Celebrate the Magic of Theatre with Orange Theatre Company!
A Night of Theatre Extravagance June 19, 20.00 at KIT Live in Oosterpark: OTC Marks 7 Bold Years with a Night of incredible performances,…
2025 – Edition 4 June
An amazing trip to Azerbaijan, the Land of Fire
On Wednesday March 18, 2025 we left with a selected group of friends for a private tour, initiated by Nanda Jagusiak-Monteiro to Azerbaijan. This…
Discover Rotterdam: the bold, surprising heart of the Netherlands
When you picture the Netherlands, your mind might drift to cozy canals, charming windmills and the romantic streets of Amsterdam. But just an hour…
World first: The Hague bans fossil fuel advertising through local law
The Hague is the first city in the world to ban outdoor advertising for fossil fuels through local legislation. Advertising for fossil fuels, such…
A New Crop of Tulips Is Blooming: The Rise of the Touchdown Tulips
As the final tulips are plucked from the Dutch bulb fields and the renowned Keukenhof gardens close their gates for another year, a new…
Charley Toorop: Love for Van Gogh in Kröller-Müller Museum
In its first exhibition on Toorop’s admiration for Van Gogh, the Kröller-Müller Museum in the National Park Hoge Veluwe brings together sixty works that…
Grand Dessert in Kunstmuseum Den Haag
Have you ever wondered how desserts came into being? Then this exhibition will definitely appeal to you. From trifle to baklava: this show takes…
Bar TWLV at the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel: cocktails, comfort food and a great vibe
In the vibrant heart of Amsterdam, close to Leidseplein, is Bar TWLV: an accessible, cosmopolitan bar where you can start the day with brunch,…
CUTE: A playful yet provocative journey into the power of cuteness
From fluffy kittens to pastel animations, cuteness is everywhere – but did you know it can also be a tool for protest, identity and…
Counterplay: an exhibition about the identity and positioning of female monarchs in Paleis het Loo
In Counterplay, Paleis Het Loo will explore how the royal family adapted to social change in the 20th century, in an era that sawthree…
The Mucha Experience in Drents Museum De Buitenplaats
On Saturday 5 July 2025, Drents Museum De Buitenplaats in Eelde will open the spectacular immersive exhibition The Mucha Experience. The art of the…
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 Giulia, and I come…
Rotterdam: The bold beauty
There’s something about Rotterdam that doesn’t try to win you over. You either fall for its bold, unpredictable energy, or you don’t. It’s not…
Thoughts on being competitive
Unless you work in a high-octane industry where The Wolf of Wall Street is treated like a role model, admitting that you’re a competitive…
Accessibility with regard to the 2025 NATO summit
The 2025 NATO Summit will be held on 24 and 25 June at the World Forum in The Hague. It requires many security measures,…
Finding and financing a home in the Netherlands: a tax perspective for expats
For many expats settling in the Netherlands – particularly in urban centres like Amsterdam, Utrecht and Rotterdam – securing a suitable home is among…
Dutch economy poised for moderate growth amid global uncertainties
The Dutch economy is projected to experience moderate growth in 2025, driven by increased consumer spending and government investments. However, global geopolitical tensions and…
Arne Slot leads Liverpool to 20th Premier League title in his debut season
It was in Lady Windermere’s Fan that one of Oscar Wilde’s most quoted aphorisms was coined: ‘There are only two tragedies in life: one…
Parking fees at trade fairs spark growing frustration among public and professionals
Parking fees in Dutch cities are as high as its real estate costs. The rapid rise in parking fees across Dutch cities has ignited…
According to housing corporations, rent freeze for social housing is ineffective
Last month, the Dutch secretary of Housing and Urban Planning (VRO), Mona Keijzer, announced that rents for social housing will not increase this year…
Accountancy offices struggling to find staff
A staffing crisis The Dutch accountancy sector is facing a significant staffing crisis which threatens to undermine its stability and growth. Nearly 60% of…
Private sector rents continue to rise
Private sector rents rose substantially in the first quarter of 2025, increasing markedly from where they stood during the first three months of 2024….
Gender wage gap decreased in 2024, but wages remain unequal
The gender wage gap in the Netherlands decreased to 10.5% in 2024, marking significant progress compared to 19% in 2010, according to Statistics Netherlands…
Homes for Expats is your Dutch Housing Specialist
Homes for Expats was started by Cherene Kruger and stemmed from a deep-rooted commitment and unwavering determination: to assist internationals find their dream home…
Home renovation in the Netherlands: realize your dream with Veerkade Vastgoed
If you are an expat in the Netherlands, renovating your home can be quite difficult. There are rules, permits, unknown architectural styles and often…
New Leadership Team Drives Next Phase of Growth
Corporate Housing Factory and its parent company, HSNGGRP (soon under a new name), announce a strategic leadership transition to accelerate growth and innovation. As…
Azerbaijan-Netherlands: Focus on pragmatic and mutually beneficial cooperation
Nanda Jagusiak-Monteiro interviews the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Mr. Mammad Ahmadzada. You have been the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to the Netherlands…