Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to hit the Netherlands on Wednesday, with the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) having issued a code yellow weather warning... | Continue reading
From January 1, 2025, the Dutch tax authorities (Belastingdienst) are set to start enforcing the Employment Relationships Deregulation Act (DBA Act). This means that checks will... | Continue reading
Strikes are planned for over 20 industries in the Netherlands this week, including public transport, healthcare and the police. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s... | Continue reading
How can you get a competitive edge in the Dutch housing market, given the fierce competition for homes currently? There are options, like bidding on a house without a “subject to... | Continue reading
Moving to a new country is an exciting adventure, especially in the vibrant and welcoming Netherlands. However, one of the biggest challenges expats face is navigating daily life... | Continue reading
Dutch railway company NS has been working with the government and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management to come up with a solution to limit the ticket price increase... | Continue reading
After a week of slow-down action by pharmacists that didn’t yield results from employers, the Dutch trade unions FNV and CNV have announced that pharmacists in the regions of... | Continue reading
Tourists in the Netherlands spent more than ever before in 2023 at over 100 billion euros, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has reported. However, the country could experience a drop... | Continue reading
Trying to navigate the complicated landscape of personal finance while living abroad? It's a journey that can feel both exhilarating and daunting, especially when considering the... | Continue reading
The municipality of Amsterdam has announced plans to introduce new rules for potted plants on pavements in the centre of the Dutch city. To prevent walkways from being cluttered... | Continue reading
After a prolonged absence of Muisjes® from the shelves of Jumbo stores in the Netherlands, the supermarket chain has now been restocked with the Dutch birth sprinkles and has a... | Continue reading
The importance of fostering an inclusive environment cannot be overstated in the modern workplace. While many organisations are committed to diversity and inclusion, the practice... | Continue reading
The Dutch market regulator ACM has given PostNL permission to increase the rates of universal postal services, including regular mail, parcels and registered letters. This means... | Continue reading
Dutch residents have put more money into savings accounts this year than they did in 2023, bringing the total in savings at Dutch banks to over 400 billion euros. However, low... | Continue reading
Dutch Minister of Social Affairs and Employment Eddy van Hijum has threatened to ban the use of labour migrants in sectors that exploit them, such as the meat industry. This would... | Continue reading
Suriname is such a tiny South American country that many people haven’t even heard of it before coming to the Netherlands, but once here, its culinary influence can't be missed.... | Continue reading
The price of renting a home in the Netherlands cost Dutch residents an average of 5,4 percent more in July 2024 compared to the same month last year, reported Statistics... | Continue reading
Many experts and residents in the Netherlands have called for action against fatbikes, whether it be a minimum age for fatbike drivers or compulsory helmet use. More coalition... | Continue reading
Dutch house prices have risen almost 11 percent in a year and are at their highest level ever. At the same time, it’s less attractive to invest in being a private landlord in the... | Continue reading
The Consumer Choice Centre (CCC) has released the latest European Railway Station Index and Utrecht Centraal has nabbed the third place for the best train stations in Europe in... | Continue reading
The Dutch government has concluded discussions about the budget for Prince’s Day, and some more details about the plans have been leaked. One important change for expats in the... | Continue reading
Dutch relocation company Royal De Gruijter offers a range of services designed to make every aspect of your move successful (and much less stressful!). Here is why hiring a... | Continue reading
According to De Hypotheker, a person in the Netherlands who earns an average income in 2024 can afford less than two percent of homes on the Dutch housing market. While this... | Continue reading
The walking distance at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, with almost 1,5 kilometres between the departure hall and the boarding gate, has been declared one of the longest in Europe... | Continue reading
Earlier this year, the Party for the Animals (PvdD) submitted a proposal to close the Artis Zoo in Amsterdam and turn it into a city park without animals. The proposal will be... | Continue reading
After five years of restoration, the Dom Tower in Utrecht has finally been completely revealed. The city will celebrate the final removal of scaffolding on Saturday, August 31... | Continue reading
After the wettest six months on record, the weather in the summer of 2024 has been warmer and sunnier than it usually is in the Netherlands, according to Weeronline. August in... | Continue reading
While it may feel like summer has only just gotten started, the arrival of September will usher in the autumn season. Alongside cooler weather and changing leaves, there are... | Continue reading
NS ticket prices are set to increase by more than 11 percent in 2025, and many people who take the train in the Netherlands are not happy about this. Based on a panel survey by... | Continue reading
With record-high house prices and overbidding becoming more common, future homeowners will be relieved to hear that the average mortgage interest rates for fixed-rate periods of... | Continue reading
Are you looking to kickstart your language learning this autumn? UvA Talen, the leading language centre in Amsterdam, offers courses in 13 different languages, ranging from... | Continue reading
Since the early hours of the morning on Wednesday, August 28, all flights to and from Eindhoven Airport have been halted. No planes can take off or land at the Dutch airport due... | Continue reading
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) has used what they are calling a “virtual assistant” to help with the processing of the over 17.000 applications for residence... | Continue reading
Finding the perfect cleaning company isn't just about hiring someone to do a job; it's about finding a reliable partner who respects your home and consistently delivers high-... | Continue reading
Figures from the Dutch land registry (Kadaster) have revealed that there has been an increase in the number of rental homes sold in the second quarter of 2024. While this means... | Continue reading
As children in the Netherlands have started returning to school after the summer holidays, more attention is being drawn to the teacher shortage. Although the problem is still the... | Continue reading
Villa Bloom offers exceptional childcare for children from 0-12 years in The Hague and Wassenaar. Catering specifically to international families, Villa Bloom provides bilingual... | Continue reading
Dutch trade unions, the Netherlands Trade Union Confederation (FNV) and Christian National Trade Union (CNV), have announced that during the second week of September, there will... | Continue reading
In the Dutch city of Enschede, the tallest sunflower in the Netherlands stands at almost eight metres high. Jeroen van der Velde has been growing these towering beauties for... | Continue reading
In the Dutch city of Valkenswaard, near Eindhoven, the police received a call about a potential burglar, reported AD. After investigating, the police were surprised to discover... | Continue reading
The Dutch Grand Prix has kicked off with the first practices beginning this morning, and thousands of visitors are expected to make their way to Zandvoort to enjoy the race... | Continue reading
The popularity of plant-based dairy and meat substitutes in the Dutch food service industry has soared in the past two years. According to an analysis by ProVeg, total sales of... | Continue reading
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has reported that airports in the Netherlands saw an increase in airline passengers in the second quarter of 2024. More than 20 million people... | Continue reading
Dutch railway organisations NS and ProRail have warned in a press conference that train performance in the Netherlands will not be at its best in the coming months. Due to... | Continue reading
The Netherlands is a great place to go skydiving, with the flat country below laid out exactly like an enormous map. But where do you start if this is something you want to do?... | Continue reading
Shared-use paths where pedestrians and cyclists occupy the same space are becoming more common in Amsterdam. The Dutch Cyclists’ Union (Fietsersbond) has raised concerns, arguing... | Continue reading
Unlock the benefits of Staatsexamen I and comfortably improve your Dutch with StaatsexamenCursus.nl The Staatsexamen Nt2 (Dutch as a second language) Programme I is an official... | Continue reading
Moving to a new country is an exciting adventure full of new experiences and challenges. For expats this doesn’t only mean a new working and living environment, but also a new... | Continue reading