Dutch school system
The Dutch educational system is known as a fair system with equal opportunities for all and it continues to rank well internationally. The Dutch…
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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…
Four reasons why you need a Museumkaart in the Netherlands
Dreaming about visiting famous works of art, beautiful castles, and ancient dinosaur bones? Whether you’ve recently moved to the Netherlands or have lived here for…
Enjoy the Holiday Season at Gelderlandplein
Looking for the perfect outfit or gift for the Holiday Season? Do you want to get in the mood for Christmas with the famous…
A steady decline, but more Dutch people in higher education than ever: A ‘new norm’?
The Netherlands has more people in higher education than ever before, whilst numbers in lower education have declined. These are the recent findings of…
Vinyard Domein Holset
Domein Holset is a sparkling wine house in the hills of Zuid-Limburg. Using the traditional method, Domein Hoslet’s grapes are grown to make an…
Dutch refugee organisations demand a sustainable solution to the asylum crisis
Historically, the Netherlands has been the melting pot of different civilizations and has been extremely active in addressing humanitarian crises, including the reception of…
Johan Remkes starts mediation with angry farmers
As the Dutch government is still trying to figure out the optimal solutions to the nitrogen crisis, consultations with several farmers’ organizations have begun….
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…
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…
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…