How to make small talk in Dutch Despite Dutch directness, you’ll need to—if you wish to truly integrate into Dutch culture—be prepared to make a bit of small talk in Dutch. How to boost students' mental health and wellbeing by Rhiannon Phillips-Bianco Rhiannon Phillips-Bianco sets out the six essential elements that she believes are needed to boost students’ mental health and wellbeing, both at school and at home. Buying a house in the Netherlands, an expat's experience by Arjen Hardesmeets MortgageMonster.nl has asked their clients to share their experiences with buying a house in the Netherlands as an expat. Today, they talked with Fabrizio from Italy.

It is possible to take action even if you don’t feel ready. But how? by Stephanie Ward In life, you’re constantly faced with doing new things. Things that you may not feel ready to do. However, it is possible to take action even if you don’t feel ready! These are the most popular places to live in the Netherlands According to the 2019 Residential Ranking by real estate company JLL, the most popular place to live in the Netherlands is... drum roll, please... Storm Dennis brewing in the Atlantic Ocean expected to hit this weekend Time for some more storm news. Though we are still dealing with the aftermath of Ciara, there's already a new storm on the way: Dennis!

Aftermath of storm Ciara worse than expected On Sunday, February 9, Storm Ciara hit the Netherlands and its strong winds wreaked havoc across the country. Here's what we know so far. The Netherlands is second place for cyclist deaths in Europe According to a study by the European Transport Safety Council, the Netherlands has the second-highest increase in cyclist deaths over the past decade. The Netherlands' first centre for sexually exploited men opens in Eindhoven A walk-in centre providing support for male victims of sexual exploitation has opened in Eindhoven and is the first of its kind in the Netherlands.

Amsterdam rescinds 400.000 euros worth of fines for illegal holiday rental Amsterdam has rescinded almost 400.000 euros worth of fines it issued for illegal holiday rental in response to the Dutch Council of State’s latest ruling. 5 things you have to do when in Deventer This year, why not explore beyond the well-known cities of Amsterdam and Utrecht. There are plenty of Dutch gems to discover: Deventer has a lot going on! 5 things you have to do when in Deventer This year, why not explore beyond the well-known cities of Amsterdam and Utrecht. There are plenty of Dutch gems to discover: Deventer has a lot going on!

Free Dutch lesson & open evening at Koentact February 18 - 18 | Amsterdam Getting to know the Dutch - a one-day event in a Dutch castle February 22 - 22 | Heemskerk Project Fearless – inspiring bravery and leadership in Amsterdam February 24 - April 17 | Amsterdam

TRACKS: Nino in Wonderland at the Concertgebouw February 28 - 28 | Amsterdam Win a language course at UvA Talen Carnival Parade Enschede February 22 - 22 | Enschede

Overwinteren Festival February 22 - 22 | Amsterdam Maastricht Carnival February 23 - 26 | Maastricht Chocoa Chocolate Festival February 22 - 23 | Amsterdam