A growing number of Dutch dairies are falling victim to thefts and burglaries according to an interview given by members of the Association of Farm Dairy Producers to RTL Nieuws.... | Continue reading
Consumers in the Netherlands have launched a case against Apple after customers alleged that a number of iPhone models were deliberately slowed down by software updates, to... | Continue reading
NS has temporarily closed ATMs at all but four train stations across the country, for fear of explosions after several bombings targeting cash machines led to station closures.... | Continue reading
A new study has found that Camp Amersfoort played a more significant role in the persecution and extermination of Jews during the Second World War than originally thought. The... | Continue reading
Dutch airline Transavia has reportedly scrapped 124 flights, amounting to around 20.000 seats, that were set to depart Rotterdam The Hague Airport this summer. Slot coordinator... | Continue reading
Learning Dutch in the Netherlands can bring many benefits as an expat. You can make Dutch friends, get to know the culture better through the language, integrate more easily and... | Continue reading
The city of Amsterdam is looking to dramatically cut the number of river cruises arriving in the capital in a bid to reduce the number of tourists visiting the city. The measure... | Continue reading
In this article, Erik Jan Peffer from Taxt explains important information about your Dutch tax return as an expat in the Netherlands. Migrating to another country such as the... | Continue reading
A man in the Netherlands tested positive for COVID-19 for 613 days before his death in October 2023, it has been revealed by Amsterdam UMC. Researchers from the hospital believe... | Continue reading
Rent assessments, conducted by Dutch housing authorities, saved applicants an average of 433 euros on their monthly rents in 2023, according to figures from the Rent Assessment... | Continue reading
In this article, Justyna Remijn from Inside Creations will share with you some of the best time-saving tips that will help you navigate the renovation process. Renovating your... | Continue reading
Dutch public transport provider NS will run longer and more frequent trains on King’s Day in 2024. The national holiday, which is celebrated all over the country, will take place... | Continue reading
In a world where time is of the essence, keeping your living or working space spotless can feel like an endless battle. Enter Easy Clean - your go-to solution for residential and... | Continue reading
In this article, Rebecca Hazlett from The British School in The Netherlands discusses the implications and advantages that a school’s alumni network may have for parents who are... | Continue reading
Two, rare night monkeys, also known as slow lorises, have been born at a zoo in the Dutch city of Amersfoort. The monkeys are nocturnal creatures and move slowly, hence the name... | Continue reading
After 96 years of service, public transport providers in the Netherlands and Germany have confirmed that the direct day train between Amsterdam and Basel will be discontinued from... | Continue reading
Dutch politicians are making moves they pledge will sure up the Netherlands’ democratic principles by creating checks and balances for political parties standing for elections in... | Continue reading
The number of bikes stolen in the Netherlands went up by 10 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to new statistics by Independer and Statistics Netherlands (... | Continue reading
Russian propaganda has been shown on a Dutch children’s TV channel for the second time in less than a fortnight. Experts suggest that the hacking was carried out by the Russian... | Continue reading
Are you suffering from mental health issues as an expat in the Netherlands and are thinking of consulting a therapist? This article explains everything you need to know about... | Continue reading
If you’ve been in the Netherlands for some time already, you’ll surely know that the country’s labour market is suffering from some serious problems, the core of which often lies... | Continue reading
In the social network’s fourth edition of its annual Top Companies list, LinkedIn has named the 15 best companies to work for in the Netherlands in 2024. On top? Versuni, ASML and... | Continue reading
Buying a house in the Netherlands has been a challenge over the past few years. The market is experiencing a severe shortage in affordable housing and many Dutch residents find... | Continue reading
Train drivers in the Netherlands will stop their trains on Saturday night in a protest against the abuse that many staff face when working on public transportation in the... | Continue reading
The more uncertainty there is in global financial markets, it seems the more voices there are using complicated language and jargon to try to predict the future and explain the... | Continue reading
Hail, thunderstorms and strong winds have cancelled at least 180 flights and a number of high-speed train connections across the country. The wet weather is expected to last until... | Continue reading
In this article, Viviënne Wormsbecher from Blue Umbrella explains what a provisional assessment in the Netherlands looks like and details its advantages and disadvantages. Tax... | Continue reading
In this article, Viviënne Wormsbecher from Blue Umbrella explains what a provisional assessment in the Netherlands looks like and details its advantages and disadvantages. Tax... | Continue reading
Public transport in Amsterdam will be free for children until 2025 when travelling with an adult between 9am and 9pm. From July 20, 2024, to January 5, 2025, public transport in... | Continue reading
The Lyrids meteor shower is set to be visible across the Netherlands from April 16 to 25, depending on the weather. The Lyrids are an annual astronomical event, which in 2024 are... | Continue reading
Much is written and spoken about the large stressful changes you must deal with when moving to a new country, such as how to find a moving company, get a job, rent a house or get... | Continue reading
Dutch fast-food favourite FEBO has announced the opening of a new store conveniently located for any hungry Dutchie (or expat!) looking for a quick kroket on the way back from a... | Continue reading
The American business magazine Forbes has released its annual rich list for 2024, naming the Netherlands’ wealthiest and most successful entrepreneur in its yearly ranking.... | Continue reading
The Dutch cities of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht have been named among the top 10 most expensive cities to rent in the EU, according to housing platform... | Continue reading
In this guide from international moving company AGS Global Solutions Netherlands, they explore the essential tips for adapting and integrating into Dutch society. Navigating any... | Continue reading
To tackle the increasing number of cases of identity fraud, Dutch municipalities have announced their desire to use facial scanners during the application process for new identity... | Continue reading
Looking to digitalise the assets from your Dutch company? Dennis Vermeulen from House of Companies defines tokenisation and explains everything you need to know about the process... | Continue reading
Are you currently looking for a new job as an international in the Netherlands? The team from Undutchables presents this guide to help you navigate the Dutch interview process.... | Continue reading
You have probably heard that you should go to "The Nuns of Vught" if you want to learn Dutch properly. Thanks to their intensive teaching method, you can learn the language much... | Continue reading
The number of freelancers working in the Netherlands has increased by 85 percent since 2014, according to data from the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK). While there were around... | Continue reading
On April 1 the Netherlands marked its overshoot day - the day when the amount of raw materials the Earth can produce in one year drops below how much the population consumes -... | Continue reading
The wealthiest and poorest residents of the Netherlands are facing fewer opportunities to mix with each other, for example at work, in school or out in the neighbourhood,... | Continue reading
When taking your driving test there’s soon going to be a new assessment - the way you reach to open the door! The EU is planning to introduce the “Dutch reach” as part of the... | Continue reading
Houses across the Netherlands are selling faster than sellers can organise open days, according to the Dutch association of estate agents NVM. Only 5.500 homes are registered as... | Continue reading
As is usually the case after the holiday weekend is over, warm weather is on the way to the Netherlands - typical! After weeks of the characteristically changeable weather of... | Continue reading
Music is a great way to learn a new language and become immersed in another culture. In this article, Ruud Hisgen from Direct Dutch teaches you a few lines from this year's... | Continue reading
Choosing a Dutch bank and opening a bank account is one of the first things you'll have to do when you move to the Netherlands. Here's why you should consider ING, the largest... | Continue reading
April 1 has come and gone, and we’ve witnessed some pretty funny jokes from a few of our favourite Dutch companies that we think deserve some more love. Here are some of the... | Continue reading