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July 25, 2024

Nyenrode: 5 insightful books every modern leader should read

Want to enhance your leadership skills? Nyenrode Business University has put together a list of books to give you practical advice on how to be an impactful leader in today’s fast-paced business world. Learn more!

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Summer update: Major changes to EU Blue Card explained

by Muhyadin Mohamud

There are some changes coming to the EU Blue Card Scheme in the Netherlands this year. Everaert Advocaten explains more.

5 practical tips for staying fit as an expat in the Netherlands

by Sudeep Patnaik

Struggling to stay healthy as a busy expat? Sudeep Patnaik from Factor Netherlands gives you five practical tips to help you reach your fitness goals.

Are you a first-time homebuyer under 35? Here's some good news!

by Jose de Boer

Are you buying a home for the first time in the Netherlands and under the age of 35? There are several advantages for you!

Featured job: Senior Recruitment Consultant

Bennet & Boss is looking for an ambitious and dedicated recruitment professional who is proficient in English and eager to foster meaningful connections. If this sounds like you, apply now!

Student fees for Dutch universities to rise in the coming academic year

Annual tuition fees for students at universities in the Netherlands are expected to rise by over 200 euros to 2.530 euros for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The Netherlands “falling through the cracks” in protecting vulnerable children

Improvements are needed for fundamental children's rights in the Netherlands, despite going up one place to 19th position in the KidsRights Index for 2024.

34 percent of Dutch households struggle to cool their homes during heatwaves

Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has reported that, in 2023, 34 percent of Dutch households could not cool their homes sufficiently during hot weather.

Which municipalities in the Netherlands have most and least affordable house prices?

De Hypotheker has put together a list of the municipalities with the cheapest and most expensive house prices in the Netherlands.

GVB launches campaign seeking foreign bus drivers for vacancies in Amsterdam

GVB, the public transport operator for Amsterdam, has launched a campaign in search of internationals to fill bus driver vacancies in Amsterdam.

NS mistakenly sends birthday present to 500.000 people in the Netherlands

500.000 birthday emails were accidentally sent out by Dutch public transport provider NS, offering customers a birthday present, due to a mail system error.

Canalside strolls: Amsterdam named most walkable city in the world

Amsterdam has been named the World’s Most Walkable City based on a new study by travel insurance company AllClear. Rotterdam follows in second place.

King’s Day 2025: Celebrations to take place on April 26

In the Netherlands, King's Day will be celebrated one day earlier than usual on Saturday, April 26, 2025 and Doetinchem has been chosen to host the King.

Summer update: Major changes to EU Blue Card explained

by Muhyadin Mohamud

There are some changes to the EU Blue Card Scheme in the Netherlands. Everaert Advocaten explains what these changes are in the following article.

5 practical tips for staying fit as an expat in the Netherlands

by Sudeep Patnaik

Struggling to stay healthy as a busy expat? Sudeep Patnaik from Factor Netherlands gives you five practical tips to help you reach your fitness goals.

Are you a first-time homebuyer under 35? Here's some good news!

by Jose de Boer

Are you buying a home for the first time in the Netherlands and are under the age of 35? There are several advantages for you, as José de Boer explains.

Student fees for Dutch universities to rise in the coming academic year

Annual tuition fees for students at universities in the Netherlands are expected to rise by over 200 euros to 2.530 euros for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Student fees for Dutch universities to rise in the coming academic year

Annual tuition fees for students at universities in the Netherlands are expected to rise by over 200 euros to 2.530 euros for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The Netherlands “falling through the cracks” in protecting vulnerable children

Improvements are needed for fundamental children's rights in the Netherlands, despite going up one place to 19th position in the KidsRights Index for 2024.

34 percent of Dutch households struggle to cool their homes during heatwaves

Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has reported that, in 2023, 34 percent of Dutch households could not cool their homes sufficiently during hot weather.

Which municipalities in the Netherlands have the most and least affordable house prices?

De Hypotheker has put a list together of the municipalities with the cheapest and most expensive house prices when buying a house in the Netherlands.

GVB launches campaign seeking foreign bus drivers for vacancies in Amsterdam

The GVB, the public transport operator for Amsterdam, has launched a campaign in search of internationals to fill bus driver vacancies in Amsterdam.

NS mistakenly sends birthday present to 500.000 people in the Netherlands

500.000 birthday emails were accidentally sent out by Dutch public transport provider, NS offering customers a birthday present, due to a mail system error.

Canalside strolls: Amsterdam named most walkable city in the world

Amsterdam has been named the World’s Most Walkable City based on a new study by travel insurance company, AllClear. Rotterdam follows in second place.

King’s Day 2025: Celebrations to take place on April 26

In the Netherlands, King's Day will be celebrated one day earlier than usual on Saturday, April 26, 2025 and Doetinchem has been chosen to host the King.