Talks about a ferry service between Eemshaven, Groningen and Norway have been confirmed by Dutch provincial executive Henk Emmens (BBB) after questions from GroenLinks in the... | Continue reading
If you are learning Dutch, you will have noticed that not only are some Dutch words extremely funny, but some Dutch phrases are totally baffling to other nationalities! We say... | Continue reading
Have you been contacted by a landlord or real estate agent claiming to be associated with IamExpat? As we do not personally publish property advertisements nor take payments or... | Continue reading
The Dutch Senate has voted in favour of the Affordable Rent Act. The new piece of legislation is meant to regulate rent prices in the middle and social housing sectors in the... | Continue reading
The North Atlantic Council has officially appointed Mark Rutte as the next Secretary General of NATO. The outgoing Dutch prime minister will assume his new position from October 1... | Continue reading
Driving instructors are concerned that expat drivers who exchange their foreign licence for a Dutch driving licence without taking lessons are causing dangerous situations on... | Continue reading
Based on figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the Dutch land registry (Kadaster), the prices of Dutch housing were 8,6 percent higher in May 2024 compared with the same... | Continue reading
The 2024 State of Migration report has revealed that despite a global increase in migration, the Netherlands received a lower number of immigrants in 2023 compared to 2022. The... | Continue reading
ProRail has announced that the next phase of renovations at Amsterdam Centraal Station is set to begin this week. As a result, for the first time ever there will be no trains... | Continue reading
Melissa Groves from Bright!Tax is here to explain in which scenarios the Netherlands allows for dual-citizenship, when you need to renounce being a US citizen and what it means... | Continue reading
Wil Jansen, real estate agent at @WORK Makelaardij, answers three essential questions house-hunting expats in the Netherlands often ask. Buying a home anywhere in the world is a... | Continue reading
Although it was predicted that June temperatures weren’t likely to surpass 25 degrees celsius, the Netherlands is in for a pleasant surprise, with the mercury expected to rise up... | Continue reading
The municipality of Amsterdam is set to compensate 2.000 households across the city for higher heating network costs. The council has allocated four million euros to tackle the... | Continue reading
A pharmacy in Eindhoven will start using a new digital hologram assistant from July 2024, in a move that should help clients get better information about their medications. The... | Continue reading
As of January 1, 2024, the average value of houses in the Netherlands increased in many Dutch cities, according to the official WOZ market valuation. However, in Amsterdam, the... | Continue reading
Sometimes as a small business owner, you feel lost in how you approach and market your services and don't have the answers. When you're feeling untethered, it seems logical to... | Continue reading
A fitness centre (sportschool) is not only good for your health, but it is also an excellent way to meet Dutch people and practise your fluency. Ruud Hisgen of Direct Dutch has... | Continue reading
The Dutch are set to kick off against France at 9pm on June 21, in their second game of the Euro 2024 football tournament. The game comes after the Netherlands beat Poland 2-1 in... | Continue reading
One of the best things about summer in the Netherlands is longer days with more time to soak up what sun we do get. What better time to get out and enjoy some rays than on the... | Continue reading
More Dutch rental properties are set to be put up for sale as landlords flee proposed regulations set to take force in 2025, according to De Telegraaf. 12 large real estate... | Continue reading
A report by the economic research bureau SEO has found that cutting the 30 percent tax ruling could damage the Dutch economy by reducing the number of highly-skilled workers... | Continue reading
After the founding of "his" Sinfonia Rotterdam 25 years ago, conductor Conrad van Alphen is proud to announce the silver jubilee of the harbour city's dynamic chamber orchestra.... | Continue reading
As a parent, how do you know which school will best fit your child and your family? What factors should you prioritise? Education is not one-size-fits-all, but it can be difficult... | Continue reading
Tired of having to file for compensation after train delays? Two genius students from Utrecht have created a free and easy-to-use website that can help quickly check and submit... | Continue reading
