What visa and permit do I need: A guide for working in the Netherlands The Netherlands is always looking for talented professionals! If you want to work in the Netherlands, there are certain permits you have to have, but which ones do you need? And how do you apply for them? Improve your language skills online with UvA Talen UvA Talen offers a wide range of fast-paced and communicative courses in Dutch, English and 10 other languages, ranging from elementary to advanced level. Sign up before 15 December to get a 10% discount. Success in corona-times: Amity Amsterdam officially accredited as IB PYP school Amity International School Amsterdam has some positive news to share: the school has officially been accredited as International Baccalaureate World School for the Primary Years Programme (IB PYP).

Face masks now officially mandatory in the Netherlands The government’s temporary coronavirus law came into effect on December 1, making face masks mandatory in all indoor public spaces in the Netherlands.  Coronavirus tests for people not showing symptoms from December The Dutch government has announced that certain groups of people will be eligible for a coronavirus test from December 1, even if they are not showing symptoms. Remote work and self-care: The place you work and live by Sima Baldisserri How can you manage to work remotely while creating the healthiest environment for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being? Here are a few self-care tips!

Will the Netherlands see a white Christmas or Elfstedentocht this winter? 2020 has been full of the unexpected - will the Netherlands be lucky enough to experience a white Christmas when perhaps people need it more than ever before? Oh Vienna! Night train from Amsterdam to Vienna to launch in 2021 NS has postponed the launch of their nightly service between Amsterdam and Vienna until 2021 as a result of the coronavirus measures in place across Europe. Dutch government bans sale of cigarettes in supermarkets from 2024 The Dutch government has announced a ban on the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products in all supermarkets in the Netherlands which will come into effect in 2024.

2020’s most popular passwords in the Netherlands are… How secure are your passwords? In honour of Change your Password Day, Competa IT has compiled a list of the most popular passwords in the Netherlands from 2020 Amsterdam vs The Hague: Which Dutch city is the best for expats? Both Amsterdam and The Hague feature in InterNations’ 2020 rankings for the world's top cities for expats - but which Dutch city is better? Looking for an expat-friendly Dutch health insurance policy? Looking for an expat-friendly Dutch health insurance policy? As an intermediary, LoonZorg offers a unique health insurance policy from HollandZorg, specially created for expats in the Netherlands, without the eigen risico.

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Win a copy of The American Netherlander by Greg Shapiro Lighting the Christmas Tree on Dam Square December 06 - 06 | Amsterdam Gouda by Candlelight December 11 - 11 | Gouda

Amsterdam Light Festival December 10 - January 03 | Amsterdam The Corona Collection at The Hague Historic Museum December 03 - August 01 | The Hague 2 Turven Hoog: The most adventurous arts festival for the little ones December 19 - 23 | Almere