When home is everywhere and nowhere: understanding the Expat Child Syndrome
Moving abroad is often described as an exciting adventure. New opportunities, new cultures and new experiences can enrich family life in countless ways. Yet…
2026 – Edition 7 October
English-language books continue to captivate Dutch social media-savvy youth
English-language books are increasingly popular in the Netherlands, especially among younger readers and particularly in the genres of fiction and children’s literature. KVB Boekwerk…
Dual citizenship in the Netherlands: how Dutch expats gain dual nationality
The Netherlands generally takes a strict approach to dual citizenship. Adults acquiring Dutch citizenship through naturalisation are normally required to renounce their original nationality….
More than 20 years of expertise: a new generation leading international moving and housing in the Netherlands
For diplomats, internationals and other adventurers arriving in, or departing from, The Netherlands, relocation is rarely a single event. It is a sequence of…
Helping internationals master the Dutch language!
One of the best ways for international knowledge workers and their families to settle quickly and easily into life in the Netherlands is to…
Protests against new data centres, but they’re also needed
Plans for an Equinix data centre in Amsterdam-Zuidoost have reignited debate about the infrastructure behind the Netherlands’ digital economy. A group of residents opposing…
The Netherlands: a brain gain country
According to an August 2026 study by Statistics Netherlands, foreign students in the Netherlands generate more benefits for the Dutch national economy than they…
A sporting autumn in the Netherlands
When the October edition of The Holland Times lands, the Dutch outdoor sporting season may be winding down, but the calendar most certainly is…
Eve Arnold | All about Eve
Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof in Maastricht presents a tribute to the life and work of the legendary American photojournalist Eve Arnold (1912-2012) from 19…
Santiago Sierra brings DEATH & MONEY to Rotterdam | Brutus
War, violence and wealth are often discussed as separate issues. In the work of Spanish artist Santiago Sierra, they are closely connected. His exhibition…
Korean Festival | The Hague
On Friday 11 September, a Korean Festival took place in the Grote Kerk in The Hague from 11.00 – 21.00 hrs. The Korean Embassy…
Shivangi Kalra – With my eyes closed | Drents Museum
With Shivangi Kalra – With My Eyes Closed, the Drents Museum presents the very first museum solo exhibition by Indian-Dutch artist Shivangi Kalra (1998)….
Discover the world of art | PAN Amsterdam
Looking for an inspiring day out in Amsterdam this autumn? From 1 to 8 November 2026, PAN Amsterdam returns to RAI Amsterdam for its…
French film festival Tapis Rouge in Amsterdam
Five days of contemporary French film at Het Ketelhuis From Wednesday 28 October to Sunday 1 November, the eighth edition of the French film…
LUTE Kruid ’02: Fine food, warm atmosphere, and a great evening
Looking for a restaurant where exceptional food comes with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere? LUTE Kruid ’02 in Amstelveen is a place where you…
New perspectives on India and Nepal in Satkara
On Reguliersdwarsstraat in Amsterdam, the new Satkara restaurant brings together the cuisines of India and Nepal in a contemporary fine dining setting. Founders Thaneshwar…
The Dutch love to save: why the Netherlands keeps putting money aside
The Dutch are famous for many things: cycling everywhere, complaining about the weather, and having a seemingly supernatural ability to plan their calendars months…
Interview with an expat
Where do you live and what do you love about it? I’m originally from Aruba, in the Caribbean islands, and have lived in Rotterdam…
Autumn migration in Dutch society
Every autumn in the Netherlands, something curious happens. It’s not dramatic enough to make the news, but as an immigrant you notice it immediately:…
Who wrote this? Thoughts on our collective daddy complex
As someone whose spent the past decade writing for a living, my relationship with AI is complicated. At first, it felt like a fun…
What expats say about their city Eindhoven
Sofia What’s your name and age, and where are you originally from? My name is Sofia, I’m 31, and I’m originally from Valencia, Spain….
Eindhoven: the Dutch city you didn’t know you needed to discover
There is a certain energy in Eindhoven that is difficult to put your finger on. Perhaps it is the mix of old industrial buildings…
The IamExpat Fair is coming back to Eindhoven
The IamExpat Fair is coming back to the south of the Netherlands! On Saturday, October 3, 2026, this meeting place for expats and local…
Your first stop in the Maastricht region: Expat Centre Maastricht Region
Moving to a new country is exciting. It offers the chance to build a career, experience a different culture and create a new home….
The Philippines and the Netherlands: 75 years of partnership that continues to grow
“The past 75 years have delivered enduring and productive partnerships between the Philippines and the Netherlands, rooted in mutual respect, shared democratic values, and…