We will meet each other at SAIL Amsterdam 2025
In 2025,we willcelebratethe750thanniversaryof ourcapitalwith the 10th edition of SAIL Amsterdam. Ships, crew members, and visitors from around the world will come together to celebrate…
2025 – Edition 5 – July
The Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH)
The Hague’s Oldest Intergovernmental Organisation – a Quiet Force Behind Cross-Border Justice The Oldest Intergovernmental Organisation in The Hague The Hague is known around…
Transformation happens when people feel safe to grow
A conversation with Ligia Koijen Ramos, CEO of In2motivation Interviewer: In2motivation has a powerful presence in the corporate coaching world. What makes your approach different?Ligia…
Amsterdam has become slightly cheaper for expats
Life in Amsterdam has become slightly cheaper for expats in the past year, according to a global benchmark by HR consultancy Mercer. Amsterdam is…
Amsterdam: A city of canals, culture and character
For any expat arriving in the Netherlands, Amsterdam is often the first city to explore, and for good reason. Compact, walkable and pulsing with…
English Audio Description for Netherlands’ most famous musical: Soldaat van Oranje
Iconic Dutch musical opens up to international audiences with innovative ‘Language No Problem’ technology Starting August 22, the musical Soldaat van Oranje will also be available…
Amsterdam Eats. A History in Dishes and Glass, made in Antiquity
The University of Amsterdam has its very own museum, the Allard Pierson Museum. Now on show: Amsterdam Eats. A History in Dishes and Glass,…
Hans Withoos | The Joy of Life
Gallery Persoon and the Oogenlust Concept Store in the south of the Netherlands present a solo exhibition by Dutch photographic artist Hans Withoos from…
Haku Specialty Coffee – A hidden treasure on Rozengracht
On bustling Rozengracht 69, just a four-minute walk from the Anne Frank House and ten minutes from Dam Square, sits a small but beloved…
Homes for Expats – Your trusted real estate specialists in Amsterdam
When I started Homes for Expats, I wasn’t just building a real estate company. I was creating the kind of support I wish I…
Discover NEMO’s new rooftop square
A completely renewed terrace in the heart of Amsterdam with lots of greenery and science, with fantastic views of the city. On the roof,…
Kishio Suga – Where Both Sides Meet in Museum Cobra
Enter the silent world of pioneering Japanese sculptor and installation artist Kishio Suga this summer. From 28 June, Museum Cobra in Amstelveen will show…
Interview with an expat
What’s your name and where do you come from? Can you tell us something about your hometown/country? I am Ritu Gupta from Delhi, the…
Inflatable Thoughts: Marinke van Zandwijk
How do you experience art? Do you look at the work first or do you turn to the accompanying text? How long do you…
Uncomfortable Dutch coalition ends after 11 months of disagreements
From the start, it was unlikely that the Dutch cabinet led by Prime Minister Dick Schoof would sit out the full four-year term. The…
Youth wage hikes marks significant progress amid ongoing efforts for fair compensation
The government has taken a significant step to address growing concern among youth about the minimum wage. In the Spring Memorandum, the government has…
Amsterdam’s reputation as strongest municipal brand is declining
Once considered a leader in municipal branding, Amsterdam has seen its reputation significantly decline, dropping from the top spot to sixth place in the…
Dutch employers often assume women are only interested in part-time work
The Netherlands has long had a strong part-time culture in which far more women than men work limited hours. Recent research conducted by the…
Europe’s Baseball Elite Comes to Rotterdam
While football may dominate Dutch sports headlines and cycling rules the roads, there is another sport that the Dutch are good at — and…
Dutch young people find climate change less relevant in their daily lives
The climate paradox of Dutch youth A contradiction has emerged among Dutch young people. While their understanding of climate science has never been more…
750 years of Amsterdam: Cruijff, Van Gaal and Ajax’s last European glory
It’s 24 May 1994, and Johan Cruijff sits on a metal chair that looks as if it has been stolen from a local Athens…
Bikes, bread, and blunt honesty: Moving to the Netherlands is a ride!
So, you’ve moved to the Netherlands. Or maybe you’re just visiting, seduced by images of tulip fields, leaning canal houses, and a general vibe…
Thoughts on authenticity (again)
In a letter to Fliss, Freud famously stated that the ‘aim’ of an analysis is to transform a person’s neurotic misery into everyday unhappiness….