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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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