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Dutch driver fined €439 for being on the phone (but she was actually holding an ice pack)

Getting fined €439 for driving with an ice pack? That's exactly what happened to one Dutch woman. (And yes, you read that correctly. 😬) According to Omroep Brabant, Floortje from 's-Hertogenbosch...
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While it may be shocking to many expats, most Dutchies cycle without helmets! If you are cycling with a helmet in the Netherlands,...
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You've just moved to the Netherlands for love and are ready to live out your Dutch fairytale. But what do you need to...
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Strange as it sounds, the land of quaint canals, cosy cats, and colourful clogs isn’t always so cute.  In fact, the Dutch have some...
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So, you moved to the Netherlands for love! (Welcome, but…)

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You've just moved to the Netherlands for love and are ready to live out your Dutch fairytale. But what do you need to know when embarking upon your new life here? It’s happened. You’ve...
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Dutch savings accounts: Best interest rates in the Netherlands in July 2025

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Dutch savings accounts have increased their interest rates in recent years, but to get the best interest rate for your savings, you need to know where to look. We regularly search and uncover the best...
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Do I need to speak Dutch to work in the Netherlands?

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You’re ready to pack your bags and move to the Netherlands for work, but there’s one problem: you don’t speak Dutch!  Will you be able to find a job? Or are you destined to sit...
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Should I use a mediator when ending a relationship in the Netherlands? Here’s an expert’s opinion

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✍🏻 Written by Stephanie Hasselaar-Veltkamp, divorce lawyer at GMW lawyers. Ending a relationship is never easy, especially when you’re living in another country. But how should you navigate it? Should you use a mediator?  In the...
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What the Dutch are getting right: Antibiotics in the Netherlands

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Ah, the Netherlands. A land of paracetamol-prescribing physicians who baulk at the mere notion of giving you antibiotics for, well, anything. As a newcomer to the Netherlands, that can be frustrating. However, there are actually some...
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So, you moved to the Netherlands for love! (Welcome, but…)

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Do I need to speak Dutch to work in the Netherlands?

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Mobile phones and SIM cards in the Netherlands: ultimate 2025 guide

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