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The Netherlands is banning imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank (but enforcing it is going to be difficult)

The Dutch cabinet is preparing a ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, but enforcing it will be far harder than announcing it. The problem boils...

Sarah O'Leary 🇮🇪 - July 20, 2026

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The Netherlands is banning imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank (but enforcing it is going to be difficult)

Sarah O'Leary 🇮🇪 - July 20, 2026

The Netherlands now has a water shortage: here’s what to know

Liana Risseeuw 🇱🇰 - July 17, 2026

Schiphol stops woman attempting to board plane with python hidden in her bra

Sarah O'Leary 🇮🇪 - July 16, 2026

The US wants to demolish the International Criminal Court, and the Netherlands is barely fighting back

Abuzer van Leeuwen 🇳🇱 - July 15, 2026

This Dutch bank is offering free financial consultation to get your money in tip-top shape

Lyna Meyrer 🇱🇺 - July 15, 2026

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Banking

Why neobank users in the Netherlands need a local bank as a main account or backup

Liana Risseeuw 🇱🇰 - July 13, 2026

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Banking

Best fixed-term deposit savings accounts in the Netherlands in July 2026

Liana Risseeuw 🇱🇰 - July 10, 2026

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Summer school holidays in the Netherlands: 6 things every international parent should know

The summer school holidays in the Netherlands are the real 'postcode' lottery: everyone gets six weeks, nobody agrees on which six. First of...

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Too bad, peanut butter! The top 10 strangest Dutch expressions

Dutch expressions can sound pretty crazy when you translate them into English. So we thought we'd have some fun explaining our top 10...

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Forgotten women painters of the Dutch Renaissance and Golden Age

The Netherlands is a land of art and museums. From the Frans Hals and Van Gogh Museums to the Rembrandt House, visitors come...

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Dutch savings accounts: Best interest rates in the Netherlands in July 2026

The Dutch integration (inburgering) exam: the ultimate 2026 guide

The best banks in the Netherlands for internationals in 2026

Utilities in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide to gas, electricity, and water

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Summer school holidays in the Netherlands: 6 things every international parent should know

The summer school holidays in the Netherlands are the real 'postcode' lottery: everyone gets six weeks, nobody agrees on which six. First of...

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19 places you can get to by TRAIN from the Netherlands

Romantic weekends in Paris, celebrating Oktoberfest in Munich, or skiing in the French Alps: these 19 trains departing from Holland are guaranteed to...

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These are the best digital banks in the Netherlands in 2026

If you’re looking to up your financial game, there are plenty of digital banks in the Netherlands ripe for the picking. Digital banking has...

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Summer school holidays in the Netherlands: 6 things every international parent should know

Abuzer van Leeuwen 🇳🇱 - July 20, 2026

The summer school holidays in the Netherlands are the real 'postcode' lottery: everyone gets six weeks, nobody agrees on which six. First of all, if you're just here to check when you can finally...

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19 places you can get to by TRAIN from the Netherlands

Lyna Meyrer 🇱🇺 - July 17, 2026

Romantic weekends in Paris, celebrating Oktoberfest in Munich, or skiing in the French Alps: these 19 trains departing from Holland are guaranteed to bring you to dreamy destinations. Sustainable, fast, AND comfortable, travelling with international...

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3.10% on your savings, with instant access: here’s how to get Revolut’s best rate

Liana Risseeuw 🇱🇰 - July 15, 2026

Revolut is now running a limited-time promotion, offering new customers a whopping 3.10% annual interest on its Instant Access Savings. If your savings are sitting like a chunk of lead in a Dutch savings account,...

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This Dutch bank is offering free financial consultation to get your money in tip-top shape

Lyna Meyrer 🇱🇺 - July 15, 2026

Managing your finances can be tricky, but when you’re an expat, it becomes even more complex. With bank accounts, investments and financial commitments spread across different countries, keeping everything in order can be overwhelming. That’s why...

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These are the best digital banks in the Netherlands in 2026

Katrien Nivera 🇵🇭 - July 14, 2026

If you’re looking to up your financial game, there are plenty of digital banks in the Netherlands ripe for the picking. Digital banking has changed the financial landscape, offering all kinds of convenient and innovative...

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Summer school holidays in the Netherlands: 6 things every international parent should know

The summer school holidays in the Netherlands are the real 'postcode' lottery: everyone gets six weeks, nobody agrees on which six. First of...

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19 places you can get to by TRAIN from the Netherlands

Romantic weekends in Paris, celebrating Oktoberfest in Munich, or skiing in the French Alps: these 19 trains departing from Holland are guaranteed to...

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These are the best digital banks in the Netherlands in 2026

If you’re looking to up your financial game, there are plenty of digital banks in the Netherlands ripe for the picking. Digital banking has...

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Mobile phones and SIM cards in the Netherlands: ultimate 2026 guide

Moving to the Netherlands offers several challenges: from navigating the housing crisis to registering yourself, and you've beaten them all! But now, there's...

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The best SIM-only plans in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide

Whether you’ve just stepped off the plane at Schiphol or have been in the Netherlands for a while, you may be debating whether...

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Unlimited data SIM cards in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide

With an unlimited data SIM card in the Netherlands, you can surf, scroll, and stream without worrying about running out of data. Perfect...

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Exploring the Netherlands

Amsterdam, the Randstad, and more

Culture

The pilgrims in Leiden: Where were the pilgrims before they sailed to America?

The pilgrims in Leiden were a religious group that escaped from England and came to live...

Ceren Spuyman - July 16, 2026

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Culture

Why I love Haarlem: a local’s guide to the Spaarnestad

No matter how many times I tell my friends I live in Haarlem, every time we...

Magdalena Laas - July 16, 2026

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Cities

11 iconic things to do in Volendam in 2026

Whether you want to try on traditional Dutch klederdracht or taste fresh seafood along the historic De Dijk harbour, here are 11 iconic things to do in Volendam to unleash...

Lea Shamaa 🇺🇸🇱🇧 - July 14, 2026