August shows Haarlem Comedy Factory!
🌟 Join Haarlem Comedy Factory’s August Shows! Welcome to the final stretch of August! Whether you are looking to share a few laughs over…
2026 – Edition 5 August
Connecting People – bringing the world together in Almere
On Saturday 5 September, Almere Centrum comes alive with Connecting People, a free and vibrant festival celebrating culture, diversity and connection. From 12:00 to 17:00, the Esplanade…
New Aftersea festival brings Scheveningen to life in late summer
Scheveningen is set to host a new two-day late-summer festival. During Aftersea, on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September, cultural venues, museums and seaside…
Discover the power of Chicano art at H’ART Museum Amsterdam
Looking for an exhibition that goes beyond beautiful art? Radical Histories: Chicano Prints from the Smithsonian American Art Museum offers a rare opportunity to discover one…
Christiaan Kuitwaard – Painter of Silence in Museum JAN
A subtle interplay of light and shadow. A deserted beach. Silent trees in a forest. In an increasingly busy world, Christiaan Kuitwaard seeks silence….
What expats says about their city: Delft
IOLA What’s your name and age, and where are you originally from? My name is Iola, I’m 49, and I’m originally from Galicia in…
Veterinary costs are being capped
The Dutch government plans to curb rising veterinary costs by banning financial incentives, but will not introduce maximum veterinary fees at this stage. NU.nl…
Lou Loeber in Stedelijk Museum Schiedam
For the first time in 33 years, Stedelijk Museum Schiedam will be presenting a solo exhibition by Lou Loeber (1894-1983), whose vibrant, socially engaged yet accessible…
Surprisingly close: five small French cities for the perfect weekend getaway
A charming French town, a nice glass of wine outdoors, and all that just a half-day’s drive away. The ideal weekend getaway, isn’t it?…
Wallonia: a perfect getaway just across the border
Looking for a short escape that feels like a true journey abroad, without the hassle of long travel times? Just a few hours from…
Delft: where Dutch history meets tomorrow
From royal history and world-famous art to cutting-edge innovation, Delft is one of the Netherlands’ most captivating cities. There are plenty of beautiful cities…
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 Thiago, originally from Brazil,…
Non-compete clauses overhauled
Recently appointed Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten is dipping back into the past for policy ideas as his minoritygovernment begins to set out its…
Amsterdam Pulls the World to the Bosbaan
World-class rowing returns to Amsterdam’s historic forest course from 24 to 30 August 2026. This August, Amsterdam will become the centre of the rowing…
Dutch birth rate declines steadily
Dutch citizens are continuing to have fewer children, with birth rates declining in almost every municipality over the past decade, according to Statistics Netherlands…
Home energy labels are becoming increasingly decisive for affordability
A higher home energy label is a sign of better environmental impact, as well as of improved energy living conditions. But better energy labels…
New Box 3 tax rules drive talent across the border
Even though he might average over 50 posts a day on a variety of topics, including conspiracy theories about anti-white genocide and Space X’s…
Museum Beelden aan Zee: Rui Chafes x Alberto Giacometti. Gris, Vide, Cris III
A new, tranquil, sensory experience of Alberto Giacometti’s world-famous sculptures: that’s what Portuguese artist Rui Chafes offers in Museum Beelden aan Zee in The…
When Oranje plays….
There are many moments when foreigners living in the Netherlands wonder whether they truly belong. The language is still a puzzle, the weather is…
Heroin chic is more insecure than it likes to admit
Growing up in the early 2000s, the only gaze we knew to see the world through was male, and it had a particular way…
A new chapter for international education in Hoofddorp
As we approach the end of another school year, our community is looking ahead to an exciting new chapter. What began in 2018 as…
SRH Haarlem launches Academy for professionals, leaders and organisations
SRH Haarlem University of Applied Sciences is launching a new Academy for professionals, leaders andorganisations. With an offering of executive education, short programmes, tailor-made…
Introducing Sparrow: where learning takes center stage
The International School Eindhoven (ISE) is proud to announce the official opening of Sparrow, our newest school building, marking a significant milestone in the…