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More than 3,800 premium flats and studios in a unique city park. Top architects creating a prestigious ultra-modern urban district in the Amsterdam metropolitan…
2023 – Edition 7 October
Design in silver for Helene Kröller-Müller in Nederlands Zilvermuseum
‘Are you familiar with Berlage’s silver, which I now enjoy every day? I don’t think so. It’s so sleek and beautiful that only my…
Traveling with Vincent Van Gogh in Drenthe
Travelling with Vincent takes you along on Van Gogh’s Drenthe adventure and follows his wanderings through the North Netherlands of 1883. In the exhibition…
The longing for freedom as seen through the eyes of the Painters of the Mediterranean in La Grande Bleue
Museum Singer Laren shines a spotlight on the longing for the big blue sea and the freedom it represents, in the exhibition La Grande…
An ode to the chair | Centraal Museum Utrecht
The exhibition Statement Chairs is on display in Centraal Museum Utrecht from 23 September 2023. The exhibition is an ode to the chair as…
Power of the Throne at Paleis Het Loo
Every year on the third Tuesday of September, named Prinsjesdag, the Dutch Head of State King Willem-Alexander addresses Parliament in the King’s Speech, held…
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 Selvei Topping, that’s the…
Unlocking the history of Leiden: Drie Oktober and its resilient spirit
Nestled in the heart of the Netherlands, the picturesque city of Leiden is renowned for its rich history, picturesque canals and vibrant cultural scene….
The resurrection of the author?
I recently watched Channel 4’s Russell Brand: In Plain Sight: Dispatches, which investigated Brand’s alleged mistreatment, abuse and sexual assault of women. The evidence…
Corporate Housing Factory (CHF) takes residence experience to new heights with fresh online guest directory!
Demonstrating their commitment to continuously cater to the demands of tech-savvy business travellers and other guests, CHF has just rolled out a fresh new…
Energy grid costs keep bills high
Winter is just around the corner, and with the arrival of cold days and long windy nights often come high energy bills due to…
“To rent or to buy…. that is the question”
If the Dutch housing market were a modern-day drama, Shakespeare’s Hamlet would enter the stage, pause for a moment, raise his head, and solemnly…
Dutch society is hardening and highly skilled immigrants are feeling the pressure
Highly skilled knowledge migrants have long been considered a welcome addition to the Netherlands, but opinions about them are said to be changing. According…
Extreme weather seen around the world
The Netherlands and other parts of the world are experiencing severe weather patterns. According to a scientific report from Climate Central, global warming caused…
No ban on night flights and private jets
A government plan to ban night flights and private jets at Schiphol Airport has stalled. According to reports, the government still intends to press…
Stagnating number of women in top positions
How many women are on your board of directors? Decade after decade studies have shown a direct connection between gender parity and a company’s…
Bill to distribute refugees more fairly stalls in Parliament
The Refugee Distribution Bill continues to cause difficulties in Dutch politics after the Chamber of Representatives voted on 12 September to block any new…
Political update
Much has been going on in The Hague after the fall of the cabinet. Not only is a snap national election slated for 22…