IamExpat Weekly | April 7, 2022

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April 7, 2022

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What you need to know about working in the Netherlands as a highly skilled migrant

by Pim Bouwmeester

Are you looking to work in the Netherlands as a highly skilled migrant? This may be challenging. Here is what you need to know!

How to make your house your home

by Robin Hendrikse

So, you managed to get through all necessary paperwork to relocate, and you have found suitable housing. Now you want to make your new place your home. But how?

Interest rates are rising, is now the time to remortgage?

by Peter Geurts

There are a number of developments that could affect your mortgage, making remortgaging an attractive option. Klar Finance explains why you should remortgage your property.

Four mistakes I made as an American expat trying to speak Dutch

by Kate Aemisegger

Kate Aemisegger from UvA Talen reveals the mistakes she made when first learning Dutch as an expat, and explains how you can avoid making similar mistakes.

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CBS: Inflation in the Netherlands reaches historic 11,9 percent

Preliminary figures published by Statistics Netherlands reveal that inflation hit 11,9 percent in March 2022, the highest figure recorded since the 1975 oil crisis.

Zelenskyy addresses Dutch parliament in historic speech: "You can help us win"

In his speech, the Ukrainian President called on the Netherlands to tighten sanctions against Russia and increase support for Ukraine: "I hope you can help us win."

The Netherlands is the largest importer of Ukrainian sunflower oil in the EU

In 2021, the Netherlands was the EU’s largest importer of Ukrainian crude sunflower oil and maize, spending a total of 538 million and 536 million euros on each.

Increasing number of people forced to make use of Dutch food banks

Food banks in a number of Dutch cities have told NU that they've seen a recent increase in the number of people relying on them for support.

New rail services to connect Amsterdam to Italy, Austria and Denmark

From this summer, Green City Trips will be running night trains between Amsterdam and Utrecht and various cities across Europe, including Florence and Copenhagen.

CBR: Staff shortages lead to four-month wait for driving exams

With a high number of CBR examiners absent, students in the Netherlands are now having to wait up to four or five months to sit their practical driving exams.

How to improve your home’s energy efficiency

by Stephanie Akkaoui Hughes

Having a home that consumes minimal non-renewable energy is not only a positive contribution to the climate crisis, but it is also financially beneficial.