How does health insurance work in The Netherlands in 2025?
When you move to The Netherlands, you need to arrange health insurance. Living to The Netherlands means you are obliged to have it. But…
2024 – Edition 7 October 2024
Designer Oskar Zięta at MAS Interieur in The Hague
Is it design or art – or both? Groundbreaking Polish designer and artist Oskar Zięta specialises in innovative metal objects. From 9 November to…
The debate on early retirement for manual labour
The debate over early retirement for manual labour workers in the Netherlands has reignited, fuelled by concerns over worker health, labour shortages and the…
Derrick Ofosu Boateng – Motherhood | OSCAM Amsterdam
OSCAM is proud to welcome back Derrick Ofosu Boateng for a solo exhibition celebrating ‘motherhood’. Since the very start of his practice tributing the…
The birth rate in the Netherlands is low
The Netherlands is facing a significant decline in birth rates, raising alarm about potential consequences for the country’s demographics and labour force. Pieter Omtzigt,…
A sports fan’s guide to must-watch films and documentaries for the chilly months ahead
As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, there’s no better time to hunker down and dive into the world of sports documentaries and…
Citizens no longer feel represented by politicians
It is sadly a feature of politics today that trust and confidence in politicians is fading. In the current age of polarisation, citizens are…
Interview with an expat
What’s your name and where do you come from? Can you tell us something about your hometown/country? Hi, my name is Rossella and I…
Drop in foreign students may hurt the knowledge economy
The Dutch government has announced the largest financial cuts to higher education in the Netherlands in 40 years. The cuts, which affect university education…
Dutch success at the Paralympics
The Oranje team returned from the 2024 Summer Paralympics in triumph after winning a colossal 56 medals at the Paris tournament. The Dutch team…
Thoughts on balance
A balanced life has become the ideal of well-being in our times. If we want to bear the anxiety unique to each of us…
Inburgering woes
When I moved to the Netherlands, I thought learning Dutch would be a breeze. As a German speaker, I assumed the similarities between the…
Financial mayhem for young people
In the world ranking of highest standard of living, the Dutch come in at number 10, trailblazing the world’s wealthiest countries – with the…
Step back in time at Paleis Het Loo
Paleis Het Loo is a historic palace and a contemporary museum, steeped in history, yet very much alive. This royal palace in the middle…
Viviane Sassen | PHOSPHOR: Art & Fashion
Viviane Sassen has gained worldwide recognition in both the fashion industry and the world of photography. Her idiosyncratic and eclectic visual oeuvre will fill…
Annabel Oosteweeghel | Pretty Dark
Pretty Dark is a cinematic photo series about the mental well-being of young people growing up in a world where social pressure and performance…
IamExpat Fair is back in The Hague in November 2024
The 16th edition of the IamExpat Fair is set to take place on November 9, 2024, in the Grote Kerk in The Hague. This…
Delicious fishrestaurant Bistro-mer in The Hague
Fish, lobster and oyster specialty restaurant Bistro-mer has been a household name in The Hague since 1979. Bistro-mer is located on Javastraat and is…
Lunch, drinks and dinner with a Spanish vibe at Los Cosmos in Leiden
The brand-new Los Cosmos opened its doors in the centre of Leiden in August. Both the menu and the interior have been carefully considered;…
English expressions with ‘Dutch’: Unpacking the stereotypes
Dutch courage, going Dutch, Dutch treat, Dutch uncle, Dutch angle, Dutch auction, Dutch comfort, double Dutch, Dutch widow/wife, Dutch gold, Dutch agreement, Dutch act,…
Drents Museum De Buitenplaats opens with Power to the Flower
After a short renovation, Museum De Buitenplaats in Eelde will reopen on Saturday 5 October 2024 with a new direction and under a new…
Introducing YOSAA: The New Go-To for Temporary Housing in Europe
If you’re an expat or business traveller looking for a comfortable place to stay in Europe, there’s exciting news! Two leading companies, ServicedApartments.nl, headquartered…
A smooth start for expats in Amstelveen
With a convenient location in a lush and residential neighbourhood in expat-hotspot Amstelveen, Htel Serviced Apartments offers a place where expats have all the…
Małgorzata Mirga-Tas: This is not the end of the road Collection presentation Dream On
Bonnefanten is presenting two new exhibitions featuring works by artists who re-imagine – and dream of – a path to a better future. This…
Key steps to buying a home for expats in the Netherlands
Buying a home in the Netherlands may seem challenging for expats, but with the right steps, it’s achievable. Here are the essential steps to…