Good news for home buyers in 2021 by Jose de Boer House prices in the Netherlands may still be going up, but there is good news for people planning to buy a new home - FvB De Boer tells us more. Health insurance premiums: Changing plans may save you money by Bart Koenraadt Thinking about changing insurance plans for 2021? According to Zorgwijzer, the difference between the cheapest and most expensive basic plan is over 500 euros! Five reasons to learn Dutch during COVID-19 Now that the world feels like it’s frozen in time for a spell, it’s your moment to learn Dutch! Did you know that language has a big effect on how we feel?

A coronavirus Christmas: No relaxed measures in the Netherlands At the press conference on December 8, Prime Minister Rutte and Health Minister De Jonge announced no coronavirus measures would be relaxed over Christmas.  Reactions to Christmas coronavirus measures in the Netherlands Prime Minister Rutte has announced that no coronavirus measures will be relaxed for Christmas. Many support the move, but the catering industry feels let down. Dutch government hopes to start coronavirus vaccinations in January On Tuesday, Health Minister Hugo de Jonge announced his hope to start vaccinations against coronavirus in the Netherlands in the first week of January 2021.

Restaurants to defy coronavirus measures and open in January Bars, cafes and restaurants in a number of regions across the Netherlands have announced plans to open on January 17, regardless of coronavirus measures. Fifth mysterious metal monolith is found...in Friesland!? People around the world have been left stumped by the mystery of the metal monoliths - and the latest one has been discovered in Friesland, right here in the Netherlands! Dutch movies to watch on Netflix this holiday season IamExpat is here with a list of the Dutch movies you can enjoy this holiday season. Fun entertainment and learning Dutch at the same time - what more could you want!?

From the front lines of Dutch minds: Sinterklaas, Lubach and more by Mark Ashurst The comment and editorial pages are X-rays into a culture that expats often struggle to appreciate. This time, Mark takes a look at Sinterklaas, Lubach and more. Celebrating your culture through interior design by Agostina Chemello You’re proud of your heritage. Why not bring elements of your culture into your home as a celebration of all that is uniquely you? Here are some ways to bring your culture alive in your home and day-to-day life. British School in The Netherlands: Where dreams begin and career choices are made With five campuses across The Hague and Voorschoten, The British School in The Netherlands (BSN) caters to families from all over the world living within the Randstad area.

Win a tasty free-range Christmas turkey with a free meat thermometer included! IamExpat Webinar: Dental care in the Netherlands explained December 17 - 17 Open Day at Taalhuis Amsterdam December 19 - 19 | Amsterdam

The Corona Collection at The Hague Historic Museum December 03 - August 01 | The Hague Xmess! A Horrible Holiday Movie Marathon December 24 - 25 Art Affair December 17 - 20 | Amsterdam

Win a copy of The American Netherlander by Greg Shapiro Gouda by Candlelight December 11 - 11 | Gouda Magical Light Route Maastricht November 27 - December 29 | Maastricht