Weekly 04/07/24

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July 04, 2024

Royal de Gruijter: High-quality expat moving services

Moving to the Netherlands soon? Royal de Gruijter offers comprehensive support to help you settle into your new home. Save time and use a trusted name in relocation. Learn more!

Read & Discuss

Why a gym is the perfect place to practise your Dutch skills

by Ruud Hisgen

Gyms can provide many benefits for expats. Not only do you get fit, but you can also practise your Dutch, as Ruud Hisgen from Direct Dutch explains.

What to know about moving to the Netherlands for your partner's job

by Mia van Dijk

Are you following your partner to the Netherlands where they have found a job? BDO explains a few things that partners should know about before moving.

American School of The Hague launches the Dutch-English Pathway

The American School of The Hague in Wassenaar is offering a Dutch-English Pathway for their students to promote bilingual learning in the Netherlands.

Sinfonia Rotterdam concert with orchestra

Sinfonia Rotterdam celebrates 25 years with a season of musical magic

Conductor Van Alphen and Sinfonia Rotterdam celebrate their 25-year jubilee in a season filled with musical magic. Get your tickets for the concerts now!

Featured job: Senior Recruitment Consultant

Are you a recruitment enthusiast looking for a new challenge? Bennet & Boss is looking for an ambitious and dedicated Senior Recruitment Consultant with proficiency in English to join their team!

Amsterdam Pride during July in the Netherlands

July 2024: 12 things expats in the Netherlands need to know

From minimum wage changes to a new Dutch government, here are 12 important things expats living in the Netherlands should expect in July 2024.

New Dutch cabinet incoming: What expats need to know

The new Dutch government was sworn in on July 2, 2024, in front of the king in The Hague. Here's what you need to know about the new cabinet's plans.

Utrecht tops list as favourite Dutch city for adults in the Netherlands

A survey by Hendrik Beerda Brand Consultancy has revealed that Utrecht has topped Amsterdam as the favourite Dutch city among adults in the Netherlands.

Social rental housing in the Netherlands

Affordable Rent Act in the Netherlands: What you need to know

The Dutch Senate has voted in favour of the Affordable Rent Act in the Netherlands, which will be implemented from July 1, 2024. Here's what you need to know.

NATO officially appoints Mark Rutte as next Secretary General

The North Atlantic Council has officially appointed outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the next Secretary General of NATO, starting October 1, 2024.

Expat drivers cause dangerous situations on Dutch roads, claim driving instructors

Driving instructors are concerned that expats who exchange their driving licences without taking lessons are causing dangerous situations on Dutch roads.

Groningen to Norway: New ferry service from the Netherlands on the cards

Talks about a ferry service between Groningen in the Netherlands and Norway have been confirmed by provincial executive Henk Emmens. Here's what we know.