Supermarkets complain about the escalating prices of premium brands
Negotiations between supermarkets and suppliers are hitting it up, once again. The Financieele Dagbladreports that due to the rising inflation, the bargaining game between…
2022 – Edition 1 February
Revolusi! Indonesia independent in The Rijksmuseum
The major exhibition – curated by Dutch and Indonesian curators – offers an international perspective on the struggle for independence of Indonesia from the…
Living in Amsterdam is becoming more difficult
The scarcity of owner-occupied homes in Amsterdam is high, with only about 979 homes up for sale in the municipality in the last quarter…
New law set to improve gender equality at top levels of Dutch businesses
A change in the law in the Netherlands is set to improve gender equality at the top levels of businesses. The new bill aims…
Gardens Mien Ruys reopening April 2022
Tuinen Mien Ruys will reopen on Friday 1 April. From Friday 1 April visitors are welcome to gain inspiration or simply enjoy the work…
Structural shortage of police for the next three years
House robbed or bike stolen? Don’t expect a calvary of blue-uniformed police officers in screeching car wheels and blaring sirens to come to the…
Rutte IV Cabinet installed
After the longest formation in Dutch history (271 days to be exact), the new Dutch government was sworn into office on 10 January 2022….
Estate de Holtweijde
Estate De Holtweijde is located in the beautiful and quiet village of Lattrop-Breklenkamp, surrounded by forest and nature. The perfect getaway for anyone looking…
Boutique hotel Relais & Châteaux Weeshuis Gouda
Quietly bringing something to life. Something that had been around for a long time, but suddenly made itself felt. That is the metamorphosis of…
Kellys Expat Shopping
Kellys Expat Shopping is the biggest British & American grocery store in the Netherlands. The company opened its first shop back in 2008 in…
Interview with an expat
Name: Tomasz Where do you come from and where do you live in the Netherlands? I’m originally from Poland. As soon as I turned…
House prices skyrocketing in many places
The housing market in the Netherlands is experiencing its highest price surge in over 20 years. The Dutch Association of Real Estate Agents (NVM)…
Problems with electricity supply expected to rise after 2025
Amidst an unprecedented growth in renewable energy production and the phasing out of carbon and gas to achieve climate goals, problems in the electricity…
Breaking down expat loneliness
It is nothing new to say that the expat life can be a lonely one. But what exactly is expat loneliness? Is it run…
Modern Dutch Heroes: Queen Máxima
Her Royal Highness Máxima recently celebrated her 50th, birthday along with the country of which she is queen. Dutch TV broadcast various specials, interviews…
Going strong at 75: UNICEF calls to reimagine and rebuild
For 75 years, UNICEF has been an unstoppable force for change in the lives of children everywhere. The quintessential cyan blue shirts and determined…
Shusha – the Pearl of Azerbaijan
2022 is declared the “Year of Shusha” in Azerbaijan by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. The city of Shusha, which…
King’s night in the Concertgebouw with Jeangu Macrooy, MEAU, Pitou and Thomas Azier
Young Dutch singer-songwriters perform with Camerata RCO in the Concertgebouw The traditional King’s Night concert is back in Het Concertgebouw with four Dutch singer-songwriters:…