Spy Game: Russian Intelligence vs. the Netherlands

Bobby SalomonsJuly 21, 2017

The Cold War is long over, but Russian intelligence is just as active as ever, with its wiry tentacles even stretching into the Netherlands. There was a time w... Read more

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“All Turks back to Morocco”: A Guide to the Traditional Migrants in the Netherlands

Bobby SalomonsJune 26, 2017

A guide to the many groups of migrants in the Netherlands   As an expat you may have noticed that Holland isn't quite like the children's books tend to s... Read more

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More than Seventy Years since D-Day

Frank KoolJune 6, 2017

Seventy-three years ago to this very day, the largest amphibious invasion in history took place on the beaches of Normandy: D-Day. In addition to the 24,000... Read more

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The discreet charm of Anna Paulowna

Paola Ivanova Op den KampMay 26, 2017

A small town in North Holland, at least one street or a square in the bigger Dutch cities, and an entire type of tree are all named after a single strong Russia... Read more

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May the 5th: Bevrijdingsdag (Liberation Day) in the Netherlands

Frank KoolMay 5, 2017

Every year on May 5th, the Dutch celebrate the freedom that they live in. Named Bevrijdingsdag ('Liberation Day'), the date marks the end of the Nazi occup... Read more

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Architecture in Rotterdam: 7 Buildings that prove Rotterdam is the best

Noah BloemMarch 30, 2017

It’s no secret that Rotterdam is becoming a new center of ‘cool’ (I know, that sounds super corny, but I’m having trouble coming up with a more appropriate word... Read more

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When Politics Got Freaky: Five Weird Dutch Parties

Frank KoolMarch 22, 2017

The Dutch elections are over and the world is somewhat relaxed now that the Dutch have not chosen far-right populism (Geert Wilders’ PVV) but just regular-right... Read more

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7 great Dutch inventions you’ll know for sure

Alexandra HuetterMarch 3, 2017

Being a small country has never stopped the Netherlands from setting out as adventurers and discovering new places. They’ve also been pretty busy inventing thin... Read more

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Australia and the Netherlands; The Ties That Bind Aussies and Dutchies

Kristy AtkinsonJanuary 24, 2017

Australia and the Netherlands might not be two countries that get spoken of together all that often, but you might be surprised how many links there are between... Read more

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5 of the most haunted places in Amsterdam

Alexandra HuetterNovember 28, 2016

As the days are getting shorter everyone enjoys spending more time at home bundled up on their snug sofa with the sweet scent of hot chocolate filling the room.... Read more

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