Why speaking English could be your biggest asset for learning Dutch fast by Albert Both While many people might assume that speaking English is detrimental to learning Dutch, Albert Both from Talencoach explains why it is actually advantageous. Gift and inheritance tax in the Netherlands by Mohamed Kaddour Claiming a gift or inheritance is subject to tax in the Netherlands. Check out this handy guide on gift and inheritance tax in the Netherlands by Taxsight. IRIX: Architects with a passion for functional spaces Co-founded by Irini Xanthopoulou and Iraklis Romanopoulos, IRIX is an architectural office inspired by contemporary culture, focused on delivering quality and value at every stage of the project.

Purchase Coordinator Dutch pension system no longer considered the best in the world After three years at the top of the Global Pension Index, the Netherlands has officially been knocked off the top spot and into second place in the 2021 ranking. Dutch government considers restrictions to limit spread of COVID-19 As the Netherlands battles rising COVID-19 infections, the Dutch government and OMT consider reintroducing restrictions at next week's press conference.

NS to launch night train between Amsterdam and Zurich on December 12 The long wait is almost over: NS has confirmed that the night train service between Amsterdam and Zurich will launch on December 12, just in time for Christmas. Unemployment benefit applications fall to lowest level since 2008 Unemployment in the Netherlands continues to fall and, in September, 208.000 applications for unemployment benefits were recorded - the lowest number since 2008. Dutch Health Council: Give women a free cervical cancer testing kit The Health Council of the Netherlands has advised that all women receive an at-home self-testing kit alongside their invite to be screened for cervical cancer.

Spooky events perfect for celebrating Halloween in the Netherlands It’s that time of the year again: Halloween is fast approaching. Here are nine mysterious events to help you celebrate this spooky season in the Netherlands. Welcome to Wokum... by Haroen T. Lemmers Cartoonist Haroen discusses the upcoming seasonal festivities and reminds us to be excellent to each other. Are you looking for sustainable yoga and fitness products for your daily routine? Samarali is a young and growing brand of sustainable yoga and lifestyle products, offering a wide variety of colourful, responsibly produced products, ranging from natural cork yoga mats to organic meditation products.

Beginners Open Mornings at The British School in the Netherlands November 09 - 11 | The Hague Discover The Hague while you run with Just Running tours November 07 - March 06 | The Hague London Calling indie music festival at Paradiso October 29 - 30 | Amsterdam

Children's Halloween Party in The Hague October 30 - 30 | The Hague Diwali Festival October 30 - 30 | Amstelveen Dutch Flamenco Biennial October 31 - November 28 | Arnhem