Interview with an expat
What’s your name and where do you come from? Can you tell us something about your hometown/country? My name is Dev and I’m originally…
Find Your Way Guide
All employees aged between 21 and state pension age are entitled to statutory minimum wage
As of 1 January 2024, the statutory gross minimum hourly wage for employees aged 21 and older is € 13.27 per hour, an increase…
House for Democracy and the Rule of Law
ProDemos helps explain the systems that govern democracy and the rule of law. We show citizens what they can do to exert political influence….
Literaturhaus Den Haag and Zeehelden Biblioteek celebrate a joint anniversary
The Literaturhaus Deutsche Bibliothek Den Haag is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Founded in 1953, the Literaturhaus has made an important contribution to…
The Reisopera tours the Netherlands with The Miracle of Heliane
From 30 September to 11 November, the Nederlandse Reisopera will be touring the country with the opera Das Wunder der Heliane (The Miracle of…
Friesland from Above in Fries Museum
Eleven photographs by photographer Siebe Swart, who specializes in aerial photography, form the core of Friesland from Above. From a bird’s eye view, we…
Amersfoort International School is starting in August!
International recognized curriculum for primary years Amersfoort will have an international primary school: Amersfoort International School (AIS). The school will start in August and…
Order your Find your Way guide 2023
Herewith you can order the Find your Way guide 2023. Please fill in the form and you will receive the printed edition in your…
Taking matters into your own hands
Joost Hermsen, entrepreneur, had a preventive health examination done at Prescan, which changed the course of his life. He was suffering from fatigue and…
Re-opening of the renovated monumental Egyptian Residence, where the great Dutch writer, Louis Couperus lived
On Thursday 12 January a reception was hosted by the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Mr. Hatem Elsayed Kamaleldin to mark…
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…