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14 forward-thinking things Dutch people do

Throughout history, the Dutch have encouraged innovation, development, and creativity in many arenas. In fact, the Netherlands is...

This Dutch startup was riding the AI wave before it was cool: Meet Landscape

Artificial intelligence (AI), ChatGPT, Nvidia — sound familiar? These words have been popping up all over the...

From schools to cinemas: Here’s how the Dutch are using old prisons

With extremely limited space and high construction costs, Dutchies tend to make the most of existing buildings...

This Dutch ‘Nespresso machine for pills’ is revolutionising personalised healthcare

What if your medication was made just for you? No more one-size-fits-all pills, but a personalised dose...

Here’s how this Leiden-based startup wants to solve one of the most crucial challenges in cancer diagnostics

The Leiden Bio Science Park is the largest life sciences hub in the Netherlands and home to...

Take me to… church? 10 types of converted religious buildings in the Netherlands 

If you’ve come across the news that the Dutch city of Heerlen is converting an empty church...

Why is the Netherlands so flat? The complete explanation

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how on earth the Netherlands is so flat, you’re not alone.  When...

Have you seen these cool futuristic bulb houses in Den Bosch?

For the residents of the north of Den Bosch, these cool futuristic bulb houses have been a...