So while we are all largely confined to base, what better time to brush up your knowledge of all things Dutch? DutchNews.nl is pleased to present its very own ‘inburgering’ course in, well, however many lessons it takes. Lesson 8: Gezelligheid At one point you could hardly move for books and articles singing the praises of hygge – the Danish art of getting snug and cosy at home. We think the Dutch version – gezelligheid – although a similar nightmare... More >

So while we are all largely confined to base, what better time to brush up your knowledge of all things Dutch? DutchNews.nl is pleased to present its very own ‘inburgering’ course in, well, however many lessons it takes. Lesson 7: Tulips are in bloom everywhere – even though trips to the bulb fields have been banned this year. Nevertheless, you can still nip out to get yourself a bunch to brighten up your day. Here are some facts and figures... More >

So while we are all largely confined to base, what better time to brush up your knowledge of all things Dutch? DutchNews.nl is pleased to present its very own ‘inburgering’ course in, well, however many lessons it takes. Lesson 6: Nothing says ‘the Netherlands’ or rather ‘Holland’ more clunkily than clogs. But this iconic form of Dutch footwear is both enduring and endearing so here’s what you need to know. 1 Clogs, or wooden shoes = the Netherlands. Why the... More >

So while we are all largely confined to base, what better time to brush up your knowledge of all things Dutch? DutchNews.nl is pleased to present its very own ‘inburgering’ course in, well, however many lessons it takes. Lesson 5: Koekje erbij? The Dutch will ask you this as they wave the biscuit tin under your nose. Here’s what a variety of baked goods which may accompany a cup of tea or coffee in the Netherlands. Gevulde koek. The undisputed... More >

If your knees are getting creaky and those steep Dutch stairs are becoming a bother, the solution may well be a stair lift. One innovative Dutch company has been making them for more than 50 years. Dutch houses are notorious for several things, cold water in the downstairs loo and their hair-raising flights of stairs among them. But if you are starting to feel nervous about that steep climb to your bedroom, a stair lift – traplift in Dutch –... More >

What should you do if you are worried about your investments during the coronacrisis? José de Boer, who specialises in helping expats with their financial affairs, has some advice. The role of financial advisor is a responsible one at the best of times. People entrust you with their money, their hopes and their dreams and it is your job to make sure that you give them the best possible advice. It is a job which has become all the more... More >

So while we are all largely confined to base, what better time to brush up your knowledge of all things Dutch? DutchNews.nl is pleased to present its very own ‘inburgering’ course in, well,  however many lessons it takes. Lesson 4: This list of facts about Van Gogh is easy to memorise. Drop them into the conversation and become an instant and valued expert! Van Gogh was a post impressionist. Van Gogh is ranked among the post-impressionists. Typical of the period,... More >

So while we are all largely confined to base, what better time to brush up your knowledge of all things Dutch? DutchNews.nl is pleased to present its very own ‘inburgering’ course in, well,  however many lessons it takes. Lesson 3: Dutch tribes. If you are Dutch yourself, or have been here for some time, you know that the typical Dutch person does not exist. Here are 12 of the numerous tribes you may spot in the wild. Jordanezen Jordanezen are... More >

So while we are all largely confined to base, what better time to brush up your knowledge of all things Dutch? DutchNews.nl is pleased to present its very own ‘inburgering’ course in, well,  however many lessons it takes. Lesson 2: 10 delicacies to order from snack bars (closed for now so this is to whet you appetite for a huge post corona snack fest) The Dutch call it ‘een vette bek halen’ – literally ‘to get yourself a greasy gob’... More >

Now that you can’t go to museums, theatres and cinemas, a good many are coming to you. No queuing, no annoying people blocking your view and all from the comfort of your couch. And you can munch on crisps (in your pajamas) without so much as a shush!! Have a museum to yourself A lot of Dutch museums have met the virtual content challenge head on. Here are a few examples. The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam invites you to a virtual... More >

So while we are all largely confined to base, what better time to brush up your knowledge of all things Dutch? DutchNews.nl is pleased to present its very own ‘inburgering’ course in, well,  however many lessons it takes. Lesson 1: An introduction to Dutch history Being the well organised folk that they are, the Dutch have drawn up a list of 50 key events and periods which shaped the country and made the Netherlands what it is today. This mighty... More >

Ground is moving in Groningen – in the best possible way. The capital of The Netherlands’ north-eastern province, always a popular university destination, is attracting steadily more house buyers. Drawn by its mixture of history, nature and keen prices, home seekers have been flocking to Groningen. In the last quarter of 2019, according to the Dutch statistics office CBS, prices in the region as a whole rose the most in 14 years  – rocketing by 8.4% and driven by the... More >

A new exhibition at the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam tells the story of the black community in 17th century Dutch society and how the portrayal of black figures in Western art reveals much about attitudes to race. With a keen eye, surprising discoveries can be made in Jacob van der Ulft’s gouache painting The Market in Dam Square, Amsterdam (1653). Amidst all the loading and unloading of goods, trading and gossiping, are a trio of turbaned men from the... More >

As scientists around the world race to see if they can come up with a vaccine for the coronavirus, one thing is clear to the experts at ML6: artificial intelligence can help. ML6, a machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) expert with offices in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and the UK, says its tools can help life sciences companies find new drugs to test, match patients with trials and improve quality controls in manufacturing highly-regulated medicines. ‘The playing field in... More >

Birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties, business dinners – whatever the occasion, we all have reason to get groups of family, friends or colleagues together from time to time. And when that occasion arises, one of Amsterdam’s cute gezellige cafés isn’t going to cut it. As lovely as Amsterdam’s narrow buildings are to look at, tiny two-person tables are not much help when you’re dining with a group of eight or more. But fear not – there are a number of restaurant options... More >