Apostolos Tzitzikostas, an EU commissioner-designate, has proposed that the 27 member states of the bloc introduce a unified system for booking train tickets. Proposal for a... | 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
The rail company NS has launched an online lost and found platform for people seeking to be reunited with items they have accidentally left behind on the train. New NS lost and... | Continue reading
In this article, Klår Finance shares tips to help you achieve an amicable divorce, with a focus on a critical part of the separation process: your finances - particularly your... | Continue reading
After a mild few days, a cold snap is heading to the Netherlands, bringing wintry weather and even the chance of some (wet) snow. (Wet) snow heading for the Netherlands The... | Continue reading
Learning Dutch can be hard. But don’t give up just yet! Albert Both from Talencoach has some handy tips to help you out! Have you been learning Dutch for a while? Then you may... | Continue reading
Christmas is just around the corner, and nothing brings the festive spirit into your home like a beautiful Christmas tree. Avoid the last-minute rush and ensure you get the best... | Continue reading
Ever had something in your house break, only to realise you don't know if fixing it is your responsibility or the landlord's? Robert M. Berendsen from Mr. Berendsen Advocaten is... | Continue reading
All health insurers in the Netherlands have now announced their premium rates for 2025. According to data gathered by health insurance comparison website Zorgwijzer, premiums will... | Continue reading
Are you looking for an English-speaking therapist who understands the unique challenges of expatriate life? Dr Anna Ehmsen is here to help. Get the right support! Anna is a... | Continue reading
The largest publisher in the Netherlands, Veen Bosch & Keuning (VBK) is set to trial using artificial intelligence when translating books into English. Major publisher in... | Continue reading
Apeldoorn has overtaken Groningen as the healthiest city in the Netherlands while Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam are the least healthy, according to a ranking by Arcadis. The... | Continue reading
After the Dutch government failed to get the support of opposition parties in the Tweede Kamer, Finance Minister Eelco Heinen has agreed to scrap plans to increase VAT for... | Continue reading
The Netherlands has done it yet again: the Dutch have been ranked as the best non-native English speakers in the world for the sixth time in a row, according to Education First’s... | Continue reading
After initial plans were leaked about the possibility of tighter border controls in November, the Dutch Minister of Asylum and Migration Marlojein Faber has announced that from... | Continue reading
Did you know that there is a Dutch health insurance policy without mandatory excess (eigen risico), designed exclusively for expats, with all information in English? Switch to... | Continue reading
An initiative of the Dutch Ministry of Finance, Wijzer in geldzaken has conducted research revealing that retired women in the Netherlands receive pension incomes that are on... | Continue reading
In the early hours of the morning on Monday, the fire department was alerted about a blaze raging through a long-term parking lot near Schiphol Airport. Up to 50 cars belonging to... | Continue reading
In this article, the online garden furniture retailer Van der Garde shares the latest tips and trends when it comes to buying garden furniture in the Netherlands. The Netherlands... | Continue reading
As an expat living in the Netherlands, navigating an unfamiliar healthcare service can be a daunting prospect. However, physiotherapy is easily accessible and getting the help you... | Continue reading
You need not hit the gym for it, but your brain - like, say, your abs - can definitely be trained. You do this by learning something new. For example, a new language! Language... | Continue reading
You need not hit the gym for it, but your brain - like, say, your abs - can definitely be trained. You do this by learning something new. For example, a new language! Language... | Continue reading
Dutch house prices are up, interest rates are down and more properties are coming on the market. Mortgage expert José de Boer from De Boer Financial Consultants summarises the... | Continue reading
Dutch trade unions FNV and CNV have announced that on Tuesday, November 12, 10.000 pharmacy workers across the Netherlands will go on strike for a fair wage increase and better... | Continue reading
Are you a (soon to be) expat in the Netherlands? Then it’s important to switch to a Dutch mobile phone number at some point! This will prevent high costs due to data roaming and... | Continue reading
In an effort to provide more options for women to relieve themselves at events, the Dutch city of Den Bosch is set to trial two types of female urinals at the kick-off of the... | Continue reading
Amsterdam’s year-long party to celebrate the city’s 750th birthday kicked off in October this year with an opening concert, and more surprises are yet to come. As part of the... | Continue reading
We all know the Dutch love cycling, but it has now reached a new level. Data from Dutch mobility associations RAI and BOVAG has revealed that people in the Netherlands are using... | Continue reading
The Netherlands should be prepared for train strikes in the coming weeks, as Dutch rail operator ProRail has announced that it is not accepting the wage demands put forward in an... | Continue reading
As Donald Trump has won the US 2024 presidential elections, you may be wondering how this will affect you living in the Netherlands. From Trump’s proposed increase in import... | Continue reading
Due to planned work on the tracks at and around Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, disruptions are expected as fewer trains will run to and from the station from November 8 until... | Continue reading
The Dutch government has made 6 million euros available to ease the pressure on childcare centres in the Netherlands caused by staff shortages. The funds will go towards a subsidy... | Continue reading
This year marks the 10th anniversary of MixTree Languages, a non-profit English language school in Amsterdam that has been pivotal in building community and empowering... | Continue reading
If you're considering becoming a Dutch citizen through naturalisation, it is important to understand the key requirements and processes involved. If you are the partner of a Dutch... | Continue reading
Data from the Dutch association of real estate agents NVM has revealed that although internationals have been purchasing an increasing number of homes in the Netherlands, they are... | Continue reading
The fees that airlines have to pay to use Schiphol Airport are expected to increase by more than 30 percent in the next three years. As a result, plane ticket prices from... | Continue reading
11 years ago, in 2013, Direct Dutch Institute launched the campaign “Spreek Nederlands! Met mij!” (Speak Dutch! With me!). In these 11 years, many thousands of newcomers have... | Continue reading
Are you ready to embrace a joyful approach to parenting and education? AskZein offers the educational tools that you are looking for! Meet Robbie Zein: A global perspective on... | Continue reading
When you first move to the Netherlands and start learning Dutch, there are many things that might be confusing about the language, one of which is when to use u or je / jij.... | Continue reading
After months of no direct trains running from Amsterdam to London, Eurostar has announced that it is set to resume the international train route from February 10, 2025. Amsterdam... | Continue reading
Regardless of the fact that it's pretty easy to get around in the Netherlands without learning Dutch, there are a couple of words all expats should know. One that you’ll hear a... | Continue reading
The latest figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) have revealed that population growth in the Netherlands was 20 percent less in the first three quarters of 2024 compared to... | Continue reading
The spooky season has come to a close and the oliebollen stands are back. You know what that means? We’re one month closer to Christmas, so get those festive decorations out of... | Continue reading
The city of Amsterdam has recorded another increase in the number of road accidents despite introducing various traffic safety measures. Based on recent figures, in 2023 the Dutch... | Continue reading
In this article, Shaira Kasi from Parla House of Dentistry discusses key trends currently shaping the field of cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry has evolved significantly in... | Continue reading
According to Weeronline, the normal amount of rainfall expected for a whole year has already fallen across the Netherlands so far this year. If this pattern continues in the next... | Continue reading
Dutch Real Estate Company is the real estate agency you can trust for purchasing, selling, renting, leasing, renovating or managing your property. Here they pass on their advice... | Continue reading
Gustil Aesthetic Center is a cosy clinic on Kinkerstraat in Amsterdam where you can get the skin treatment that you have been looking for. Find the treatment that's right for... | Continue reading