"Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit"- E.E. Cummings This is one of my favourite... | Continue reading
Plans by the new Dutch government aimed at rapidly reducing rental prices in the Netherlands could actually worsen the housing shortage instead of improving it, says a new report... | Continue reading
For years, the expat hub of Wassenaar was the most expensive neighbourhood in the Netherlands to buy a home. Now, there’s a new neighbourhood in the top spot - the area of... | Continue reading
The Netherlands has got the second-highest standard of wellbeing in the EU, according to new data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The country was only beaten by Sweden, with... | Continue reading
Choosing the right international school is a challenging decision that many families face. Of course, academic achievement matters; but in today's complex and globally connected... | Continue reading
Got a major expense coming up? Like a new car, new furniture or home renovations, for example? If you haven't got enough money saved up, a loan might be the answer. So how does... | Continue reading
Viviënne Wormsbecher from Blue Umbrella presents this comprehensive guide to help you navigate the process of launching your venture in the Netherlands. The Netherlands offers... | Continue reading
Don’t have time to pop to the shops after work and need a quick grocery delivery? Or maybe you need a break from cooking and want to save yourself the effort by using a food... | Continue reading
Amsterdam is set to join other Dutch cities, such as Utrecht and Leiden, in a move to ditch park benches that have middle armrests. According to Het Parool, the city has found... | Continue reading
The Netherlands has seen quite a few showers In the last week of May 2024, bringing a rainy end to what is more than likely the wettest Dutch May since national measurements began... | Continue reading
June is here and with its arrival, we soon say goodbye to spring and hello to summer. Aside from anticipating some sunnier weather, here are nine things expats in the Netherlands... | Continue reading
Around 1.100 Rotterdam residents have been evacuated from their homes on Thursday, while a bomb from the Second World War is dismantled by the Dutch Explosive Ordinance Disposal... | Continue reading
It has been announced, during a press conference held at the House of Representatives on May 28, that Dick Schoof is the intended candidate for the role of next Dutch Prime... | Continue reading
ACCESS Magazine is a lifestyle publication written for and by the international community in the Netherlands. The magazine's aim is to enlighten, inform and connect all... | Continue reading
An annual report by Nuffic, the Dutch organisation for internalisation in education, has revealed that there are just over 128.000 international students enrolled at Dutch... | Continue reading
How do your taxes in the Netherlands vary depending on your employment status? Learn how to navigate your expat taxes as an employee and a self-employed worker. Bright!Tax... | Continue reading
In this article, drawing from her own personal experience and professional insight, Kate Aemisegger from UvA Talen discusses a few examples of the Dutch language's large... | Continue reading
A project called “Just give money” started by the Kansfonds, a philanthropic foundation in the Netherlands, has commenced in Zaanstad to determine how 150 euros extra per month... | Continue reading
Looking for an original Father's Day gift for the dad who has everything? Surprise him with a unique outdoor experience with Renzy's GPS audio tours! Together, hop into a cool two... | Continue reading
At the Amsterdam Liberal Arts and Sciences Academy (ALASCA), they don't just teach students; they prepare students for the future. Their International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma... | Continue reading
Schiphol Airport has seen more noise pollution despite airlines flying quieter aircraft into and out of the airport, according to the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate... | Continue reading
The Netherlands has seen at least 314 recorded wildfires in 2023, with the month of June having the most fires recorded across the country. Data released by the Netherlands... | Continue reading
Following the thunderstorms on Tuesday, the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) has issued another code yellow weather warning for many parts of the Netherlands.... | Continue reading
The four parties that came together to form the Dutch cabinet in 2024 have announced that they plan to increase VAT on accommodation, books, concerts, museums, theatre... | Continue reading
House prices are rising, and there are more people who want a home than there are available properties. This means there is often stiff competition for houses on the market, with... | Continue reading
Dutch doctors are facing extra work due to the increasing prevalence of medical misinformation, according to a survey of members of the doctors’ federation KNMG. Increasingly,... | Continue reading
As your children start a new school phase, the ongoing encouragement from parents becomes a crucial factor. As parents, you need to give them the strength to handle the challenges... | Continue reading
Research by Wageningen University & Research, commissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture, has found that the number of wolf packs expected to be roaming the country in the... | Continue reading
Thunderstorms and rain are set to move across the Netherlands on Tuesday afternoon, with the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) having issued a code yellow weather... | Continue reading
In this article, Nyenrode Business University explains the benefits of flexible, part-time learning for busy individuals. They also gives you useful tips and advice on how to... | Continue reading
Software developed by a Dutch university in Groningen can now detect sarcastic facial expressions, according to NOS. Researchers Xiyuan Gao, Shekhar Nayak and Matt Coler of the... | Continue reading
Located in Amsterdam Westpoort, VR GameHouse (VRGH) is a venue specialising in shared virtual reality experiences, utilising the latest VR technology. It's more than just a gaming... | Continue reading
In this article, Mike Wallace from Greenback Expat Tax Services simplifies the concept of double taxation and sheds light on its impact on US expats in the Netherlands, offering... | Continue reading
Farmer Erik Stegink from Bathmen in Overijssel has been experimenting with a new type of ice cream since Ascension Day. The ice cream, which is made from pig’s milk, “takes some... | Continue reading
The politician tipped to be the next Dutch Prime Minister has written a public apology letter to the leader of the NSC, Pieter Omtzigt, about an incident that occurred at an... | Continue reading
Escaping from prison is not a criminal offence in the Netherlands, but could soon become one under proposals announced by the outgoing minister for Legal Protection. Minister... | Continue reading
The four parties that came together to attempt to form the next Dutch government have finally reached an agreement between them. The PVV, VVD, NSC and BBB parties are said to be... | Continue reading
In this article, Jaime Silva, the founder of BOAH Bikes, talks about the role of the cargo bikes in the lives of many families in the Netherlands. A bakfiets is a type of cargo... | Continue reading
More kids between the ages of 10 and 14 are starting their own businesses in the Netherlands, according to new figures from the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK). Many kids are... | Continue reading
Representatives of the Dutch right-wing coalition, who have been negotiating since the Dutch election in November 2023, could soon sign an agreement to form the next government,... | Continue reading
After several weeks of sunny weather and high temperatures, the Netherlands is set to be bathed in rain from Tuesday afternoon onwards. Various Dutch cities are expected to see... | Continue reading
No, the title isn't a mistake. Egle Kemezyte, from Mister Mortgage, overviews the primary reasons why people opt to increase their mortgages, highlighting the advantages and... | Continue reading
Egle Kemezyte, from Mister Mortgage, overviews the primary reasons why people opt to increase their mortgages, highlighting the advantages and potential drawbacks of borrowing... | Continue reading
The Dutch entry for Eurovision 2024 has still not commented on his controversial disqualification from the Eurovision Song Contest, despite having arrived back in the Netherlands... | Continue reading
When you first move to a new country, usually you will start with renting a house. After some time, you might want to consider buying. But the whole process can also feel a bit... | Continue reading
Tulips. Clogs. Windmills. Giant wheels of Gouda cheese. Tulip farmers in clogs holding giant wheels of Gouda cheese posing in front of windmills! These are the images of "the... | Continue reading
Htel Serviced Apartments has all the essentials to give expats a smooth start in the Netherlands. With a convenient location in a residential neighbourhood of Amstelveen,... | Continue reading
Fabel Friet, a small french fry shop on Runstraat in Amsterdam, has been forced to have limits placed on its queues outside after going viral on the popular social media app... | Continue reading