Théo van Rysselberghe | Painter of the Sun
Singer Laren pays tribute to the Belgian ‘modernist’ Théo van Rysselberghe (1862-1926) in its exhibition Painter of the Sun. He was a master of…
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Fabrique des Lumières opens in Amsterdam
Amsterdam’s Westergasfabriek was built in 1885 by the Imperial Continental Gas Association, but in 1967 the building was given a new lease of life…
Under the spell of Mount Ararat in the Drents Museum
Magnificent objects Various highlights from the History Museum of Armenia in Yerevan will be on show in Assen. Gold and silver ornaments and beakers, weapons, earthenware…
Holland Festival is celebrating its 75-year existence with a topical programme
Holland Festival is the largest international performing arts festival of the Netherlands and one of the oldest festivals of Europe. This year, the Holland…
Science on Stage 2022
Wednesday 23 March 2022 “How to teach the idea of ‘motion’ to my students?” Every dedicated teacher of science and physics grapples with this…
Tutoring from home, away from home.
As an expat family, foreign schooling can be challenging without the right tutor. There’s a lot of pressure on parents to retain a sense…
Indian top chefs in Amsterdam-Zuid
Indian restaurant Rasoi has recently opened its door in the Maasstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid. In a refined setting you will discover the pearls of real…
Health Insurance 2022
Option to change your policy before 1 January If you have a mandatory Dutch health insurance (‘Basisverzekering’) then you have the option to change…
Big Ben Kids, high-quality childcare in a fun and challenging environment
Childcare provider Big Ben Kids with locations in The Hague, Wassenaar and Amstelveen, aims to be more than just childcare and has invested in…
Surviving the Dutch school, traditions and habits
You have chosen a Dutch primary school for your child; how exciting to start this Dutch adventure! Being in a Dutch school means dealing…
5 answers to difficult questions about the VvE
VvE is short for Vereniging van Eigenaren (Association of Owners) and is an umbrella body that represents the common interests of all owners in…
Festival de Parade
In the summer of 2021, theatre festival Parade travels through the Netherlands for the 30th year. The festival kicks off in Eindhoven. From Eindhoven, the festival will continue its journey with her colorful tents, restaurants and terraces to The Hague, Utrecht and Amsterdam. The summer tour will conclude in Rotterdam. The Paradeoffers something for everyone to experience. There will be over 40 different theatre, music, and dance performances for all ages. The…
Five questions about leasehold in Amsterdam. Complicated? Yes, but very important!
Since July 2016, the municipality of Amsterdam has issued its land in perpetual leasehold. Perpetual leasehold means that the leasehold has an indefinite term,…
Rules about working in The Netherlands
You’ve found a job and are about to sign your employment contract? Congratulations! The Netherlands offers a high level of protection for employees’ rights…
Haute Bordure in the Fries Museum
In the Fries Museum you will discover that embroidery is of all times and for everyone; young and old, man and woman! Nearly 150…
Working in the Netherlands
So you are looking for work in the Netherlands, or you have already found a job and will be relocating soon? There are few…
Paying your taxes in the Netherlands
Paying taxes in the Netherlands is a relatively straightforward affair. As the national Tax Office (Belastingdienst) says: ‘we can’t make it more fun, but…
Buying a home: where & how?
So you are considering buying a home in the Netherlands? That’s a great choice, financially speaking; but it requires you to think strategically in…
Buying a home in the Netherlands
So you’ve made the decision to buy a house in Holland. Alone or together with your real estate agent, you’ve found the perfect place…
Home care in the Netherlands
If you are in need of medical care but don’t have to stay in a hospital, you can apply for a wide range of…
What to do when you need healthcare
Congratulations! You have arrived in one of the world’s happiest and healthiest countries. The Netherlands consistently ranks in any top ten list for health…
Health insurance in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, the government guarantees access to healthcare for all, and care is generally of a high quality. It is funded through income…
Dutch school system: background
The Dutch educational system is known as a fair system with equal opportunities for all and it continues to rank well internationally. The Dutch…
Looking after the little ones
Childcare in the Netherlands is considered a shared responsibility between parents, schools, employers and the government. The parents raise their children, schools and care…
Great demand for a lockdown with giraffes
The number of bookings for a midweek at the Safari Resort Beekse Bergen has tripled for the first week of January, compared to a…
Dry January trend by Le Nord
While we normally start the year with New Year’s receptions and drinks, this year it may be easier than ever to stop drinking. With…
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
We wish all the readers and contributors of the Holland Times a happy & healthy 2021!
Multilingualism in schools. Yes or No?
Many people believe that when you move to a different country, you should try to exclusively practice the host country’s language in order to…
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…
Third corona support package will be more austere
As Covid-19 cases continue to grow, so does the negative impact of the crisis on business. As a result, the Dutch government has implemented…
Beacon for expats in corona time: ‘NOS in English’ puts expat anxiety to rest
I remember at the start of corona crisis, news from around the world was breaking at a feverish pitch. Prime Minister Mark Rutte several…
Corona virus: Is the Netherlands ready for autumn?
As the summer season comes to an end, the beginning of autumn is a concern for local authorities in the fight against Covid-19. Temperatures…
Dutch economy notes the biggest decline ever in the second quarter of 2020
The consequences of the world pandemic have hit the Dutch economy hard. Although a decline was expected, according to the first calculation by CBS…
Decline expected in the housing market, especially in student cities
The corona crisis is leaving its mark in all aspects of the economy, including the housing market. Although the housing market is currently still…
Is this restaurant clean? NVWA restaurant inspection reports ‘easier and faster’ available online
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has made it a lot easier for diners to check online whether the restaurant or…
Lectures on Saturday, exams in the evening: Dutch higher education kicks off with creative solutions amongst Covid-19
Some say that out of constraint comes creativity, and as universities and colleges around the Netherlands have started their academic year amidst stringent Covid-19…
Unemployment worse than ever?
The corona pandemic has had a dire effect on the Dutch economy and more so on the labour market. Following the outbreak of the…
Farmers and nitrogen – an unhappy union
Dutch farmers are in deep manure. On 22 July, thousands of Dutch farmers descended on the building of the National Institute for Public Health…