Interview with an expat
Name: Andrea Where do you come from and where do you live in the Netherlands? I’m originally from Poland. I’ve lived in Berlin for…
Edition 9 – 2020 December
The bridge world in 2020
In 2020 a lot of things are different. One of these things is the card game named bridge. Almost all bridge competitions, from top-level…
The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany want to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027
The three neighbouring nations are joining forces to make a bid to host the football World Cup for women in 2027. The countries have…
Making Christmas special in corona times
It’s that time of the year again! But this year “that time of the year” will not be the usual affair. We won’t be…
How to network virtually
As every entrepreneur knows, networking can make or break your business. From finding a possible business partner to connecting with venture capitalists, those Friday…
And the winner is … (no, not the election)
After eight weeks of singing, dancing, acting, sewing and design challenges, and dozens of original looks strutted down the runway, the Netherlands has its…
Reduced transfer tax for first-time buyers
It’s late 2020 and a hot topic is the reduced transfer tax for starting homeowners. What’s the excitement all about? Transfer tax – what…
Bidding on a house without a finance clause
When buying a house in The Netherlands, you probably need to get a mortgage. I’m often asked by clients about buying a house zonder voorbehoud van financiering, which…
United Wardrobe and Vinted join forces: A stand against fast fashion?
United Wardrobe, the leading online second-hand clothing platform in the Netherlands, has been taken over by its international competitor Vinted. The world of second-hand…
Growing homesickness among expats
Moving away from one’s home and family is always difficult; even when it’s one’s own decision. While there is so much to look forward…
TU Delft students develop key to counter smartphone addiction
Unpluq, a physical-digital key designed to help reduce smartphone addiction, launched on the market by the end of last October. The Dutch startup was…
PostNL expands its capacity in preparation for peak season
It’s no surprise that the coming holidays represent one of the busiest seasons ever for PostNL. In preparation for the expected dizzying increase in…
Corona crisis regulations are reversing social progress
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced everyone to make concessions in daily life. From the economy to social interaction, education and even home life, every…
Dutch designer Bas Timmer becomes a 2020 Time Magazine Next Generation Leader
When Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant asked young Dutch designer Bas Timmer (30) to describe what it felt like to become one of Time Magazine’s…