So, you're thinking about buying a home in the Netherlands? That's an exciting and potentially life-changing decision. Whether you're looking to ditch those high rental costs,... | Continue reading
Have you been learning Dutch for a while? Do you sometimes wonder what your level is? It is a legitimate question that seems to intrigue many people. Is it A1, A2, B1 or even C2?... | Continue reading
Death, taxes and marriage - three items which are seldom mentioned in the same sentence. Most people feel unwilling to discuss these topics, so Arnold Waal from Tax is Exciting... | Continue reading
A dog found an explosive pipe-bomb in its owner's backyard, and then brought it into the house, according to Omroep Brabant. The house, which is located on Parallelweg in Budel-... | Continue reading
Europe’s first Tesla Cybertruck is set to go on sale in the Netherlands after it arrives later in June. The car, which will cost a whopping 356.950 euros, will go on show in... | Continue reading
Europe is set to catch its first glimpse of the Tesla Cybertruck as the company stages an "odyssey" across the continent this summer. The cars will be on show in Eindhoven on June... | Continue reading
The summer is here, but you wouldn’t know it judging by the weather outside! Forecasters predict that the rest of June will be wet, grey and chilly, with only a 30 percent chance... | Continue reading
The Netherlands has seen nearly 500 explosive attacks on houses so far in 2024, with more and more incidents taking place outside of major Dutch cities. Still, the figures show... | Continue reading
Much of our time is spent at work and for you as an expat, work is often the reason you end up in the Netherlands. Unfortunately, the employment law landscape in this country can... | Continue reading
Dutch manufacturing and technology giant ASML has been given the green light to build a huge new campus located close to the Eindhoven Airport. The new campus will create around... | Continue reading
As a career coach, I am always on the lookout for new, time-efficient ways in which I can help my clients get new jobs faster, while spending less time on the crafting of CVs and... | Continue reading
The Netherlands is home to the fourth most satisfied and confident employees in the world, according to a new report released by analytics and advisory firm Gallup. According to... | Continue reading
Americans living abroad face unique challenges. Olivier Wagner from 1040 Abroad explains what these reasons are and why some American expats want to renounce their US citizenship... | Continue reading
In its latest report on the state of the Dutch economy, Rabobank has predicted that the Netherlands will see modest economic growth throughout 2024. The bank predicts that in 2025... | Continue reading
The European Union headed to the polls last weekend, with the Netherlands starting off the election on Thursday June 6. Results now show that the country will send three new... | Continue reading
Student agency is the foundation of international education and pivotal to the mission of the International School of Amsterdam (ISA), whose aim is to educate for international... | Continue reading
Police stations in the Netherlands are closed today as part of a protest by Dutch law enforcement calling for a better early retirement scheme. Police are still available for... | Continue reading
Student agency is the foundation of international education and pivotal to the mission of the International School of Amsterdam (ISA), whose aim is to educate for international... | Continue reading
Are you an expat in Amsterdam seeking to conquer your fears and master the art of swimming? Aqua Hero is your ideal swimming school, specialising in adult education with a focus... | Continue reading
Are you an expat in the Netherlands searching for a place to call home? Look no further than Inside Creations, your trusted partner in crafting comfortable and stylish living... | Continue reading
Are you ready to have a fantastic summer in the Netherlands but aren't confident about your Dutch language skills? UvA Talen's e-learning platform, The Language Academy, has come... | Continue reading
The municipality of Amsterdam is giving away over 3.000 refurbished bikes for free to residents and charities across the city. The bikes will be sourced from depots in Amsterdam... | Continue reading
A survey by the Radboud University in Nijmegen has found that pupils who attend schools where there is a phone ban are chatting to each other more and are better able to... | Continue reading
Visa Debit and Debit Mastercard will be rolled out in the coming years in the Netherlands, making iDEAL, Maestro, and V-pay debit cards a thing of the past, according to the AD.... | Continue reading