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December 21, 2023

How New Year's resolutions help you grow professionally

While some may mock the idea of New Year's resolutions, there are undeniable advantages to them, especially when it comes to professional growth. Nyenrode Business University explains why.

Read & Discuss

Moving to the Netherlands: 5 important house-hunting questions

Moving to the Netherlands and looking for housing? The team from @WORK Makelaardij provides these five useful questions to help you make your decision!

How renting furniture increases housing options for expats

by Sander Griffioen

Furniture rentals are a great solution for newly-arrived expats in the Netherlands. Sander Griffioen from Expat Furniture Holland explains the benefits.

Opening a bank account without a BSN: How does it work?

In the Netherlands, you need a BSN to open a bank account. At ABN AMRO, you don't need to have a BSN right away to start banking comfortably.

SwimEasy: Where every adult learns to swim confidently

SwimEasy is a beacon for adults looking to learn or improve their swimming in a supportive, flexible, and professional environment in the Netherlands.

Featured job: Office manager

Are you organised, with great-problem-solving and communication skills? The Orange Studio is looking for a new office manager! Apply now.

Take-home salaries in the Netherlands to rise in 2024 due to tax changes

Workers in the Netherlands are set to have more money in their pockets from next year, thanks to changes to Dutch taxes and other premiums, ADP reports.

Dutch landlords given green light to raise rents by up to 5,5 percent in 2024

The Dutch government has announced the updated maximum rent increase for the first half of 2024. Landlords can increase rents by up to 5,5 percent.

48.000 people have gained Dutch citizenship so far this year

As of December 1, 2023, nearly 48.000 people have gained Dutch citizenship through naturalisation, a slight increase compared to the same period last year.

Transavia considers charging passengers for carry-on luggage

The Dutch budget airline Transavia has said that it is looking at the possibility of charging passengers to bring carry-on luggage onto flights.

5 things you need for a typical Dutch Christmas

If you want a Dutch-style Christmas, or you are celebrating Christmas with Dutch friends and family this year, here are some things you might encounter!

Passengers diverted from Amsterdam spend night in tiny Canadian air base

Delta passengers flying from the Netherlands to Detroit had a nasty shock last week, when their flight was diverted to land in a small Canadian town.

These are the worst Dutch company slogans of 2023

A Dutch bicycle rental shop telling customers to “put the fun between your legs” has been awarded the title of Worst Slogan in 2023. Read the full shortlist.

Moving to the Netherlands: 5 important house-hunting questions

Moving to the Netherlands and looking for housing? The team from @WORK Makelaardij provides these five useful questions to help you make your decision!

How renting furniture increases housing options for expats

by Sander Griffioen

Furniture rentals are a great solution for newly-arrived expats in the Netherlands. Sander Griffioen from Expat Furniture Holland explains the benefits.

Opening a bank account without a BSN: How does it work?

In the Netherlands, you need a BSN to open a bank account. At ABN AMRO, you don't need to have a BSN right away to start banking comfortably.

SwimEasy: Where every adult learns to swim confidently

SwimEasy is a beacon for adults looking to learn or improve their swimming in a supportive, flexible, and professional environment in the Netherlands.

SwimEasy: Where every adult learns to swim confidently

SwimEasy is a beacon for adults looking to learn or improve their swimming in a supportive, flexible, and professional environment in the Netherlands.

Take-home salaries in the Netherlands to rise in 2024 due to tax changes

Workers in the Netherlands are set to have more money in their pockets from next year, thanks to changes to Dutch taxes and other premiums, ADP reports.

Dutch landlords given green light to raise rents by up to 5,5 percent in 2024

The Dutch government has announced the updated maximum rent increase for the first half of 2024. Landlords can increase rents by up to 5,5 percent.

48.000 people have gained Dutch citizenship so far this year

As of December 1, 2023, nearly 48.000 people have gained Dutch citizenship through naturalisation, a slight increase compared to the same period last year.

Transavia considers charging passengers for carry-on luggage

The Dutch budget airline Transavia has said that it is looking at the possibility of charging passengers to bring carry-on luggage onto flights.

5 things you need for a typical Dutch Christmas

If you want a Dutch-style Christmas, or you are celebrating Christmas with Dutch friends and family this year, here are some things you might encounter!

Passengers diverted from Amsterdam spend night in tiny Canadian air base

Delta passengers flying from the Netherlands to Detroit had a nasty shock on Sunday, when their flight was diverted to land in a small Canadian town.

These are the worst Dutch company slogans of 2023

A Dutch bicycle rental shop telling customers to “put the fun between your legs” has been awarded the title of Worst Slogan in 2023. Read the full shortlist.