Octagon Professionals can help you start and grow your business in the Netherlands Octagon’s HR services are tailored to empower expats to overcome the unique challenges they face at each phase of their professional lives in the Netherlands. Knowledge of language brings freedom and is good for your brain by There are a number of advantages to learning a foreign language as an adult, for instance, it's good for your brain! Regina Coeli explains. With seven medals, the Netherlands has most successful Olympic day since 1928 After an undeniably slow and disappointing start to the 2021 Olympics, the Netherlands crawled its way up the medals table on day five, claiming seven medals.

Dutch government adjusts travel advice, whole of EU goes yellow The Dutch government's new coronavirus travel advice sees all EU countries labelled as either green or yellow, regardless of the number of coronavirus infections. Germany tightens entry requirements for travellers from the Netherlands Due to the Netherlands’ high coronavirus infection rate, Germany has reclassified the country as high-risk, tightening entry requirements for many travellers. The Netherlands to send all leftover AstraZeneca doses abroad The Dutch government has announced all AstraZeneca doses in the Netherlands are to be donated to "countries in need" to help with their vaccination campaigns.

New research suggests second jab after Janssen may be necessary A study conducted by NYU has suggested that anyone who received the Janssen coronavirus vaccine may have to receive a second Pfizer or Moderna jab. OMT: At events, request test certificate from all, even the vaccinated Advice from the OMT says the Dutch government should make negative coronavirus tests mandatory for all - including those who are fully vaccinated - for some events. How to make time to work on your business by Stephanie Ward Working on your business allows you to see a myriad of issues and opportunities you would otherwise miss. Here are some ideas about how to incorporate time working on your business into your schedule.

Amsterdam one of Europe’s least affordable cities for housing A new ranking has named Amsterdam as the sixth most expensive city in Europe when it comes to buying and owning your own home. Dutch 18-year-old became the youngest astronaut ever this week 18-year-old Oliver Daemen became the youngest astronaut ever this week after taking part in the first crewed flight by Jeff Bezos’ aerospace company, Blue Origin. Dutch 18-year-old became the youngest astronaut ever this week 18-year-old Oliver Daemen became the youngest astronaut ever this week after taking part in the first crewed flight by Jeff Bezos’ aerospace company, Blue Origin.

IamExpat Webinar: Buying a house in the Netherlands August 10 - 10 Roffa Mon Amour open-air cinema Rotterdam August 04 - 15 | Rotterdam Amsterdam Pride July 31 - August 08 | Amsterdam

Amsterdam International Art Fair August 20 - 21 | Amsterdam Utrecht's Finest Festival August 20 - 22 | Utrecht O. Festival | Opera Days Rotterdam August 23 - 29 | Rotterdam