direct night train from Amsterdam to Vienna

Dutch public transport provider NS has submitted documents to market regulator ACM with plans to launch a new night train from Amsterdam to Vienna in December 2025. Direct night... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

Groningen to Amsterdam train journey could be cut to 68 minutes with new line

The Lelylijn, a proposed rail link between the northern Netherlands and the Randstad, could shorten travel time between the cities of Groningen and Amsterdam by almost half,... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

First 6 months of 2024 were the wettest on record in the Netherlands

It can’t have escaped your notice that the weather in the Netherlands has been exceptionally wet of late - even rainier than usual. Statistics have now confirmed that the first... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

The Netherlands drops four places in ranking of expat destinations worldwide

While still achieving a fairly respectable 26th place overall, the Netherlands has dropped four places in the latest edition of the Expat Insider Survey, one of the largest... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

Utrecht tops list as favourite Dutch city for adults in the Netherlands

A survey by Hendrik Beerda Brand Consultancy has revealed that Amsterdam is no longer the favourite Dutch city among adults living in the Netherlands. In 2024, this honour now... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

What to know about moving to the Netherlands for your partner's job

In this article, Mia van Dijk from BDO discusses some important considerations for the partners of people who are moving to the Netherlands for work. When an employee starts... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

New Dutch cabinet incoming: What expats need to know

The new Dutch government is to be sworn in on July 2, 2024, in front of the king in The Hague. Following the cabinet formation, there has been some controversy about the coalition... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

American School of The Hague launches the Dutch-English Pathway

The demand for Dutch language instruction has increased significantly in recent years. Many families who enrol their children at an international school intend to make the... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

July 2024: 12 things expats in the Netherlands need to know

As we enter the second half of the year, the month of July comes with many important changes in the Netherlands. From minimum wage changes to a new Dutch government, here are 12... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago

Royal de Gruijter: High-quality expat moving services

Imagine you're preparing for your move to the Netherlands. The initial excitement of a fresh start is soon overshadowed by the sheer number of seemingly endless tasks: obtaining a... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 months ago