False (linguistic) friends
Taalhuis Amsterdam consists of a team of language lovers with a thrill for text, literature, grammar, culture and coffee. Especially for Holland times they…
2024 – Editions 5 July
Dutch athletes to watch out for in Paris
With the Olympics a mere month away, all eyes will be on our home country’s teams and athletes. In the US, we will be…
‘Kimono: Mirror of Modernity’ at Japan Museum SieboldHuis
Japan Museum SieboldHuis is pleased to present the exhibition ‘Kimono: Mirror of Modernity’ from 19 July to 8 December 2024. Discover the unique fusion…
The death of a spouse can leave the surviving partner financially vulnerable
Losing a partner is an overwhelming and life-changing experience. Apart from intense sadness and a deep sense of loss, the surviving partner often suffers…
Despite a major shortage, the number of nursing students has fallen again
The number of new nursing students has decreased significantly since a peak two years ago. According toStatistics Netherlands, there was a 20% drop in…
Rijnmondiaal: visual poetry from the Rijnmond region
From 5 July to 31 October 2024, 18 iconic artists show their contemporary art in Museum Vlaardingen in an exhibition of contemporary, idiosyncratic art…
Concerns raised about knowledge workers receiving Dutch licenses without being able to drive safely
Several driving school owners and Veilig Verkeer Nederland have expressed concerns about the safety of knowledge workers driving on exchanged licenses, according to a…
Climate neutrality in 2050 is difficult to achieve due to staff shortages
Climate neutrality, the net-zero sum of carbon emissions released to the atmosphere, needs to be urgently implemented to avoid a climate collapse. According to…
Taking it to the streets: 3X3 at the Paris Summer games
The highlight of the 2024 sport summer for most of us will be the Olympic games held in Paris. Naturally, we all have our…
Terraces in Amsterdam are becoming smaller due to high terrace taxes
To the delight of residents and visitors, especially in the warmer months of the year, many buildings in Amsterdam are adorned with large, beautiful…
Euro 2004 anniversary: where did the Netherlands go wrong?
Dump a 10-year-old into 2004 and they may well think they are back with the Aztecs. Connecting to the internet was a time-consuming, sonically…
Dutch people often pay too much for their health insurance
New research by the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) and the Dutch Healthcare Authority (NZa) reveals that many residents in the Netherlands…
Interview with an expat
What’s your name and where do you come from? Can you tell us something about your hometown/country? I’m Lisa, and I was born and…
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Global Citizens and Lifelong Learners at the Haagsche Schoolvereeniging in The Hague.
A reflection by ICT Co-ordinator, Matthew Monaghan, on how an international school has explored using AI to personalise learning and empower its students as…
Dacia – Empire of gold and silver in Drents Museum
From 7 July 2024, Drents Museum will present the major archaeology exhibition Dacia – Empire of gold and silver. More than fifty gold and silver…
On contradicting yourself (regularly)
For years, my partner and I have joked about how inconsistent and contradictory I can be. I love something one day and hate it…