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Goodbye to two-wheeled texting: 6 things you need to know about the smartphone ban for cyclists in the Netherlands

In a country where bikes outnumber people, there are growing safety concerns for people who cycle and...

The Smartphone-Cycling ban in the Netherlands is starting Monday (and yes, you will get a fine)

No more texting, cycling, dutchreviewing, spotifying and google-mapping on your bike! How will we live with this...

Art and talent: checking out Gallery Sorelle Sciarone in The Hague

Also into art and culture? Or giving a platform to talented and creative youngsters? We here at...

Is passport-less travel the future? It might be for Canada and the Netherlands

Good news for the disorganised folk who frequently misplace or even lose their passports (such as my...

Disappearing Dutch? Many Dutchies see ‘Nederlands’ as the most important identifying factor

What makes the Dutch... Dutch? Is there an identity? And what's with all this English making it's...

First hydrogen taxi fleet deployed in The Hague – an environmental saviour?

The Hague is the first municipality in the Netherlands to deploy a taxi fleet powered by hydrogen....

Roboats are coming to the Amsterdam canals! What are they and why are we so excited?

A fleet of "roboats" are coming to Amsterdam to make it easier to get all that garbage...

Dick pics and corny chat up lines: Tinder is the most popular dating app in the Netherlands

A recent study commissioned by de Volkskrant in conjuction with Rutger’s knowledge centre for sexuality and research...