The British School of Amsterdam: A Commitment to Wellbeing and Safeguarding
At the British School of Amsterdam (BSA), wellbeing is not just an aspect of our educational philosophy; it is the foundation upon which we…
2023 – Editions 8 November
Design & Quality come together in the Italian brand SMEG
SMEG is an Italian family-owned business, founded in 1948 by Vittorio Bertazzoni. The name “SMEG” is actually abbreviation and stands for “Smalterie Metallurgiche Emiliane…
Charles Dickens in Deventer
This year we’re finally celebrating the 31th edition of the Dickens Festijn on 16 and 17 December 2023. During this special weekend in December…
The African Christmas Market The Hague
The Africa Cultural Promotion Centre BV has created a hub that welcomes and connects businesses and service providers for the African community in the…
Anselm Kiefer in Museum Voorlinden
Thanks to his idiosyncratic visual language, full of references to history, mythology and literature, Anselm Kiefer (1945) hasbecome one of the greatest artists of…
The Dutch Dilemma: change or not change your health insurance plan in 2024?
The Netherlands has a world-renowned healthcare system, largely funded by paying monthly mandatory health insurance. If you’re an expat living in the Netherlands, you’re…
Financial shock for students: Interest rates are rising sharply
The cost of student loans can be a significant burden for many individuals. On top of that, the Dutch government’s plan to raise interest…
Have a Royal Winter at the Royal Christmas Fair
From Thursday 7 to Saturday 23 December, enjoy the ultimate Christmas atmosphere in the historic heart of The Hague, under a twinkling starry sky…
Five sports added to the LA 2028 lineup
The 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles will feature five new sports: baseball/softball, cricket, flag football, lacrosse and squash. These sports were proposed…
Over the moon: exhibition ‘Yes, I Do’ celebrates romantic love
Are you happily in love? If you were, you wouldn’t visit this exhibition. You don’t go to a doctor if you are not sick,…
Meet the craftsmen of Royal Delft at Blue Friday weekend
Immerse yourself in the world of Delft Blue on November 24, 25 and 26, 2023 The second edition of the Blue Friday Weekend, organized…
Framing Rembrandt at Museum Rembrandthuis
Everyone has an idea about the type of man he was. But is that accurate? Since the 17th century, Rembrandt has been characterised in…
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 Anna-Karina and I come…
Stamp your passport to Dutch cuisine with stamppot
Stamppot’s origins can be traced back to the Dutch Golden Age, when the nation was at its peak of economic power andglobal influence. It…
What exactly is well-being?
I have spent the last decade figuring out how to not make everything about me. I have realised that my actions have consequences, and…
Bynco, the easy way of buying a used car in the Netherlands
New in the Netherlands and in need of a car? Please visit Bynco.com and we will help you out with all your questions. Buy…
Working remote for an employer abroad
It’s an increasingly common situation: working remote for an employer abroad. For example, your partner was offered an awesome opportunity in the Netherlands, hence…
English in Amsterdam: The Three Cs. Communication, Community, and Culture
Amsterdam, a city proud of its quality of life, multiculturalism, and diversity, where English is more often than not becoming a requirement for employment,…
Choosing the right school for your child: International vs. Dutch education in the Netherlands
International versus Dutch education is one of the decisions you must make as an expat family when you start living in the Netherlands. The…
Winford Bilingual
Who are Winford Bilingual? We are a primary school offering Dutch and English bilingual education for children aged 4-12, located in Amsterdam and Haarlem….
Low turnout for HPV vaccination campaign
The turnout for the HPV vaccination campaign for young adults 2023 in the Netherlands was disappointing. More than 1.3 million people between 19 and…
Teaching kids money management in a cashless era
What age is appropriate for children to begin receiving pocket money? And when they do start receiving it, should it be in a digital…
Volunteer responses to requests for assistance in suspected heart attack events soared in 2022
Dutch volunteer first responders lent assistance to heart attack victims in 2022 more often than in prior years. Last year, volunteers participating in HartslagNu,…
Politicians want to make flying more expensive, but trains still cost more
As the climate crisis worsens, more measures are needed on all fronts to reduce our collective damage to the environment. As far as individual…
Rent prices increase as more properties are put up for sale
The housing crisis gripping the major urban centres of the Netherlands is set to intensify after new data revealed that rents have risen by…
The end is in sight to food price increases
In recent years, many have felt their wallets squeezed by skyrocketing food prices. The economic fallout from the Covid pandemic, the war in Ukraine…
Wopke Hoekstra is elected new EU climate commissioner
The appointment of Wopke Hoekstra as the new European Commissioner for Climate has received approval from theEuropean Parliament, as anticipated. In total, 173 members…
Dutch politics braces itself for November elections
The Dutch general election scheduled for 22 November is shaping up to be a closely contested battle between three major parties. According to a…