The social challenge for expat children
When it comes to helping your expat child thrive in the Netherlands, the challenge often goes beyond just learning Dutch – it’s about feeling…
2025 – Edition 2 March/April
‘Humanity and freedom’ – Rembrandt as a role model in the Chabot Museum
Come and visit the Chabot Museum, located in a beautiful modernist villa in the heart of Rotterdam. The current, unique exhibition consists of a…
Feel at Home event: a fun night of networking and information gathering
Do you want to get involved in the various international communities in The Hague or are you just curious to meet other internationals? Our…
MBO-educated people can sometimes earn more than those at HBO level
Today in the Netherlands, there is a chronic shortage of 200,000 skilled laborers in the technology, healthcare and construction sectors. One of the key…
Healthy Meal deliveries
Marleen Kookt Since 2011, Marleen Kookt has been delivering fresh, healthy and delicious meals, prepared daily by Marleen and her husband Joris. Using only…
Anaïs López – the Turtle and the Monk in Japan Museum SieboldHuis
Japan Museum SieboldHuis is pleased to present the exhibition ‘Anaïs López – the Turtle and the Monk’ from 28 March to 7 December 2025….
Leiden, city of culture
The story of Leiden The history of Leiden goes back a long way. At the end of the fifteenth century, the city was the…
Revoir Paris through the lens of the Séeberger brothers
‘Revoir Paris’ shows Paris in the period 1900-1907 through the lens of the Séeberger brothers in 72 original large-format prints. The photos were taken…
American Photography
‘American Photography’ sheds light on the history of photography in the United States in more than 200 works. The exhibition shows how photography has…
Once-in-a-lifetime: roof of the Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam open to the public
The crossing tower, the spire tower in the middle of the roof of the Nieuwe Kerk, will be restored in 2025. A large platform…
An Introduction to the Waldorf Kindergarten
One of the main characteristics of a Waldorf kindergarten is the emphasis on rhythm and routine.The day is structured around a range of activities…
The view from the stands: Eredivisie football at the home stretch
As the end of the season draws near, the Dutch Eredivisie is witnessing a captivating season, marked by intense competition for the title, managerial…
Surge in youth suicides: alarming rise in deaths among under-30s
It is profoundly unsettling that suicide has emerged as the leading cause of death among young individuals in the Netherlands, rather than any other…
Empowering international students for a seamless transition into Dutch society and education
At Optimist International School (OIS), we believe in offering diverse learning opportunities that prepare our students for the world ahead. As we continue to…
Sharp decrease in number of international students
The number of international students enrolling at Dutch universities has dropped significantly for the second consecutive year, raising concerns about the long-term impact on…
Long days take their toll on junior doctors
The working conditions for junior doctors in the Netherlands remain dire despite years of calls for improvement. Arecent survey conducted by De Jonge Specialist…
Decrease in the number of traffic tickets issued in the Netherlands in 2024
Dutch police issued far fewer traffic tickets in 2024 than in 2023: drivers received about half a million fewer citations in 2024 than the…
Shipwreck of Dutch wartime submarine found in Australia
The terrifying sublimity of shipwrecks has pervaded the imagery of literature for millennia; from Old Testament psalms through the landlocked fantasies of Emily Dickinson…
Interview with an expat
Where do you come from and where do you live in the Netherlands? My name is Napaporn (that’s my Thai name), but you can…
Bicycle fishing in the Netherlands: the unusual job of clearing canals
The Netherlands is world-famous for its cycling culture. And statistics reveal that there are more bicycles than people, at 1.4 bikes per person. Unfortunately…
A theoretical swing at real-world anxiety
I intended to write about self-diagnosis and how, despite embracing subjectivity, we remain surprisingly rigid in our approach to mental health. But as I…
Bullying in schools is on the rise
According to a recently published report conducted by the Dutch Education Inspectorate, bullying in Dutch primary schools is on the rise, and not just…
Cutbacks in education lead to protests
The Dutch government is planning budget cuts for education in 2025. These cuts still need final approval from the Senate, which will discuss the…
The Art and Luxury Fair in Noordwijk
The Art and Luxury fair was founded by Annette Wijdom and with H.R.H. Margarita Princess de Bourbon de Parme as Honorary Creative Contributor, brought…
Language as a key to connection
Moving to a new country is exciting, but let’s be honest, it can also feel isolating. You want to connect, to feel at home,…