English words you didn't know came from Dutch by Mirjam Kolkman Dutch is more of a global language than you might think. Here are some interesting Dutch loan words that have found their way to modern (American) English. To be or not to be a father by Edith van Ruitenbeek In the Netherlands, the woman who gives birth to a child is considered this child’s mother and automatically has parental responsibility. But what about the father? The best online tools to use when working from home by Dorota Klop-Sowinska The new coronavirus will have a huge impact on many layers of our society. Here are my most frequently used and favourite platforms to help you work from home productively.

Coronavirus press conference: Extra measures announced At today’s coronavirus press conference, extra measures were announced. RIVM: Impact of coronavirus measures should be visible this week According to the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and Environment (RIVM), this week we should be able to see the impact of the coronavirus measures. Coronavirus: NS reducing the number of train services In light of the coronavirus situation affecting the Netherlands, the Dutch railway company NS has decided to limit the number of train services it offers.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics postponed The 2020 Olympic Games have been postponed due to coronavirus. The Netherlands Olympic Committee (NOC*NSF) would not have sent athletes in the current pandemic. Thulpactie: Brightening up nursing homes with tulips Last Saturday, JCI Amsterdam, a network of young entrepreneurs, brightened up nursing homes in the Alkmaar region by bringing them a plethora of tulips, 12.000 of them! Keeping pets in the Netherlands by Ashley Halsey This handy guide provides all of the information you need to make sure you and your pet are following the country’s rules and regulations.

Virtual tours: Keukenhof is bringing its world-famous garden online The Keukenhof is ready for spring, but its doors remain closed due to coronavirus. Online you can catch the millions of flowers at the famous Dutch garden! European museums that you can visit via virtual tours There are so many museums all over Europe that can be visited by virtual tours. If you're stuck inside, then this is a way to get inspired! The right teacher can unlock your child’s potential Your child's teachers will have a lasting impact on their world. The right teacher can uncover new interests, spark ambition and give students the confidence to chase a bright future.