Jana Vondráčková 🇨🇿

Originally from the Czech Republic, Jana moved to the Netherlands for her studies. Seven years in the flattest country in Europe has brought her a Masters in Environmental Management, experience in content creation, projects, partnership coordination, and about 20 ideas on how to deal with Dutch winter blues (most of which didn’t work). Her love for the local cycling culture is undying — but she finally knows better than to hop on a bike in a typical Dutch downpour.

The sun is not here to stay — and snow might make a comeback to the Netherlands

Basking in the sun on Dutch terraces the past couple of days has been pure bliss. But unfortunately, all good things come to an...

Refugee villages for Ukrainians? It’s an option, says Dutch government

The Dutch government is contemplating building special villages for Ukrainian refugees. Nearly four million Ukrainians have already fled their country following the Russian invasion. The...

The richest Dutch spend the least of their income on taxes

The Dutch tax system likes to present itself as one that's fair, progressive, and very good at redistribution. Surprise, surprise, this isn't really the...

No more work permit requirement for Ukrainian refugees

Good news! Ukrainian war refugees will no longer need a work permit to get a job in the Netherlands. This work permit exception will...

Dutch ice skaters auction off their suits to raise money for Ukraine

Dutch ice skaters who competed at the World Cup final in Heerenveen this past weekend are auctioning off their suits to raise money for...

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