7 typical Dutch office habits you need to know before your first day at the office by Theo Kruyswijk Starting work in the Netherlands can be a daunting prospect. Make sure you fit right in by familiarising yourself with these typical Dutch office habits. 5 simple steps to becoming your own life coach by Anastasia Moiseeva Based on her experience as a life coach, Anastasia from Urban Life Coaching proposes 5 simple steps to help you coach yourself towards improved wellbeing and inner peace. Getting your child’s education back on track: The benefits of private tuition by Vicky van der Zee Renowned tuition centre Guardian Institute, specialising in providing educational advice for expat students and parents, explains how beneficial private tuition can be in these challenging times.

Market researcher New travel advice from May 15: More freedom to travel internationally From May 15, the Dutch government is issuing new travel advice specific to each individual country which will depend on the number of coronavirus infections. The Netherlands ranked as a great place to work, but not necessarily to live In the latest Expat Insider Survey, the Netherlands achieved an overall ranking of 33rd out of 59 countries, with expats finding the country unfriendly and expensive.

Dutch parliament approves mandatory quarantine rule The House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer) has approved the cabinet’s plan to introduce a mandatory 10-day quarantine rule for travellers from (very) high-risk areas. De Jonge: Possible that next relaxations will happen earlier than planned Dutch Health Minister Hugo de Jonge has told the press that it is possible that the next stage of relaxations could take place earlier than planned.  7 things mentally strong expats DON'T do by Dorota Klop-Sowinska Mental health and mental strength are topics that should keep on being highlighted, especially during this pandemic. Find out what 7 things mentally strong expats DON'T do.

The Netherlands is home to the most meat substitute eaters According to a new study, the Netherlands eats more meat substitutes than any other country in Europe, eating an average of 15 million kilograms per year. Pride Amsterdam to go ahead without canal parade Pride Amsterdam announced this week that, while the event will go ahead this summer, there will be no canal parade due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Swing into action at David Lloyd Clubs David Lloyd is ready to reopen its doors and welcome you to a world of health and fitness that’s just right for what you need. Join now!

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