Amsterdam as a children’s destination
This summer, Little Bernie visit is published: a children’s travel guide about Amsterdam with interesting facts about the culture and history, but also with…
2023 – Edition 6 August
Interview with an expat
What’s your name and where do you come from? Can you tell us something about your hometown/country? My name is Vartika Bisht and I…
Embark on a Mesmerizing Global Journey at Embassy Festival 2023!
Are you ready for an unforgettable cultural adventure? Get ready to be amazed as Embassy Festival returns for its 11th year, taking you on…
Essential reads for expats living in the Netherlands: Journey into Dutch culture and history
As an expat living in the Netherlands, immersing yourself in the local culture is essential for a fulfilling experience abroad. One of the best…
The Barbie movie as a work of remembering: Some psychoanalytic thoughts
Disclaimer: Firstly, it cannot be overstated that when speaking of sexuality, sexual difference, femininity and masculinity, particularly in psychoanalytic language, these terms refer to how someone identifies…
House prices fall faster for first-time buyers than for those moving up
First-time buyers who entered the housing market in the big cities benefited the most from falling house prices in the second quarter of this…
Decoding the complex terms inflation, purchasing power and average income
Inflation: This is an economic concept that simply means the rise in prices of goods and services over time. For example, you can find…
Online hate against politicians can have the opposite effect
Online harassment against politicians may have a reverse effect than intended: increasing the number of votes received by the victim. However, the critics and…
Cabinet collapse
The Dutch coalition government has collapsed after failing to agree on housing asylum seekers. Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s party sought a two-tier system, granting…
Good results for Air France-KLM despite aircraft problems
Air-France-KLM saw a rise in profits during the second quarter of 2023, earning around €604 million, or about €280 million more than in the…
Municipality of Amsterdam is fighting litter problems
Amsterdam has a garbage problem. There is a lot of it, and a considerable amount is visible on the streets: as litter, or overflowing…
Mark Rutte will resign after 13 years as Prime Minister
Mark Rutte, the longest-serving Prime Minister in Dutch history, announced his decision to quit as VVD leader and leave politics after of the upcoming…
New name, new concept: Uitmarkt opens way for future
After 45 years the Uitmarkt festival in Amsterdam, which has traditionally kicked off the Dutch cultural season, has come to an end in its…