Holland Times

2025 - Edition 8 - December

Facing the fall: understanding and managing autumn depression

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2025 - Edition 8 - December

Babassu has moved to Fred!

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2025 - Edition 8 - December

Experience the magic of the Royal Christmas Fair in The Hague: a winter tradition for all expats

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2025 - Edition 8 - December

A taste of home in the Netherlands: familiar comforts for the holiday season

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2025 - Edition 8 - December

Discover the convenience of international purchasing at Sligro Forepark The Hague

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2025 - Edition 8 - December

Red-Light District likely to remain in Amsterdam’s historic centre

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Monchy apartments sales launch 14 November!

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Breaking barriers: how Dutch Online helps expats truly learn Dutch

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Opening a Dutch bank account before getting your BSN: this is how you do it

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Gouda: the historic heart of Holland

Sinterklaas is staying at Muiderslot!

Facing the fall: understanding and managing autumn depression

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I think therefore I cringe: why that thin line between self-awareness and self-obsession is my happy place

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Gouda: the historic heart of Holland

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Sinterklaas is staying at Muiderslot!

Babassu has moved to Fred!

Experience the magic of the Royal Christmas Fair in The Hague: a winter tradition for all expats

A taste of home in the Netherlands: familiar comforts for the holiday season

Discover the convenience of international purchasing at Sligro Forepark The Hague

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Why Dutch parenting might appear weird, but works wonderfully

Interview with an expat

Beyond Sevilla: The Netherlands’ moment to lead in humanizing the value chain

International Women and Peace Conference 2025

Discover the magic of early years education at HSV International School in The Hague.

Runna launches in seven languages: millions of runners gain access to coaching platform

Organ donor numbers are on the rise due to the Dutch opt-out system

Why some shops are closing and others are opening

Red-Light District likely to remain in Amsterdam’s historic centre

Half of Dutch adults dissatisfied with housing supply in their region

Many Dutch children are growing up in poverty

Population survey on diabetes is recommended

Some vocational programs don’t offer a job guarantee

Unemployment in the Netherlands rises for the first time in years

The Italian Catholic Mission in The Netherlands

Monchy apartments sales launch 14 November!

The Laramie Project

PAN Amsterdam

Utrecht: a historic city with a playful spirit

More expats are buying homes in the Netherlands

Why short-term car lease is the perfect match for expat life

The hidden burden: how childhood stress shapes futures

New campaign makes parents aware of children’s smartphone use

ASML invests €1.3 billion in French AI company Mistral

Home renovation in the Netherlands with Veerkade Vastgoed: make your dream come true

Step into the dreamlike world of Claude Monet

Franco Zecchin | Life in Sicily | Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof

Women Icons by Oscar Abolafia

Silver Stimulates the Senses at New Exhibition ‘Please Touch’ at the Silver Museum

Escape the bustle: discover Utrecht’s Botanic Gardens

Feel at Home event: a fun night of networking and information gathering

Femke Bol leads Dutch athletics to historic worlds

Interview with an expat

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Thoughts on the Moral Model of mental health

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A playful stroll through Dutch heritage for curious expats

Libraries have more members than ever before

Amsterdam to introduce appointment-only bulk trash pickup in 2026

Expats would like more imported products in Dutch supermarkets

Breaking barriers: how Dutch Online helps expats truly learn Dutch

The Hague International Centre celebrates 15 Years of welcoming internationals with inspiring exhibition

Opening a Dutch bank account before getting your BSN: this is how you do it

Embassy festival: The Hague’s heartbeat of folklore and cultural diversity

Fewer children born in the Netherlands

Where Relaxation Meets Health: Welcome to Caesar

The Hague: your gateway to Dutch elegance

Brussels’ finest in The Hague

Leonard Elschenbroich, Lucas Jussen and Julia Hagen solo with the Residentie Orchestra

This even has been cancelled and rescheduled to 2026! From Munich to Amsterdam: Oktoberfest comes to Amsterdam

Guided Tour: Dutch House of Representatives

Success of the NATO Summit in The Hague

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Does anxiety have a function?

Eredivisie 2025-26 –a season of tight races and fresh storylines

Interview with an expat

The Dutch summer you didn’t expect

New in the Netherlands? Haaglanden Medical Center helps you navigate the Dutch healthcare system

Masterpieces from Modernism and Impressionism in Singer Laren

William of Orange: ‘The Price of Freedom’ at the Stedelijk Museum Breda

Does the wolf belong in our small country?

Ouwehands Zoo welcomes a baby koala to the world

Designer drugs banned from 1 July

Young people are facing debts due to ‘buy now-pay later’ services

Self-employment numbers drop after years of growth due to new legislation

Win-win: expat partners solve staff shortage in daycare centers

We will meet each other at SAIL Amsterdam 2025

The Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH)

Transformation happens when people feel safe to grow

Amsterdam has become slightly cheaper for expats

Amsterdam: A city of canals, culture and character

Welcome to The Rembrandt House Museum

English Audio Description for Netherlands’ most famous musical: Soldaat van Oranje

Amsterdam Eats. A History in Dishes and Glass, made in Antiquity

Hans Withoos | The Joy of Life

Haku Specialty Coffee – A hidden treasure on Rozengracht

Homes for Expats – Your trusted real estate specialists in Amsterdam

Discover NEMO’s new rooftop square

Kishio Suga – Where Both Sides Meet in Museum Cobra

Interview with an expat

Inflatable Thoughts: Marinke van Zandwijk

Uncomfortable Dutch coalition ends after 11 months of disagreements

Youth wage hikes marks significant progress amid ongoing efforts for fair compensation

Amsterdam’s reputation as strongest municipal brand is declining

Dutch employers often assume women are only interested in part-time work

Europe’s Baseball Elite Comes to Rotterdam

Dutch young people find climate change less relevant in their daily lives

750 years of Amsterdam: Cruijff, Van Gaal and Ajax’s last European glory

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Bikes, bread, and blunt honesty: Moving to the Netherlands is a ride!

Thoughts on authenticity (again)

Police face major financial deficits in the future

The Sea: dive into the magical deep | Fabrique des Lumières

Celebrate the Magic of Theatre with Orange Theatre Company!

An amazing trip to Azerbaijan, the Land of Fire

Discover Rotterdam: the bold, surprising heart of the Netherlands