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…
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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…
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…
Annie M.G. Schmidt’s Bold and Brassy Kids
Britain has Roald Dahl, Sweden has Astrid Lindgren and the Netherlands has Annie M.G. Schmidt: writers who entertain generations of children with their fabulous…
NEMO Science Museum completes large-scale renovations
How unique are you, compared to other people? How does your body change throughout your life? How agile are you? These are just some…
Cai Guo-Qiang. Inopportune: Stage two
Edition 31 October 2019 The monumental installation Inopportune: Stage two consists of nine replica tigers pierced by dozens of arrows and a set decoration…