Tilo Baumgärtel in Drents Museum
From 14 October 2023 to 3 March 2024, the Drents Museum presents the exhibition Tilo Baumgärtel – Das selbe Wasser. This solo exhibition by…
2023 – Edition 5 July
Animals in the MoCa in Noordwijk
On Friday afternoon, June 2, the exhibition ‘Animals’ was officially opened with the interest of invited guests and Friends of the MoCA. Ger Apeldoorn…
The Upside-Down Season
The 2022-2023 Dutch Eredivisie season proved to be a rollercoaster ride filled with unexpected turns and surprises. Feyenoord Rotterdam, against all odds, emerged as…
Overijssels Vechtdal is a hidden gem
Nestled in the picturesque province of Overijssel in the Netherlands, Het Overijsselse Vechtdal is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. This enchanting region…
Sea Lodge Adventure in Bloemendaal aan Zee
Imagine waking up to the soothing sound of waves crashing against the shore, the gentle sea breeze rustling through your hair, and the warm…
Keti Koti in Amsterdam
Keti Koti is an annual festival celebrated in Amsterdam to commemorate the abolition of slavery in the Dutch colonies on 1 July 1863. The…
Festival De Parade
De Parade is a traveling theater festival that takes place annually in several cities in the Netherlands: Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Utrecht, and The Hague. It…
Painting with a Lens – Marie-Jeanne van Hövell tot Westerflier
The exhibition Painting with a Lens in Museum JAN provides an overview of the rich and diverse photographic oeuvre which Marie-Jeanne van Hövell tot…
Giorgio Morandi and the Netherlands
From 17 June to 24 September, Museum Belvédère will present the exhbition Giorgio Morandi and the Netherlands, a follow-up to the successful exhibition Giorgio…
Humberto Tan | Tomorrow will be better
Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof in Maastricht presents an exhibition by Dutch photographer and media personality Humberto Tan from 23 September 2023 until 17 March…
Glass from De Oude Horn in Museum JAN
Bernard Heesen (1958) is one of the most important and influential glass artists in the Netherlands. This year, to celebrate his 65th birthday, the…
Be blown away
Many people in the Netherlands think of beautifully designed glass when they hear the name Leerdam. The Old Dutch town of Leerdam is a…
Fall in Love with Rembrandt’s Intimate World: Unveiling the Exhibition “Rembrandt & Love”
Prepare to be enraptured by the timeless allure of love as you delve into the captivating world of one of history’s greatest artists, Rembrandt—opening…
Celebrating photography! 20 years Nederlands Fotomuseum
This year Nederlands Fotomuseum will be celebrating its 20th anniversary. We will celebrate it not alone, we are celebrating it with you. Are you…
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 Filippo De Pace, and…
The sun is finally out. This calls for fine dining at your favorite restaurant’s outdoor terrace.
Summer has arrived! We are finally seeing more sun and good weather calls for late night dinners under the blue sky. We see restaurants…
Lost in wonder: Exploring quirky museums in the Netherlands
When it comes to museums, the Netherlands is famous for its world-class institutions like the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum. However, beyond thewell-known…
What happened to ambiguity?
Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis (1915) has been my favourite novel since I read it at thirteen. As I was reading it from a 13-year-old’s perspective,…
Introducing Eline Hut and Peter Goudappel: Experts in mortgage advice for expats
We are pleased to introduce a newcomer in the field of mortgage affairs, specifically tailored for expats. Eline Hut and Peter Goudappel, both formerly…
Haarlem Campus: Leading the way in sustainability education
In today’s fast-paced world, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s an urgent need. Haarlem Campus is at the forefront of preparing future professionals to drive…
Edwin van der Sar quits as CEO of Ajax
Edwin van der Sar has quit his role as Chief Executive Officer at Ajax. The former Ajax and Netherlands goalkeeper had been a member…
A quarter of young people is overweight
As Statistics Netherlands (CBS) report, a quarter of young adults (18-25 years old) in the Netherlands are overweight. This means that their body mass…
The rental market in Amsterdam is crazy
The supply of rental properties in Amsterdam appears to be falling rapidly, while demand remains high. How can you find a place to live?…
Inflation rises to 6.1% – everything is more expensive, except energy
Despite constant cost-cutting, budgeting and discount shopping, the average Dutch citizen finds their wallet getting a little bit slimmer with each month. While it…
Mandatory fee for plastic drinking cups and disposable containers
In an effort to reduce plastic waste, the government has established a mandatory extra fee for disposable plastic cups and containers in take-away and…
Dutch finance minister intends to secure nation’s cash availability
The Netherlands’ Minister of Finance Sigrid Kaag has called for cash money to remain free of charge and accessible to everyone in the future….
Threats to politicians are the order of the day
News reports abound of politicians being threatened, especially online. In fact, the Dutch public prosecution service (OM) has said that there were 1125 reports…
Dutch Senate passes new retirement law
Just when you thought everything in the Netherlands was ‘goed geregeld’ (well- arranged) the Dutch Senate decided on May 30 to change the retirement…