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Leiden is becoming one of Europe’s most exciting science hubs: Here are the innovators proving it

You know Leiden for its canals and Rembrandt. But behind those pretty facades, something bigger is brewing,...
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Zwarte Piet: the full guide to the Netherlands’ most controversial tradition

Many in the Netherlands view Zwarte Piet (Black Pete) as an innocent addition to the Dutch holiday...
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12 weird laws the Netherlands still has in 2026

In a country that's described as overly bureaucratic, it's not surprising that the Netherlands controls some things...
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How the Dutch raise their kids to be independent

It's just another weekday for Dutch children: As their parents wave goodbye from a distance, they make...
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The Hunger Winter: the Dutch famine of 1944-45

The Hunger Winter took place as World War II was in its final year. Following a German...
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The Dutch agenda: plans to take over the world

First, a note to my editor: I'm really sorry this article is late. I don't really have...
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Why is there a Chinese temple in the middle of Amsterdam?

Ah, yes, Amsterdam: the city of canals, flower markets, cute crooked houses… and Chinese temples?! That’s right: Amsterdam...
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16 best Christmas markets in and near the Netherlands 2026

Munching on delicious oliebollen, warming yourself with a steaming mug of glühwein (mulled wine) after a round...
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