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Why don’t the Dutch say sorry?

Coming from England, I have the habit of saying "sorry" even if someone runs over my foot with a truck. So, when I...

Sustainability, remodelling, and your mortgage in the Netherlands

Let’s be real: sustainability might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re trying to figure out your mortgage in...

12 weird laws the Netherlands still has in 2024

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