The Rijksmuseum is launching the new Collection Online platform
The Rijksmuseum is launching the new Collection Online platform. It makes the Rijksmuseum collection more accessible than ever before, with 800,000 high-resolution art works,…
2024 – Edition 9 January
Want to learn a new language? Taalhuis is starting its new language courses from 13 January at its brand new location!
A stunning Neo-Renaissance-style monumental building, just a few steps from the Albert Cuypmarkt, is set to become anembassy for Mediterranean languages and Dutch in…
Number of students in secondary vocational education continues to fall
The number of students in secondary vocational education (MBO) schools has fallen by almost 2,000 this year. MBO educates students for practical trade jobs,…
Ukrainians find it difficult to build a new life in the Netherlands but are positive about living here
Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands appreciate the warm reception and support they’ve received, but face challenges integrating into Dutch society. Of the 117,000 registered…
Surge in RS virus cases in the Netherlands
Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RS virus is a highly contagious virus that attacks the human body’s respiratory system. Symptoms range from mild colds to…
International School Breda awarded a silver certificate by Eco-Schools
The International School Breda was founded under the motto “ISBcares”. The students and staff always strive to embody this motto in their actions. This…
On Lacan’s “jealousy as the archetypal social sentiment”
Disclaimer: Firstly, this article contains spoilers for the movie The Substance. Secondly, these complex ideas cannot be fully captured in 1000 words. Worse still,…
Close to 12 millin Dutch people are predicted to have a chronic health condition by 2050
Approximately 12 million people in the Netherlands will have some sort of chronic illness by 2050, according to data released in the Public Health…
Bike Goals 2025: Active cycling holidays
The Netherlands is globally renowned for its cycling culture, offering an extensive network of bike paths and a population that embraces the two-wheeled lifestyle….
Jimmy Nelson | Between the Sea and the Sky
Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof in Maastricht proudly presents ‘Between the Sea and the Sky’, an impressive exhibition by renowned photographic artist Jimmy Nelson, running…
‘Shapes and Sizes. The Many Forms of Japanese Prints’ in Japan Museum SieboldHuis.
Size matters! In this groundbreaking exhibition,Japan Museum SieboldHuis presents the enormous variety inshapes and formats of Japanese printmaking. To begin with, there are many…
Poverty policies differ per municipality
The Netherlands is commonly seen, at least internationally, as a beacon of economic equality and wealth distribution. However, recent findings by the Social Minimum…
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 Natalia Shevchenko and I…
H’ART Museum to celebrate Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary with a new exhibition
As part of the Amsterdam 750 anniversary celebrations, H’ART Museum is mounting a unique exhibition focusing on 75 highly diverse artists who have contributed to the…
Dutch for Children celebrates 10 Years!
Who wins free Dutch lessons for children? This year, Dutch for Children proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary, and we are immensely grateful for the…
Beyond Sinterklaas: December traditions in the Netherlands
I am sure that you all, besides the typical Christmas traditions, are familiar with Sinterklaas and all the excitement around his arrival in November…
Fit & flourishing in The Hague at Caesar Fitness + Spa Resort
Caesar welcomes people with a progressive mentality. The impressive building on the Mauritskade, enriched with stories of our local community, represents everything you can…