Due to slow economic growth, businesses are struggling
A new era of stagnation The Netherlands experienced historically minimal business growth in 2025, with only 1% more companies registered compared to the previous…
2026 – Edition 1 – February
A minority government will be formed – what does that mean?
As coalition talks continue in the Netherlands between D66, VVD and CDA, the likelihood of a minority government isincreasing. But what exactly is a…
American Myth & Memory in H’ART Museum
On Saturday, February 13, 2026, H’ART Museum, in collaboration with the Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington, D.C.), will open the exhibition ‘American Myth & Memory: David Levinthal…
The soul of the canal house: why your fiscal future belongs in Amsterdam’s heart
Amsterdam has never been a city of cold bystanders. Long before the first blueprints for the glass towers of the Zuidaswere drawn, the pulse…
Chasing Gold in the Alps: a Winter Olympic preview from Milano to Cortina
The Winter Olympics have a unique way of pulling people together. Whether you grew up skating on frozen canals, watching alpine races on a…
Fiscal changes in 2026: What knowledge workers, expats and others need to know
The year 2026 brings several important tax changes that will impact international professionals living and working in the Netherlands. Whether you are a privileged…
Transforming primary education: Winford’s dual campus vision
Winford College and Winford Bilingual recently integrated their current primary schools in the Amsterdam and The Hague area. This will create a more comprehensive…
The IamExpat Fair returns to Amsterdam this spring
“Everything internationals need, in one location, on one day” The IamExpat Fair offers helpful information and services tailored to global citizens with local needs….
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
A home for your guests, and a haven for you: hosting in Amsterdam made effortless Relocating to Amsterdam is a journey filled with opportunity,…
Amsterdam: canals, culture and a city that feels like home
For many expats arriving in the Netherlands, Amsterdam is the natural starting point. Compact, walkable and full of energy, the Dutch capital blends centuries…
What expats says about their city Amsterdam!
Ananya What’s your name, how old are you, and where are you originally from? My name is Ananya Rao, I’m 34 years old, and…
Concert in the Okura Hotel, Amsterdam for the Corps Diplomats
On Monday, 15 December 2025, a beautiful concert for the Corps Diplomats took place in the Hotel Okura in Amsterdam, after three memorable concerts…
Michiel de Ruyter in a New Light
How recent research enriches the 350th anniversary year Three and a half centuries after his death, Michiel de Ruyter continues to capture the imagination….
Get to know the heritage collections of the University of Amsterdam in Allard Pierson
What does the past mean to you? At the Allard Pierson, in the heart of Amsterdam, the past comes to life through objects made,…
Interview with an expat
Where do you live in the Netherlands? What is one of your favourite things about where you live? My name is Ell from India…
What a Dutch train station says about the Netherlands
If you ever want to understand the Netherlands, don’t go to a museum. Go to a train station at 8:17 on a Tuesday morning…
On not-knowing & other types of nausea
I went to see Hamnet last night and left feeling absolutely mesmerised by the power of interpretation. Maggie O’Farrell and Chloé Zhao’s reading of…
Coffee bars are replacing cafés and nightclubs for young people
Young people are socializing differently now than in past generations. Instead of spending a night out having drinks in a bar or partying at…
Drop in family income after child turns 18
Psychologically, having a child turning 18 can be difficult for some parents. Now, a new report published last month shows that it can be…
Higher minimum wage is causing problems for SMEs
Low-income workers in the Netherlands have received a New Year boost, as the statutory minimum hourly wage has risen by 2.15% – an increase…
Increasing poverty among the self-employed
For many, self-employment is associated with independence, flexibility and opportunity. Yet recent data suggests a growing number of self-employed workers are struggling to afford…