Rutger Bregman’s “Humankind: A Hopeful History”
If Rutger Bregman were a normal historian, he would have perhaps contented himself with the praise for his 2016 international bestseller, ‘Utopia For Realists:…
If Rutger Bregman were a normal historian, he would have perhaps contented himself with the praise for his 2016 international bestseller, ‘Utopia For Realists:…
The topic of dementia was once taboo for cinema, with the often-slow decline of the illness difficult to encapsulate, and perhaps too distressing to…
Kunsthal Rotterdam will be kicking off the new year with the multimedia exhibition ‘Youthquake. The Desire for Eternal Youth’. The exhibition reveals the strong…
Rijksmuseum, the national museum of arts and history of the Netherlands, will stage its first ever major exhibition dedicated to the subject of slavery…
When foreigners in the Netherlands unpack their things and take up residence, they often bring with them a piece of their own home countries…
Westfield Mall of the Netherlands in Leidschendam finally opened its doors on 18 March. After twelve years and 630 million in investments, owner Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield…
As I’m writing this, I am celebrating my two-year anniversary of arriving in Europe – I spent the first week in Germany before heading…
It’s been over a year since we entered our first lockdown here in The Netherlands, and most of us are still working from home….
Museums can open safely and responsibly, as shown in the summer of 2020, as long as 6 feet distance is maintained between visitors. As…
Festive outdoor grazing at Campina farm with top skater Patrick Roest Today is the official first day of spring. Campina traditionally ushers in the…
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic we have saluted our heroes. Naturally, we have heralded the amazing work of our heroes in health care who have…
While life is still uncertain due to the world pandemic, some trial events and concerts are being held in the Netherlands. The aim is…
Burnout is the buzzword of the moment. It’s unfortunately a common phenomenon at the best of times, but the entrepreneurial community is even more…
First, I watch a lot of Dutch TV to learn the language. I find it a really entertaining way to learn colloquial Dutch. If…
KLM recently announced plans to launch a package-travel division, KLM Holidays, to sell vacations directly to consumers. The company will offer travelers packaged vacations…
A person is subject to Dutch tax when that person is a Dutch tax resident. A Dutch tax resident is a person whose life…
On 17 February, the two Ministers of Education Ingrid van Engelshoven and Arie Slob announced extra financial support for the education system. The COVID-19…
When moving to the Netherlands with children, your first plan might be to send your kids to an international school. International schools offer curriculums…
There finally seems to be light at the end of the dark tunnel that is the corona pandemic. The Netherlands commenced vaccinating its citizens…
The most important election in the Netherlands will take place on 15-17 March 2021, where voters will choose the new members of the House…
A coalition of 34 organizations in the Dutch housing and construction industry has put forward an Action Agenda for the building of one million…
On 17 February, the two Ministers of Education Ingrid van Engelshoven and Arie Slob announced extra financial support for the education system. The COVID-19…
In the province of Drenthe a number of pig farmers are making their animals useful before they go to slaughter. The pigs live outside,…
Believe it or not, according to the Dutch National Bank (DNB), in 2020 the Dutch managed to hoard an astounding 42 billion euros extra…
The importance of sport in modern society is already well-documented, but its role has been greatly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. When we consider…
Thinking back to when many of us were adolescents, the news of school closing would have been music to most of our ears. Not…
Each crisis has its winners and losers and, during this pandemic one clear winner has particularly stood out, as a recent survey has shown:…
In 1992, the Dutch sociologist Henk Becker pigeon-holed four distinctive generations in Dutch society in the late twentieth century: the Pre-War generation (born 1910-1930);…
If a survey was conducted today asking people to choose just one thing that in their opinion is harming our planet the most, it…
With the introduction of the second lockdown in December 2020, several Dutch industries are facing the looming spectre of bankruptcy. Two industries have been…
The year 2020 is one for the history books as it changed many aspects of our lives; the mortgage market was no exception. Never…
A trip to Amsterdam may be a post-COVID dream plan for many visitors, but if they are expecting to engage in some recreational weed…
On 18 January, Lilianne Ploumen became the new leader of the Dutch Labour Party (Partij van de Arbeid), following the resignation of her predecessor…
On 15 January, two months before the March elections, Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced the resignation of his cabinet in response to the fallout…
Nanda Jagusiak-Monteiro interviews Mr. Jan van Zanen, Mayor of The Hague Former posts: Deputy Mayor of Utrecht (1998-2005); Mayor of Amstelveen (2005-2013); Mayor of…
Rotterdam has always been a versatile jazz city. The city offers an extensive network of venues, programs, festivals and support organizations for famous and…
The Dutch love plants and have an average of thirteen plants at home. Nevertheless, taking care of them appears to be a major challenge…
Due to the ongoing corona crisis and the associated limitations, the Drents Museum in Assen has radically changed the exhibition program for the first…
Every winter around this time, we’ve made a habit of looking back on the sporting year that was. In order to cover 2020 as…
Out of the shadow falling across her face, Paula Modersohn Becker regards us with a steady gaze. She painted Self-portrait with Hat and Veil in the…
The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam is the setting for the very first exhibition of the world-renowned artist Ulay. Ulay was a pioneer in many…
Breda is the youngest city museum in the Netherlands and a starting point for anyone who wants to discover the art and history of…
Somehow, the new year is (luckily) just around the corner. After a completely bizarre and unexpected 2020, most of us are happy to welcome…
A few months ago I wrote about the notorious ‘slum lord of the Netherlands’, Ronnie van de Putte. The real estate businessman and his…
After a long dispute about her fate, the Cabinet has allowed Buba the circus elephant to stay with the Freiwalds, the famous German-Dutch family…
We have seen people shop for some unusual things during this pandemic. Home cooking and baking became a trend, yeast became high in demand….
A new statement from the Dutch National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security (NCTV), which protects the Netherlands from threats that could disrupt society, shows…
By 2020, society is significantly more sensitive to questions of equality and discrimination than ever before. However, the COVID-19 crisis has affected both employers…
Moco is a proudly independent museum located on Museumplein in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. As the name suggests, modern and contemporary art make up the…
As the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic and its enormous fallout, expats experience an added layer of difficulty, living away from their home…